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Andrew Gwynne to resign as Labour MP citing health problems, triggering Greater Manchester by-election

Andrew Gwynne to resign as Labour MP citing health problems, triggering Greater Manchester by-election

Andrew Gwynne says he is resigning as a Labour MP citing health issues, prompting a Greater Manchester by-election as Andy Burnham is discussed.

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Andrew Gwynne to resign as Labour MP citing health problems, triggering Greater Manchester by-election

Andrew Gwynne to resign as Labour MP citing health problems, triggering Greater Manchester by-election

Andrew Gwynne says he is resigning as a Labour MP citing health issues, prompting a Greater Manchester by-election as Andy Burnham is discussed.

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Government to propose cutting England and Wales’ 43 police forces in major shake-up

Government to propose cutting England and Wales’ 43 police forces in major shake-up

Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce force mergers and new Local Policing Areas, with an independent review to set the model and timeline.

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Government to propose cutting England and Wales’ 43 police forces in major shake-up

Government to propose cutting England and Wales’ 43 police forces in major shake-up

Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce force mergers and new Local Policing Areas, with an independent review to set the model and timeline.

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January tally lists 13 reported Labour policy U-turns in 18 months, including digital ID row-back

January tally lists 13 reported Labour policy U-turns in 18 months, including digital ID row-back

A January 2026 media tally counts 13 reported Labour policy U-turns in about 18 months, latest reportedly easing mandatory digital ID for work checks.

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January tally lists 13 reported Labour policy U-turns in 18 months, including digital ID row-back

January tally lists 13 reported Labour policy U-turns in 18 months, including digital ID row-back

A January 2026 media tally counts 13 reported Labour policy U-turns in about 18 months, latest reportedly easing mandatory digital ID for work checks.

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More than 20 England councils seek to delay May 2026 elections until 2027 amid local government reorganisation

More than 20 England councils seek to delay May 2026 elections until 2027 amid local government reorganisation

More than 20 England councils may postpone May 2026 elections to 2027, with 27 areas requesting delays linked to reorganisation.

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More than 20 England councils seek to delay May 2026 elections until 2027 amid local government reorganisation

More than 20 England councils seek to delay May 2026 elections until 2027 amid local government reorganisation

More than 20 England councils may postpone May 2026 elections to 2027, with 27 areas requesting delays linked to reorganisation.

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Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick from shadow cabinet hours before he defects to Reform UK

Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick from shadow cabinet hours before he defects to Reform UK

Conservatives say Kemi Badenoch sacked Robert Jenrick after evidence he planned to defect; he later joined Reform UK alongside Nigel Farage.

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Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick from shadow cabinet hours before he defects to Reform UK

Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick from shadow cabinet hours before he defects to Reform UK

Conservatives say Kemi Badenoch sacked Robert Jenrick after evidence he planned to defect; he later joined Reform UK alongside Nigel Farage.

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