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“I’m going to rule it out” Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg in his first major interview as prime minister, Andy Burnham rules out calling an early general election and says “I don't think people want it”

‘It beggars belief’ as DWP ‘drags its heels’ over subpostmaster prosecutions reviews. After a statement to parliament and a 17 months wait, zero action over DWP prosecution of postmasters. Govt lethargy is prolonging the pain and misery. If they had been political donors, wheels would have moved.

‘It beggars belief’ as DWP ‘drags its heels’ over subpostmaster prosecutions reviews | Computer Weekly

Government department prosecuted about 100 subpostmasters in relation to benefits fraud, with support from the Post Office

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💵In a new article for @brightblueuk.bsky.social, Will Snell sets out why taxing work less than wealth would help support free markets, expand individual freedom and reward genuine graft and enterprise. 🔗 centrewrite.brightblue.org.uk/the-right-sh...

'We won't be looking at rent controls' Housing Secretary Angela Rayner says Andy Burnham's new government ruled out freezing rents as part of his cost of living measures

“Britain doesn't need more decisions made in Whitehall. It needs more power in the hands of people and places that know their communities best. That's exactly what No 10 North will deliver” @andyburnham.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

It’s not just a No 10 in the north, it’s an engine for growth throughout the whole UK | Andy Burnham

Power has been too centralised in Britain and tackling that is key to progress and prosperity. This initiative is ambitious: we’re remaking the state, says UK prime minister Andy Burnham

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Andy Burnham will hold his first meeting at the new No 10 North in Manchester, by chairing the National Economic Council, a cabinet committee first launched in 2008 to respond to economic challenges around the UK

Your weekend reminder Nigel Farage wants to - leave the ECHR - repeal the Equality Act - Strip back workers rights - Lift restrictions on exploitative zero-hours contracts - repeal the Renters’ Rights Act PEOPLE OF CLACTON, MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT! youtu.be/KxOQRt8PQys?...

If UK media actually explained Nigel Farage’s policies to the public no one would be supporting him

YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic

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US imposes new tariffs on 60 countries news.sky.com/story/us-imp...

US imposes new tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports

The new levies, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, will come into effect just as the current ones are set to expire.

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"Defence will not just be a recipient of the proceeds of economic growth, it will be a central contributor to building that growth," new Defence Secretary Wes Streeting says today

Andy Burnham insists he will look at increasing the personal tax allowance from £12,570 "There is no commitment at this point to change, but we will look at that in the Budget" 👏

I’d like to get my recent video on freedom of movement in front of @andyburnham.bsky.social @savefom.bsky.social Can anyone help me do that? youtu.be/JYA3gVGxlnw

Andrew Hesselden: Unlocking the Brexit Impasse with Freedom of Movement

YouTube video by Andrew Hesselden

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EVENT: The Fair Necessities: Why We Need a Fairer Britain Join us, @fairness.bsky.social, Will Snell, @pollyneate.bsky.social, Will Hutton, Siobhan Aarons and @bobbyduffy.bsky.social to discuss why a fair society matters, and how we can make it happen. ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/the-f...

Inflation fell to 2.6% in June, down from 2.8% in May

The Fair Necessities (out 8 September) has been selected as part of a @waterstones.bsky.social promotional offer! ⏰ Until 11:59pm on 24 July, get 25% off the RRP when you pre-order via the Waterstones website/app. Use code **SUMMER26** to claim the discount! 🔗 www.waterstones.com/book/the-fai...

We are pleased to have a Defence Secretary @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social who backs #hillsboroughlaw and who agrees with @andyburnham.bsky.social that the “cover up culture” must end. We look forward to a fresh review into #chinookjustice and a meeting very soon. www.itv.com/news/granada...

BREAKING: VAT on electricity bills is to be removed from 1 October, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced. The move is expected to take around £45 off the yearly Ofgem price cap.

BREAKING: Andy Burnham has appointed Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary

BREAKING: Shabana Mahmood will remain as Home Secretary

Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey as the new Chancellor

Andy Burnham pledges to the British people that his Government will be "better" "I want to be honest with you: we have not been good enough. We need to be better. We will be"

Keir Starmer gives his final address to the nation as Prime Minister "I go with good grace, I go with a smile, and I go proud of everything we have achieved"

This week's 99% letter challenges one of the key tenets of market fundamentalism.

The 99% Organisation@99organisation.bsky.social · 2w ago

We are often told that markets are the best way to allocate resources. But what if they are not? What if they are systemically misallocating resources? How much harm are they doing? sh1.sendinblue.com/3gaw5j62bglp...

Andy Burnham will become Prime Minister today Keir Starmer will first address the nation from 11am before formally resigning to the King

BREAKING: The Government has announced under-16s will be banned from buying energy drinks from next year Energy drinks will also be banned from all vending machines in England

President Zelenskyy has gifted Keir Starmer the Ukrainian 'Order of Freedom' - the highest award for a foreign person - during his final visit as PM Starmer says he will "treasure it forever"👏

BREAKING: The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May

Keir Starmer gives his final message from Prime Minister's Questions, thanking members of his team and the civil service "This is the end of my political journey", he says before leaving the chamber to applause

Yvette Cooper is the new frontrunner to become Andy Burnham’s Chancellor

The Government is now set to raise the state pension age to 68 in 2037 - seven years earlier than originally planned www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Millions forced to work longer under state pension age extension plan

Treasury officials have told the Office for Budget Responsibility that the state retirement age will rise to 68 seven years earlier than legislated

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