Round up of Burnham’s ministerial appointments
The following have been appointed to serve in Andy Burnham’s government: HM Treasury Rt Hon James Murray MP,…
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Shirley Williams, founding member of SDP, dies aged 90
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Keir Starmer: Prince Philip had “life lived in strong and vigorous brushstrokes”
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Labour’s missing link? A framework for our chosen strategic direction
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Reeves says Greensill inquiry has “all the hallmarks of another cover-up”
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Will Labour back Covid passports? Debate grows as restrictions are lifted
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Riots in Northern Ireland show we need social justice to secure lasting peace
I was born in Northern Ireland in 2000 to parents from either side of the traditional sectarian divide.…
Labour must decide what kind of social care service it stands for
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Labour suspends campaigning as party leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip
Labour has suspended campaigning for the English council, Welsh Senedd, Scottish parliament and other elections taking place on…
Council by-elections: Labour Senedd election hopes bolstered by Welsh wins
Labour has had its hopes bolstered ahead of the Senedd elections, as the party held one seat and…
