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International

John Harris obituary

Other lives: Chief executive of South Yorkshire county council and chair of the Coal Authority who served communities throughout his life

The Guardian
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International

Andy King obituary

Genial Labour MP elected in Tony Blair’s 1997 win, noted for his dedication to his constituency of Rugby and Kenilworth

The Guardian
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Politics

Burnham aims for ‘quite radical change’ in support for young people

Prime minister says ‘root and branch review of childhood’ is needed and he does not rule out some benefit cuts The government is aiming for “quite radical change” in the way young people are supported, Andy Burnham has said, indicating this could include tougher rules for benefits as well as notably more help with everything from finding work to mental health. In media interviews before the release of the second report by the former minister Alan Milburn on reducing the numbers of young people not in work, education or training, Burnham said his mission was “rethinking childhood” from the earl

The Guardian
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