4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (288+ words) Andy Burnham suggested another Scottish independence referendum could be held if public opinion shows demand for one. The Prime Minister had previously told Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney that a second referendum is “off limits”. But in the Commons he…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (487+ words) Ed Miliband said he “regrets” Israel’s response to a ban on trade with illegal settlements in the West Bank, but insisted it was “the right thing to do”. The Foreign Secretary’s announcement of the ban triggered a diplomatic row, with…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (406+ words) The Home Secretary has agreed an intelligence sharing deal with Belgium in an effort to stop migrant boats launching from the country. Ministers hope the agreement will help police in both countries to work faster against people smuggling and organised…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (575+ words) Ireland’s foreign affairs minister said there “will be a border poll” on a united Ireland at some stage in the future. Helen McEntee made the comments after Prime Minister Andy Burnham was criticised last week when, during a visit to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (529+ words) Andy Burnham is to face his first Prime Minister’s Questions, and an early test of his authority over Labour backbenchers, after setting out his plans for Government. The Prime Minister made his debut at the Commons despatch box on Tuesday,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (345+ words) Andy Burnham has turned out to support his beloved Everton for the first time since becoming Prime Minister on Saturday for their match against Crystal Palace. Mr Burnham and his wife Marie-France van Heel were spotted in the stands at…...