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Burnham calls for evidence based debate on UK–EU free movement
Andy Burnham has raised the possibility of discussing a return to free movement with the EU as part of plans to build closer ties. He said the issue should be examined honestly and on the evidence, while the Government has yet to decide what options to pursue. Burnham said migration patterns have changed since Britain…
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Burnham urges debate on restoring UK-EU freedom of movement
Andy Burnham has called for an “honest discussion” about whether Britain should restore freedom of movement with the EU, as the prime minister says closer relations with Brussels deserve an evidence-based debate. The issue matters because renewed ties could change migration policy and the UK’s access to European cooperation on border and asylum data. The…
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SNL UK parodies Burnham, Prince William and British television hits
“SNL U.K.” used its cold open to parody recent British television moments, framing the sketches as a “Celebrity Gogglebox” discussion featuring Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Liverpool Mayor Steven Rotheram. The segment turned high-profile appearances and popular programmes into comedy, including Prince William’s interview on “The Graham Norton Show”. Celeste Dring played “The Celebrity Traitors”…
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Smart TVs could take longer to switch on as UK seeks to follow EU rule
The government is consulting on rules to limit how much electricity smart household devices use when switched off or in standby. The changes could reduce wasted energy and household bills, though some devices, including smart TVs, may take longer to switch on. The proposals would update UK standards to reflect newer technology and align them…
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Maurice McCabe says Garda whistleblowers still lack state support
Former Garda Maurice McCabe says the State’s treatment of Garda whistleblowers has not improved since he was publicly smeared after reporting alleged wrongdoing. He urged the Government to listen to and support current whistleblowers, saying the experience has affected him throughout his life. His comments follow controversy over former justice minister Helen McEntee’s handling of…
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Andy Burnham and John Healey set to defy eco-zealot Ed Miliband by giving Rosebank oil field green light
Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey are reportedly preparing to approve drilling at the Rosebank oil field, despite opposition from Ed Miliband and Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh. The proposal is framed as a response to high energy prices, concerns about energy security and pressure on public finances, but it risks deepening divisions within Labour and…
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JFK Jr’s body found 116 feet underwater as search neared end
Coast Guard Capt W Russell “Russ” Webster says search teams found John F Kennedy Jr’s body on the Atlantic seabed just as they were considering ending their search. Kennedy, his wife Carolyn Bessette and her sister Lauren died when his plane crashed off Martha’s Vineyard in July 1999; the recovery operation was one of the…
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In 1963, Warren Beatty was hand-picked for a role by the President of the United States. He turned it down
In 1963, President John F Kennedy personally chose young actor Warren Beatty to play him in a film about his wartime service, but Beatty declined. The episode offers a glimpse of Kennedy’s involvement in the production and of the personal connection he formed with Beatty. The film, *PT 109*, told the story of Kennedy’s patrol…
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135 people arrested across France as police find potential weapons on protestors, official says
French authorities arrested 135 people as nationwide protests resumed, with officials saying police searches uncovered items that could be used as weapons, including fireworks and ball bearings. The arrests come amid concerns about unrest, as demonstrations have brought together people voicing grievances about public services, government spending and living costs. In Paris, police reported more…
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Bush dynasty delivers another blow to GOP in Texas Senate battle as family member breaks ranks
Neil Bush, a member of one of Texas’s most prominent Republican families, says he voted early for Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico. He cited concern about Republican Ken Paxton’s record and admiration for Talarico’s character and principles, while criticising a political culture that puts personal loyalty ahead of accountability. Bush is the son of former…