I'm not tempted to call an early election, Burnham says
The prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".
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Labour supporters on how Britain could be better
Young Labour supporters at their party conference in Liverpool give their views on how Britain could be better.
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Mahmood signals rethink on migrants' right to remain
The home secretary has been under pressure to water down the proposals from some Labour MPs, including Angela Rayner.
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Here's how record UK diesel prices could get worse
Here's how record UK diesel prices could get worse
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Burnham announces scheme to help first-time buyers onto housing ladder
Covered by BBC News – Politics, The Guardian – Politics. The prime minister says he wants people without support from the "bank of mum and dad" to receive help.
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UK needs plan in case of 'unprecedented' AI job losses, says minister
Kanishka Narayan says one of his top priorities is to have a plan in place if job losses are as bad as some fear.
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Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.
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Mahmood to reopen scheme to resettle refugees in the UK
Around 25% of arrivals under the UK Resettlement Scheme are expected to be Afghan women and girls and Palestinians.
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Is Burnham's leadership just about 'good vibes'?
Labour supporters speak about the new PM at the Labour Party conference.
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Miliband - Gaza suffering is stain on conscience of the world
Ed Miliband says Labour will stand against those who seek the destruction of Israel but this "cannot justify the suffering the Netanyahu government has inflicted in Gaza and the West Bank".
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Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England
Covered by BBC News – Politics, The Guardian – Politics. The prime minister told the BBC that social care in England is "as unfair as American healthcare".
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Streeting hails strength of UK-US alliance
The defence secretary addresses delegates at Labour's conference.
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More than 50 arrested at Palestine Action support rally
More than 250 protesters sat outside Labour's party conference in Liverpool to support the banned group.
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Russia's super-rich once ruled the country - could they restore their political influence?
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Is Labour's housing scheme a new idea, or an old Tory one?
BBC's political correspondent Jack Fenwick speaks to Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden.
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How long can Labour's feel-good factor last?
The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but the budget may sour the mood, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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PM pledges £210m to regenerate UK's high streets
Burnham said the fund would would support communities to transform derelict buildings and keep businesses open
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Rayner criticises visa rule proposals ahead of Labour conference
The housing secretary says the government's plans to change wait times for permanent residency are unfair because they "change the goalposts".
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Burnham not doing enough to boost growth, says Starmer ally
Ex-Business Secretary Peter Kyle calls for more urgency on the economy, as Labour members head to the party's annual conference.
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