Liz Truss
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Healey’s Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government
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Has Healey’s military-style budget secrecy really played out so differently to past budgets?
Chancellor was said to be worried about market-sensitive leaks, yet significant policies have been heavily trailed in the media
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Newspaper headlines: 'Meghan warned over father' and 'Don't risk Truss-style budget'
Meghan Markle's responds to allegations over her father and PM warned to not risk 'Truss-style' budget leads Saturday's papers.
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Voters verdict on Andy Burnham’s first 100 days show that good vibes are not enough
As Andy Burnham approaches his 100th day as prime minister, political editor David Maddox looks at why a third of those who expected him to be ‘good’ have been disappointed
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Zack Polanski’s populism is the leftist counterpoint to Nigel Farage and every bit as hollow - David Behrens
Say what you like about Zack Polanski but he turned out to be a better hypnotist than anyone gave him credit for. He managed to put his whole party to sleep.
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Why Burnham could be the longest-serving PM since Blair
Andrew Neil asks if the new tenant of No 10 is the latest in a series of leaders unqualified for the role – but he could be the longest-serving prime minister since Tony Blair, writes John Rentoul
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Trump’s appearance at Georgia rally disrupted by anti-ICE protesters – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.
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Are student protests being manipulated ahead France’s presidential election?
France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.
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Scaramucci wonders if Zacharia will outlast his 11-day WH press secretary run
Scaramucci also reposted a meme comparing Zacharia to a head of lettuce, referencing a viral 2022 challenge over whether Liz Truss would outlast a wilting lettuce as British prime minister
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Enter the Zachbot: Trump’s new press secretary malfunctions on podium debut
Katie Zacharia’s maiden briefing was excruciating – at least her predecessor had delivered her propaganda hot
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Covid, Brexit and Liz Truss mini-budget led to lasting decline in mental health, study finds
Researchers found five events, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, caused serious damage to mental wellbeing across UK
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Britain needs a new direction - but returning to the EU is not the answer
LABOUR'S conference was ecstatic as Prime Minister Andy Burham's speech seemed to signal a return to Labour values.
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Chance for Kemi Badenoch to put daylight between her party and the rest
When Kemi Badenoch takes to the stage today, she has the opportunity to put daylight between not just her party and the current Labour Government but also Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.
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Kemi Badenoch announces tax cut plans ahead of Conservative Conference speech
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to halve employer national insurance on jobs worked by young people ahead of a party conference speech which is expected to focus on tax cuts.
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Tories pledge to halve employer national insurance for young people
The flat rate would be slashed from 15% to 7.5% for workers aged 21 to 24 at an estimated cost of £2.3 billion, the Conservatives said.
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When the Tories need to rely on Davey-style gimmicks, you know Badenoch has a problem
As this year’s Tory conference struggles to cut through with the public, the party feels like a defeated army – even as a potential early election beckons – writes political editor David Maddox
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Andy Burnham risks repeating Liz Truss mini budget chaos, Shadow Chancellor warns
Andrew Griffith has maintained that the Tories would not make same mistakes again
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Newscast - Are The Public Ready To Vote Tory Again? - BBC Sounds
We look at whether Kemi Badenoch could lead a Conservative comeback.
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Reanimated AI Greta Garbo stars again … in a ball-bearing advert
Relatives of Hollywood legend say her doppelganger could now be used for more glamorous roles
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Healey vows to stick to fiscal rules in budget built on hope
Chancellor tells Labour conference it’s ‘not progressive’ to fail to balance books amid rising welfare bill as borrowing costs climb to record high
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The Prime Minister will have to steel himself if he is to deliver social care reform
The Prime Minister’s pledge to fix social care is to be welcomed. The fact that Andy Burnham has mentioned reform on numerous occasions, including promising to set a “broad direction” of his social care plans in his Labour Party conference speech in Liverpool on Tuesday, is reassuring.
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Retired North Yorkshire man drives pig farmer's truck to war zone
Retirement took an unexpected turn for one man who swapped a quiet life in North Yorkshire for a new mission delivering aid to Ukraine.
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Retired North Yorkshire man drives pig farmer's truck to war zone
Retirement took an unexpected turn for one man who swapped a quiet life in North Yorkshire for a new mission delivering aid to Ukraine.
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Retired North Yorkshire man drives pig farmer's truck to war zone
Retirement took an unexpected turn for one man who swapped a quiet life in North Yorkshire for a new mission delivering aid to Ukraine.
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Healey appoints Labour manifesto writer, fuelling election speculation
Economist Ravinder Athwal who worked in Keir Starmer’s team is poached from Flint Global
