AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLabour Leadership Shockwaves: Wes Streeting says leaving the EU was a “catastrophic mistake” and confirms he’ll stand in any Labour leadership contest, as Andy Burnham pushes his Westminster comeback via the Makerfield by-election. Olympics Push: UK Sport has been tasked with an initial assessment of a north-of-England bid to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s, with ministers promising full backing. Energy Policy Turn: Government moves to permanently ban new North Sea oil and gas licences under an Energy Independence Bill, sharpening the fight with Scotland’s oil-and-gas lobby. Steel Nationalisation: A Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill is introduced after talks with the current owner failed, putting British Steel on a public-ownership track. Northern Ireland Forestry: An MP warns delayed Stormont decisions and post-Brexit barriers are undermining native woodland expansion. Business & Jobs: South Tyneside council receives plans for an Airhop indoor adventure park promising up to 80 jobs, while Barbour submits works to improve its historic South Tyneside HQ. Markets Mood: Reports highlight gilt and bond jitters tied to the political crisis, adding pressure to borrowing costs.
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