DWP Considers Automatic 20% Tax Deduction on State Pensions if Andy Burnham Becomes Prime Minister Friday, June 26, 2026 dwp statepension taxation labour andyburnham rachelreeves pensioners incometax personalallowance politics The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering a significant change to how state pensions are taxed if Andy Burnham takes office as Prime Minister. According to leaked reports, the Labour government is exploring … Read More
Another Day, Another Prime Minister: Andy Burnham Fails to Inspire Birmingham Voters Wednesday, June 24, 2026 politics labour burnham birmingham primeminister leadership taxation publicopinion starmer election Under the glaring sun, Birmingham voters showed little excitement over the arrival of a new Prime Minister. Although Andy Burnham was warmly welcomed by backbench Labour MPs following his swearing-in on Monday, that … Read More
Andy Burnham to Receive Government Briefings Amid Labour Leadership Transition Tuesday, June 23, 2026 andyburnham labour leadership keirstarmer government transition politics economy cabinet uk Andy Burnham, the frontrunner in the Labour leadership race, is set to begin receiving Government briefings after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister. Downing Street confirmed that the Civil Service … Read More
Extra Bank Holiday for England’s World Cup Victory in Doubt Amid Keir Starmer’s Political Turmoil Monday, June 22, 2026 starmer labour england worldcup football bankholiday politics resignation andyburnham threelions sport An extra bank holiday in England to celebrate a potential World Cup victory is now in jeopardy as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting political pressure and a possible resignation. The Labour leader’s future is … Read More
How Jeremy Corbyn Played a Key Role in Rescuing a Birmingham Activist After Days at Sea Sunday, June 21, 2026 jeremycorbyn birmingham activism gaza flotilla rescue palestine politics humanrights ayoubkhan Hasnain Jafer, a 23-year-old activist from Balsall Heath, Birmingham, has shared how Jeremy Corbyn’s dedication was instrumental in securing his release after being detained at sea. Hasnain was part of the Global Sumud … Read More
Britain First Comes to Birmingham — But Hate Won't Solve Our Problems Wednesday, June 17, 2026 birmingham britainfirst immigration diversity unity hate politics costofliving community protest This weekend, Birmingham will once again be the stage for a political demonstration as supporters of Britain First gather in the city. As editor of BirminghamLive, I have spent years hearing directly from residents across our … Read More