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Greens' scaled-back Makerfield campaign aids Burnham's chances

The Green Party's decision to allocate limited resources to the upcoming Makerfield byelection could significantly boost Andy Burnham's chances of securing the seat, as the party shifts focus to the Greater Manchester mayoralty election.

Rachel Coulthard·1h ago

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Labour claims Reform UK is in disarray over deportation policy

Rachel Coulthard·2h ago

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Carol Vorderman seeks apology from Reform UK candidate

Rachel Coulthard·2h ago

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Harman warns of possible general election if Burnham replaces Starmer

Rachel Coulthard·3h ago

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Next boss flags 'dramatic fall' in UK entry-level jobs

Rachel Coulthard·6h ago

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Bristol MP Carla Denyer's burnout highlights Britain's stress epidemic

Rachel Coulthard·9h ago

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Scottish Parliament to vote on second independence referendum powers

Rachel Coulthard·11h ago

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Education secretary seeks watchdog review of hidden childcare fees

Rachel Coulthard·18h ago

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Peter Murrell, ex-SNP chief, in custody over £400k embezzlement

Rachel Coulthard·1d ago

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Starmer disturbed by lenient sentences for teenage rapists

Rachel Coulthard·1d ago

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Defence secretary's RAF jet encounters signal interference near Russia

Rachel Coulthard·1d ago