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Top Scottish Labour official brands Anas Sarwar 'failure as leader' amid Lords move

SCOTTISH Labour officials have hit out at Anas Sarwar amid reports he is set to stand down to become a minister in Andy Burnham's government ...

The National (Scotland)

What is the early prisoner release scheme and why has it been branded ‘deplorable’?

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The Independent UK

In the bizarre world of short-form video, nobody is allowed to take a breath

I never thought I’d miss punctuation so much, but as the pauses on social media videos are cut to shreds, I wonder where the assault on our senses will end, writes Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK

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Andy Burnham is prime minister. Now what?

IN THE ROOM: Andy Burnham is the UK’s fifth prime minister in four years. He replaces Keir Starmer, who won a general election in 2024. In the latest episode of The Independent’s hit political podcast In The Room, Helen and Cleo discuss what might happen in the coming days, weeks…

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham to allow continued use of UK bases for US strikes on Iran

Andy Burnham will continue to allow the US to use military bases in the UK to launch some strikes on Iran, it has been revealed

The National (Scotland)

Voices: ‘If Trump hates him, he’s the right choice’: Readers dismiss anger over Ed Miliband’s foreign secretary appointment

YOUR VIEWS: As the White House voices ‘deep concern’ over Ed Miliband’s appointment as foreign secretary, our community have made clear whose side they’re on

The Independent UK

Anas Sarwar faces questions over Lords 'reward' for Keir Starmer betrayal

ANAS Sarwar is under pressure to reveal whether his elevation to the House of Lords is a reward for betraying Keir Starmer, amid calls for his…

The National (Scotland)

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‘Do a few big things well’: people share what they want from Andy Burnham

We asked readers what they hoped to see – and consistent themes around courage and communication emerged

The Guardian - UK

John Swinney pans Anas Sarwar's 'hypocrisy' over Lords seat and UK Government job

John Swinney has slammed the Prime Minister's decision to offer Anas Sarwar a seat in the Lords and a job in Westminster

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham’s domestic revolution could unobtrusively pull Britain closer to Europe

The new PM talks less about the continent than his predecessor, but his agenda is more closely aligned with the EU’s

The Guardian - UK

Small boats cross English Channel for first time since Burnham took over as PM

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The Independent UK

Burnham announces £2 bus fare cap across England from January

Measure to cost more than £500m, with money allocated to allow devolved nations to do the same

The Guardian - UK

Funding bus fare cap from aid budget will hit world’s poorest, Burnham told

Proposal ‘throws global south countries under the bus’, says ActionAid UK directorr

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham income tax row: What exactly has PM said on rise in £12,570 personal allowance?

New Prime Minister caught in first fiscal controversy after suggesting threshold for paying income tax may go up

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

The Treasury will check Andy Burnham’s ambitions – unless old orthodoxies are challenged

Fifty years ago, another Healey ran the Treasury. Today’s chancellor may find some things haven’t changed, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

International Business Times UK

Burnham Approves Continued US Use of British Bases for Some Defensive Strikes on Iran, Reports Say

Andy Burnham is letting US forces strike Iran from UK bases, according to reports. See what the decision covers, why it is so sensitive at home, and how Trump fits in.

The Conversation

How young people make their politics heard in Manchester

Back in early 2017, Greater Manchester was preparing to hold the inaugural elections for its first directly elected mayor. At the time, we were part of an EU funded research project exploring youth participation in politics. We attended mayoral youth hustings organised by members of local youth councils. Candidates for…

International Business Times UK

JPMorgan CEO Warns UK PM Burnham Higher Bank Taxes Could Threaten $4B HQ Plans: 'I Would Be Very Cautious'

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns higher financial sector taxes could hinder UK investment, impact plans for a new London HQ, and affect the broader economy.

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The Conversation

What the sudden demise of the UK’s department of science means for the future of research

The obituaries were being written before the body was cold. Within hours of Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirming that Whitehall’s responsibilities for science and technology would be absorbed into a new Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (DBIST), Sir Paul Nurse, president of the Royal Society, was on Radio…

Evening Standard

First migrant Channel crossing attempts since Burnham became Prime Minister

Crossings resumed on Wednesday morning amid warm, sunny weather and calm conditions at sea after an 11-day hiatus when wind swept the Channel.

The Independent UK

First migrants cross Channel in small boats since Burnham became prime minister

The crossings resumed after an 11-day hiatus, with several boats attempting the journey to the UK amid warm, sunny weather and calm sea conditions

Evening Standard

Burnham exacerbating mistrust in politics with Sarwar appointment – Swinney

Anas Sarwar is expected to be appointed to the House of Lords and made a UK Government minister.

The Guardian - UK

Burnham stirs up political row with review of release plans for violent criminals

PM says he wants to ensure ‘everything has been looked at’ amid outrage at policy from family of PC Andrew Harper

Evening Standard

Why has inflation gone down and where will it go from here?

Experts have warned that June could mark a low point before price rises start to speed up again.

The Conversation

Burnham and Trump – what the new prime minister should remember about UK-US ties

The hard work of government has begun for Andy Burnham. The new prime minister will be forced to confront a multitude of thorny issues, among which is the question of the UK’s partnership with the US. So what will the so-called “special relationship” look like in the Burnham-Trump era, and…

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