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Coverage of PM in the Nexus archive.
- Burnham vows to stop early release of PC Harper’s killers
Burnham vowed to stop the early release of PC Harper’s killers. Separately, the PM stated that he is ‘increasingly confident’ prison space can be freed up, which would allow authorities to keep more serious criminals incarcerated.
- Burnham failed to end rough sleeping as a mayor — can he succeed as PM?
A piece questions whether Burnham's inability to end rough sleeping while mayor suggests he could succeed as PM. However, charities who worked with him in Greater Manchester believe the PM understands what drives the crisis.
- Cabinet minister defends 'Bunk Off Burnham' as PM heads abroad for a holiday just TWO WEEKS into his premiership... leaving Louise Haigh as minister in charge
A cabinet minister defended the phrase 'Bunk Off Burnham' as the prime minister left for a holiday just two weeks into their premiership, leaving Louise Haigh to oversee ministerial duties.
- Intention is to destabilise country: Nishikant Dubey seeks Zuckerberg’s apology over restricting PM’s Facebook post
Nishikant Dubey accuses Facebook of destabilizing the country by restricting a PM post and seeks an apology from Zuckerberg. Opposition members counter that anti-government content should not be conflated with anti-national content.
- ANDREW GRIFFITH: The 4 job-killing measures in PM's (Un)employment Rights Act that will take us back to the 70s
Andrew Griffith criticizes the PM's (Un)employment Rights Act for containing four measures he claims will harm jobs and regress labor policies to 1970s standards.
- Pawan Kalyan thanks PM, FM for ₹4,597 crore tax devolution
Pawan Kalyan expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister (PM) and Finance Minister (FM) for a ₹4,597 crore tax devolution. The funds are part of a financial allocation from the central government.
- Nightclub industry chiefs furious after it emerges they WON'T be included in Burnham's business rates tax cut - as they accuse PM of not understanding his own flagship policy
Nightclub industry leaders are angry over their exclusion from Burnham's proposed business rates tax cut. They accuse the Prime Minister of failing to understand his own flagship policy.
- PM’s visit: Roads in parts of Mysuru to be out of bounds
Roads in parts of Mysuru will be out of bounds due to the Prime Minister's visit. The closure is linked to the PM's visit but no further details are provided.
- Anger as Burnham's top ally attempts to shut down Tory mayor's plan to give local residents a tax rebate despite PM's pledge to devolve powers
Burnham's top ally attempts to block a Tory mayor's tax rebate plan for local residents, despite the PM's commitment to devolving powers. The action has drawn public anger.
- Passage of exam Bill will make system more robust: PM
The Prime Minister (PM) stated that the passage of an exam Bill will strengthen the system. Modi warned that the 'paper leak mafia' will face legal prosecution with full force.
- Andy Burnham raises fears of higher council tax for homeowners in the South as PM warns of 'unfairness'
Andy Burnham expresses concerns about potential increases in council tax for homeowners in the South. The Prime Minister highlights the issue of 'unfairness' in the context of these potential tax changes.
- Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform
Badenoch, in a letter to the PM, states that the prime minister must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform. The Conservative leader also offers to work with the PM on adult social care reform.
- £96billion tax raid to pay for Burnham's big spree as Tories claim PM's pledges will cost families an extra £4,300 a year: 'He's writing cheques the public can't cash'
A £96 billion tax increase is proposed to fund Burnham's spending plans, with the Conservative Party claiming this will cost families an additional £4,300 annually. Critics argue the Prime Minister's pledges involve 'cheques the public can't cash.'
- Launching election campaign, Democrats’ Golan says blood spilled in West Bank is on PM’s hands
Democrats’ Golan launches an election campaign, accusing the prime minister of responsibility for blood spilled in the West Bank. The left-wing party aims to target education and justice ministries, pledges to exclude criminal defendants from office, and opposes overhaul laws.
- PM asks Ministers to get going on Instagram after raging students’ protest
The Prime Minister urged Ministers to start using Instagram after a student protest, emphasizing the need to engage with young people on social media. He highlighted that millions of young individuals use the platform daily and that government officials should proactively communicate their work to them.
- 'Hot podium guy' outlives yet another PM: Sound technician returns with lectern for Keir Starmer's farewell speech
A sound technician returns with a lectern for Keir Starmer's farewell speech, outliving another prime minister. The article references the technician's continued involvement in political events.
- Eisenkot: PM asked me as IDF chief to order troops into bunkers in area where his son was serving
Eisenkot claims the PM requested he order troops into bunkers in an area where the PM's son was serving, which he rejected as a 'strange demand' linked to reports about the PM's wife seeking a lifetime Shin Bet security detail.
- Kejriwal writes to PM, seeks meeting over E20 petrol; demands pure petrol option at fuel stations
Kejriwal wrote to the PM requesting a meeting to discuss technical issues and public feedback related to E20 petrol, demanding an option for pure petrol at fuel stations.
- Sara Netanyahu said pushing to guarantee security detail for family for next 5 years
Sara Netanyahu is reportedly pushing to secure a security detail for her family for the next five years. The prime minister and his wife are allegedly concerned that a potential election loss could result in the removal of their protection, though agencies do not see a need to commit to a specific timeframe. The PM's office has denied the reports.
- Attempts being made to shield the big fish in Ram Temple donation theft case, says Congress MP
Congress MP Ujjwal Raman Singh accuses attempts to shield big fish in the Ram Temple donation theft case. He demands an investigation supervised by a Supreme Court judge and questions the PM's silence on the matter.
- What a shameless stitch-up! Burnham WILL be PM after 322 Labour MPs back him - but voters still know almost nothing of what he stands for
Burnham will become PM after receiving support from 322 Labour MPs. However, voters remain largely unaware of his policy positions.
- Let the Burnham coronation begin! Fawning Labour MPs set to rush to back incoming PM as nominations open - with last rival Al Carns pulling out after 'only getting three backers'
Labour MPs are expected to support incoming PM Burnham as nominations open, following the withdrawal of last rival Al Carns who secured only three backers. The article highlights a lack of significant opposition to Burnham's leadership bid.
- Poll: Third of US Jews say Israel committed genocide in Gaza, as broader support dives
A poll reveals that a third of US Jews believe Israel committed genocide in Gaza, with broader support for Israel declining. Only 20% of respondents hold a positive view of Israel's prime minister, and 58% of Democrats think the US is overly supportive of Israel.
- Beauty parade for Burnham: Cabinet ministers desperately pitch for jobs as new PM 'plans to make them wait'
Cabinet ministers are competing for jobs as the new PM plans to delay appointments, according to a 'beauty parade' for Burnham. The article highlights the political maneuvering as ministers 'desperately pitch' for positions.
- Indefensible: PM finally unveils his defence plan - but there's a £5bn black hole, the MoD has to make £10bn in cuts and there is STILL no date for spending to hit 3% of GDP
The Prime Minister announced a defense plan with a £5 billion funding gap and mandated £10 billion in cuts by the Ministry of Defence. The plan still lacks a timeline for defense spending to reach 3% of GDP.
- PM asks Secretaries to focus on ease of doing business, ease of living, and self-reliance
The Prime Minister directed Union Secretaries to prioritize ease of doing business, ease of living, and self-reliance. Over 80 Secretaries, including the Cabinet Secretary, attended the meeting where the PM emphasized using the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan for integrated planning and breaking down departmental silos.
- PM and Burnham at war over defence: Starmer bid to settle military cash blueprint BEFORE No10 changeover
The Prime Minister and Burnham are in conflict over defense matters. Starmer aims to resolve a military funding plan before the transition at No10.
- Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham hold 'secret talks' as PM plans to hand over power to 'King of the North' on 17 July
Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham hold 'secret talks' as the PM plans to hand over power to 'King of the North' on 17 July.
- Burnham cemented himself as Labour’s winner
Burnham has solidified his position as a leading figure in Labour. A coronation for the PM hopeful appears likely, though Keir Starmer might challenge him.
- PM participates in 'Paschimbanga Divas' celebration, releases PM-Kisan instalment worth ₹18,880 crore
PM participates in 'Paschimbanga Divas' celebration and releases the 23rd instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme worth ₹18,880 crore, benefiting over 9.44 crore farmers nationwide.
- Participation in Yoga Day made mandatory for West Bengal Govt. staff
Participation in Yoga Day has been made mandatory for West Bengal government staff. This comes as the PM is set to make his first public appearance in Bengal following the CM's swearing-in ceremony.
- Starmer's last stand? Weakened PM 'snubbed by Trump' at G7 summit - as Andy Burnham allies plot to seize power in days
Starmer's political position is questioned amid reports of a weakened prime minister being snubbed by Trump at the G7 summit. Andy Burnham's allies are reportedly planning to take power in the coming days.
- Starmer's shambles deepens as Cabinet minister admits new Defence Secretary IS still demanding more cash than PM offered
Starmer's situation is worsening as a Cabinet minister reveals the new Defence Secretary is still requesting more funding than the PM offered. The admission highlights ongoing tensions over defense budget demands.
- Nigel Farage admits even his mother occasionally tells him to 'rein it in'... as he says he is the best person to be PM 'right now'
Nigel Farage admits his mother occasionally tells him to 'rein it in' and claims he is the best person to be PM. The statement highlights his self-assessment for a political leadership role.
- The joke that deepened Starmer and Burnham’s toxic rift
Relations between two politicians, both characterized by mutual suspicion, deteriorated further following a mocking comment from the Prime Minister. The incident deepened an existing rift between the individuals mentioned.
- Will Starmer fight or fold?
No. 10 is attempting to assess support for the Prime Minister. Failing to secure backers could be embarrassing and indicate an inability to govern.
- Andy's coming for you, Keir! Burnham opens up 10-point poll lead ahead of Makerfield by-election after confirming he WILL stand to replace Starmer as PM if he wins the seat
Andy Burnham has opened a 10-point poll lead in the Makerfield by-election and confirmed he will stand for prime minister if he wins the seat. He aims to replace Keir Starmer as PM.
- Andy Burnham finally confirms he WILL run for Labour leader and PM if he wins Makerfield by-election - hours after claiming speculation about how he would run country was 'weird'
Andy Burnham confirmed he will run for Labour leader and PM if he wins the Makerfield by-election, following previous comments dismissing speculation about his leadership approach as 'weird'.
- You're not the messiah, Andy! Now Burnham unveils his own LOGO and retweets praise of his 10k time amid backlash that he is acting like he's already PM
Burnham unveiled his own LOGO and retweeted praise of his 10k time amid backlash accusing him of acting as if he is already Prime Minister.
- PM confirms troops crossed Litani, as Pentagon hosts Israeli-Lebanon security talks
The PM confirmed troops crossed the Litani River as the Pentagon hosts Israeli-Lebanon security talks. UNICEF reported 15 children killed in Lebanon over the past week, with the WHO warning of healthcare damage and a minister accusing Israel of endangering heritage sites.