Andy Burnham made a humiliating climbdown from his campaign to replace Sir Keir StarmerGettyPushed on whether the PM is the right person to lead Britain and Labour, the Manchester mayor said: ‘Yes’Getty
It came after days of criticism, which sparked fury from Cabinet ministers.
But despite saying “you’d have to wrench me out of Manchester”, Mr Burnham used day two of the Labour conference in Liverpool to continuing sniping at the PM.
The ex-minister said now isn’t the time to roll out digital ID.
And he implored the Chancellor to be “flexible” with her fiscal rules to increase spending capacity.
Hitting back at accusations from Labour ministers that he’d crash the economy, the mayor told The Guardian’s Politics Weekly podcast: “I reject entirely this idea that I’m sort of hopeless and I’ve no idea about how to make it add up.”
New polling by YouGov yesterday showed 62 per cent of Labour members would back Mr Burnham to be PM, compared to 29 per cent who support Sir Keir.
The mayor conceded that he “can’t launch a leadership campaign” because “I’m not in parliament”.
He added: “So that is the bottom line.”
Mr Burnham also said that if it were up to him Britain would rejoin the EU in his lifetime.
1 week agoNews TvComments Off on Asylum seeker pervert who claimed he ‘didn’t know I was doing wrong’ after trawling web for teen girl is spared jail
AN asylum seeker who said he did not know trawling online for underage children was wrong has avoided jail.
Fahad Al Enaze, 31, had sent sexual messages to an undercover investigator posing as a teenage girl.
Despite the decoy saying they were aged 14, Al Enaze continued to ask for photos in August last year.
He asked her whether she liked sex and said they could have a relationship together to “teach her everything”.
Prosecutor Chelsea Kearns said: “He had been sending sexually explicit messages to a 14-year-old decoy child.
“Al Enaze was arrested and told the officer, ‘I didn’t know I was doing anything wrong’.”
The Kuwaiti, who lives in a migrant hotel in Liverpool, was confronted by paedophile hunters group Widnes Parents Against Predators in September last year.
At Warrington magistrates’ court on Friday, he admitted attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child.
He was sentenced to eight months’ jail, suspended for 24 months, ordered to complete 300 hours of unpaid work and 25 rehabilitation activity days.
Al Enaze was issued a sexual harm prevention order and ordered to sign the sex offender register for ten years.
He was told to pay £272 in costs and a surcharge.
JP Paul Chadwick told him: “You are very lucky today not to go to immediate custody.
“In this country we take these offences seriously.
“You should be truly ashamed of yourself.”
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1 week agoNews TvComments Off on Crooks ‘making more money smuggling WOODLICE into UK than cocaine’ as they capitalise on new pet trend
SMUGGLERS are making a fortune trafficking the latest weird pet obsession — woodlice.
They buy exotic variants of the critters from countries such as Vietnam and Thailand to sell to growing numbers of British fans.
Crooks are swapping smuggling drugs, such as cocaine, for exotic woodlice – making more money for less riskAlamy
The isopods, which come in many colours and have species nicknames such as Rubber Ducky and Panda King, can sell for up to £50 each.
While buying and selling the invertebrates in the UK is legal, non-native and endangered species are often sourced unethically from abroad.
Unscrupulous traders are shipping them into the country using plain packaging to evade export and import fees, and customs and import checks, The Sun has learnt.
An insider said: “Trading these insects is incredibly lucrative.
“There are people in these groups who have told me that they used to sell cocaine but now they trade isopods because they make more money and way less risk.
“There are people who have bribed flight attendants to courier them into the country.
1 week agoNews TvComments Off on Charlie Kirk wrote of his ‘deep love’ for Israel in letter to Netanyahu about how to counter rising opposition to the Jewish state in the US
Kirk wrote to Netanyahu that he was alarmed by "anti-Israel and anti-Semitic trends" hitting "record levels on social media" since one of his "greatest joys as a Christian is advocating for Israel and forming alliances with Jews in the fight to protect Judeo-Christian civilization."
1 week agoNews TvComments Off on City-centre flat looks totally normal outside… but a quick look at kitchen has house hunters crying ‘utter LUNACY’
A TINY studio flat gives new meaning to the phrase, “if you want breakfast in bed, sleep in the kitchen”.
The flat advertised on Rightmove for £750 pcm has sent house hunters into a frenzy over peculiar set-up.
Kennedy News and MediaThe £750 pcm studio flat is a perfect for those who like a midnight snack[/caption]
Kennedy Newsand MediaOne user was concerned the fridge freezer would make for a restless night’s sleep[/caption]
The advert said it was: “The perfect property for a professional individual looking to live in a vibrant area.”
The apartment is in Salford, Greater Manchester, where most other studio flats go for more than £1000pcm.
But there is one catch – what the online listing called an “open-plan living room” is in fact a bed in the middle of the kitchen.
The description does not mention the odd sleeping arrangement, only that “the modern kitchen is equipped with a range of appliances”.
The listing said: “This outstanding property boasts a prime location, stylish furnishings and all the necessary conveniences for modern living.”
Online house-hunters have been left confused by the nature of the “modern kitchen”.
One user joked that the apartment would be well-suited to breakfast in bed and wrote: “I thought it must be London at first. Brings a whole new meaning to ‘breakfast in bed'”.
Another wrote: “My horse has a bigger stable than this, the rent is utter lunacy.”
Others users were concerned noise from the fridge freezer may lead to a disturbed sleep for the tenant.
“A lovely peaceful night’s sleep being serenaded by the Arctic wind impressions by the fridge/freezer,” said one post.
Another comment suggested the tenant would be able to perform all their household chores from the comfort of their own bed.
They said: “Love the description, as you enter the flat you will discover an open plan living space.
“What you mean is as you open your door you are greeted by a 6ft x 6ft room where you can do the washing, cooking and cleaning up all from the comfort of your bed.
“And the best part is there’s so little floor space you’ll only need a dust buster to hoover the carpet.”
If the renter desires more open space, the studio is “surrounded by nearby parks”.
The estate agents, Happy Homes UK Ltd., said: “Don’t miss our on the opportunity to make this studio your ideal home.”
East Manchester letting agents Happy Homes have been contacted for comment.
This small but mighty home in east London is also ideal for those looking for a cosy option.
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1 week agoNews TvComments Off on Adams drops the race, but not the fight | Red Hot Takes
Mayor Eric Adams did the right thing, and a very hard thing, in dropping his re-election bid; we expect he’ll devote his final months in office to some crucial final services to the public as New York City’s chief executive. With competing in November off the table, he’s liberated to do what he’s always done...
1 week agoNews TvComments Off on The Simpsons movie confirmed almost 20 years after first cinematic outing as release date is revealed
THE Simpsons are heading back to the big screen nearly two decades after their first movie hit cinemas.
A brand-new film based on the long-running Fox animated series is scheduled to be released in July 2027.
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It will be the first Simpsons feature since the 2007 movie, which came after more than 400 episodes of the series.
The news was confirmed by 20th Century Studios on Instagram, with a picture of Homer Simpson clutching a pink sprinkle donut in the shape of the number 2.
The caption teased: “Homer’s coming back for seconds.”
The 2007 movie received mixed reviews from critics but was embraced by fans, who had followed the show for more than 20 years by that point.
Speaking to Variety earlier this year, showrunner Matt Selman credited streaming platforms with keeping the series alive for new generations.
He said: “The streaming platforms have helped the series remain popular.
“Now instead of the kids watching it on local TV in the afternoon, they can just watch it all, all the time, all day, all forever.”
No details of the new film’s plot have been revealed, but excitement is already building as Springfield prepares for its return to cinemas in 2027.
Fans quickly reacted to the announcement on Twitter/X, as one user wrote: “Bart kept his promise… The new ‘SIMPSONS’ movie is slated for July 23, 2027, filling the date vacated by a Marvel Studios movie.
“The second Simpsons movie is Disney’s second animated feature aimed at older audiences.”
Another fan pointed out the timing of the release, referencing Bart’s classic chalkboard gag: “They kept their promise and did not wait 20 years to make a sequel. They took 19 years and 363 days.”
