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29 Jul 2026 544

UK Education Department confirms cyberattack exposing 607,000 records

Hackers have obtained more than half a million pieces of data in a cyber-attack on the Department for Education (DfE) in England.

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28 Jul 2026 543

Andy Burnham unveils technical education overhaul with new career pathways from age 14

New technical education routes will be available to 14-year-olds as Andy Burnham drives reforms to tackle youth unemployment.

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21 Jul 2026 781

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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21 Jul 2026 668

Andy Burnham unveils new Cabinet after replacing Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

Andy Burnham has announced the top roles in his Cabinet after replacing Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

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20 Jul 2026 562

Trump says Scotland is "dancing in the streets" over Burnham’s North Sea oil plans

The UK’s ‘special relationship’ with the US is off to a good start.

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19 Jul 2026 686

Trump says Burnham could transform UK by backing North Sea oil

Donald Trump has said people in Aberdeen will be “dancing in the streets” following reports Andy Burnham could back new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.

Politics

17 Jul 2026 698

Tears, cheers and New Order: Inside Andy Burnham’s first day as Labour leader

Andy Burnham says he will speak up for all parts of the UK in his first speech after being named Labour leader.

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17 Jul 2026 768

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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17 Jul 2026 765

Andy Burnham prepares Cabinet reshuffle ahead of entering Downing Street

Andy Burnham has vowed to deliver major reforms in how Britain is governed.

Politics

16 Jul 2026 805

Shabana Mahmood emerges as favourite for chancellor under Andy Burnham

The woman widely tipped to become Andy Burnham’s chief finance minister held a hard line on immigration as home secretary, but her economic approach is still a mystery.

Politics

06 Jul 2026 780

Labour plans election crackdown on X and Facebook with broadcaster-style rules

Social media sites should be faced with restrictions during elections in a similar way to broadcasters, Labour’s deputy leader said.

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22 Jun 2026 598

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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15 Jun 2026 618

Former Labour deputy leader Roy Hattersley dies aged 93

Roy Hattersley, former deputy leader of the Labour party from 1983 to 1992, has died aged 93.

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15 May 2026 864

Streeting turns on Starmer and backs Burnham power grab

Former health secretary Wes Streeting said Labour needs "our best players on the pitch" and "Andy Burnham is one of them" as he backed him to win the Makerfield by-election.

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25 Oct 2025 599

Lucy Powell appointed as Labour’s new deputy leader

Lucy Powell has been appointed as the new deputy leader of the Labour Party, defeating Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson in the party ballot, officials confirmed on Thursday.

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24 Sep 2025 797

Bridget Phillipson: “Yes, I’ve faced sexist briefings — but I’ll keep going”

Cabinet Minister Bridget Phillipson said she "completely" believes she has been subjected to sexist briefings.

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20 Sep 2025 762

Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell make it onto Labour deputy leadership ballot

Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell will enter a ballot of Labour members in their bid to succeed Angela Rayner as the party’s deputy leader.

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13 Sep 2025 830

Bridget Phillipson vows to unite Labour and beat Reform UK

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said she wants to “unite” the Labour Party and beat Reform UK as she vies to become deputy leader.

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12 Jan 2025 890

The UK government plans to crack down on MPs earning extra money from media firms

Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nigel Farage are among those who have earned large sums from broadcasters, but a tightening of rules on MPs’ outside interests is being considered.

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