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[Politics UK @PolitlcsUK]

🚨 BREAKING: Andy Burnham is officially Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

I am proud and humbled to have been selected as Labour’s candidate for Makerfield.

These proud working-class communities represent the very best values of our country and they deserve so much better. It would be my honour to work for them every day, if elected as their MP, to achieve that.

Many people here feel Westminster isn’t working for them and they are right. I am standing to change that and get the voice of these communities heard loud and clear.

I am glad that this by-election has finally put the places that make up the Makerfield constituency into the national spotlight. They have been neglected by national politics for too long. It is a good thing that all political parties are now on the hook to tell the voters here what they are going to do for them.

More than anything, people need life to be more affordable again. As Mayor, I have brought in changes which are helping, such as the £2 fare cap, free bus travel for our 16-18 year-olds and removing the 9.30am restriction from older and disabled people’s bus passes. But there is only so much I can do from Greater Manchester. If elected, I will have a relentless focus on reducing people’s everyday costs and bills and well as securing the investment these communities need.

I have been an elected representative in Greater Manchester for 25 years. Throughout that time, I have fought for the people of the North West of England on so many fronts. I am now ready to bring the whole weight of that experience to fighting for the communities of the Makerfield constituency and would be privileged to be given that opportunity.

[Angela Rayner @AngelaRayner]

I welcome HMRC’s conclusion, which has cleared me of any wrongdoing.

I have been exonerated by HMRC of the accusation that I deliberately sought to avoid tax.

When purchasing a home of my own with a mortgage, I did not own any other property and had no personal financial interest in the court-instructed trust set up to manage my son’s financial award. I was advised by experts that I should pay stamp duty at the standard rate.

I set out to pay the correct amount of tax. I took reasonable care and acted in good faith, based on the expert advice I received, and HMRC has accepted this.

I have always sought to act with integrity, and I believe politicians should be held to high standards - that is why I resigned from government and cooperated fully with HMRC. 

I wanted to ensure that I paid every penny that I owed, and have done so. I am relieved that my family can now move on - and that I can get on with my job.

[Chris Webb MP @ChrisWebbMP]

I’m so happy for Angela now that she’s finally been cleared of any wrongdoing.

We’ve been friends for more than two decades - long before either of us entered politics and she’s always been a woman of integrity, honesty, and decency.

She’s dedicated her life to public service and helping others, which makes the way she was treated all the more awful.

A lot of people owe her an apology.

[Chris Webb MP @ChrisWebbMP]

Last night, as I was returning to my flat in London, I was attacked and mugged by a group of individuals.

Luckily, I have no injuries and I am ok. Unfortunately, they just took my phone so I’m without one for the foreseeable future.

I want to thank the @metpoliceuk for their swift response and support. The officers who assisted me went above and beyond. They are a remarkable credit to the force.

If you need to reach me, please contact my office on 01253 532 401. Thank you.

[Eloise Sacares 🌸 @eloisesacares]

We actually need to start remembering politicians are normal people because someone having a pint is not a news story

[Politics UK @PolitlcsUK]

🚨 The new minimum wages from April 2025

Over 21s: £11.44 > £12.21 - 6.7% increase

18-20: £8.60 > £10.00 - 16.3% increase

Under 18s & apprenctices: £6.40 > £7.55 - 18% increase

Labour will soon remove the 'discriminatory age bands' so all 18+ workers are paid the same rate

[Chris Webb MP @ChrisWebbMP]

I’m honoured to have been nominated for the Rising Star of the Year award by @SME4LABOUR alongside some amazing colleagues. If you’d like to vote, click here ➡️ https://t.co/vE0SOQm5fK

[julie ☆⋅⋆ @lwtoughs]

a lot of you need to read these words by robbie williams.

[wor$t girl in argentina @notdatgirll]

Geoff Payne, father of Liam Payne, stands outside the hotel next to the sanctuary organized by the fans in Argentina, in silence with respect, he is very grateful with every person.

[LBC @LBC]

'One of the most irresponsible bits of journalism I've ever seen.'
'These people are the worst example of humanity.'

Matt Charlton, music writer and broadcaster, criticises TMZ's 'shameful' decision to publish images of Liam Payne's body after his death.

[All On The Board @allontheboard]

Rest in peace Liam Payne. You will be forever loved, always missed and never forgotten. Sending so much love to those who loved you, your family, your friends, your One Direction brothers and the Directioners, and so much love to your son Bear.

#LiamPayne

[Sky News @SkyNews]

BREAKING: Former One Direction star Liam Payne has been found dead, according to reports.

The 31-year-old singer died outside a hotel in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires.

He had reportedly fallen from the third floor of the building.

https://t.co/ihJH0Nf0kW

📺 Sky 501/YT

[Pav Lallie @thepavinpavlova]

To all the cunts in Piccadilly Gardens throwing up the nazi salute, did your ancestors not die at war fighting that exact movement? Brain dead, racist and uneducated

[Stand Up To Racism @AntiRacismDay]

🚨 Manchester is anti-fascist

Today we marched through #Manchester to kick out the fascists who want to divide us. But up and down the country they are mobilising - and we have to beat them back. Join us to build a movement to smash the far right ✊🏾

[𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓵𝓸𝓽𝓽𝓮 @charlotteukcity]

Honestly, seeing this makes me happy. All over the world there is so much anger, violence & toxic behaviour between politicians. I prefer a world where we can disagree, but still treat each other with respect. 🤝

[Politics UK @PolitlcsUK]

🔴 BREAKING: Labour GAIN Blackpool South from the Tories

LAB: 16,916
REF: 10,068
CON: 5,504
GRN: 1,207
LDEM: 1041

[Sacha Lord @Sacha_Lord]

Undecided? A gentle reminder.