Andy Burnham won over Labour ministers with an emotional address during the party’s conference in Liverpool. The prime minister also outlined his agenda and priorities in a speech focused on politics.
Away from the speeches, ministers and party activists attended a celebration in the city’s Baltic Triangle, where Sugababes performed. The event drew strong interest among conference attendees, who sang along to the group’s songs. More details are expected as the story develops.
Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
The latest developments come amid allegations, first reported by The New York Times, that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate in the toss-up U.S. Senate race.
The British government has never formally apologised for slavery despite repeated calls from a number of Commonwealth leaders.
UK chancellor’s plans add to concerns government is moving away from pro-renewables agenda John Healey has said he will veto new offshore wind projects if they will not lower bills, adding to concerns that the government is moving away from the pro-renewables agenda. Announcing his plans, the chancellor said clean power is “how we break the grip of international gas prices on our bills”, but added the shift towards it “has to come at the right pace, in the right places, with the grid to carry it”. Continue reading...
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