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MI5 chief: Brexit result ‘not in dispute’ after Burnham’s Russia comments
The MI5 chief also backed the prime minister on a separate point, saying there was a hack and leak in the 2019 election campaign.
Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’: Kyiv backs it if Moscow does, Russia silent
Zelenskyy said Russia struck a power plant in Kyiv and energy facilities in the Kharkiv region after Trump’s announcement, which came with no details.
Burnham: ‘Clear answer’ that Russia interfered in Brexit vote
The prime minister did not say what evidence lay behind the answer, and a pro-Brexit group criticised the comments.
Around 700 prisoners freed in England and Wales as release scheme begins
Rape, serious child sex offences and, since 30 August, manslaughter and several other crimes were barred from the scheme, after two rounds of exclusions announced by…
Burnham: UK believes Iran played a part in RAF Fairford incident
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there were “strong indications” Iran was involved, the first time the government has named a state behind the suspected plot.
Burnham: ‘We could go all the way’ on EU membership
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the government is weighing options from staying as it is to full EU membership, amid pressure over Britain’s post-Brexit relationship…
Burnham: Pension triple lock to change in 2030 to pay for care service
The prime minister said the shift would let older people avoid paying care costs out of a state pension that is little more than the basic rate.
Burnham: Alcohol ban in football stands ‘discrimination’
The UK Football Policing Unit has warned that changing the 1985 law without a full review of the evidence would be “incredibly rash”.
Trump praises UK’s Burnham as a ‘natural businessperson’
Before the two met in New York, Trump had dismissed Burnham as “extremely liberal” and described the former mayor of Greater Manchester as the “mayor of a town”.
Burnham sends RAF aircraft to refuel Saudi jets
The refuelling agreement is “time-limited” and will be kept under review, Burnham said, without setting out how long the support would last.
Specialist rape courts to open across England and Wales
A new Rape Justice Taskforce will bring together criminal justice leaders to tackle the rising rate of postponed rape trials, the Ministry of Justice said.
Irish PM is first foreign leader to visit UK’s No10 North
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Micheál Martin reaffirmed their commitment to the Good Friday Agreement at talks in Manchester, Downing Street said.
