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‘Most wanted’ British man who imported large amounts of cocaine arrested in Spain
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What could happen next in Labour leadership challenge?
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London MPs back Andy Burnham Commons comeback: 'We need our best players on the pitch'
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Government blocks 11 ‘far-right agitators’ from UK for Tommy Robinson rally
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Wes Streeting backs Andy Burnham for Makerfield by-election
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Greens suggest they will properly contest byelection in blow for Burnham
Statement follows speculation party would not field candidate in Makerfield or barely fight seat UK politics live – latest updatesThe Greens are going to campaign for the upcoming Makerfield byelection, complicating Andy Burnham’s potential route back to parliament against what is expected to be a strong Reform UK challenge.A statement from the Greens said candidate selection was in process, and that the party had learned from its win in another Greater Manchester seat in February, when they ove...
Starmer ally admits prime minister is ‘unpopular’ but warns of ‘chaos’ if leadership contest triggered – UK politics live
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Cabinet minister warns against ‘chaos’ of Labour leadership contest to oust PM
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Reform UK donor behind Farage £5m gift named one of Britain’s richest people
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ICE releases wife of U.S. Army soldier after month-long detention
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Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to the Commons is clearer - but one big hurdle remains
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