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MIKE PENCE: Here’s where we should look for the leadership America needs now more than ever
Former US Vice President Mike Pence has written an opinion piece marking one year since the death of Ed Feulner, co-founder of the Heritage Foundation and a key architect of the modern American conservative movement. Pence argues that Feulner’s approach to political leadership, prioritising the building of durable institutions and cultivating future leaders over chasing…
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Trump’s GOP clout faces Arizona test with House majority, governor’s race at stake
Arizona’s Republican primary elections on Tuesday are being viewed as a key test of President Donald Trump’s continued dominance over the GOP, with control of the House majority and the governor’s race among the stakes. Trump has already backed a string of successful candidates through the 2026 primary season, including securing a win for Ken…
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UK Music Chief Asks New PM Andy Burnham To Remove EU Touring Barriers
UK Music’s chief executive, Tom Kiehl, has written to newly installed Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging him to tackle post-Brexit barriers that make touring the EU difficult for British musicians. Kiehl set out five priorities for the incoming Labour leader, who is known to be a keen music fan, framing the demands as essential to…
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Nick Clegg’s former special advisor – when he was Lib Dem leader and Deputy Prime Minister – is charged with sexually assaulting a woman
A man who formerly served as a special adviser to Nick Clegg during his time as Liberal Democrat leader and Deputy Prime Minister has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman. The case links a former senior political aide to a serious criminal allegation, which is likely to attract attention given Clegg’s prominent role in…
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Thames Water investors offer ‘golden share’ in bid to head off nationalisation
A consortium of Thames Water creditors has offered the government a “golden share” giving it veto power over major decisions and hostile takeovers, in a bid to dissuade the new prime minister, Andy Burnham, from nationalising Britain’s biggest water company. The move comes after Burnham signalled he wants greater public control of the debt-laden utility,…
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UK Sticks With Lisa Nandy As Culture Secretary, With Paramount-Warner & BBC Decisions Looming
Andy Burnham, the UK’s new prime minister, has confirmed Lisa Nandy will remain culture secretary rather than being moved in a reshuffle, despite widespread speculation to the contrary. Her continued tenure means she will extend her time at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport beyond two years, making her the longest-serving culture secretary since…
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Burnham charms Trump as President hails ‘very good’ first call on North Sea oil, trade and Iran
Andy Burnham has held his first call with US President Donald Trump since becoming Prime Minister, with Trump publicly describing the conversation as “very good”. The call reportedly touched on North Sea oil, trade and Iran, marking one of the new premier’s first acts on the world stage as he settles into Downing Street. The…
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PETER HITCHENS: Critics warn Andy Burnham will take us back to the 70s. But with low crime and plenty of jobs, many of us would welcome it
In this opinion column, Peter Hitchens responds to critics who warn that Andy Burnham, newly installed as Prime Minister, risks dragging Britain back to the economic and social conditions of the 1970s. Hitchens argues that such comparisons are not the damning indictment his critics intend, suggesting that many Britons might actually welcome aspects of that…
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UK employers cut job vacancies as Burnham aims to lift living standards
UK employers reduced the number of job vacancies in the three months to May, according to official figures, as the labour market showed further signs of strain amid global instability including conflict in the Middle East. Unemployment held steady at 4.9%, unchanged from April, underscoring the difficult economic backdrop facing new prime minister Andy Burnham…
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New Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveils tax cut to ‘bring back hope’ for struggling families
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