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Victims' testimony brings down DUP leader Donaldson
Two women's accounts of childhood abuse led to Jeffrey Donaldson's conviction on 18 sex offences and a 15-year prison sentence.
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BBC plans 'YouTube tax' on streaming services
The government will propose extending the licence fee to Netflix, Disney Plus and other platforms to boost BBC funding and tackle misinformation.
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Burnham corrects record after Widdecombe murder comment
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has apologised and corrected Hansard after referring to an accused man as responsible for Ann Widdecombe's murder during PMQs, breaching the presumption of innocence.
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Reform suspends members after racist undercover footage
ITV's undercover investigation exposes Reform UK councillors and candidates making racist remarks about Muslims, Asian people and Black children.
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PM hails Independent's 40 years of challenging power
Andy Burnham praises the publication for championing democracy and independent thought since its launch in 1986.
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Britain pledges £17m to repair Chernobyl after Russian strike
The UK funds essential repairs to the nuclear site's shelter and ventilation systems damaged in a drone attack, as Andy Burnham hosts Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street.
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Burnham told to apologise over Widdecombe case comments
The Prime Minister faced calls to withdraw remarks about a murder case still in early legal proceedings, breaching the presumption of innocence.
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Bank of England chief warns social media firms enable fraud
Andrew Bailey calls for accountability from platforms hosting scams and deepfakes targeting the public.
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Badenoch and Farage clash over Chagos and Falklands
The Conservative leader attacks the Reform UK leader for suggesting he would trade British territory to secure Donald Trump's support for the Falklands.
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Chancellor plans tax crackdown on online marketplaces
John Healey is reportedly preparing to make Amazon, eBay and Temu collect VAT from foreign sellers, raising up to £1bn for high street shops.
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MP's parachute crash sparks NHS diagnosis campaign
Conservative MP David Reed tells Parliament how a skydiving accident left him misdiagnosed for six months, prompting calls for better musculoskeletal care.
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Burnham rules out Green Party coalition over antisemitism
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Labour will not partner with the Greens while they maintain a policy equating Zionism with racism.
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Burnham faces pressure over deleted City dinners
Records show the prime minister dined with Manchester City's chairman twice while mayor, but the entries were reportedly deleted from the authority's website.
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MI5 warns AI could arm terrorists with bioweapons
The head of Britain's Security Service says artificial intelligence poses an unprecedented threat if safeguards fail, potentially giving extremists access to biological weapons.
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Miliband approves Falklands oil drilling as Argentina threatens action
Britain's foreign secretary has approved a new oil field development near the Falkland Islands, prompting Argentina's president to threaten sanctions and criminal charges.
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Green Party splits over Zionism motion
Pro-Palestine members call for Caroline Lucas to be ousted after she criticised the party's decision to declare Zionism racist.
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Reform slides to third as Badenoch lifts Tories
Kemi Badenoch's inheritance tax pledge boosts Conservative polling while Nigel Farage's party falls behind Labour for the first time since the election.
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Marine tests drone in garden pond due to red tape
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting says regulatory hurdles are so high that a Royal Marine resorted to testing underwater drone technology in his back garden.
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Burnham confirms Russia interfered with Brexit vote
The prime minister says Moscow meddled in the 2016 referendum, raising questions about the result's legitimacy.
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The women in the shadows of the Troubles
Female undercover agents of 14 Intelligence Company risked their lives gathering intelligence on paramilitaries in Northern Ireland during decades of conflict.
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Labour holds Holborn and St Pancras in tight by-election
Sagal Abdi-Wali wins with 45 per cent as Zack Polanski's Greens surge but fall short of upset.
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Heathrow boss warns backers may pull out if Burnham delays runway
Thomas Woldbye tells the Financial Times that major investors could reassess their involvement in the £33 billion third runway project if the Prime Minister does not commit soon.
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Burnham to tell MPs rejecting EU ties is 'dereliction of duty'
The prime minister will argue closer EU relations could control immigration and boost growth as parliament debates rejoining the bloc.
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Burnham warned Budget cuts loom without tax rises
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says inflation will force the new chancellor to choose between large public service cuts, tax rises of £35bn, or spending increases of £25bn.
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Burnham confirms Russian interference in Brexit vote
The Prime Minister reveals he was told Moscow meddled in the 2016 referendum, the first PM to make such a public confirmation.
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Swinney claims independence push has turned a corner
Scotland's First Minister says the independence debate has shifted, citing the Prime Minister's comments and cross-party agreement, but polling shows the public remains divided.
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Burnham bans non-compete clauses to free up workers
The Prime Minister will legislate to stop companies using restrictive clauses that prevent workers joining rivals or starting their own firms.
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Polanski under pressure after Green by-election loss
The Green Party leader faces calls to resign after losing the Holborn and St Pancras seat and missing a controversial vote on Zionism.
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UK to broker peace after Trump-Zelensky diesel row
Britain will try to rebuild relations between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky after the US President announced a deal to buy Russian diesel, angering Ukraine.
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UK PM says Russia interfered in Brexit vote
Andy Burnham publicly acknowledges Russian meddling in the 2016 referendum for the first time by a British prime minister.
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Prison support schemes cut reoffending in half
Aaron White spent a decade cycling through prison until a rehabilitation programme changed his life. Now he warns the government's early release scheme will fail without proper support.
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Burnham confirms Russian interference in Brexit vote
The Prime Minister reveals he was told Russia clearly meddled in the 2016 referendum, the first time a PM has made this public.
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UK could rejoin EU in single parliament, report finds
A new study says Britain could fast-track back into the EU within five years if both sides show political will, using Finland's three-year accession as a model.
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Badenoch gains ground as Tories ready for Christmas poll
Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives gain three points in latest polling as the party prepares for a potential pre-Christmas election, though Labour remains well ahead.
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Burnham to publish details of City owner meetings
The prime minister agrees to release records of his work with Manchester City's Abu Dhabi owners after criticism of his defence of the club.
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Green Party loses Holborn seat after Zionism row
Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali wins the by-election as voters reject Green leader Zack Polanski over party controversy and local concerns.
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Labour voters back Burnham on EU return plan
Nearly three-quarters of Labour supporters want Andy Burnham to commit to rejoining the EU, as a think tank unveils a roadmap for return by 2036.
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M&S boss demands tax reversal before Budget
Stuart Machin urges chancellor John Healey to reverse Rachel Reeves' tax rises and regulation changes that have cost the retailer £150m annually.
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Reform councillor breaks party rules by leading rival party
Paul Taylor, elected as a Reform UK councillor in May, also leads the Northern Heart party, breaching Reform's membership rules that ban dual party membership.
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Lib Dem MP quits to challenge Davey
Charlie Maynard resigns as Treasury spokesman in a reported bid to force a vote of no confidence in Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey.
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Northern Ireland Secretary bans Drumcree parade
Sir Chris Bryant has banned the contentious Drumcree parade after two weeks of standoff between the Orange Order and Garvaghy Road residents.
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Northern Ireland Secretary bans Drumcree parade
Sir Chris Bryant has banned the contentious Drumcree parade after two weeks of standoff between the Orange Order and Garvaghy Road residents.
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One in three Brits backs Polanski's resignation
A YouGov poll finds 33 per cent of Britons think the Green Party leader should step down after his party's Zionism motion and his by-election defeat.
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UK minister calls US execution plan 'disturbing'
Bridget Phillipson criticises plans to execute former army major Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad and livestream it, calling the move disturbing.
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G7 rebukes US sanctions on International Criminal Court
Britain and seven allies say they strongly disagree with American measures against the ICC, which the US calls a rogue court.
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G7 rejects US sanctions on International Criminal Court
Britain and seven allies say they strongly disagree with Marco Rubio's move to punish the ICC, which the US calls a rogue court.
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Labour wins Holborn seat as Polanski vows to stay
Green Party leader Zack Polanski lost the north London by-election to Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali but says he will remain as party leader despite mounting pressure.
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Petrol and paranoia in the SAS hedge war
An SAS soldier recalls days hidden in a Northern Ireland hedge, watching for IRA activity, until a suspicious farmer nearly burned him alive.
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Burnham launches £48m dementia research push
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces major partnership to accelerate dementia research, backed by government and private funding.
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Burnham demands Green Party reverse Zionism motion
The prime minister calls the party's conference vote declaring Zionism is racism completely wrong and urges leader Zack Polanski to reverse it.
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Burnham pledges £48m dementia research push
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces major partnership to accelerate dementia research following his father's death from Alzheimer's.
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Could Britain rejoin the EU?
Andy Burnham suggests Labour could hold a referendum on EU membership, as polls show nearly half of UK voters back rejoining.
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Burnham's tariff gamble with China and the EU
Andy Burnham faces pressure to raise Chinese EV tariffs to 45 percent to rejoin the EU, but risks deterring investment and sales in Britain.
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Can Badenoch rebuild the Tories from opposition?
A year into her leadership, Kemi Badenoch has unified the Conservative Party around a Thatcher-inspired vision. But personal popularity has not yet translated into votes.
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UK and Germany launch security pact against Russian threats
Andy Burnham and Friedrich Merz confirm a joint partnership to counter sabotage, cyber attacks and hybrid threats from Russia.
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Farage keeps door open to Tory pact after election
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage refuses to rule out a post-election agreement with the Conservatives, contradicting Kemi Badenoch's explicit rejection.
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Polanski eyes upset in Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Green Party leader Zack Polanski challenges Labour's 32-year hold on the north London seat vacated by Sir Keir Starmer.
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UK welcome to rejoin EU anytime, French minister says
As Andy Burnham visits Berlin, France signals openness to British return while the PM explores deeper ties with Germany on security and defence.
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UK to protect Troubles veterans from prosecution
Northern Ireland secretary Chris Bryant promises amendments to shield military veterans from decades-old legal cases over conflict-era killings.
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Green Party's Zionism vote sparks Labour coalition crisis
The Greens voted to define Zionism as racism, prompting senior Labour figures to demand Andy Burnham rule out any coalition deal.
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