Polling reveals how Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland would vote in referendums
It comes as leaders signed an agreement of cooperation on Monday Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed an agreement of cooperation today in Cardiff calling on the “right to self-determination”. The leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein also called for the UK government to “prepare for, plan and facilitate […]
1 week ago
Who decides on a border poll? Sinn Féin slam PM Burnham after comments in Belfast
A row has begun as Prime Minister Andy Burnham said this week that a united Ireland referendum is “off the table”. Burnham made the remarks while speaking to reporters in Belfast, where he is met with political parties, including Sinn Féin to discuss the budget in Northern Ireland. The north is the poorest region of […]
1 month ago
Belfast native Bev Craig elected Mayor of Greater Manchester
A sizeable victory for Labour A Belfast woman is the new mayor of Greater Manchester. Labour’s Bev Craig has been elected to the role, succeeding Andy Burnham. The result was announced late on Friday night, more than 24 hours after polling stations closed, in a comfortable win on a low turnout, as BBC News reported. […]
2 months ago
Andy Burnham has announced change to utility bills after just 24 hours in charge
The policy will be funded by scrapping the digital ID scheme. Andy Burnham has announced an immediate measure to tackle the cost of living and bring bills down in Britain, less than 24 hours after becoming prime minister. On Monday, Burnham officially replaced Keir Starmer as prime minister and delivered his first speech outside Number 10. In […]
2 months ago
Latest poll predicts Greater Manchester mayoral election as Burnham’s replacement set be chosen
Andy Burnham’s replacement is set to be chosen A new poll has predicted the outcome of the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral election which will decide Andy Burnham’s replacement. A mayoral election was triggered last month when Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, entering parliament and leaving vacant his role of Greater Manchester Mayor. Burnham will, […]
2 months ago
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister
BREAKING Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minister of the United Kingdom. The announcement was made this morning (Monday 22 June) with Starmer addressing the nation from outside No 10. It comes following reports before and over the weekend that Starmer would be considering his future ahead of today (22 June). The Times reported on […]
3 months ago