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Burnham will be last Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, says Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister says a Scottish independence referendum should take place within the next five years.

The Independent UK

Independence referendum ‘not off the table’ amid meeting between Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

John Swinney is due to meet Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth alongside Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill in Cardiff on Monday

The Independent UK

Independence referendum ‘not off the table’, says McAllan

Some interpreted the Prime Minister’s comments as a softening of his position on Scottish independence.

Evening Standard

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UK lawmakers reject assisted dying bill for England and Wales

Assisted suicide is legal in several countries, including Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland, as well as parts of the US, although eligibility rules vary.

Euronews

Assisted dying bill: What happens now?

The bill was voted down by a majority of 16 on Friday

The Independent UK

Swinney seeks indyref2 talks with Burnham after ‘big shift’ in PM’s stance

The Labour leader suggested to MPs that such a vote could be held if public opinion shows there is demand for it.

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour MPs press ahead with 'Peter Murrell probes' after Holyrood snub

A WESTMINSTER committee has opened two inquiries into the funding of political parties in Scotland and the role of the country’s top prosecutor,…

The National (Scotland)

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Six in 10 people support return of the assisted dying bill to parliament

MPs will debate and vote on the legislation when it returns to the House of Commons on Friday

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham presents his new government as more leftwing than Keir Starmer’s. In reality, it’s barely moved at all

The prime minister talks the talk about reversing decades of privatisation and austerity, but we’re yet to see any policies to this end, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

Assisted dying Bill MP ‘confident’ Commons will vote yes despite PM abstaining

The legislation is back in Parliament after running out of time earlier this year.

Evening Standard

Majority of Britons agree with Burnham that Brexit was ‘wrong turn’ for UK

Andy Burnham hit out at the impact of Brexit and the impact of decisions made in the 1980s as he addressed the House of Commons as prime minister for the first time

The Independent UK

How Andy Burnham's first PMQs was a perfect parody of modern politics

ANDY Burnham is turning into the “is there nothing else on?” Prime Minister ...

The National (Scotland)

King has ‘significantly increased’ royal work, says minister amid funding uplift

The House of Commons approved a motion designed to update the formula for funding the British monarchy after a review by the Royal Trustees.

Evening Standard

King Charles to receive just under £100 million to fund the Royal Household

The House of Commons approved a motion designed to update the formula for funding the British monarchy

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The Times of India

Andy Burnham differs from Starmer on assisted dying bill, will skip vote to avoid influencing debate

Unlike his predecessor Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will not vote when the assisted dying bill for England and Wales returns to the House of Commons next month, saying he does not want to influence the debate, according to the BBC.

The Economic Times

Pete Hoekstra petition: Thousands of Canadians seek to declare US ambassador ‘persona non grata’ as campaign demands his removal in new twist for Canada-US relations

Hoekstra petition: The Pete Hoekstra petition has gathered nearly 30,000 signatures from Canadians calling on the government to declare the US ambassador “persona non grata” and seek his removal. The petition is expected to be presented in Parliament, putting fresh focus on Hoekstra and Canada-US diplomatic relations. The phrase persona…

The Guardian - UK

Diane Abbott and Joani Reid readmitted as Labour MPs

Both MPs have had the parliamentary whip restored following separate independent disciplinary processes

Evening Standard

Chinook crash families urge new PM to back fresh review into 1994 tragedy

A judge recently ruled that the Chinook Justice Campaign could not bring a legal claim against the Ministry of Defence.

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The Independent UK

Chinook crash: Victims’ families urge Burnham to order fresh review into tragedy

The cause of the crash, which killed 29 serving military personnel, has never been established

Evening Standard

Fact check: Heatwave, unofficial safety warning and who can be Prime Minister

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

The Guardian - AU

Andy Burnham as new UK PM faces the defining test for the centre-left. Australia will be watching closely

Countering the populist challenge to liberal democracy requires something of a reset

The Economic Times

Keir Starmer says his work is done as Andy Burnham prepares to take office as UK prime minister

On Monday, Andy Burnham will be inaugurated as the UK’s new prime minister, replacing Keir Starmer, who resigned after two impactful years. Starmer expressed satisfaction with his contributions and the successes of his administration. As the only candidate for Labour’s leadership, Burnham is committed to instilling a sense of stability,…

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham will become UK prime minister after a meeting with King Charles III

Andy Burnham is set to become the U.K.'s new prime minister on Monday, succeeding Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Keir Starmer’s farewell: a dignified departure and a necessary one

Editorial: The outgoing prime minister was on good form during his sometimes emotional last PMQs. But Labour MPs were right that change was needed

The Independent UK

Starmer’s most memorable PMQs moments as he leaves Commons for final time as prime minister

Sir Keir Starmer has left the House of Commons for the final time as prime minister after just over two years in office.

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