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Andy Burnham’s path to the House of Commons has narrowed dramatically after securing a third term as Manchester mayor. The Labour figure now faces a critical by-election in the Leigh and Hindley constituency, where he could reclaim his former seat.
Andy Burnham, former Labour minister, is eyeing a return to Parliament as Wes Streeting resigns as Health Secretary, escalating pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
A private member’s bill seeking to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales passed its second reading in the House of Commons today, marking a historic shift in national policy. The proposed legislation, backed by cross-party support, now moves to committee stage with potential legalisation by 2026.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to confirm whether he discussed Jeffrey Epstein’s friendship with Lord Peter Mandelson before appointing him UK ambassador to the US. The revelation comes amid rising scrutiny of the peer’s past associations.