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Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at Heathrow

BBC News - Politics

Andy Burnham said he would wait for the results of a consultation on a scheme estimated to cost £33bn

As Congress debates college sports, athletes-turned-senators have a seat at the table

NPR Politics

The Protect College Sports Act is on the brink of passing in the Senate, where a handful of former college athletes who are now senators on both sides...

Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March

BBC News - Politics

The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.

Bail for RAF base suspects suggests no evidence of ‘terror’, say analysts

Al Jazeera - Politics

Police bail for the RAF Fairford suspects suggests no explosives were found, analysts tell Al Jazeera

Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor

BBC News - Politics

John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.

Britons are not ageing healthily – we need to learn from countries that have made it a priority | Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - Politics

Although we’re living longer, the data on healthy life expectancy in the UK isn’t good. Andy Burnham must reverse this trend to protect the NHS an...

Burnham announces scheme to help first-time buyers onto housing ladder

BBC News - Politics

The prime minister says he wants people without support from the "bank of mum and dad" to receive help.

Burnham has a clear vision for Britain – but not for how it fits into a troubled world | Rafael Behr

The Guardian - Politics

The Labour leader has set out his plans with passion and ambition, but the story he tells lacks a vital chapter on managing global chaosAndy Burnham i...

Burnham not doing enough to boost growth, says former business secretary

BBC News - Politics

Ex-Business Secretary Peter Kyle calls for more urgency on the economy, as Labour members head to the party's annual conference.

Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England

BBC News - Politics

The prime minister told the BBC that social care in England is "as unfair as American healthcare".

Burnham says he would put PR in Labour manifesto and scrap triple lock to fund social care – UK politics live

The Guardian - Politics

PM, in first speech to party conference as leader, insists his plans are a ‘good deal’ for older peopleBurnham to signal willingness to look at sc...

Burnham says public body will invest in electricity grid

BBC News - Politics

The prime minister said he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.

Burnham stakes his future on care, electoral reform and Europe in emotional Labour conference speech

The Guardian - Politics

PM says his plan, which includes ending pensions triple lock to fund national care service, will ‘allow us to rise again’Analysis: PM’s promises...

Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system

BBC News - Politics

The prime minister says he wants other parties to take part in a national commission on electoral reform.

Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care

BBC News - Politics

The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.

Burnham’s emotional solo act had Labour in raptures – but his promises will take time to come good

The Guardian - Politics

PM’s speech, written almost entirely alone, was full of radicalism but his biggest plans will have to wait until after the next electionKey takeaway...

Burnham’s triple lock gamble – podcast

The Guardian - Politics

Andy Burnham has delivered a powerful and emotional speech to the Labour conference. He announced policies on pensions, social care and electoral refo...

CDC reports two measles deaths in US as cases hit 35-year high

Al Jazeera - Politics

Pennsylvania reports over 900 measles cases, leading a nationwide outbreak with the highest numbers in 35 years.

Conference laps up Andy unplugged as he offers chance to take road less travelled | John Crace

The Guardian - Politics

Nothing was off the table, no coded hints, and by the end no one could be in any doubt about what Burnham believedYou’ve got to hand it to Andy Burn...

Could a far left candidate win a midterm race in a red state like Florida?

NPR Politics

Angie Nixon, the Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate in Florida, is running from the far left — raising questions about whether such a campaign can wor...