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Cleverly Vows to Resist Burnham's 'Anti-London' Policies
James Cleverly, a leading contender for the Conservative nomination for London Mayor in 2028, has pledged to challenge any government decisions detrimental to the capital. He also criticised current Mayor Sadiq Khan for a perceived lack of strong opposition.
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Crime Data · LondonKhan demands fiscal powers, housing funds, police boost from Burnham
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has presented Prime Minister Andy Burnham with three key budget demands: increased fiscal devolution, funding for housebuilding, and greater support for public services like the Met Police. Khan stated London has lost a third of its core funding over 14 years.
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Burnham: VAT to be removed from London electricity bills next week
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that VAT will be removed from London electricity bills starting next week. He also confirmed a significant housing funding package for the capital and stated his support for Mayor Sadiq Khan.
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Air India crash victim's family urges PM action
Miten Patel, whose parents died in the Air India crash on 12 June 2025, has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham. He highlighted the "catastrophic handling" of the incident, including commingled remains and the wrong caskets being sent to families.
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Transport Crime · City of LondonUK deploys 45 officers to French beaches in small boats crackdown
The UK government is sending 45 additional officers to French western beaches to combat criminal gangs using larger vessels for migrant crossings. This move follows a meeting between Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron at Downing Street.
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LatestBurnham exempts 1,000 prisoners from early release scheme including sex offenders
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has excluded around 1,000 prisoners, including those convicted of rape and child sex offences, from early release under the Sentencing Act 2026. The scheme, aimed at easing prison overcrowding, will now affect 5,000 offenders over 10 months, down from 6,000.
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LatestPc Harper killers still eligible for early release under Burnham scheme
Two of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers remain eligible for early release under Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s revised prison scheme, despite public outcry. The delay to October affects policing and victim services across London, including Barnet’s emergency responders.
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