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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Labour MP apologises for comments describing Israel as “apartheid state”
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PMQs: Starmer’s failure to adapt to Sunak’s attacks leaves him on back foot
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UNISON announces further day of strike action by members in ambulance service
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Reeves declares 13 years of Tories a “drag anchor” on prosperity after IMF forecast
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Ministers offered “no proposals” to avert strike in final negotiations, NEU says
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Lords defeats on public order bill show fight against anti-strike plans not over
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