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I’m not dropping it – I’m just saying it’s a really difficult challenge.

It's an offer you really can't refuse.

The Prime Minister gave me an important assurance – which I very much welcome – that devolution of powers to Scotland which he's interested in taking forward would not be done over our heads.

I had a very constructive discussion with the Prime Minister.

Israel will act forcefully following the incident.

This trade milestone between the US and UK shows the bonds the countries have and the benefits from working closely in partnership.

There’s obviously a range of other tariffs being applied by President Trump, but for Scotch whisky, the tariffs are gone.

That is not something that we’re looking to do because we’ve seen what’s happened in areas like Scotland. It hasn’t necessarily brought rents down.

We are writing today to ask for your confirmation... that you will fully pass through the VAT reduction to all your domestic customers, including those on fixed tariffs, for the duration of the cut to reassure consumers across the country…

This action is just the first step. This is a down payment to give households much-needed breathing space on the cost of living this winter.

As Energy Secretary, I want to make one thing absolutely clear to Mirror readers: my focus is on bringing your energy bills down for good.

We need more transparency in lobbying which almost feels like the wild west, such is the lack of regulation.

If secret payments or other ethical failings are taking place widely, then the government ought to consider giving the Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists regulatory powers to hold lobbyists to account.

A truly free press is a fundamental pillar of a healthy democracy and so we must do everything in our power to maintain it.

There is no hope of ending homelessness if we do not stand up to vested interests and take action against extortionate private rents.

We can’t have continuity Starmer. Andy Burnham must stand up to Trump.

Holidaymakers and hauliers should not be punished by a bungled, malfunctioning border system that is completely out of their control. Andy Burnham needs to pick up the phone to each and every European leader – and persuade them…

I will be delivering in government again.