All news on the topic: Downing Street

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Farage’s Channel migration plan rejected by France and Downing Street as illegal
Nigel Farage’s desperate small boats plan has been dismissed as impractical and illegal as he attempts to divert attention from sleaze allegations.
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Reform UK attacks Andy Burnham over holiday abroad after first weeks in office
Andy Burnham has been accused of "bunking off for a jolly" after it was revealed he would be taking a holiday a little over two weeks into his term.
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Andy Burnham signals council tax reform to make wealthy homeowners pay more
Southern homeowners could be made to pay higher property taxes under possible new reforms made by Andy Burnham.
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“Our task is to make life on this still-floating island as unbearable as possible”: Russia reacts to Burnham’s words regarding support for Ukraine
A top Kremlin official has openly declared that the Putin regime is seeking to foment ’economic crises,’ social dislocation and rubbish strikes in the UK, to make life in Britain ’as unbearable as possible.’
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Burnham to host Zelenskyy on first visit as PM, unveiling new UK drone warfare technology for Ukraine
Andy Burnham will welcome Volodymyr Zelenskyy today as his first international visitor since becoming Prime Minister, maintaining that UK support for Ukraine remains "unwavering".
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Andy Burnham promises more help for struggling households at first Cabinet meeting
The former Mayor of Manchester outlined his agenda on Monday in a speech from Downing Street, with Burnham expanding his vision during his first Cabinet meeting
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Keir Starmer heads to local pub after stepping down as Prime Minister
Sir Keir Starmer headed straight for a pint of bitter at his local pub after stepping down as Prime Minister.
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Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as Chancellor in surprise Cabinet shake-up
John Healey has replaced Rachel Reeves as Chancellor in a shock appointment by Andy Burnham.
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Andy Burnham hopes to stop Britain’s slide toward Trump-style populism
Andy Burnham’s political success depends on his ability to turn Britain away from the wave of nationalist populism that gave the world Donald Trump.
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Who is Andy Burnham’s wife? The private woman behind Britain’s new prime minister
When Andy Burnham told his wife, Marie-France van Heel, of his plans to return to Westminster, her reply was “probably a two-word answer”, according to the former mayor of Greater Manchester.
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Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s new Prime Minister after Keir Starmer resigns
Andy Burnham is the UK’s new Prime Minister, taking over from Keir Starmer as the country’s seventh leader since the Brexit vote in 2016.
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Keir Starmer steps down as UK prime minister
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister after saying ’my work is done’ in his final speech.
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The key challenges facing Andy Burnham in his first days as prime minister
With Andy Burnham set to finally move into No 10 Downing Street, the incoming prime minister will have no shortage of issues to tackle.
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What Andy Burnham’s first 100 days as prime minister could look like
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the UK’s new prime minister after emerging as the Labour’s only eligible candidate for leadership.
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Andy Burnham promises to unite Britain after becoming Labour leader
Andy Burnham sys he will speak up for all parts of the UK after being named Labour leader.
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Andy Burnham prepares Cabinet reshuffle ahead of entering Downing Street
Andy Burnham has vowed to deliver major reforms in how Britain is governed.
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Fifa reviews Argentina’s Falklands banner after World Cup win over England
Fifa will assess whether Argentina players broke rules after displaying a banner in support of their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands following their World Cup semi-final win over England.
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Starmer’s key U.S. trade adviser could leave as Britain prepares for new prime minister
Since Labour swept to power two years ago, Britain has cycled through three U.S. ambassadors, two trade secretaries and is now preparing for a second prime minister.
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Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff admits Labour was unprepared for power
Sir Keir Starmer’s former top aide, Morgan McSweeney, has admitted that the Labour Party was inadequately prepared for assuming power ahead of the general election.
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Coinbase ramped up lobbying at the heart of UK government ahead of crypto rules
Coinbase has been cosying up to the ministers and mandarins behind the UK’s upcoming crypto policy – and is already reaping the rewards
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UK hints dozens of new hospital projects could be delayed to fund defence spending
Downing Street has hinted construction of almost 20 new hospital sites across England could be delayed or scrapped as it seeks ways to pour billions into defence.
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Andy Burnham’s devolution agenda could reshape Britain — if he overcomes Whitehall resistance
Why does the UK have sluggish growth? Why does the British state struggle to deliver the basics? Andy Burnham has a good and persuasive answer to this question.
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Starmer and Burnham clash in “frosty” talks as power transition begins
With Burnham and his team potentially having only weeks before he becomes PM, Starmer has agreed to give him access to civil service.
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“Stop Brexit Man” drowns out Starmer speech with EU anthem sparking backlash
Brexit-hating Steve Bray has claimed he was doing Sir Keir Starmer a favour by drowning out his resignation speech.
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Labour and rivals react as Starmer quits with praise, criticism and calls for election
Colleagues of Sir Keir Starmer are sharing their reaction to the news of the prime minister’s resignation.