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Politics · United KingdomPrime Minister Carney to meet UK's Andy Burnham in Liverpool
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham for the first time in Liverpool. The meeting is part of Carney's three-day European trip, during which they will discuss bilateral relations and other key issues.
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Portsmouth protests: Anti-migrant and counter-demonstrators clash
Anti-migrant protesters and counter-demonstrators held rival rallies in Portsmouth. Police arrested one man in connection with a previous demonstration, while the Home Secretary met police to discuss far-right group activity.
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Politics · United KingdomTrump says he could settle Falklands war
Donald Trump has stated he could resolve any conflict over the Falkland Islands, calling a war between the UK and Argentina a "potential disaster." He suggested the UK might be unwilling to travel the distance to defend the islands, citing domestic issues.
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Politics · United KingdomNigel Farage calls for ban on full face coverings
Nigel Farage has called for a ban on all full face coverings in public spaces, including religious ones. The Reform UK leader described such coverings as a 'menace' following recent anti-migrant demonstrations.
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Politics · United KingdomKing Charles undertook 164 official engagements in fourth year
King Charles III carried out 164 official engagements during the fourth year of his reign, continuing his duties while undergoing cancer treatment. The period included a state visit to the United States and a meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineBurnham and Trump agree to continue Ukraine ceasefire talks
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump have agreed on the need to continue working towards a ceasefire in Ukraine. The leaders spoke by phone on Monday, with Downing Street stating the UK's support for Ukraine and recent US-led peace negotiations was reiterated.
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UK Foreign Secretary's Gaza Claims Spark US-Israel Row
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband claimed medicines were being blocked from Gaza, leading to child deaths. Israel's Foreign Ministry denied this, stating ample supplies entered. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee accused the UK government of anti-Semitism in response.
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Politics · United KingdomBurnham and Macron meet at Downing Street to discuss defence and migration
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met French President Emmanuel Macron at Downing Street on Thursday, 3 September 2026. They discussed defence, energy, support for Ukraine, European security, small-boat migration, and UK-EU relations. Burnham announced an increase in French officers deployed to tackle Channel crossings.
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Politics · United KingdomAnas Sarwar leaves Holyrood to join House of Lords as UK trade minister
Anas Sarwar, who led Scottish Labour until July 2024, resigned from Holyrood to take a seat in the House of Lords and a post as UK trade minister. He was sworn in on 12 September, wearing traditional robes and taking the title Baron Sarwar of Maxwell Park. His appointment drew criticism from Scotland’s first minister.
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Politics · United KingdomSNP leader accuses PM Burnham of policy U-turns
SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan has accused Prime Minister Andy Burnham of making numerous policy U-turns since becoming leader. Doogan cited specific policy areas where he claims Burnham has changed his stance, while a No 10 source defended the government's actions.
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Politics · United KingdomAndy Burnham exchanged messages with impersonator of Trump aide Susie Wiles
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an individual impersonating Susie Wiles, a top aide to US President Donald Trump. The incident, confirmed by Politico and the BBC, raised concerns over potential hacking of Wiles’ phone and prompted diplomatic contact between the UK and US governments.
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Politics · United KingdomCount Binface runs against Nigel Farage in Clacton special election
Count Binface, a comedic candidate whose real name is Jon Harvey, is running in the Clacton-on-Sea special election after Nigel Farage resigned his seat. The major UK parties are boycotting the vote, leaving Binface as the default challenger to Farage.
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Politics · United KingdomAnas Sarwar calls Scottish Labour leadership the hardest job in British politics
Anas Sarwar said leading Scottish Labour was harder than leading the UK Labour Party in opposition, during his first public appearance since resigning as an MSP. He urged the three candidates vying to replace him to avoid infighting, as Labour recorded its worst Scottish Parliament result since 2003.
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Politics · United KingdomAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains on UK royal funeral list despite stripped titles
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, stripped of his royal titles in 2025 over Epstein links, remains on a confidential government list for a royal ceremonial funeral. Whitehall sources say the arrangement is part of the UK’s 'bridge' plans for royal deaths, sparking criticism from politicians and Epstein’s victims’ lawyers.
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Politics · United KingdomConservatives select Joshua Bonehill-Paine as council candidate despite far-right convictions
The Conservative Party has selected Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi convicted of racially aggravated harassment and malicious communications, as a candidate for Somerset Council. Party leader Kemi Badenoch defended the decision, citing his rehabilitation and Home Office certification to train police on antisemitism.
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