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Emma Reynolds in Downing Street

Labour minister doesn't understand the world of work: YP Letters
Lester May, Reachview Close, Camden Town, London.

John Healey with his team of ministers.

'Supporting 140,000 jobs': £20bn boost for Yorkshire finance bodies

North Yorkshire home-to-school bus policy: yet more tinkering isn't the answer to the test being set (photo, Adobe Stock)

North Yorkshire home-to-school buses: get on with it

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks during the Reform UK National Conference. Credit: PA

Nigel Farage admits aides' donation comments were 'problematic'

Michael Portillo is heading to Yorkshire

Michael Portillo live shows coming to Yorkshire – get tickets here

Ann Widdecombe

Family announces public memorial for Ann Widdecombe later this year

Police outside the house of Ann Widdecombe

Ann Widdecombe died after being hit with hammer 21 times, court told

Ann Widdecombe

Cause of Ann Widdecombe’s death yet to be established, inquest hears

Members of the media in Downing Street, central London. Labour leader Andy Burnham will today be confirmed as the new Prime Minister. Picture date: Monday July 20, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Recap: Andy Burnham gives first speech as PM

Boris Johnson ‘sorry and shocked’ at death of Ann Widdecombe

Police outside the house of Ann Widdecombe in Haytor (Matt Keeble/PA)

Police investigating Ann Widdecombe’s death continue to question man

Photo dated 23/05/24 of Ann Widdecombe speaking during a Reform UK General Election campaign launch in Westminster, London. The former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing has died aged 78

Breaking Murder investigation launched after death of Ann Widdecombe

Andy Burnham laughs at being placed next to Binface and a man dressed as a fox, Andy Burnham Makerfield MP - Makerfield by-election count at The Edge, Wigan.

Andy Burnham: From 'King of the North' to Prime Minister?

Makerfield by-election

'A final chance to change' - Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election

Roy Hattersley and Tony Benn on a walk about in Chesterfield

Labour’s ‘nearly man’ who fought to hold the party together

Kim Leadbeater

Kim Leadbeater warns over polarisation ahead of Jo Cox anniversary

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage looking pleased with life during a visit to Havering Town Hall in Romford

Rise of Reform and Greens heralds 'historic shift' in politics

Sir Keir Starmer. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard.

Politics could look very different by end of next week - The YP says

Femi Kuti. Picture: Daniel Christopher

Gig review: Femi Kuti & The Positive Force at Stylus, Leeds

Sir Olly Robbins

Olly Robbins: The mandarin sacked over Mandelson vetting scandal

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Rachel Reeves visits Grangemouth on December 17, 2025 in Falkirk, Scotland. The Chancellor has confirmed the Spring Statement will take place on Tuesday, March 3 (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves sets Spring Statement date as major tax moves ruled out

Councillor Christopher Marriott, independent councillor for Armthorpe.

Ex-Reform UK councillor is second in Doncaster to join Advance UK

The Prince and Princess of Wales ahead of the state banquet for the German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender, at Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Photo credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

News quiz of 2025: How much do you remember from the last year?

L-R Shanaz Gulzar, Paul Chuckle and Julia Lee

All the Yorkshire people recognised in the New Year Honours list

Rachel Reeves’ Budget freeze affects both income tax and National Insurance, increasing bills even without rate changes (Photo: Getty Images)

Millions to pay more tax as Reeves extends threshold freezes to 2031

Chancellor Rachel Reeves poses as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the Government's annual Budget to Parliament. A new mileage-based tax on electric and plug-in hybrid cars will come into effect in April 2028 (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Budget confirms 3p per mile tax for electric and plug-in hybrid cars

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to the media during a visit to a branch of Tesco. Reeves is set to reveal her Budget plans on Wednesday, November 26 (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

5 predicted Budget changes that could impact your everyday finances

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks at the Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham. The Government is expected to extend the freeze on income tax thresholds until 2030 (Photo: Joe Giddens - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Reeves drops tax hike - millions will pay more even without increase

Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes journalists' questions after delivering a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street. Reeves has reportedly ditched plans to raise income tax rates ahead of the November 26 Budget (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves U-turns on tax rises - but your bill could still go up

Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb has proposed a five-year minimum State Pension guarantee, even if a retiree dies early (Photo: Pexels)

New plan could guarantee 5 years of pension payments - even if you die

Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes journalists' questions after delivering a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street on November 4, 2025. Reeves has hinted that Labour may break its manifesto pledge not to raise taxes (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2025: Reeves hints at tax rises - what it means for your money
Millions of UK workers could see more of their wages taxed 💷
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A nurse in the accident and emergency dept of Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham. Around 18,000 staff roles are being cut in England as part of a major reorganisation (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

18,000 NHS jobs to be cut in shake-up as staff warn of disruption

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street, ahead of the forthcoming Budget. Reeves has warned that 'each of us must do our bit', signalling possible tax rises (Photo: WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves says 'each of us must do our bit' — what it may cost you

With the Autumn Budget fast approaching, speculation is mounting over how the Chancellor will tackle ongoing economic pressures (Photos: Getty Images/Hodge Bank)

5 big Autumn Budget predictions I think will hit your wallet hard

CAMRA chairman Ash Corbett-Collins (inset) believes politicians often treat pubs as little more than a backdrop for photo opportunities (Photos: Getty Images/CAMRA)

CAMRA: 'Removing pub notices from papers is the wrong kind of reform'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks on stage during the Labour Party conference in Liverpool in September. The Autumn Budget will take place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 (Photo: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

What to expect from the Budget - Reeves faces £50bn gap and inflation

Shoppers walk past a Primark clothing store. The retailer's parent company has warned large UK stores could be under 'pressure' from tax changes (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Fashion brand boss warns large stores face pressure - and could close

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400 of Britain's biggest shops could close under new tax plans

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the Government's annual budget to Parliament on October 30, 2024 (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves announces 2025 Autumn Budget date - what to expect

Chancellor Rachel Reeves during a speech at Siemens Healthineers in January 2025 in Eynsham, England (Photo: Peter Cziborra - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves may cut tax-free pension lump sums – what it could mean

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves during a visit to Studio Ulster on August 12, 2025 in Belfast, Northern Ireland (Photo: Oliver McVeigh - Pool/Getty Images)

Reeves looking at property tax shake-up - what it may mean for buyers

Could artificial intelligence take your job? Expert unpacks the real risk

Watch: Could AI take your job? Expert unpacks the real risk

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Experts say State Pension age could rise to 80 – what that would mean

Rachel Reeves pictured during a visit to the St Fergus Gas Plant in St Fergus, northern Scotland on August 1, 2025 (Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Possible tax rises coming in next Budget - what they may mean for you

Zia Yusuf speaking during a Reform UK press conference in Westminster. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

The Online Safety Act is not perfect but it’s one of the less silly things - Dav...

Wikipedia is challenging part of the Online Safety Act in the UK High Court

Brits could lose unlimited access to Wikipedia as new rules introduced

Online Safety Act requires users to verify their ages to access certain websites.

Petition to scrap Online Safety Act hits 300,000 signatures

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How to sign up for the Yorkshire Post newsletter which suits you best

Chancellor Rachel Reeves hugs Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the launch of the Government's 10-year health plan. PIC: Jack Hill/The Times/PA Wire

Market reaction shows the Government must maintain fiscal discipline

Punk duo Bob Vylan caused controversy with their Glastonbury 2025 set.

BBC ‘regrets’ Glastonbury decision as it breaks silence over coverage

News reader Martine Croxall. Picture: BBC

'Pregnant people' - really?

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Spending Review 2025 – what Reeves’ plans mean for you and your money

Stephen Houghton is the Labour leader of Barnsley Council

Labour needs a cabinet minister for left-behind communities: Stephen Houghton

'Politics may never be pure. It is, as Churchill once remarked, the worst form of government—except all the others.' PIC: PA/PA Wire

Social media revealed the scale of the pre-existing rot - Dr Jason Aldiss

David Skaith is the mayor of York and North Yorkshire. PIC: Richard Ponter

Growth must support rural towns just as much as cities - David Skaith David Skaith

Which cars would you pick for your dream garage?

My top six dream cars on BOTB – and why I’d pick each one

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Rising tariffs and a falling pound: how it could affect holiday prices

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UK pensions at risk as Trump tariffs spark fears of 'Black Monday 2'

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Costly tariffs on Trump's Liberation Day: how it could hit your wallet

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