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UK abuse scandal ‘ignored because victims were working-class boys from north’, minister says
One of the UK’s most horrific and shocking child custody scandals was collectively ignored for decades because the victims were working-class boys from the north of England, a government...
Minister calls on Burnham to show path to 3.5% target on UK defence spending
The new defence secretary, Dan Jarvis, has called on Andy Burnham to increase defence spending dramatically from 2030 and “evidence the trajectory” towards a Nato target that would mean...
Prime Minister wishes U.S.A. a happy 250th birthday, reveals Canada's gift
The United States marks its 250th year of independence on Saturday, and Prime Minister Mark Carney is wishing Canada’s southern sibling a happy birthday — and announcing our official...
Burnham promises to ease cost of living pressures if he becomes prime minister
Andy Burnham promised to ease the cost of living if he becomes prime minister in his first interview since returning to parliament.The Makerfield MP told LBC that if he...
‘I’m not a quitter!’ Rubén Blades, the salsa supremo who acted with Jack Nicholson, inspired Bad Bunny – and served as Panama’s tourism minister
“Well, I’ve been around,” says Rubén Blades, accurately. One of the most influential Latin musicians of the past half-century, the Panamanian singer-songwriter, 77, has been a defining force in...
At a poet’s memorial, I saw how Andy Burnham could be a different kind of prime minister | Blake Morrison
Two weeks before Josh Simons stood down as the Makerfield MP for his benefit, Andy Burnham was at Salts Mill in Shipley celebrating the life and work of the...
Immigration minister says he ‘won’t be intimidated’ to drop his views as row with home secretary escalates – UK politics live
Mike Tapp says he 'won't be intimidated' to 'drop his views' over unsanctioned articleIn response to the ongoing controversy, immigration minister Mike Tapp, who was a strong backer of...
Kenyan minister orders halt to construction of US Ebola facility
Kenya’s health minister has told a court he has ordered a halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility, after being held in contempt for ignoring a previous...
