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Nearly half of Britons now support UK rejoining the EU, poll finds
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Nearly half of Britons now support UK rejoining the EU, poll finds

From "Brexit" to a "Breturn" - that is what a large proportion of Britons now want to see become a reality. Almost half of those surveyed say they are in favor of the UK rejoining the EU
Burnham: Clear signs Iran was involved in RAF Fairford incident
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Burnham: Clear signs Iran was involved in RAF Fairford incident

There are clear signs that Iran was involved in the events at the British military air base RAF Fairford, says Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Burnham open to UK going all the way back into the EU
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Burnham open to UK going all the way back into the EU

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is open to the possibility that the country could go "all the way" back into the EU.
Burnham says Brexit has done more harm than good, vows closer EU ties
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Burnham says Brexit has done more harm than good, vows closer EU ties

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to forge closer ties with the EU and intends to present a plan later this year.
British suspects in foiled air base plot released on bail as investigation continues
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British suspects in foiled air base plot released on bail as investigation continues

The five British citizens arrested in connection with a suspected but foiled terrorist plot against an air base in the UK were released on bail on Monday, according to British counterterrorism police.
Five arrested near RAF Fairford as investigators probe possible Iran link
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Five arrested near RAF Fairford as investigators probe possible Iran link

Five suspected terrorists were arrested on Sunday in a major police operation near one of Britain’s most important military air bases - which is also used by the United States. President Donald Trump says the arrests in southwest England were made in cooperation between the two countries
Trump says US ties with UK are better under Andy Burnham after UN meeting
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Trump says US ties with UK are better under Andy Burnham after UN meeting

US relations with the UK are better under new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Donald Trump said after the two leaders met at the UN General Assembly.
Britain to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks in Yemen
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Britain to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks in Yemen

Britain has agreed to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia in its fight against the Houthi movement in Yemen.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland leaders demand more self-rule in historic deal
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Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland leaders demand more self-rule in historic deal

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - for the first time all governed by nationalist parties - join forces and demand increased self-determination from the United Kingdom.
Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland push for more autonomy from London
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Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland push for more autonomy from London

The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have agreed to jointly pressure the government in London to win more autonomy within the UK - and perhaps outside the Union.
Trump stays silent on UK sanctions against West Bank settlers
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Trump stays silent on UK sanctions against West Bank settlers

Donald Trump did not oppose Britain’s decision to impose sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, according to sources to Axios.
Keir Starmer to step down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras
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Keir Starmer to step down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras

Keir Starmer resigned as Prime Minister a few weeks ago. Now he is also leaving his seat in the British Parliament
Russian attacks kill at least 3 as Ukraine marks Independence Day with European leaders in Kyiv
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Russian attacks kill at least 3 as Ukraine marks Independence Day with European leaders in Kyiv

Russian waves of attacks are washing over Ukraine as European leaders celebrate the country's Independence Day in Kyiv. There is a force that keeps us steady - it is the strength of our common circle, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his speech, urging allies to give Ukraine "everything it needs
Andy Burnham Pledges Devolution and More Power for UK Regions in First Major Speech
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Andy Burnham Pledges Devolution and More Power for UK Regions in First Major Speech

Britain's likely next leader, Andy Burnham, promises devolution in his first major political speech since launching his campaign for 10 Downing Street.
Andy Burnham may launch war bonds to boost defence spending
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Andy Burnham may launch war bonds to boost defence spending

Andy Burnham - who is expected to become the next British prime minister in three weeks - may launch war bonds to raise more money for defense spending.
Sources: Starmer and Burnham hold frosty meeting over possible transition of power
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Sources: Starmer and Burnham hold frosty meeting over possible transition of power

Britain's outgoing Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and his likely successor, Andy Burnham, held a meeting on Tuesday that sources described as "frosty," The Guardian reports.
Andy Burnham, King of the North, will bring order to Britain
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Andy Burnham, King of the North, will bring order to Britain

Andy Burnham has twice failed to become Labour leader, but now the way is open for the "King in the North" to become the next Prime Minister in London.
Starmer resigns - new UK Labour leader may not be until autumn
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Starmer resigns - new UK Labour leader may not be until autumn

Keir Starmer is stepping down as British Labour leader, and, by extension, as UK prime minister. The question now is whether the popular Andy Burnham can take over unopposed, or if more candidates will come forward
Storm surrounding Keir Starmer, Trump predicts his resignation
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Storm surrounding Keir Starmer, Trump predicts his resignation

Several British media outlets report that the hard-pressed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is said to be making an announcement about his future in office soon, probably as early as Monday. At the same time, US President Donald Trump claims that Starmer "will resign
Victory for Starmer's rival - can he challenge for power?
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Victory for Starmer's rival - can he challenge for power?

Labour mayor Andy Burnham has won a by-election for a seat in the British Parliament, giving him the chance to challenge hard-pressed Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership of the party - and the country.
Andy Burnham wants to overthrow Starmer - but is threatened by the far right
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Andy Burnham wants to overthrow Starmer - but is threatened by the far right

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wants to become Britain's next prime minister. But first he'll have to face a shock wave from the far right before he can challenge for power
Leadership battle in London opens the door to rejoining the EU
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Leadership battle in London opens the door to rejoining the EU

Ten years after the Brexit vote, British politicians are reviving the question of returning to the EU. Sweden is keeping its fingers crossed
Wes Streeting ready to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership
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Wes Streeting ready to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership

Former Health Minister Wes Streeting is ready to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but only if there is a leadership election in the British Labour Party with several candidates.
Streeting resigned - long road to new Labour leadership battle
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Streeting resigned - long road to new Labour leadership battle

Britain's Labour Party is heading for a leadership battle, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting expected to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the party leadership. However, the road to a change of leadership is long, and more candidates are gearing up
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