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U.K. Prime Minister Burnham Pitches an Unapologetically Socialist Makeover

Trump wants Ireland to reunify

Just more than two months into office, Andy Burnham was roundly praised for his first speech as prime minister at the Labour conference in Liverpool

Burnham first Labour PM since 1970s to give proper revolutionary socialist speech

Sir Tony Blair tells Andy Burnham to restart negotiations to rejoin EU

Ahead of the party gathering in Liverpool, chief political commentator John Rentoul is here to answer readers’ questions on Reform’s £72m war chest, the looming Budget, how Burnham should handle the unions, and whether Labour's poll lead is as solid as it looks

Kemi Badenoch congratulates Andy Burnham on stamina after three-hour Commons questioning

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks in the United States, marking 25 years since the deadly strikes, and reiterated India's commitment to combating terrorism

The battle over Thames looks set to become the first test of the prime minister’s determination to bring Britain’s utilities into public control even in the face of concerted corporate lobbying and the threat of legal action

Trump is expanding his Middle East outreach as Jared Kushner reportedly meets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Hamas political chief Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt

A delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya met Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad, seeking progress on the postwar plan and pressure on Israel to begin implementation

Investigation into Nigel Farage finances resumes after by-election win

Nick Blair seeks funding for defence tech start-up

The Monty Python actor has been vocal on his political views for decades but has recently leaned to the right over concerns about immigration, free speech and Islamic fundamentalism

Eight months after that risky prediction, Mahmood appears to be a frontrunner to run Britain’s finance ministry under Andy Burnham when he takes Starmer’s job on Monday

Eight months after that risky prediction, Mahmood appears to be a frontrunner to run Britain’s finance ministry under Andy Burnham when he takes Starmer’s job on Monday

Eight months after that risky prediction, Mahmood appears to be a frontrunner to run Britain’s finance ministry under Andy Burnham when he takes Starmer’s job on Monday

Eight months after that risky prediction, Mahmood appears to be a frontrunner to run Britain’s finance ministry under Andy Burnham when he takes Starmer’s job on Monday

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer let his love for football take centre stage during his final Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) before Parliament's summer recess

He now needs to secure nominations from at least three Labour affiliates, including at least two trade union affiliates, by July 16 to complete the nomination threshold

In the autumn of 2005, Tony Blair gave one of his most unhinged and fascinating speeches as prime minister

Sir Keir Starmer's likely successor is reportedly considering aligning the levy, which is paid on profits from selling assets such as second homes or shares, with income tax

Documents relating to the Irish peace process at the British National Archives in Kew, London, are revealing about key moments on the way to implementing the Belfast Agreement signed in 1998, and the strategies of the British prime minister at that time, Tony Blair

The likely next U.K. prime minister has chosen one of his oldest political allies in Westminster who helped him become an MP in 2001

The likely next U.K. prime minister has chosen one of his oldest political allies in Westminster who helped him become an MP in 2001

The likely next U.K. prime minister has chosen one of his oldest political allies in Westminster who helped him become an MP in 2001

Less than two years ago, Labour party leader Keir Starmer spearheaded a historic victory in a British general election

The King holds a pivotal constitutional role in the appointment of a new prime minister, one of the sovereign's few remaining personal prerogatives

A tearful Sir Keir unveiled his resignation plan in an address outside Number 10 this morning

As Britain approaches the 10th anniversary of its vote to leave the EU, the British are beginning to debate rejoining what they call Europe

Former UK prime minister to assume a more managerial role on US-led body, while also taking on responsibilities relating to aid and continuing engagement with PA on reforms

Meanwhile, World Cup drama reaches fever pitch as David Beckham finally finds redemption against Argentina

Westminster has been mesmerised this week by the messages of a famous Blairite, Peter Mandelson, especially his damning exchanges with fellow carrier of the Blair torch, Pat McFadden

Westminster has been mesmerised this week by the messages of a famous Blairite, Peter Mandelson, especially his damning exchanges with fellow carrier of the Blair torch, Pat McFadden

Westminster has been mesmerised this week by the messages of a famous Blairite, Peter Mandelson, especially his damning exchanges with fellow carrier of the Blair torch, Pat McFadden

Britain could yet appoint its seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote 10 years ago, after the turmoil that has engulfed Keir Starmer’s leadership since Labour’s May election results

His intentions may not have been benign, but Blair does Labour and national politics a favour, prising open the political omertà preventing serious discussion within parties

In other news, the Pope has Catholic leanings and bears enjoy relieving themselves in the woods

Andy Burnham, the politician who threatens to topple U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership, has called for tighter regulation on AI, Big Tech and key industries if he returns to central government