Rachael Burford

Chief Political Correspondent

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Rachael Burford is Chief Political Correspondent at the Evening Standard.

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Rachael Burford is Chief Political Correspondent at the Evening Standard.

<p>The final report into the infected blood scandal has been published</p>
UK

Infected blood victims knowingly exposed to risks, report reveals

Tens of thousands of patients ‘knowingly exposed to unacceptable risks of infection’ in biggest treatment scandal in NHS history

20 May 2024
<p>People were infected with HIV and hepatitis C through contaminated blood and blood products between the 1970s and early 1990s</p>
Politics

Infected blood scandal: UK will have to answer for decades of 'misery'

Paymaster General John Glen said the government will have address any allegations of criminal wrongdoing

20 May 2024
<p>Protest outside Driscoll House in Southwark</p>
Politics

Arrests as protesters try to stop migrants being moved from London

Demonstrators arrived outside Driscoll House in New Kent Road, Southwark

17 May 2024
<p>London councils warning over housing scam</p>
Politics

Warning issued over London council house scam

Fraudsters have promised access to properties controlled by Waltham Forest, Islington, Lambeth and Barking and Dagenham councils on social media

17 May 2024
<p>The government will strengthen data sharing with Bangladesh to help prevent visa abuses</p>
Politics

Home Office announces crackdown on illegal migrants from Bangladesh

The Home Office said it had “streamlined” its returns agreement with Bangladesh

16 May 2024
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Politics

Rishi Sunak admits he 'can't remember' when he first learned about sex

The Prime Minister said ‘we should let kids be kids’ during an appearance on Loose Women

16 May 2024
<p>Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Jeremy Corbyn</p>
Politics

Labour begins search for candidate to fight Jeremy Corbyn's seat 

Sir Keir Starmer made it clear Mr Corbyn will not be standing for the party, Labour sources say

15 May 2024
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London

London's Airbnb Wild West: Capital 'hollowed out' by short-term lets

Suspected brothels, party pads and severe overcrowding have all been uncovered in short-term let properties during previous council probes

15 May 2024
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London

'It's too much' say residents in block hosting more tourists than Ritz

More than 100 of the 530 flats at Park West in Westminster are suspected to be listed on short term letting websites

15 May 2024
<p>Planned new pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Lea at Ailsa Wharf</p>
Politics

Major new London bridge gets green light

The 63-metre steel bowstring arch bridge for pedestrians and cyclists will span the River Lea at Ailsa Wharf

15 May 2024
<p>London council’s crackdown on ‘rowdy Airbnb parties’</p>
Podcasts

London council’s crackdown on ‘rowdy Airbnb parties’

Plus! Gucci’s Tate Modern front row with Moss, Hayek & Mescal

14 May 2024
<p>Conservative Bromley Councillor for St Mary Cray ward, Shaun Slator</p>
Politics

Expelled Tory councillor who made rape remark readmitted to party

Bromley councillor Shaun Slator was expelled from the Conservatives last year for his comments about an alleged rape victim

13 May 2024
<p>The Traitors presenter Claudia Winkleman</p>
Politics

The Traitors name Liz Truss as dream contestant for celeb spinoff

A spokesman for Ms Truss said: "Liz is a massive fan of The Traitors, but nothing the contestants do comes close to the scheming and deceit in Parliament.”

13 May 2024
<p>Sir Keir Starmer who was holding a summit of mayors to discuss boosting economic growth in all regions</p>
Politics

Khan's London eco-plan hailed by Starmer as blueprint for the regions

The Labour leader accused the Tories of failing to fulfil their pledge to reduce regional inequalities

13 May 2024
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Politics

Starmer says no Rwanda flight will take off during Labour government

Border Security Command would be an ‘elite force, not a Cinderella service’ Sir Keir Starmer said

10 May 2024
<p>A three hour long Westminster Hall debate will begin on Monday</p>
Politics

New UK visa scheme to be debate by MPs after Gaza petition

A petition demanding a visa route for displaced Palestinians received more than 100,000 signatures

10 May 2024
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Politics

'Not fit to serve': Scale of crisis facing Met Police revealed

Staff shortages make implementing requirements in the Casey Review and bringing down sex assault all but impossible

10 May 2024
<p>Ed Gamble has changed his tour poster after it fell foul of TfL healthy eating rules</p>
Politics

TfL-style junk food ad bans may be rolled out across UK under Labour

A ban on junk food advertising across London's entire public transport network came into force in 2019

9 May 2024