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Peter Mandelson briefed on who Anas Sarwar is despite 'old friend' claim

Disgraced former ambassador Peter Mandelson was handed a briefing on Anas Sarwar despite his claim to be an 'old friend', The National can…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30

Tom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics

When a former Labour deputy leader joins a firm built on surveillance and military targeting, it deepens public cynicism – and democracy depends on trust, says Labour MP Clive Lewis

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24

Brexit was like Battle of Hastings defeat – rejoining EU body will fix it, says George Osborne

THE TALK SHOW: The former chancellor and chair of the British Museum tells The Independent’s editor-in-chief Geordie Greig that much like the Bayeux Tapestry, which he has just brought to Britain, Brexit is not the end of the story

The Independent UK · Sep 12

‘Prolier-than-thou!’ Burnham accused of ‘desperate’ attempt to play up working class roots by novelist

THE TALK SHOW: Robert Harris tells The Independent’s editor-in-chief Geordie Greig that the Labour prime minister’s ‘desire to be liked’ risks making him look ‘facile and glib’

The Independent UK · Aug 19

UK Shelves Epstein Inquiry for Now, Leaving US Banks' $437.5M Payouts as the Only Resolution in the Scandal

The UK government's stance on a public inquiry into Epstein's British operations, amid $437.5M in settlements from US banks. Explore the implications for British institutions and investigations.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to hold public inquiry, investigating Jeffrey Epstein cases

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to initiate a public inquiry regarding Jeffrey Epstein's activities in the UK. This decision comes in the wake of the release of official Epstein files in late 2025, which led to the arrest of several prominent figures. The inquiry aims to address justice demands…

The Times of India · Aug 5

Why Burnham can succeed on slashing the welfare bill where Starmer failed

NEWS ANALYSIS: As Andy Burnham admits he is preparing to make some benefits ‘conditional’, political editor David Maddox looks at the politics of the Labour Party and when the new PM is taking a big but necessary risk

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Andy Burnham to make it harder for people to claim benefits as he vows to ‘get serious’ about cutting welfare bill

New prime minister has also warned that ‘the NHS will collapse’ unless he fixes social care

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Sir George Howarth obituary

Veteran Labour MP and minister who represented the constituency where he was born for 38 years

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

How many of Andy Burnham's Cabinet are Labour Friends of Israel backers? See the list

MORE than a third of Andy Burnham’s new Cabinet are supporters of an influential Labour Party pro-Israel lobbying group, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23