Sir Keir Starmer’s former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham’s VAT cut is unfunded. ...
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Who’s in Andy Burnham’s cabinet?Who’s in Andy Burnham’s cabinet?
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham ...
Chris Mason: Cull of Starmer allies as new chancellor faces crunching spending choicesChris Mason: Cull of Starmer allies as new chancellor faces crunching spending choices
The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason. ...
Tate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedingsTate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedings
They were arrested on Saturday after the UK announced dozens of new charges, including rape and sex trafficking, which they deny. ...
Yemen’s Houthis announce ‘maritime embargo’ on Saudi ArabiaYemen’s Houthis announce ‘maritime embargo’ on Saudi Arabia
The Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen. ...
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiersUS launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
The US says the attacks were aimed at degrading Iran’s capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. ...
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to ‘intensify’ trade talksTrump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to ‘intensify’ trade talks
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours. ...
Notorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prisonNotorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prison
Known as “El Mayo”, the co-founder the Sinaloa Cartel was also ordered to pay $15bn after he admitted to sending vast amounts of drugs to the US. ...
Man, 28, charged with murder of Ann WiddecombeMan, 28, charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe
Joshua Kerry from Rotherham will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. ...
Burnham pledges to ‘bring back hope’ as he makes Healey chancellorBurnham pledges to ‘bring back hope’ as he makes Healey chancellor
The new prime minister pledged to make announcements this week to “give people some breathing space”. ...