Andy Burnham ‘out of his depth’ as he inherits staggering £4.7bn defence bill.TA
EXCLUSIVE: Tobias Ellwood said he saw little option but to raise taxes to pay for the military capabilities required. Existing capabilities – for example Chinooks – are having to be removed to pay for new ones (Image: Getty) Andy Burnham lacks the…
The five massive law changes Andy Burnham could introduce.TA
Makerfield MP set to be prime minister soon, and we are beginning to learn about his plans for the UK, writes Jonathan Walker Andy Burnham is set to become prime minister (Image: Getty) Andy Burnham is set to become prime minister on…
Shocking new figures show why Keir Starmer has the worst record of any prime minister.TA
Labour leader is marking two years since he entered No 10 Keir Starmer has been in office for two years (Image: Getty) More than 76,000 small boat migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel during Sir Keir Starmer’s tenure in No 10…
Tony Blair issues warning to Andy Burnham over hiking capital gains tax.TA
‘Terrible policy’ would ‘send entirely the wrong signal’ to entrepreneurs, says former PM’s think tank Sir Tony Blair’s think tank has warned against a capital gains tax hike (Image: Getty) Sir Tony Blair‘s think tank has warned Andy Burnham against hiking capital gains tax…
Labour education secretary accused of ‘fabricating poverty claims’ by old neighbour.TA
A former neighbour of Labour’s Bridget Phillipson claims the MP ‘exaggerated’ her claims of a poverty-stricken upbringing. Bridget Phillipson has spoken before about poverty during her childhood (Image: PA) Labour Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has been accused of “exaggerating” her claims of…
Politics LIVE: Andy Burnham heads to London as Trump team issues Ed Miliband warning.TA
There is speculation Ed Miliband will be the next chancellor (Image: Getty) Andy Burnham heads back to Westminster today after Donald Trump‘s team issued a warning against making Ed Miliband Chancellor. Senior officials in the US President’s administration are said to have privately warned that…
Older people called to fight as British Army age rises in ‘next war’ plans.TA
The UK will be able to recall Strategic Reservists at nearly state pension age You could be recalled to fight aged 65 (Image: Getty) Former UK service personnel could be recalled to fight up until the age of 65 under new legislation being…
The struggling UK seaside town ‘full of poo’ that angry locals say ‘needs demolishing’.TA
The town has faced decline in recent years (Image: Humphrey Nemar) Seaside towns up and down the UK have been in decline for years. The combination of cheap overseas package holidays, neglected public services, and seasonal tourism has transformed our proud coastal resorts…
Labour’s so weak it just agreed a deal that will cost UK billions – it’s barely believable.TA
Labour has caved into striking union demands for more pay – but the misery is set to continue. Health Secretary James Murray (Image: Getty Images) It’s a miracle. Praise be. Labour has cured the NHS. No more strikes! He said: “This…
POLL: Is Prince Harry right to come to the UK alone? Vote now!.TA
The Duke of Sussex will not be joined by his wife and children when he flies to London on Monday, it is understood. Prince Harry will be flying solo to London next week, it is understood (Image: Getty) Prince Harry will not be…