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UK wants deeper post-Brexit relationship with EU under Burnham, says minister

Hamish Falconer has pledged to create a ‘more ambitious relationship’ with the bloc

The Independent UK

‘I was on my honeymoon!’: Hamish Falconer’s surprise call-up to Burnham’s cabinet

New EU negotiator, who previously helped free Taliban hostages, thought it was safe to book holiday during recess

The Guardian - UK

Labour seeking ‘deeper relationship’ with EU under Burnham, new minister says

Exclusive: Hamish Falconer wants ‘sense of renewed pace’ in post-Brexit talks while staying within Labour’s red lines

The Guardian - UK

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Burnham ‘handed post-Brexit plan that could see Britain rejoin EU single market’

The proposal would reportedly see Britain promise to extend the protection of Britain’s Armed Forces and nuclear deterrent across Europe, in exchange for access to the EU’s free-trade zone

The Independent UK

EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges

Labour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 leadership

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs threaten rebellion against Andy Burnham over 'punitive' welfare cuts

LABOUR MPs have told Andy Burnham they will rebel if he makes "punitive" cuts to reduce the welfare bill

The National (Scotland)

Why Brexit is back on the table under Burnham

ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at the implication of European affairs minister Hamish Falconer suggesting rejoin could be part of a future Labour manifesto

The Independent UK

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Burnham could pledge to rejoin the EU in Labour’s next manifesto, minister says

‘What we do in our next manifesto will be a question for the Labour Party,’ a government minister said

The Independent UK

UK preparing for wildfires similar to those that have torn through France and Spain, minister confirms

Fires have wrought destruction in mainland Europe this week, with 220,000 forced out of their homes in southwest France and 116,000 evacuated in Spain

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham’s cabinet changes open door to rethink on Brexit

ANALYSIS: The appointment of Hamish Falconer to lead Brexit reset talks suggests Andy Burnham may end up reconsidering Keir Starmer’s red lines, political editor David Maddox writes

The Independent UK

What the EU wants from Andy Burnham

European leaders have made positive noises about the new UK PM, but he is likely to face the same restrictions as Starmer

The Guardian - UK

US hits 90 sites in Iran after Donald Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’

JUST hours after Donald Trump said that the temporary ceasefire with Iran was “over”, the US military carried out a reported 90 strikes amid…

The National (Scotland)

Labour 'going la la la' as 2-year silence on ICJ's Israel ruling goes on, top MP says

A SENIOR Labour MP has accused the UK Government of “just going la la la la la” in response to a top international court ruling that Israel is…

The National (Scotland)

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Labour minister claims 'antisemitism' as Jeremy Corbyn raises illegal Israeli actions

A HOME Office minister has been blasted after suggesting former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn used antisemitic language while condemning the…

The Guardian - UK

Minister and MP ‘furious’ over cuts to road projects to fund defence plan

Robert Jenrick and Hamish Falconer, MPs for Newark and Lincoln, among those whose constituencies now face cuts

The Independent UK

Foreign minister says attack on Kuwait Airport is ‘completely unacceptable’

The UK Government has condemned an Iranian drone attack on Kuwait International Airport, which resulted in one fatality and 63 injuries. Foreign Minister Hamish Falconer labelled the incident a 'completely unacceptable attack' and conveyed condolences to the Kuwaiti government, urging Iran to de-escalate. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday morning,…

The Independent UK

Iranian ambassador summoned to Foreign Office over embassy’s ‘unacceptable’ social media post

Seyed Ali Mousavi was called in by Middle East minister Hamish Falconer over an online message reportedly recruiting expats to become martyrs

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The Guardian - UK

UK forced to shelve Chagos Islands legislation after US dropped support

Officials accept that time has run out to pass law to allow transfer of islands to Mauritius

The Independent UK

Iran UK ambassador summoned by Foreign Office over ‘reckless and destabilising actions’

The diplomat was summoned on the instruction of Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and was met by Middle East minister Hamish Falconer

The Guardian - UK

UK complicit in desecration of international law in Gaza, says Corbyn-led tribunal

Unofficial body co-chaired by ex-Labour leader says Britain failed to meet its duty to seek to prevent a genocide

Evening Standard

Starmer to update on Middle East war as Defence Secretary travels to Cyprus

Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region.

Euronews

UK says it is not at war after Iranian drone strikes RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus

Akrotiri is the UK's main air base for operations in the Middle East and in recent years has been used for missions against the so-called IS group in Syria and Iraq and to strike Houthi targets in Yemen.

The Independent UK

Spring statement live: Reeves insists her economic plan is ‘right’ despite growth forecast for 2026 being slashed

The chancellor delivered her spring statement to the House of Commons amid surging oil prices as Trump’s war with Iran rages on

The Independent UK

Chagos deal definitely going ahead, minister signals, after suggestions of pause

Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer told the Commons on Wednesday the deal had been ‘paused’, though Government officials later said he misspoke.

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