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EHRC 'transphobic' single-sex spaces code to face legal challenge

THE UK equalities watchdog’s “transphobic” code of practice is set to face a legal challenge, it has been announced.

The National (Scotland)

Approval of east London datacentre labelled ‘slap in the face’ for local democracy

Campaigners decry Angela Rayner’s backing for Brick Lane project that has only 11 affordable homes

The Guardian - UK

Brick Lane data centre go-ahead: Campaigners 'deeply disappointed' as ministers approve controversial plans

Tower Hamlets Council and the Save Brick Lane campaign called the decision ‘deeply disappointing’

Evening Standard

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Andy Burnham appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour party chair

Former education secretary will take up influential role that puts her at vanguard of Labour’s battle to win next general election

The Guardian - UK

Voices: Labour’s vision for new council homes would be a housing revolution

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: No sector of the economy is better placed to make a success of this government than housebuilding. Despite disappointing progress so far, its ambitious housing targets are worth pursuing

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham takes swipe at 'London-based voices' on first day in No10 North HQ to push devolution revolution

‘No10 North is as much for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as it is for the regions of England,’ says the new Prime Minister

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner leaves door open to new homes tax which would hammer London by an extra £7.5bn

The Housing Secretary said the issue would be looked at ahead of the Budget, expected in the autumn

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Burnham’s plan to let regions bid for cash is not a cruel ‘Hunger Games’ style contest, says Rayner

The housing minister said the move did not mean regions would have to get out the ‘begging bowl’ or fight for cash

The Independent UK

Rayner says Labour is likely to miss major manifesto pledge – what we know

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The Independent UK

Angela Rayner admits she may fail to meet government’s promise to build 1.5m new homes

She denies dropping election vow but says ‘homes don’t go up in five minutes’

The Independent UK

UK politics: Burnham defends cost of opening No 10 North against ‘London-based’ critics – as it happened

PM, on his first day at new base, says it will create ‘that sense of a more balanced country, that big things can be done from here’

The Guardian - UK

Why Angela Rayner is not returning her ministerial exit payout

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The Independent UK

Angela Rayner refuses to repay £16k severance payout after returning to cabinet

Angela Rayner has defended not returning a nearly £17,000 severance payment she received when she resigned from government in 2025, after returning to cabinet as Andy Burnham’s Housing Secretary.

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner refuses to give back £17,000 severance package as she makes return to Cabinet

The former Deputy Prime Minister was forced to quit in September after admitting that she failed to pay £40,000 in stamp duty when buying her seaside flat in Hove

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Rayner defends accepting £17k severance payment after return to Government

Housing Secretary Ms Rayner received the payment after resigning in September 2025 over a row about her tax affairs.

Evening Standard

Who's in Andy Burnham's Government? Complete list of ministers chosen by new PM

Who are the new ministers in Andy Burnham’s Government?

The Independent UK

More women than ever before – and more privately educated than Starmer’s: A closer look at Andy Burnham’s top team

Andy Burnham purged a number of Sir Keir Starmer’s close allies on Monday as he unveiled his new cabinet - but how different really is his top team from that of his predecessor? Millie Cooke and Albert Toth take a closer look

The Times of India

Jonathan Reynolds ‌for business, Angela Rayner for housing: Meet UK Cabinet under PM Burnham

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Jonathan Reynolds and Angela Rayner to key roles. Reynolds returns as secretary of state for business, innovation, science, and trade. Angela Rayner is back as housing minister after a previous resignation. Burnham's new government features a complete cabinet overhaul and new appointments.…

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The Independent UK

Who has Andy Burnham picked to be in his Cabinet?

Here, the Press Association looks at the appointments to Andy Burnham’s Cabinet so far.

Evening Standard

Burnham to set out cost-of-living support and chair first Cabinet meeting as PM

The new premier promised to provide early ‘breathing space’ for households struggling with the cost of living as he stood on the steps of No 10.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham’s cabinet reshuffle: The winners and losers

The prime minister has conducted a brutal purge of Starmer loyalists and made some shock appointments to key government roles. Here, The Independent looks at the main winners and losers of Andy Burnham’s reshuffle

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham set to unveil big energy plan as rumours swirl over Cabinet

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The Conversation

Andy Burnham is the Labour leader – third time lucky for the UK’s prime minister-in-waiting

Andy Burnham has won on his third attempt to be Labour’s leader. In a wide-ranging speech to Labour MPs at a special conference in London, a jubilant Burnham pledged to “bring back hope” and promised to be a leader for all nations of the UK. But it has taken him…

Evening Standard

Who will be in Andy Burnham’s Cabinet?

Ed Miliband has been touted as a possible chancellor.

The Independent UK

Four out of ten Britons still don’t know who Andy Burnham is, poll shows

Incoming prime minister mistaken for Richard Osman, Mel Gibson and Jeff Bezos as shocking poll lays bare the uphill challenge he faces

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