Lucy Powell: Labour committed to pension triple lock
The Education Secretary Lucy Powell reaffirmed Labour's manifesto pledge to maintain the triple lock.
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Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal?
Covered by BBC News – Politics, The Hill. President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.
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Water system a 'disaster', Green deputy leader says
Rachel Millward says her party would nationalise water companies to reverse years of “radical underinvestment".
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'Why does it have to be OAPs versus young people?'
Should the triple lock on pensions end? Entrepreneur Tim Allan and comedian James Gardner speak alongside the BBC Debate Night audience.
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BBC should not overspend on shows such as Suits and Schitt's Creek, MPs say
The issue is one of several raised by an influential committee as debate about the BBC's future continues.
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Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s
The party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit.
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Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn
The author of a major report into youth activity in the UK says children as young as four should be learning about careers.
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Grooming gangs inquiry expanded to Birmingham and Wales
Targeted investigations will be carried out as part of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse.
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Burnham rejects Swinney's prediction that he will be 'last prime minister'
John Swinney had referred to Andy Burnham as the "last prime minister".
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Andy Burnham shows his emotional side – podcast
Covered by The Guardian – Politics, BBC News – Politics. Andy Burnham will make his first speech at Labour conference as prime minister on Tuesday. Ahead of that, he has been talking to Pippa Crerar about why he is in the job and what changes he wants to make. Pippa and Kiran…
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Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham
Covered by BBC News – Politics, The Guardian – Politics. The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good".
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Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care
The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
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Chris Mason: Burnham opens debate on huge issue of social care reform
The pitch from Andy Burnham is that there needs to be a willingness to say "the things politicians usually avoid", the BBC's political editor writes.
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Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system
The prime minister says he wants other parties to take part in a national commission on electoral reform.
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Watch: How did Burnham's speech go down in the conference hall?
The PM received a standing ovation as he spoke about his late dad while setting out reforms to social care.
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Burnham pays emotional tribute to his dad
"The UK my dad represented was the one I believe in", Andy Burnham says in his conference address.
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Burnham announces plan for Great British Grid
Burnham pledged to take more control of electricity prices by expanding renewables and and nuclear, with a more pragmatic approach to the North Sea.
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Burnham to announce government-backed body to invest in electricity grid
Covered by The Guardian – Politics, BBC News – Politics. Exclusive: Creation of GB Grid will be major step towards putting Britain’s utility companies into public control Andy Burnham will take the first major step to putting Britain’s utility companies into public control on…
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Rayner says watchdog will rein in 'cowboy' leasehold property agents
The housing secretary used her Labour conference speech to announce protections for leaseholders facing 'injustice'.
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Andy Burnham: Northern PM's long journey to power
The former mayor of Greater Manchester has had designs on the top job since 2010 when he first ran to be Labour leader.
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