All news on the topic: Ed Miliband

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Andy Burnham open to backing new North Sea oil and gas projects
Andy Burnham is open-minded to giving the green light to more oil and gas licences in the North Sea in a bid to help reindustrialise Britain and boost jobs, LBC understands.
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Sizewell B secures 20-year extension to power millions of UK homes until 2055
Sizewell B nuclear power station in Suffolk has secured a 20-year extension to its operational lifespan, allowing it to continue generating electricity for the UK until 2055.
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Ed Miliband approves UK’s second-largest solar farm to power 200,000 homes
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has given the green light for the construction of the UK’s second largest solar farm, set to be built on the border between Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
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Andy Burnham urged to ditch Trump strategy and rebuild ties with Europe
Andy Burnham is being urged to prioritise Europe over the US amid criticism that his predecessor was too close to Donald Trump.
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City warns Andy Burnham to reveal tax plans or risk choking off investment
Andy Burnham will stifle investment unless he sets out his tax plans and names a chancellor, the City has warned.
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Andy Burnham to unveil "No 10 North" as he promises biggest devolution shake-up in modern Britain
Andy Burnham will set out plans for a ’No10 in the North’ in a speech outlining his vision to unleash what has been billed as the biggest shift of power away from London in modern history.
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Ministers push plug-in solar rollout as battery ban and delays raise concerns
In March, the UK Government announced that plug-in solar power was “months away” from hitting the shelves across the country.
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Trump calls Burnham “extremely liberal” and urges North Sea oil push
Donald Trump has branded Andy Burnham “extremely liberal” in his first comments of the PM-in-waiting – and urged him to do one thing Sir Keir Starmer repeatedly refused.
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Starmer quits after two years as data reveals mixed legacy on immigration, NHS and housing
Keir Starmer is to step down as prime minister after just twoyears in office.
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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.
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Starmer faces revolt as 103 Labour MPs demand timetable for his departure
Political pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to unprecedented levels. One hundred and three members of his own party have joined calls for a timetable for his departure.
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From Blairite loyalist to northern rebel: who is the real Andy Burnham?
Waving his mic like a maraca, DJ for the night Andy Burnham joked to his audience: “This goes out to all the politicians in the room.”
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Starmer faces weekend deadline as cabinet allies push him towards resignation
Cabinet ministers loyal to Keir Starmer have told him he faces being forced out of office by his party if he does not set a timetable for his departure by the end of the weekend.
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New defence secretary Dan Jarvis vows to secure military funding after Healey quit
The UK’s new defence secretary has said he is “absolutely determined” to provide the armed forces with the funding needed.
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Tony Blair turns on Labour, warning Starmer is “playing with fire” over taxes, welfare and Net Zero
SIR Tony Blair today launches a devastating attack on Labour over tax hikes, welfare spending, and Net Zero — warning his party is “playing with fire”.
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UK household energy bills to rise after Ofgem announces 13% price cap increase
Energy bills will rise for millions after Ofgem announced a new 13 percent price cap, pushing average household costs higher.
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Ed Miliband accused of plotting Treasury takeover as Starmer weakens
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must not be “torpedoed” if Keir Starmer is removed as Britain’s prime minister.
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Andy Burnham’s path to power blocked by fragile UK debt outlook, critics argue
I don’t understand why the Labour Party is getting so excited about Andy Burnham. Because until now, it’s never been that bothered.
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Labour civil war deepens despite Starmer defusing coup attempt from within cabinet
Keir Starmer was increasingly confident that he had defused the immediate threat to his position on Tuesday after a challenge from Wes Streeting.
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Labour civil war brewing as ministers warn coup against Starmer would trigger chaos
Cabinet ministers have told rebellious Labour MPs that any attempt to oust Keir Starmer after potentially disastrous election.
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Starmer defiant as Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham eye future leadership bids
These are desperate times for Sir Keir Starmer’s government, which faces annihilation in Thursday’s elections.
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Panic in Labour as MPs warn ditching Rachel Reeves risks bond market shock
Frantic Labour MPs are attempting to save Rachel Reeves from being dismissed because they fear her departure from Number 11 could trigger bond market turmoil.
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Burnham lines up byelection bid to challenge Starmer’s grip on Labour
Andy Burnham has a credible plan to return to Westminster “within weeks”, his allies have said, with the Greater Manchester mayor expected to use a byelection fight to set out a new agenda for government.
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UN-blacklisted Israeli firm earns $1bn from UK North Sea oil as pressure mounts over Rosebank
An Israeli company blacklisted by the UN over its activities in the West Bank has generated more than $1 billion from North Sea oil and gas operations in just six years — and could earn even more if the Rosebank field receives approval.
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£1bn payouts to Israeli shareholder fuel row over UK approval of massive Rosebank oil field
An Israeli firm blacklisted by the UN for its West Bank activities has raked in over $1 billion from North Sea oil and gas in just six years.