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Burnham insists he is ‘committed’ to mayoral job but will not ‘toe the line’

The senior politician again declined to rule out a tilt for the Prime Minister’s job if he won enough backing.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham made commitment to serve full term as mayor, Cabinet minister says

Steve Reed dismissed talk of a leadership challenge facing Sir Keir Starmer as ‘tittle-tattle’.

The Independent UK

Council spending on homelessness accommodation up by almost a third

The latest data on council spending was published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Evening Standard

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Housing Secretary to speed up building in light of latest slow planning figures

Steve Reed said: ‘It’s time to build, baby, build.’

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Greens to force vote on tax for second homes in Gaelic-speaking communities

THE Scottish Greens are set to force a vote on increasing taxes on holiday homes and short-term lets in Gaelic-speaking communities.

The National (Scotland)

Politicians are pushing AI as a quick fix to Australia’s housing crisis. They’re risking another Robodebt

“This is a game changer”.

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Reed said to have brought ‘change of tone’ to housing ministry after reshuffle

The new Housing Secretary is said to have issued a ‘call to arms’ during a meeting with developers.

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Government ‘absolutely committed’ to homes pledge, new Housing Secretary says

Steve Reed took over Angela Rayner’s brief in Sir Keir Starmer’s reshuffle.

Evening Standard

Labour deputy leadership race: Who is in the running to replace Angela Rayner?

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has emerged as the early frontrunner

The Independent UK

Who is running in the race to become Labour’s new deputy leader?

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has emerged as the early frontrunner.

Evening Standard

UK politics live: Thornberry and Haigh make Labour deputy leader pitches as race heats up

Labour’s national executive meeting to draw up plans for contest today

The Independent UK

Green Party leader says he feels 'compassion' for Angela Rayner but calls on Farage to quit over tax affairs

The newly elected leader said he sympathises with the former Deputy PM and asks whether Reform UK’s Nigel Farage should also quit

Evening Standard

The rise and fall of Angela Rayner: from council estate to the halls of power

She escaped poverty to become a leading light of the Labour party, only to be brought down over a property tax payment scandal

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner: Key events leading up to Deputy PM’s resignation over tax affairs

Ms Rayner has faced mounting pressure to stand down.

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What is stamp duty and what did Angela Rayner say about her flat purchase?

Housing market experts emphasised the importance of home-buyers taking specialist advice and double-checking paperwork.

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner quits after devastating tax scandal verdict sending shockwaves through Parliament

The Deputy Prime Minister, who is also the Housing Secretary, resigned from her post on Friday following growing pressure over the scandal

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner’s resignation letter in full after she quits as Deputy Prime Minister over stamp duty row

Rayner said the row had taken an ‘unbearable’ toll on her family

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner’s lawyers deny giving her tax advice on flat in fresh blow to deputy PM in stamp duty storm

Firm that handled purchase of her £800,000 Hove flat say 'we did not and never have given tax or trust advice' as Sir Keir Starmer declines to rule out sacking his deputy

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The Independent UK

Who could replace Angela Rayner as she resigns over stamp duty row?

Serving as both deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner’s resignation is a major headache for the prime minister. But who are the likely candidates to replace her?

Evening Standard

What is stamp duty, and what has Angela Rayner said about her flat purchase?

Housing market experts emphasised the importance of home-buyers taking specialist advice and double-checking paperwork.

The Independent UK

What to know about stamp duty and how to avoid falling foul of the rules

Angela Rayner has disclosed she underpaid stamp duty, described by an expert as a ‘confusing mess’

Evening Standard

Starmer backs Rayner after she admits underpaying stamp duty on seaside flat

The Deputy Prime Minister has referred herself to the independent adviser on ministerial standards.

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner admits she did not pay enough stamp duty on second home

The Deputy Prime Minister, who is also the Housing Secretary, said she had considered resigning over the issue.

The National (Scotland)

SNP pledge £4.9bn for housing emergency – but activists say 'entire plan undermined'

HOUSING Secretary Mairi McAllan has pledged almost £5 billion over the next five years ...

Evening Standard

Are modular homes the solution to London’s temporary housing crisis?

City Hall has approved the rollout of modular homes that can be built in weeks — but are they just a sticking plaster?

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