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Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-election
He said in a statement that he wants to back the Labour government “not undermine it”. Source link
Burnham faces deadline on by-election decision
The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to stand in the Gordon and Denton seat. Source link
Labour wants to shake up the police – but will that solve 'everyday crime epidemic'?
The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg. Source link
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The Dutch diplomat making waves at Davos. Source link
Police officers to be told they must get work licence or face dismissal
The plans are part of a raft of measures aimed at the reform of police forces in England and Wales. Source link
Chagos Islands debate delayed as Tories call for halt to bill
The legislation was due to be debated in Lords on Monday. Source link
Chris Mason: Starmer's strongest rebuke yet for Trump
This past week could mark a turning point in the relationship between the UK prime minister and the US president. Source link
Belfast City Council set to suspend X use over AI deepfake concerns
Some NI Executive departments are keeping “under review” their subscriptions to social media site X. Source link
250 councillors could serve seven year terms, after election delays
Nearly 30 councils will no longer hold elections this year due to a major rejig to simplify structures. Source link
Chris Mason: Why peril could lie in the Welsh valleys for Starmer
Voters in Wales will elect a new devolved government – and opinion polls suggest the prospect of a groundbreaking result. Source link