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Labour rejects Declassified journalists from party conference for third year – UK politics live
PoliticsThe Guardian

Labour rejects Declassified journalists from party conference for third year – UK politics live

The media organisation reports that three of its journalists were denied media passes A record £66m of emergency security funding was issued by the Home Office for mosques and related community sites in the UK when violent disorder spread in the aftermath of the Southport attacks in 2024. Exclusive figures obtained by the Guardian also reveal a record of about £41m of security funding was issued for mosques and related community sites for the year from April 2025-26 as part of the protective security scheme. We reserve the right to reject an application if we cannot find any evidence the applicant is a working journalist or photographer with a political portfolio or working on behalf of a relevant media outlet.” Continue reading...

‘We will get stuff done’: Burnham seeks to banish ghosts of Starmerism at Labour conference
PoliticsThe Guardian

‘We will get stuff done’: Burnham seeks to banish ghosts of Starmerism at Labour conference

The PM returns to Liverpool, where he was mocked last year, with a promise that no one will be left wondering what he’s trying to do UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham was not even in the audience for the prime minister’s speech at the Labour party conference this time last year. As Keir Starmer made the case for continuity to his restive party, Burnham was spotted slipping out over the bridge towards Liverpool’s Albert Dock. The then Greater Manchester mayor had been vying for the spotlight throughout the party’s annual gathering, presenting the argument for change. But even he could not have envisaged the schism that would take place in the ensuing 12 months and would put him on the main stage as prime minister at this year’s conference, beginning in Merseyside on Sunday. Continue reading...

Healey appoints Labour manifesto writer, adding to election speculation
BusinessThe Guardian2 outlets

Healey appoints Labour manifesto writer, adding to election speculation

Exclusive: Economist Ravinder Athwal who worked in Keir Starmer’s team is poached from Flint Global Business live – latest updates Ravinder Athwal, the economist who wrote Labour’s 2024 manifesto, is taking on a senior role as an adviser to John Healey, in a move likely to fuel speculation about an early general election. The chancellor is keen to strengthen his team before the critical budget on 28 October, as the economy is buffeted by high oil prices and rising government borrowing costs . Continue reading...

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