Tories ‘on the right but appeal to the majority’, says Kemi Badenoch | Politics News

Tories ‘on the right but appeal to the majority’, says Kemi Badenoch | Politics News

Kemi Badenoch has said the Conservatives have “values of the right” but that “will appeal to the majority”. The Tory leader listed policies including lower taxes on business and improving education standards as ones that define her party. Politics live: Follow the latest updates Speaking to Sky’s political correspondent Mhari Aurora, Ms Badenoch said: “Delivering…

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Andy Burnham ‘not entitled’ to a seat in parliament, Harriet Harman says | Politics News

Andy Burnham ‘not entitled’ to a seat in parliament, Harriet Harman says | Politics News

Andy Burnham is not “entitled” to a seat in parliament, Harriet Harman has said. Speaking to Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast, the Labour peer criticised Mr Burnham’s reaction to being blocked from standing in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election. Politics Live: Ex-home secretary Suella Braverman defects from Tories…

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Any survival hope for PM meant shutting Burnham out – but Starmer and his team can’t predict what comes next | Politics News

Any survival hope for PM meant shutting Burnham out – but Starmer and his team can’t predict what comes next | Politics News

It has been a frenzied 48 hours of Labour leadership speculation after Andy Burnham tried to throw his hat in the ring for a return to parliament. On Sunday, Starmer’s allies emphatically tried to shut that down, as the NEC’s panel voted 8-1 to block the Manchester mayor’s bid. Only the deputy Labour leader and…

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National Police Service: New ‘British FBI’ to fight serious crime and help local police tackle everyday offences | Politics News

National Police Service: New ‘British FBI’ to fight serious crime and help local police tackle everyday offences | Politics News

A “British FBI” will be created to fight the most serious crime and help local police forces focus on tackling everyday offences. The National Police Service (NPS) will be established in England and Wales to tackle crimes such as terrorism, fraud and organised crime that are not constrained by areas, the home secretary will announce…

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