Josh Simons to stand down as MP to allow Burnham return to Parliament
Makerfield MP Josh Simons has announced he will resign to allow Andy Burnham to contest a by-election in…
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Reeves: People struggling with cost of living a ‘reality of Tory mismanagement’
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As Starmer pitches to rural voters, polls suggest many are turning to Labour
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Three more Labour parliamentary candidates selected over the weekend
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Junior doctors plan 72-hour walkout after overwhelming vote for strikes
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To fight authoritarianism globally, we must continue to stand with Ukraine
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Khan sets out plan to provide universal free primary school meals next year
Sadiq Khan has announced a £130m emergency scheme to provide every primary school child in London with free…
