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Watch: What Labour plans on care, energy and farming could mean for North Yorks coast
A NORTH Yorkshire MP has highlighted social care reform, energy bills, farming support, and fracking as key developments for residents during an…
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We like Andy Burnham – but will he be able to keep his promises?
In The Room hits Liverpool for Labour Party Conference. Cleo heads into the hall, fringe events, protests and the media pen, talking to delegates, campaigners and lobbyists to get a feel for Andy Burnham’s Labour. Helen takes a different route, moving between Shelter, the Future Governance Forum and the receptions where senior figures are talking about what comes next. The mood is unusually upbeat, united and hopeful. But beneath the optimism, how much anxiety is there about turning the Burnham bounce into something that lasts? New episodes of In The Room come out weekly. Listen to the latest on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
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UK borrowing costs soar as gilt yields hit 6% for first time since 1998
The global bond market woes spilt over into equities as London’s FTSE 100 Index tumbled by 1.7%.
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Burnham wants to change Britain’s voting system. What would that mean for Labour?
Labour could lose hundreds of seats under a new voting system, projections show
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Burnham’s top cabinet ministers divided over rejoining EU
Foreign secretary Ed Miliband and home secretary Shabana Mahmood are understood to be on opposing sides of the debate over whether or not the UK should reverse Brexit
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‘Thank you Andy Burnham’: prisoners react as they begin to leave under early release scheme – UK politics live
Hundreds of prisoners are being released early today across England and Wales in attempt to ease overcrowding
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Watch: What Labour plans on care, energy and farming could mean for North Yorks coast
A NORTH Yorkshire MP has highlighted social care reform, energy bills, farming support, and fracking as key developments for residents during an…
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Sporting scandals that shook the world: Lance Armstrong, Hansie Cronje, 'Crashgate'
Manchester City are far from the first. The lure of glory and riches on the biggest stages have tempted plenty of other sports stars to break the rules.
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Healey urged to offer energy support in budget as bills rise 4%
Millions of people in Great Britain face increase from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home
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North Yorkshire MP vows to push ministers over £253m farming fund backlash
Labour politicians in North Yorkshire have acknowledged problems with the rollout of a £253 million Government farming scheme that ran out of money in less than a day, leaving farmers unable to access support.
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Mayor unveils £5m bid for new construction skills villages in York and Scarborough
Mayor David Skaith has unveiled a £5m skills plan to create youth jobs including a new York Central Construction Skills Village and reopening a…
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‘Strong indications’ that Iran played role in RAF Fairford incident, says Burnham
PM also defends decision to release suspects on bail and expresses ‘complete confidence’ in security services
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Would Labour win under a new voting system?
Labour could lose hundreds of seats under a new voting system, projections show
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Polling guru John Curtice favourite to lead PM’s first-past-the-post voting review
The polling guru is Britain’s best known an most trusted polling expert
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North Yorks MP vows to push ministers over £253m farming fund backlash
LABOUR politicians in North Yorkshire have acknowledged problems with the rollout of a £253 million Government farming scheme that ran out of money…
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North Yorks MP vows to push ministers over £253m farming fund backlash
LABOUR politicians in North Yorkshire have acknowledged problems with the rollout of a £253 million Government farming scheme that ran out of money…
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‘He persuaded us’: Labour ministers moved by Andy Burnham’s emotional conference speech
Prime minister’s pure political argument marks new era for party as he sets out his plans and priorities
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Government urged to help all households with energy bills as 16% hike forecast
Experts warned a typical bill could soar by nearly £300 in January, on top of the rise coming in this Thursday.
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Andy Burnham: UK could ‘go all the way’ by rejoining EU
PM says he is looking at all options and ministers will examine ‘what is doable’ and the ‘pros and cons’
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UK energy bills forecast to jump by another £276 a year from January
The increase is well above the previous prediction of 9 per cent
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MP supports targeted help with rising energy bills in North Yorkshire
A NORTH Yorkshire MP has backed further targeted support for households struggling with energy costs, saying she would be ‘surprised’ if…
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MP supports targeted help with rising energy bills in North Yorkshire
A NORTH Yorkshire MP has backed further targeted support for households struggling with energy costs, saying she would be ‘surprised’ if…
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 30th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Burnham gambles on radical progressive plan to help Britain ‘rise again’
PM accepts some of his plan could be difficult and admits he ‘may pay a political price’
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Burnham talks to care workers in emotional address: ‘You are not invisible to me’
The prime minister apologised to those ‘holding a threadbare system together’
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Mayor ‘very confident’ region can introduce overnight visitor levy
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is ‘very confident’ that he will be able to implement a visitor levy on overnight stays in the region.
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Latest on A64 dualling between York and Scarborough
THE dualling of the A64 road between York and Scarborough is unlikely to happen “any time soon”, the county’s mayor has said.
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Mayor ‘very confident’ region can introduce overnight visitor levy
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is ‘very confident’ that he will be able to implement a visitor levy on overnight stays in the region.
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Watch: What Labour Conference announcements mean for York and North Yorkshire
NEW powers over skills, careers and economic development could have the biggest impact on residents of the North Yorkshire coast, according to the…
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Andy Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system
The prime minister says he wants other parties to take part in a national commission on electoral reform.
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Burnham’s emotional solo act had Labour in raptures – but his promises will take time to come good
PM’s speech, written almost entirely alone, was full of radicalism but his biggest plans will have to wait until after the next election
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Current EU settlement ‘not working’, cabinet minister admits
The PM admitted ‘Brexit has done more harm than good’ in his major speech on Tuesday
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Andy Burnham pledges a big shakeup for Britain in a high-risk political speech
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to give Britain “a new social contract for the 21st century.”
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Mayors to hold Yorkshire Water to account under Andy Burnham's public control plans
Andy Burnham has unveiled plans for new laws to pave the way for public ownership of failing water firms, which would see greater public control over Yorkshire Water.
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All the major policy announcements in Burnham’s Labour conference speech
The prime minister has maintained a focus on the cost of living in his opening months
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Tearful Andy Burnham pledges to revive Britain
The prime minister pledged to end the ‘wrong direction’ of the country brought on by Margaret Thatcher, as he vowed to scrap the triple lock on pensions and explore closer ties with Europe in a rousing Labour conference speech
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Triple lock scrapped in Andy Burnham’s landmark speech – live updates
The PM said he was giving Britain ‘honesty, ideas and a clear direction for the country we all love’ as he unveiled a swathe of announcements
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Andy Burnham pledges pension triple lock changes to fund care reforms
The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
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A64 dualling unlikely in near future, says York and North Yorkshire mayor
THE dualling of the A64 road between York and Scarborough is unlikely to happen “any time soon”, the county’s mayor has said. David Skaith, the elected Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has admitted he does not expect funding for full...
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Watch: How did Burnham's speech go down in the conference hall?
The PM received a standing ovation as he spoke about his late dad while setting out reforms to social care.
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Watch: What Labour Conference announcements mean for York and North Yorkshire
NEW powers over skills, careers and economic development could have the biggest impact on residents of the North Yorkshire coast, according to the…
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Five takeaways from Andy Burnham's Labour conference speech
Big policy announcements and emotional moments as the prime minister delivers a speech to Labour's conference.
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Latest on A64 dualling between York and Scarborough
THE dualling of the A64 road between York and Scarborough is unlikely to happen “any time soon”, the county’s mayor has said.
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Reform UK leapfrogs Labour on eve of Burnham’s first conference speech as leader
The YouGov poll shows Reform support rising by four points to 25 per cent, one ahead of Labour on 24 per cent
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Every policy pledge Andy Burnham has made since becoming prime minister
The prime minister has maintained a focus on the cost of living in his opening months
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Burnham speech live: PM to address Labour conference amid row over triple lock
PM expected to lay out plans for national care service and bid to bring energy bills down in speech in Liverpool
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Andy Burnham expected to tackle pensions triple lock in Labour conference speech
Andy Burnham will pledge to tackle the issues politicians “usually avoid” in his first leader’s speech at the Labour Party conference amid mounting speculation the pensions triple lock could be reformed to fund social care.
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Minister refuses to rule out scrapping state pension triple lock
Despite being pressed on it by broadcasters, the education secretary would not say whether Mr Burnham and chancellor John Healey are considering ending the policy
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RAF Fairford: Rubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot as some evacuated residents begin to return home – latest updates
US secretary of state and Donald Trump express concerns about decision to bail suspects; some residents reported as hesitant to return home
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What time is Andy Burnham’s speech at Labour conference today?
The prime minister is set to rally against ‘politics-as-usual’ in his address
