Burnham Confirms Leadership Bid As Starmer Resigns

  Veteran UK politician Andy Burnham confirmed on Monday that he would seek to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the ruling Labour Party and prime minister, shortly after Starmer announced his resignation outside 10 Downing Street. Burnham, 56, called for an “orderly and responsible” transition after Starmer, 63, said he accepted with “good grace”…

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Britain Bans Cigarette Sales To Under-17s For Life

  Britain has taken a sweeping legislative step against tobacco use, with both chambers of parliament passing a landmark bill that permanently prohibits anyone aged 17 and under from ever purchasing cigarettes in their lifetime  regardless of how old they eventually become. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, now awaiting royal assent to become law, targets…

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