Year: 2026

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Burnham U-turns on Brexit as Reform UK turns Makerfield into an EU referendum

Andy Burnham has quietly dropped his EU rejoin position for Makerfield – a seat that voted heavily for Brexit and Reform UK surged there on May 7 Andy Burnham has been outspoken about his desire to return Britain to the…

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Andy Burnham slammed by whistleblower for ‘turning away’ from grooming gang victims

The Mayor of Greater Manchester “did not grasp the nettle” and thoroughly investigate rape gangs in Oldham, Maggie Oliver said. Andy Burnham has faced fresh criticism over the grooming gang scandal (Image: Getty) Andy Burnham “turned away” from grooming gang victims…

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UK parents to face prison time if they don’t stop their kids committing crime

Labour has announced plans for a major shake-up of the youth justice system. Under Labour plans, parents could face time in prison if their children break the law (Image: Getty) Parents could face jail if they fail to stop their children…

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Streeting is so desperate to replace Starmer – but there’s 1 reason he’ll never be liked

Wes Streeting has probably done himself out of the top job by uttering the unimaginable, argues Giles Sheldrick. Shameless Streeting wants to be PM as is pushing a radical pro-EU agenda (Image: Getty) It’s almost impossible to believe anyone could inflict…

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EU draws up ‘Farage as PM’ plans while Labour rivals row over Brexit

The EU is preparing for Nigel Farage becoming Prime Minister, as Labour leadership rivals Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham both vow to reverse Brexit. Ireland’s Taoiseach has admitted Brussels is drawing up plans for a Nigel Farage premiership (Image: Getty) The…

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Andy Burnham issues savage 5-word attack on Keir Starmer as by-election begins The Greater Mancheste

The Greater Manchester Mayor and Labour leadership contender made his views clear Andy Burnham launches his Makerfield by-election campaign (Image: Getty) Andy Burnham set out his plans for government as he launched his Makerfield by-election campaign with a dig at Sir Keir Starmer. The…

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UK households urged to unplug laptops on Sunday

It comes as Britons brace for a heatwave this Bank Holiday weekend, with temperatures potentially rising as high as 33C. Advice is often issued when temperatures soar. (Image: Getty) Britons have been issued advice for keeping their homes cool as a heatwave…

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Sky News halted for breaking Andrew update and it’s awful for royals

Sam Coates had the latest as the first tranche of the Andrew files was released. Andrew was the subject of a Sky News alert (Image: Getty) Sky News was brought to a halt today for a breaking update on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor – and…

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Horror virus outbreak rips through Spanish holiday hotspot – urgent warning issued

Outbreaks can result in severe complications and deaths, with young, malnourished children particularly vulnerable. Illustrative stock image of measles rash. (Image: Getty Images) Holidaymakers have been issued a warning after measles cases soared in a popular travel destination in Spain. Earlier this month, an…

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UK’s 139-year-old handmade brick factory to close as Labour pledge crumbles

A British brick factory making handmade red bricks since 1887 is closing with 28 job losses as housebuilding slumps to a 12-year low under Labour. Michelmersh Brick Holdings said it would shut its Charnwood Plant in Shepshed, Leicestershire (Image: Getty) A…