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On the #BBCLauraK panel... Former minister Darren Jones MP Broadcaster Gloria de Piero Mayor of Liverpool Steve Rotheram Sunday 9am @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer
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Joining #BBCLauraK Prime Minister Andy Burnham MP Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp MP BBC Director General Matt Brittin Sunday 9am @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer
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"We need act with more urgency when it comes to economic growth” In his first interview since being asked to leave cabinet by Andy Burnham, former Business Secretary Peter Kyle tells #BBCLauraK that there isn't enough focus on growth in government. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9zr…
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I'm not tempted to call an early election, Andy Burnham says bbc.in/4yhWRQb

I'm not tempted to call an early election, Andy Burnham says

The prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".

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Scottish government urges council to pause fire and rehire plans bbc.in/4rQ3Jlv

Glasgow City Council pauses plan to fire and rehire 23,000 staff

Talks between the council and three unions will resume early next week to try to reach a new deal on pay, it is understood.

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Tory ex-ministers face serious questions over migrant centre chaos, inquiry hears bbc.in/4hcyux8

Tory ex-ministers face serious questions over migrant centre chaos, inquiry hears

The Manston centre in Kent became overwhelmed in November 2022 at the height of the small boats crisis.

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"I'm focused on the job as prime minister, doing what I said I would do," Andy Burnham says bbc.in/4ho1bWK
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"Thank you and I guess all I can do is this..." Rory Stewart gives his first response to his viral Newsnight moment. #Newsnight
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“There's a danger that six companies will control access to information in future” BBC Director General Matt Brittin says he worries about the dominance of big tech companies and says that “the BBC... should be the antidote to the algorithm” #BBCLauraK bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6gr…
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#BBCLauraK: “Would you allow a programme to be made and presented by AI?” BBC Director General Matt Brittin: “I would do, within guardrails” bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6gr…
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“We wouldn't guarantee any programme or any channel will exist forever” BBC Director General Matt Brittin has said that the BBC's financial situation "may well mean" that some channels and radio stations will have to close. #BBCLauraK bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6gr…
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Budget negotiations entering "no-deal territory", says Paul Givan. bbc.in/4xV4vPy

Stormont: Northern Ireland budget entering 'no-deal territory', says education minister

NI Secretary Sir Chris Bryant says there is "no more money" available and has given executive parties until next Thursday to respond.

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Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband tells Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi that the UK will "not tolerate intimidation, threats or hostile activity on UK soil" bbc.in/3VQcShF

Miliband tells Iran minister UK will not tolerate 'hostile activity' on British soil

The foreign secretary stresses "the UK's unwavering resolve to combat threats from Iranian-linked groups in UK soil, including attacks on the British Jewish community".

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"We've definitely been far too much Hampstead and not enough Hull..." In 2016, then-MP for Leigh Andy Burnham spoke to @nicholaswatt about the Brexit debate, shortly before the referendum - and long before becoming PM. #Newsnight
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“The question is: do we stand with our allies in Europe?” Stella Creasy MP, Chair of the Labour Movement for Europe, talks to #Newsnight ahead of the Labour conference, following Sir Tony Blair’s call to “enter into a structured formal relationship with Europe”
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New policies, election speculation: What to expect from Burnham's first Labour conference as PM bbc.in/4hKdvC2

New policies, election speculation: What to expect from Burnham's first Labour conference as PM

Andy Burnham is under pressure to deliver a compelling vision for the country as he steps from the sidelines on to the main stage.

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Greek PM urges Andy Burnham to return Elgin Marbles permanently bbc.in/4rwMkhm

Greek PM Mitsotakis urges Burnham to return Elgin Marbles

Andy Burnham said in 2023 the sculptures should be returned to Greece with "no strings attached".

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Ministers reject dog ownership licence scheme bbc.in/4ru7XyN

Ministers reject dog ownership licence scheme

A taskforce had suggested new legal requirements could help promote dog control and reduce attacks.

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The government is reportedly considering 'targeted help' on energy bills for some households, as forecasts suggest the price of gas and electricty could increase by more than 20% from January 2027. Political correspondent Harry Farley had more details on #BBCBreakfast bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cljev4…
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No "switch" to stop small boats, Lucy Powell tells BBC bbc.in/4AwTwy5

No 'switch' to stop small boats, Lucy Powell tells BBC

Labour's deputy leader was speaking to BBC local radio ahead of the party's annual conference

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