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Tory governments talked down to regional mayors like me. Now Keir Starmer is listening to us

The new PM understands it will take metro mayors with real power to actually improve the country’s housing, education and more, says Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester

The Guardian - UK

What is devolution and how will Keir Starmer’s Labour change Westminster’s relationships with the UK?

In the UK, devolved authorities operate in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales as well as in other areas including London, Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and Tees Valley

The Independent UK

How to access land to build more housing

Letters: Ray Corbett suggests repealing the Land Compensation Act, while Prof Andrew Fraser wants to rake back vast areas owned by hereditary peers. Plus a letter from Bea Rogers

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‘Sails on the ship’ and ‘ashes of disaster’ – quotes of election night

From Jacob Rees-Mogg quoting Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to Neil Kinnock’s description of George Galloway, the TV coverage offered some notable moments

The Guardian - UK

Starmer has promised big – now he must be bold and move quickly. Here’s how he should start

In league with regional mayors, the prime minister can test good ideas in areas like housing. There is promising talent in Labour’s ranks too. Fast track it, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Sir Howard Bernstein obituary

Public servant who spearheaded the regeneration of post-industrial Manchester as the city council’s chief executive

The Guardian - UK

From African stars to British stalwarts, Glastonbury 2024 opens gates to a truly diverse lineup

With the BBC livestreaming globally for the first time, and an especially rich lineup of Black artists, 2024’s festival champions a broad remit – but plays it safe with Coldplay

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The Guardian view on a lopsided parliament: a deficit in democracy needs electoral reform

Editorial: Polls suggest this election could make the case for proportional representation. That would be very welcome

The Guardian - UK

What role England’s mayors have to play in the general election

One of the least spoken about shifts in English politics over the last decade is the move towards mayors. Starting with the establishment of the Mayor of London by Tony Blair in 2000, successive Conservative governments have created 11 mayoral combined authorities, each with its own directly elected mayor, since…

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Infected blood scandal: Calls for Hillsborough law to stop future NHS cover-ups as £10bn compensation unveiled

A £10 bn compensation package is set to be outlined in parliament today for all those affected by the blood scandal

The Independent UK

Police to look 'very carefully' at corporate manslaughter charges for infected blood scandal, says minister

The Infected Blood Inquiry delivered a damning report into the biggest treatment scandal in NHS history

Evening Standard

‘Day of shame’: Rishi Sunak offers unequivocal apology for infected blood scandal

Prime minister says successive governments failed and vows to pay whatever it takes to compensate victims

The Guardian - UK

Infected blood scandal: who failed the victims, and who fought for them

Key people and groups involved in perpetuating and covering up the public health disaster, and those who brought it to light

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Hunt urged to honour pledge on infected blood compensation payouts

As the inquiry publishes its final report, the chancellor is under pressure to find £10bn to put right a longstanding injustice

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‘They call us the fatherless ones’: the trauma of families devastated by the infected blood scandal will last for generations

On the day of her uncle’s funeral in 1995, Jane’s life changed forever.* That was when she found out her uncle Edward, a person with haemophilia, had been infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from the treatment he was taking for his condition.

The Guardian - UK

Blood scandal report must deliver more than just justice, says Andy Burnham

Exclusive: Labour mayor argues only ‘fundamental rewiring’ of political system can prevent more ‘colossal’ state failures

The Guardian - UK

‘Emotionally exhausting’: Richard Parker on his surprise mayoral win

West Midlands mayor talks about his victory, rebuilding trust in Labour and how he will handle the legacy of his predecessor

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Something is stirring in England: right to buy looks imperilled, and not a moment too soon

It was Thatcher’s most dire piece of social engineering. Labour’s leadership can’t keep ignoring the voices now raised against it, says Guardian columnist John Harris

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The Guardian - UK

I will build at least 10,000 council homes. As for right to buy – suspend it for new properties

There’s no point us building houses if people sell them off cheaply to no public benefit. It’s like running a bath with no plug, says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham

The Guardian - UK

There is a way for Starmer’s Labour to fix the big rift with Muslim voters – if it has the will

Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham won elections in areas with large Muslim populations. Both engaged with us as citizens, says Miqdaad Versi of the Muslim Council of Britain

The Guardian - UK

Consider the toxicity Sadiq Khan has faced as mayor. If he wins again, what a credit to him and London

Bigoted attacks from the right became a new normal. It’s been a sorry spectacle, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on England’s metro mayors: local elections that produce national figures

Editorial: This model of devolution should be the start of a bigger conversation about power and democracy, not the end

The Guardian - UK

From potholes to planning: key issues in England’s 2 May local elections

While some voters may want to send a message to Westminster, more local concerns will have an influence

The Guardian - UK

‘It would be seismic to win in Sunak’s backyard’: is Labour about to paint England red?

Thursday’s local elections are a chance for Keir Starmer to show his party’s breadth of support – not least in the embattled PM’s North Yorkshire

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan forced to apologise to Chief Rabbi for suggesting Gaza ceasefire criticism due to him being Muslim

The apology came after Mr Khan seemed to suggest in an interview that he had been singled out for criticism by the Chief Rabbi

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