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Protesters from unions, civil society and left-wing parties aim to disrupt AfD annual conference in Erfurt
Every year on the Fourth of July, we gather. We watch fireworks light the sky, we wave flags, and we celebrate the birth of a nation built on an extraordinary idea that freedom is worth fighting for. But honoring that freedom requires more than a backyard barbecue. It requires memory with purpose. Like many Americans, […]
A senior political figure must run Burnham’s Number 10 North sam.macrory Fri, 03/07/2026 - 17:01 A chief secretary to the PM or a deputy prime minister should run No.10 North. 3 Comment Rt Hon Sir David Lidington KCB Institute for Government Yes The Manchester branch of No.10 must be seen to be working for the country as a whole, not just the North West. Civil service Ministers Leadership election Machinery of government Civil servants Labour Chief secretary to the prime minister Deputy prime minister Prime minister Cabinet Office Number 10 No Andy Burnham’s announcement of a “Number 10 North” made good headlines, with his plans to launch an outpost of Downing Street a memorable symbol of the prime minister-in-waiting’s rhetorical commitment to effective regional policy. With a general election three years or less away, Burnham needs to show results quickly. A trusted ally, Caroline Simpson, chief executive of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, is in line to head the new office; government offices in the North West are being assessed as potential locations. As with any government reorganisation, there will be upfront costs, especially given the high level of security required. Burnham will be determined to rebut criticism that “Number 10 of the North” is just an expensive white elephant. Having worked both in the Cabinet Office and as deputy to the prime minister, and seen how the two buildings interact, the way decisions are made, and how effective, or not, prime ministers have found No 10’s levers of power, it is clear that the creation of a northern outpost means facing up to three challenges. Burnham must set out the remit of Number 10 North First, what is the remit of the new Manchester-based operation? Burnham speaks about it having responsibility for ensuring delivery of his strategic priority to promote economic regeneration and growth across the country. He also wants it to have a leading role in imposing greater state control over water, energy and
Amid a deadly immigration crackdown by Trump’s federal agents with the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, residents of Minneapolis are patrolling the city to keep people safe. They tell chief international correspondent Bel Trew, out on the streets alongside them, how they have no intention of giving up
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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in a primary upset that underscored voter frustration with Washington. Why it matters: Democrats have dominated statewide elections for more than a decade, making Weiser the early favorite for November. State of play: The primary was a test of Democrats' appetite for establishment experience versus a more combative state-focused posture. Weiser cast himself as the "fighter" against President Trump, pointing to more than 65 lawsuits his office filed against the administration. By the numbers: Weiser led Bennet 55% to 45%, according to early returns posted by the Secretary of State's Office. AP called the race for Weiser less than an hour after polls closed at 7pm. Between the lines: With little ideological daylight between the candidates, the race hinged on who Democrats trusted most to fight Trump. Bennet entered the race with deep name recognition and even deeper pockets after years in the U.S. Senate and a 2020 presidential campaign.Weiser gained momentum late by shifting to a more progressive posture. What's next: Bennet's loss eliminates the prospect of a closely watched appointment or special election scramble to replace him in the Senate. He has two years left on his current term