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Lucy Powell agrees Ed Miliband would be ‘good’ as Andy Burnham’s chancellor

Labour deputy leader says she thinks energy secretary would suit Treasury but ‘tittle-tattle’ over posts ‘unedifying’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

Expert rubbishes Scottish media claim 'SNP want to ban short prison terms'

AN expert has called out an “inaccurate” Scottish media claim that the SNP “wants to ban all prison sentences of less than five years” ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28

Dining across the divide: ‘He talked about replacing the House of Lords with some kind of Joe Bloggs House of Representatives’

A psychotherapist and a town councillor might not see eye to eye on a citizens’ assembly, but did one of them have a change of heart about the monarchy?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

Labour has abandoned the missions that brought it to power. Here’s how Burnham could revive them

With a new prime minister incoming, Labour faces a fundamental question about its economic vision, says economics professor Mariana Mazzucato

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

Reform UK makes dramatic first impression in Senedd opposition role

With more than a third of Welsh parliament seats, Reform MSs have caused tears and walkouts – and voted against their own party

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

Will the SNP need to rethink independence in Andy Burnham’s UK?

Experts weigh in on whether the UK's prime-minister-in-waiting could cause problems for Scottish independence campaign

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28

The lectern is never a good sign

You always know something "big" is going on in the UK when a lectern suddenly appears outside 10 Downing Street as happened last Monday. It is not usually good news for whoever happens to be in residence at the time.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27

GB News pundit charged with fraud during time as Labour adviser

Exclusive: Matthew Torbitt faces two counts of fraud by false representation in relation to travel and expense claims

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

The war for Burnham’s ear: politicians and wonks fight for influence over a PM

There is high emotion, a deluge of policy papers and an ‘excruciating’ jostle for jobs as Labour’s probable next leader settles back into Westminster life

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policies

A significant leadership change is imminent in Britain as Andy Burnham prepares to succeed Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham, recognized for his friendly nature, must adeptly handle the ramifications of Starmer's policies while striving to rejuvenate the economy and tackle the growing cost of living challenges. His approach, termed 'Manchesterism,'…

The Economic Times · Jun 27