Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-election 7 minutes ago PA Media Andy Burnham has announced that he is seeking permission to stand in the upcoming Gorton and Denton parliamentary by-election. Currently mayor of Greater Manchester, he insisted he wants to back the Labour government “not undermine it” and said that the decision to… Continue reading Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-election
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Burnham faces deadline on by-election decision
Burnham faces deadline on by-election decision Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has until 17:00 GMT on Saturday to decide if he wants to stand in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election. Winning the parliamentary seat would enable Burnham to challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for the party leadership. However, there are several hurdles he… Continue reading Burnham faces deadline on by-election decision
What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?
What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users? 4 hours ago Liv McMahonTechnology reporter Getty Images TikTok has announced a deal allowing it to continue operating in the US. But with the platform’s future in the country seemingly secured, its 200 million American users are expected to see some changes. What is the… Continue reading What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?
Rayner to back calls for Burnham to be allowed to stand in by-election
Rayner to back calls for Burnham to be allowed to stand in by-election Former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner does not want Andy Burnham to be blocked from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, the BBC understands. As first reported in The Times, Rayner is expected to publicly make her announcement at Labour’s north… Continue reading Rayner to back calls for Burnham to be allowed to stand in by-election
Andy Burnham faces decision on bid to return as MP
Andy Burnham faces decision on bid to return as MP Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is under pressure to decide whether he will seek to return to Westminster, after an MP announced he was standing down, triggering a by-election. Andrew Gwynne said on Thursday he was resigning as an MP in Greater Manchester after suffering… Continue reading Andy Burnham faces decision on bid to return as MP
Ex-Labour minister quits as MP, paving way for Burnham return
Ex-Labour minister quits as MP, paving way for Burnham return 60 minutes ago Henry Zeffman,chief political correspondentand Iain Watson,political correspondent PA Media Former Labour minister Andrew Gwynne has announced he is standing down as an MP, paving the way for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to potentially run in a by-election in his Gorton and… Continue reading Ex-Labour minister quits as MP, paving way for Burnham return
Chris Mason: Latest twist in Trump diplomacy brings relief for Starmer
Chris Mason: Latest twist in Trump diplomacy brings relief for Starmer Hurtling into view, noisily and quickly, comes another twist in the rollercoaster that is diplomacy in the era of President Trump. Splenetic social media posts, bold claims in front of the cameras and provocative and to some deeply offensive AI-generated images of an American-owned… Continue reading Chris Mason: Latest twist in Trump diplomacy brings relief for Starmer
I will not yield to Trump’s pressure on Greenland, says PM
I will not yield to Trump’s pressure on Greenland, says PM Sir Keir Starmer has said he “will not yield” to pressure from Donald Trump over the future of Greenland, after the US president attacked the UK’s Chagos Islands deal. Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir said the US president had criticised the Chagos… Continue reading I will not yield to Trump’s pressure on Greenland, says PM
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial Snapchat’s parent Snap has settled a social media addiction lawsuit just days before the landmark case was due to go to trial in Los Angeles. Terms of the deal were not announced as it was revealed by lawyers at a California Superior Court hearing, after which… Continue reading Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it ‘act of great stupidity’
UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it ‘act of great stupidity’ 3 hours ago Amy Walker Getty Images The UK government has defended a deal to give the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back a key military base, following criticism from US President Donald Trump over its handling. In a post on social… Continue reading UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it ‘act of great stupidity’