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I heard one thing loud and clear in Andy Burnham’s landmark speech: the left has won the arguments | Owen Jones
Owen Jones argues that Andy Burnham’s Labour conference speech demonstrates the political left has successfully won the rhetorical battle over Britain’s economic direction. Burnham explicitly rejected the past 40 years of British policy—condemning deindustrialisation, deregulation, privatisation, austerity, and Brexit as fundamental mistakes, whilst invoking class politics and criticising a society “run for vested interests” rather…
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Vine criticises minister’s rejection of traditional countryside imagery
Labour nature minister Jenny Riddell-Carpenter described a traditional image of the British countryside as a “far-Right nostalgic vision” and called for a “progressive vision” instead. In this opinion column, Sarah Vine argues that Labour’s approach threatens rural culture and ways of life, and portrays the minister’s comments as part of a wider pattern of policies…
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Burnham’s EU re-entry hint divides Labour over future policy
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has hinted during his conference speech that he might consider the UK rejoining the European Union, sparking internal Labour Party backlash. He said he wants to set out options for Britain’s future relationship with Europe at a summit with Brussels later this year, moving beyond the 2024 election manifesto commitments which…
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Karan Johar to End ‘Koffee With Karan’ After 22 Years With Final Season on JioHotstar: ‘The Decision Is Emotional and Personal’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Karan Johar says the ninth season of “Koffee With Karan” will be its last, ending the celebrity chat show’s 22-year run. It will stream on JioHotstar from 14 October. Johar said the decision was emotional and personal, and that he wants to spend the next decade directing more films and telling more stories. Since its…
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DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Who pays for PM’s New Jerusalem?
The Daily Mail’s editorial argues that Andy Burnham’s conference speech offered stirring promises but little evidence that he could restore confidence or deliver them. It says his pledge that “hope comes from honesty” rings hollow unless voters believe he can improve the country, and questions how his proposed programme would be funded. The editorial lists…
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Trump secures voluntary AI safety pledges from six technology firms
The Trump Administration has brokered a non-binding White House Accord on Superintelligence signed by six major technology companies—Meta, Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia and xAI—which outlines voluntary safety measures for artificial intelligence development. The accord represents Trump’s preference for industry self-regulation over stringent government oversight, permitting companies to establish their own internal safeguards rather than imposing…
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England plans 1,000 family hubs offering early years support by 2028
The government plans to expand family hubs across England, offering parents support with infant feeding, mental health and bonding with their babies. The Healthy Babies programme is intended to give children a better start in life by bringing services such as midwives, health visitors and other family support together in one place. Health Secretary Yvette…
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Cooper expected to unveil national maternity plan amid scrutiny after Letby case
Yvette Cooper is expected to announce the Healthy Babies programme, a national maternity plan, amid concerns that NHS trusts do not consistently record deaths of babies and children or use maternity outcomes to judge their performance. The article says the Lucy Letby case has intensified scrutiny of these gaps and of accountability in the health…
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Nandy says planned social media limits are just an initial step
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy says the planned restrictions on children’s social media use are only an initial step, and that the government intends to regulate online spaces more actively. She argues that children should be able to use safer platforms rather than being excluded from social media altogether, and says the state must help shape…