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Burnham says he has not proposed return to EU freedom of movement – UK politics live
The prime minister wants an ‘honest discussion’ about how immigration has changed since Brexit
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Burnham denies proposing return to free movement in talks with EU
Prime minister says he is committed to manifesto red lines and ‘public need to be the boss’ on future relation...
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Burnham says he wants to offer more ‘regional empowerment’ ahead of devolution summit – UK politics live
Prime minister in Glasgow to meet with Scottish and Welsh leaders to talk about ‘next stage of devolution’
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Andy Burnham admits he would have liked more radical first budget
Prime minister says room for manoeuvre was limited by geopolitical crises and Labour’s 2024 manifesto
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Thursday briefing: Everything you need to know about Burnham’s first budget
In today’s newsletter: There’s help on household energy bills and a modest bank tax, but big questions about t...
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Angry Labour MPs urge leadership not to overrule energy secretary on Rosebank
Exclusive: Backbenchers voice alarm over ‘intolerable position’ faced by Miatta Fahnbulleh over oilfield decis...
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‘There has to be a bolder shift’: retail and hospitality businesses assess relief in budget
Chancellor cuts business rates for more small businesses and limits rise in minimum wage for younger workers
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Healey vows to cut welfare bill before next election with ‘tough’ approach to young people
Chancellor’s comments come as fiscal watchdog says disability benefits will cost £100bn a year before end of d...
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Treasury denies Healey plan to cut welfare bill before election, claiming his comments were misinterpreted – UK politics live
Asked earlier if there would be a cut to the welfare bill before the next election, the chancellor said: ‘Ther...
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Yvette Cooper drops plans to abolish NHS patient champion after outcry
Exclusive: Health secretary to extend role of watchdog, which backers say helps hold service in England to acc...
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Wednesday briefing: We asked you - what do you want from the Burnham government’s first budget?
In today’s newsletter: First Edition readers and people struggling with the cost of living tell us what the go...
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Budget 2026 live: gas standing charges to be scrapped for millions as chancellor prepares to deliver budget
John Healey says UK faces ‘difficult moment’ as he prepares to deliver first budget of Andy Burnham’s governme...