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George Osborne calls for Britain to rejoin EU customs union as he says economy has 'fallen off a cliff'

Former Conservative chancellor George Osborne has renewed his call for Britain to rejoin the EU customs union, arguing the economy has suffered severe damage since Brexit.

By Charlotte Mercer • 13 September 2026 • 4 min read

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Rayner admits only 'slim chance' Government will deliver 1.5 million homes pledge

Angela Rayner has admitted there is only a slim chance of the Government meeting its target of building 1.5 million homes in England before the next general election.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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Swinney piles pressure on Burnham as nationalist leaders prepare Cardiff constitutional pact

John Swinney, Rhun ap Iorwerth and Michelle O'Neill are expected to meet in Cardiff on Monday as nationalist leaders prepare a joint declaration on self-determination and the UK's constitutional future.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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Welsh First Minister warns Burnham: 'We are not a region of England'

Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has warned Andy Burnham not to treat Wales like an English region as he presses the Prime Minister to devolve policing and justice powers.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

Downing Street pushes back after Trump says he would 'love' to see a united Ireland

Donald Trump has intervened in the Northern Ireland constitutional debate by saying he would love to see a united Ireland, prompting Downing Street to restate Andy Burnham's opposition to a border poll under current conditions.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

Curtice warns Burnham snap election gamble could leave Reform as largest party

Sir John Curtice has warned that an early General Election called by Andy Burnham could backfire and potentially leave Reform UK as the largest party in Parliament.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Reform UK

Reform UK lands record £36m donation from crypto entrepreneur Ben Delo

British crypto entrepreneur Ben Delo has announced a record £36 million donation to Reform UK, giving Nigel Farage's party a major financial boost ahead of the next general election.

Charlotte Mercer • 12 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

More than 70 MPs and peers urge Burnham to back ban on superintelligent AI

More than 70 MPs and peers have urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to back a proposed ban on the development of artificial superintelligence and lead an international effort against the technology.

Charlotte Mercer • 12 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Conservatives

Badenoch says she believes Burnham wants to call a General Election

Kemi Badenoch has joined speculation over a possible early General Election, saying she believes Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to call one.

Charlotte Mercer • 12 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Assisted dying bill defeated as MPs reject plans by 286 votes to 270

MPs have rejected a renewed attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, defeating Lauren Edwards' bill by 286 votes to 270 at second reading.

Charlotte Mercer • 11 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Reform UK

Reform UK gains Hutton & Locking from Conservatives in North Somerset by-election

Reform UK has gained Hutton & Locking from the Conservatives after William 'Will' Jones was elected to North Somerset Council.

Charlotte Mercer • 11 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

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George Osborne calls for Britain to rejoin EU customs union as he says economy has 'fallen off a cliff'

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Rayner admits only 'slim chance' Government will deliver 1.5 million homes pledge

Swinney piles pressure on Burnham as nationalist leaders prepare Cardiff constitutional pact

Welsh First Minister warns Burnham: 'We are not a region of England'

Downing Street pushes back after Trump says he would 'love' to see a united Ireland

Curtice warns Burnham snap election gamble could leave Reform as largest party

Reform UK lands record £36m donation from crypto entrepreneur Ben Delo

More than 70 MPs and peers urge Burnham to back ban on superintelligent AI

Badenoch says she believes Burnham wants to call a General Election

Assisted dying bill defeated as MPs reject plans by 286 votes to 270

Reform UK gains Hutton & Locking from Conservatives in North Somerset by-election

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