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North East mayor Kim McGuinness on ambition, austerity and why she's the 'ultimate pragmatist'
North East mayor Kim McGuinness on ambition, austerity and why she's the 'ultimate pragmatist'
Kim McGuinness has become one of the country’s most powerful politicians, coming into office as Keir Starmer promises more influence for the UK’s regions. But she remains an enigma. Who is the new mayor of the North East, really?
A Kamala Harris win could make her the first TikTok president
A Kamala Harris win could make her the first TikTok president
Nadhim Zahawi: 'The line between being on the street and being chancellor is very, very slim'
Nadhim Zahawi: 'The line between being on the street and being chancellor is very, very slim'
Nadhim Zahawi: 'We're supposed to be the party of government, not some mafiosi'
Nadhim Zahawi: 'We're supposed to be the party of government, not some mafiosi'
NHS must 'reform or die' warns Starmer after report finds health service is in 'critical condition'
NHS must 'reform or die' warns Starmer after report finds health service is in 'critical condition'
MPs vote to cut winter fuel payment for millions of pensioners: 'This is a really bad decision'
MPs vote to cut winter fuel payment for millions of pensioners: 'This is a really bad decision'
Starmer says he 'won't be reckless with public money' ahead of vote on winter fuel payment cut
Starmer says he 'won't be reckless with public money' ahead of vote on winter fuel payment cut
Starmer defends 'unpopular' winter fuel payment cut amid pressure from unions and Labour rebels
Starmer defends 'unpopular' winter fuel payment cut amid pressure from unions and Labour rebels
Home Office overspent on asylum by billions. Here's how that money could've been used
Home Office overspent on asylum by billions. Here's how that money could've been used
DWP extends household support fund to help families struggling with cost of living
DWP extends household support fund to help families struggling with cost of living
These are the ticking Tory time bombs Labour must defuse as parliament returns
These are the ticking Tory time bombs Labour must defuse as parliament returns
Labour urged against return to austerity as Keir Starmer warns of 'painful' autumn budget
Labour urged against return to austerity as Keir Starmer warns of 'painful' autumn budget
Keir Starmer defends scrapping winter fuel payment for pensioners not on benefits
Keir Starmer defends scrapping winter fuel payment for pensioners not on benefits
Care homes at risk of closure as new visa rules drive staffing crisis: 'The sector can't function'
Care homes at risk of closure as new visa rules drive staffing crisis: 'The sector can't function'
Would banning the EDL actually work? Here's how to tackle the far-right ideology behind UK riots
Would banning the EDL actually work? Here's how to tackle the far-right ideology behind UK riots
Brazil wants to tax the world's wealthiest 3,000 people. Here's how that money could change the world
Brazil wants to tax the world's wealthiest 3,000 people. Here's how that money could change the world
Interest rates have been cut for the first time in more than four years. What does it mean for you?
Interest rates have been cut for the first time in more than four years. What does it mean for you?
What does Britain's £20bn 'black hole' mean for you and your money? Experts explain
What does Britain's £20bn 'black hole' mean for you and your money? Experts explain
Meet Jennie – Lib Dem MP Steve Darling's guide dog who's changing the face of politics
Meet Jennie – Lib Dem MP Steve Darling's guide dog who's changing the face of politics
Tories planned to spend £10bn on Rwanda scheme. From HS2 to benefits, here’s how it could be better spent
Tories planned to spend £10bn on Rwanda scheme. From HS2 to benefits, here’s how it could be better spent
Rob Delaney: 'Money is great. It should be handed out Robin Hood-style to poor people all day long'
Rob Delaney: 'Money is great. It should be handed out Robin Hood-style to poor people all day long'
Rory Stewart: 'I assumed I'd die a heroic death in my early 30s'
Rory Stewart: 'I assumed I'd die a heroic death in my early 30s'
How political cartoonists influenced both Churchill and Sunak's crushing election defeats
How political cartoonists influenced both Churchill and Sunak's crushing election defeats
Marginalised, sceptical and locked out of housing: Why young people didn't vote in the general election
Marginalised, sceptical and locked out of housing: Why young people didn't vote in the general election
What will be in King's Speech? Here's 5 things to look out for – from benefits to conversion therapy
