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Research source BJ01

The Rt Hon Boris Johnson

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Research source BJ02

R (Miller) v The Prime Minister; Cherry v Advocate General for Scotland

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  • Boris Johnson

    Process · BJ02-C1: The Court held the advice to prorogue Parliament unlawful and the resulting prorogation null and without effect. — Passage: [2019] UKSC 41, paragraphs 50, 61 and 69–70

Research source BJ03

Matter referred on 21 April 2022 (conduct of Rt Hon Boris Johnson): Final Report — Summary

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  • Boris Johnson

    Process · BJ03-C1: The Committee concluded that Johnson deliberately misled the House. The summary records its reasoning, his denials and his response to provisional conclusions. — Passage: Summary, paragraphs 11–17

    Humility · BJ03-C1: The Committee concluded that Johnson deliberately misled the House. The summary records its reasoning, his denials and his response to provisional conclusions. — Passage: Summary, paragraphs 11–17

Research source BJ04

Coronavirus: lessons learned to date report published

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  • Boris Johnson

    People · BJ04-C1: The committees identified both vaccination successes and serious weaknesses in the early pandemic response, including delayed lockdown and shortcomings affecting vulnerable groups. — Passage: Opening summary and principal findings

    Policy · BJ04-C1: The committees identified both vaccination successes and serious weaknesses in the early pandemic response, including delayed lockdown and shortcomings affecting vulnerable groups. — Passage: Opening summary and principal findings

    Crisis · BJ04-C1: The committees identified both vaccination successes and serious weaknesses in the early pandemic response, including delayed lockdown and shortcomings affecting vulnerable groups. — Passage: Opening summary and principal findings

Research source BJ05

Prime Minister pledges UK’s unwavering support to Ukraine on visit to Kyiv: 9 April 2022

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  • Boris Johnson

    People · BJ05-C1: The government recorded Johnson’s Kyiv visit and announced additional military assistance and World Bank lending guarantees. — Passage: Paragraphs describing assistance and lending guarantees

    Policy · BJ05-C1: The government recorded Johnson’s Kyiv visit and announced additional military assistance and World Bank lending guarantees. — Passage: Paragraphs describing assistance and lending guarantees

    Crisis · BJ05-C1: The government recorded Johnson’s Kyiv visit and announced additional military assistance and World Bank lending guarantees. — Passage: Paragraphs describing assistance and lending guarantees

    Service · BJ05-C1: The government recorded Johnson’s Kyiv visit and announced additional military assistance and World Bank lending guarantees. — Passage: Paragraphs describing assistance and lending guarantees

Research source KS01

The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP

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Research source KS02

New Ministerial Code to set out standards in public life and restore transparency

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  • Keir Starmer

    Process · KS02-C1: The announcement sets out monthly publication of ministerial gifts and hospitality, including values, and an independent adviser’s power to initiate investigations without a prime ministerial veto. — Passage: Gifts and hospitality rules; independent adviser powers

    Service · KS02-C1: The announcement sets out monthly publication of ministerial gifts and hospitality, including values, and an independent adviser’s power to initiate investigations without a prime ministerial veto. — Passage: Gifts and hospitality rules; independent adviser powers

Research source KS03

Register of Members’ Financial Interests: Starmer, Sir Keir (14 October 2024)

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  • Keir Starmer

    Process · KS03-C1: The register includes Arsenal tickets and hospitality received on 17 August 2024 and declared on 10 September 2024. Other entries concern earlier dates or periods straddling the start of the premiership. — Passage: Category 3; Arsenal entry received 17 August 2024; accommodation entry 29 May–13 July 2024

    Service · KS03-C1: The register includes Arsenal tickets and hospitality received on 17 August 2024 and declared on 10 September 2024. Other entries concern earlier dates or periods straddling the start of the premiership. — Passage: Category 3; Arsenal entry received 17 August 2024; accommodation entry 29 May–13 July 2024

Research source KS05

PM statement: 4 August 2024

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  • Keir Starmer

    People · KS05-C1: Starmer condemned violent disorder, referred to targeted Muslim and other minority communities, and stated that the government would support the police and pursue criminal enforcement. — Passage: Speech transcript, paragraphs on targeted communities and policing

    Crisis · KS05-C1: Starmer condemned violent disorder, referred to targeted Muslim and other minority communities, and stated that the government would support the police and pursue criminal enforcement. — Passage: Speech transcript, paragraphs on targeted communities and policing

Research source KS06

Nine million pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments this winter

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  • Keir Starmer

    People · KS06-C1: The Treasury announced expanded Winter Fuel Payment eligibility in England and Wales using a £35,000 income threshold, following the narrower arrangements introduced for winter 2024/25. — Passage: Eligibility announcement and Further background

    Policy · KS06-C1: The Treasury announced expanded Winter Fuel Payment eligibility in England and Wales using a £35,000 income threshold, following the narrower arrangements introduced for winter 2024/25. — Passage: Eligibility announcement and Further background

Research source AB01

Greater Manchester to vote for new Mayor

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Research source AB02

The Kerslake Report

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  • Andy Burnham

    People · AB02-C1: The independent review records that Burnham commissioned it and prioritised the experiences of bereaved families and other affected people. — Passage: Sections 1.2–1.3, printed pages 11–12

    People · AB02-C2: The report records some respondents’ positive accounts of personal visits by the mayor and chief constable. — Passage: Section 2.22, printed pages 49–50

    People · AB02-C3: The report also records that some respondents outside Manchester felt overlooked or less well supported. This is not a finding of Burnham’s sole responsibility. — Passage: Section 2.23, printed page 50

    Process · AB02-C1: The independent review records that Burnham commissioned it and prioritised the experiences of bereaved families and other affected people. — Passage: Sections 1.2–1.3, printed pages 11–12

    Crisis · AB02-C1: The independent review records that Burnham commissioned it and prioritised the experiences of bereaved families and other affected people. — Passage: Sections 1.2–1.3, printed pages 11–12

    Crisis · AB02-C3: The report also records that some respondents outside Manchester felt overlooked or less well supported. This is not a finding of Burnham’s sole responsibility. — Passage: Section 2.23, printed page 50

Research source AB03

An inspection of the service provided to victims of crime by Greater Manchester Police

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  • Andy Burnham

    People · AB03-C1: The inspection identified serious weaknesses in victim service, crime recording, investigation and governance, while recognising some improvements and a programme of change. — Passage: Printed pages 8–12: summary, supervision and governance, causes of concern; inspection conducted September–October 2020

    Process · AB03-C1: The inspection identified serious weaknesses in victim service, crime recording, investigation and governance, while recognising some improvements and a programme of change. — Passage: Printed pages 8–12: summary, supervision and governance, causes of concern; inspection conducted September–October 2020

    Policy · AB03-C1: The inspection identified serious weaknesses in victim service, crime recording, investigation and governance, while recognising some improvements and a programme of change. — Passage: Printed pages 8–12: summary, supervision and governance, causes of concern; inspection conducted September–October 2020

    Crisis · AB03-C1: The inspection identified serious weaknesses in victim service, crime recording, investigation and governance, while recognising some improvements and a programme of change. — Passage: Printed pages 8–12: summary, supervision and governance, causes of concern; inspection conducted September–October 2020

    Humility · AB03-C1: The inspection identified serious weaknesses in victim service, crime recording, investigation and governance, while recognising some improvements and a programme of change. — Passage: Printed pages 8–12: summary, supervision and governance, causes of concern; inspection conducted September–October 2020

    Service · AB03-C1: The inspection identified serious weaknesses in victim service, crime recording, investigation and governance, while recognising some improvements and a programme of change. — Passage: Printed pages 8–12: summary, supervision and governance, causes of concern; inspection conducted September–October 2020

Research source AB04

Greater Manchester Police Most Improved Force in the Country as Chief Constable and Mayor confirm HMICFRS has removed Force from Special Measures

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  • Andy Burnham

    Process · AB04-C1: The police force announced removal from enhanced monitoring and described improvements in call handling, recording and investigation. — Passage: Opening announcement and crime-recording/investigation passages

Research source AB05

Bus Franchising

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  • Andy Burnham

    Policy · AB05-C1: GMCA records Burnham’s decision to introduce bus franchising in March 2021, with the first services running in September 2023 and final rollout in January 2025. — Passage: The journey to franchised bus services

Research source BO01

President Barack Obama

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Research source BO02

Healthcare.gov: Ineffective Planning and Oversight Practices Underscore the Need for Improved Contract Management

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  • Barack Obama

    Process · BO02-C1: GAO identified inadequate CMS planning and oversight, increased contract costs and delayed functionality. The record includes agency responses and later implementation of recommendations. — Passage: What GAO Found; Recommendations for Executive Action

    Policy · BO02-C1: GAO identified inadequate CMS planning and oversight, increased contract costs and delayed functionality. The record includes agency responses and later implementation of recommendations. — Passage: What GAO Found; Recommendations for Executive Action

    Crisis · BO02-C1: GAO identified inadequate CMS planning and oversight, increased contract costs and delayed functionality. The record includes agency responses and later implementation of recommendations. — Passage: What GAO Found; Recommendations for Executive Action

Research source BO03

Report on the Telephone Records Program Conducted under Section 215 and on the Operations of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court

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  • Barack Obama

    People · BO03-C1: The Board recommended ending bulk telephone-record collection, citing legal, privacy and effectiveness concerns. The report includes separate statements by two members. — Passage: Printed page 16, Recommendation 1; introduction and annex contents

    Process · BO03-C1: The Board recommended ending bulk telephone-record collection, citing legal, privacy and effectiveness concerns. The report includes separate statements by two members. — Passage: Printed page 16, Recommendation 1; introduction and annex contents

    Process · BO03-C2: Rachel Brand’s separate statement disagrees with ending the telephone-record programme without an adequate alternative and supports many other recommendations. — Passage: Annex A, printed pages 208–213

    Process · BO03-C3: Elisebeth Collins Cook’s separate statement supports modifications but disputes the report’s statutory-authorisation, constitutional and efficacy analyses. — Passage: Annex B, printed pages 214–218

    Crisis · BO03-C1: The Board recommended ending bulk telephone-record collection, citing legal, privacy and effectiveness concerns. The report includes separate statements by two members. — Passage: Printed page 16, Recommendation 1; introduction and annex contents

    Humility · BO03-C1: The Board recommended ending bulk telephone-record collection, citing legal, privacy and effectiveness concerns. The report includes separate statements by two members. — Passage: Printed page 16, Recommendation 1; introduction and annex contents

    Humility · BO03-C2: Rachel Brand’s separate statement disagrees with ending the telephone-record programme without an adequate alternative and supports many other recommendations. — Passage: Annex A, printed pages 208–213

    Humility · BO03-C3: Elisebeth Collins Cook’s separate statement supports modifications but disputes the report’s statutory-authorisation, constitutional and efficacy analyses. — Passage: Annex B, printed pages 214–218

    Service · BO03-C1: The Board recommended ending bulk telephone-record collection, citing legal, privacy and effectiveness concerns. The report includes separate statements by two members. — Passage: Printed page 16, Recommendation 1; introduction and annex contents

    Service · BO03-C2: Rachel Brand’s separate statement disagrees with ending the telephone-record programme without an adequate alternative and supports many other recommendations. — Passage: Annex A, printed pages 208–213

    Service · BO03-C3: Elisebeth Collins Cook’s separate statement supports modifications but disputes the report’s statutory-authorisation, constitutional and efficacy analyses. — Passage: Annex B, printed pages 214–218

Research source BO04

Remarks by the President on Review of Signals Intelligence

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  • Barack Obama

    Process · BO04-C1: Obama set out announced intelligence reforms and further privacy work, presenting the need to balance security and civil liberties. — Passage: Speech, reform proposals and closing discussion of privacy review

    Policy · BO04-C1: Obama set out announced intelligence reforms and further privacy work, presenting the need to balance security and civil liberties. — Passage: Speech, reform proposals and closing discussion of privacy review

Research source BO05

Remarks by the President at Sandy Hook Interfaith Prayer Vigil

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  • Barack Obama

    People · BO05-C1: At the Newtown vigil Obama acknowledged bereaved families, praised responders and community support, and committed to work on preventing further shootings. — Passage: Speech at Newtown High School, passages on families and prevention

    Crisis · BO05-C1: At the Newtown vigil Obama acknowledged bereaved families, praised responders and community support, and committed to work on preventing further shootings. — Passage: Speech at Newtown High School, passages on families and prevention

Research source BO06

Public Law 111–148 — Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

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  • Barack Obama

    Policy · BO06-C1: The catalogue identifies the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as Public Law 111–148, dated 23 March 2010. — Passage: Content Details

Research source BO07

Obama’s Numbers October 2016 Update

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  • Barack Obama

    People · BO07-C1: The analysis reports changes in health insurance coverage and other indicators, and warns that numerical changes do not determine presidential credit or blame. — Passage: Analysis introduction and Health Insurance section

    Policy · BO07-C1: The analysis reports changes in health insurance coverage and other indicators, and warns that numerical changes do not determine presidential credit or blame. — Passage: Analysis introduction and Health Insurance section

Research source OS01

New Federal Government in office

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Research source OS02

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz übernimmt Amtsgeschäfte

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  • Olaf Scholz

    Process · OS02-C1: The official record documents the handover from Scholz to Merz on 6 May 2025 and includes their statements. — Passage: Dated introduction and handover statements

    Humility · OS02-C1: The official record documents the handover from Scholz to Merz on 6 May 2025 and includes their statements. — Passage: Dated introduction and handover statements

    Service · OS02-C1: The official record documents the handover from Scholz to Merz on 6 May 2025 and includes their statements. — Passage: Dated introduction and handover statements

Research source OS03

Policy statement by Olaf Scholz, 27 February 2022 in Berlin

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  • Olaf Scholz

    People · OS03-C1: Scholz announced a security-policy shift following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including a defence fund, commitments to allies and measures on energy security and household pressures. — Passage: Fourth policy area: defence capability; energy security and relief package

    Policy · OS03-C1: Scholz announced a security-policy shift following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including a defence fund, commitments to allies and measures on energy security and household pressures. — Passage: Fourth policy area: defence capability; energy security and relief package

    Crisis · OS03-C1: Scholz announced a security-policy shift following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including a defence fund, commitments to allies and measures on energy security and household pressures. — Passage: Fourth policy area: defence capability; energy security and relief package

Research source OS04

Second Supplementary Budget Act 2021 is void

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  • Olaf Scholz

    Process · OS04-C1: The Court’s press release states that the Second Supplementary Budget Act 2021 was incompatible with specified Basic Law provisions and void; the operative judgement confirms this. — Passage: Press release opening; V06 operative judgement

    Policy · OS04-C1: The Court’s press release states that the Second Supplementary Budget Act 2021 was incompatible with specified Basic Law provisions and void; the operative judgement confirms this. — Passage: Press release opening; V06 operative judgement

Research source V01

Parliamentary career for Boris Johnson

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Research source V02

Parliamentary career for Sir Keir Starmer

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Research source V03

GMCA audited statement of accounts 2017/18

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Research source NBJ01

Prime Minister — oral answers, 12 January 2022

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  • Boris Johnson

    People · NBJ01-C1: Johnson apologised, acknowledged public sacrifices and said he had believed the May 2020 garden gathering was a work event; he accepted that he should have acted differently. — Passage: Opening answer and later work-event answers

    Crisis · NBJ01-C1: Johnson apologised, acknowledged public sacrifices and said he had believed the May 2020 garden gathering was a work event; he accepted that he should have acted differently. — Passage: Opening answer and later work-event answers

    Humility · NBJ01-C1: Johnson apologised, acknowledged public sacrifices and said he had believed the May 2020 garden gathering was a work event; he accepted that he should have acted differently. — Passage: Opening answer and later work-event answers

Research source NBJ02

Letter from Lord Geidt to the Prime Minister, 17 December 2021

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  • Boris Johnson

    Process · NBJ02-C1: Geidt criticised incomplete disclosure of messages relevant to the flat-refurbishment investigation and insufficient regard for his role; he distinguished that criticism from his earlier interests assessment. — Passage: Disclosure, notification and annex discussion

    Process · IR-BJ01: In his 17 December 2021 letter, Geidt maintained the fundamental assessment that the payment did not create a conflict or reasonably perceived conflict, while qualifying other conclusions and criticising disclosure. — Passage: Letter opening: impact on earlier advice; subsequent disclosure sections

    Humility · NBJ02-C1: Geidt criticised incomplete disclosure of messages relevant to the flat-refurbishment investigation and insufficient regard for his role; he distinguished that criticism from his earlier interests assessment. — Passage: Disclosure, notification and annex discussion

    Service · NBJ02-C1: Geidt criticised incomplete disclosure of messages relevant to the flat-refurbishment investigation and insufficient regard for his role; he distinguished that criticism from his earlier interests assessment. — Passage: Disclosure, notification and annex discussion

    Service · IR-BJ01: In his 17 December 2021 letter, Geidt maintained the fundamental assessment that the payment did not create a conflict or reasonably perceived conflict, while qualifying other conclusions and criticising disclosure. — Passage: Letter opening: impact on earlier advice; subsequent disclosure sections

Research source NBJ04

Boris Johnson’s final speech as Prime Minister

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  • Boris Johnson

    Process · NBJ04-C1: Johnson thanked staff and the public, referred critically to the circumstances of succession and pledged support for Liz Truss and the new government. — Passage: Final speech, succession and closing paragraphs

    Humility · NBJ04-C1: Johnson thanked staff and the public, referred critically to the circumstances of succession and pledged support for Liz Truss and the new government. — Passage: Final speech, succession and closing paragraphs

    Service · NBJ04-C1: Johnson thanked staff and the public, referred critically to the circumstances of succession and pledged support for Liz Truss and the new government. — Passage: Final speech, succession and closing paragraphs

Research source NBJ05

Boris Johnson’s first speech as Prime Minister

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  • Boris Johnson

    People · NBJ05-C1: Johnson set out governing commitments in his first Downing Street speech. — Passage: Opening governing programme and commitments

    Policy · NBJ05-C1: Johnson set out governing commitments in his first Downing Street speech. — Passage: Opening governing programme and commitments

Research source NBJ06

Conduct of Rt Hon Boris Johnson: Final Report

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  • Boris Johnson

    Process · NBJ06-C1: The full report sets out its finding about misleading the House, Johnson’s account and arguments, and its reasons for rejecting aspects of them. — Passage: Conclusions and sections on what Johnson told the House; representations considered in report

    Humility · NBJ06-C1: The full report sets out its finding about misleading the House, Johnson’s account and arguments, and its reasons for rejecting aspects of them. — Passage: Conclusions and sections on what Johnson told the House; representations considered in report

Research source NBJ07

Annual Report of the Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests: May 2022

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  • Boris Johnson

    Process · NBJ07-C1: Geidt raised the question of the Ministerial Code’s legal-compliance duty following the Prime Minister’s fixed penalty notice and called for a public explanation of the Prime Minister’s position. — Passage: Preface: fixed penalty notice and public confidence in the Code

    Service · NBJ07-C1: Geidt raised the question of the Ministerial Code’s legal-compliance duty following the Prime Minister’s fixed penalty notice and called for a public explanation of the Prime Minister’s position. — Passage: Preface: fixed penalty notice and public confidence in the Code

Research source NKS01

Starmer pays back more than £6,000 worth of gifts amid donations row

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  • Keir Starmer

    Process · NKS01-C1: ITV reported Downing Street’s statement that Starmer had paid for gifts and hospitality and commissioned revised principles. — Passage: Report and quoted Downing Street statement

    Humility · NKS01-C1: ITV reported Downing Street’s statement that Starmer had paid for gifts and hospitality and commissioned revised principles. — Passage: Report and quoted Downing Street statement

    Service · NKS01-C1: ITV reported Downing Street’s statement that Starmer had paid for gifts and hospitality and commissioned revised principles. — Passage: Report and quoted Downing Street statement

Research source NKS02

PM remarks at Immigration White Paper press conference

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  • Keir Starmer

    People · NKS02-C1: Starmer used the phrase island of strangers in explaining his government’s immigration proposals. — Passage: Transcript paragraph containing island of strangers

    Crisis · NKS02-C1: Starmer used the phrase island of strangers in explaining his government’s immigration proposals. — Passage: Transcript paragraph containing island of strangers

    Humility · NKS02-C1: Starmer used the phrase island of strangers in explaining his government’s immigration proposals. — Passage: Transcript paragraph containing island of strangers

Research source NKS03

Starmer says he deeply regrets using island of strangers phrase

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  • Keir Starmer

    Humility · NKS03-C1: The report quotes Starmer’s regret and explanation in his Observer interview. — Passage: Reported interview quotations

Research source NKS04

Keir Starmer’s final speech as Prime Minister

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  • Keir Starmer

    Humility · NKS04-C1: Starmer announced his resignation, thanked staff and the public, credited collective work and pledged support for his successor. — Passage: Resignation, successor and concluding thanks

    Service · NKS04-C1: Starmer announced his resignation, thanked staff and the public, credited collective work and pledged support for his successor. — Passage: Resignation, successor and concluding thanks

Research source NKS05

Keir Starmer’s first speech as Prime Minister

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  • Keir Starmer

    Policy · NKS05-C1: Starmer presented service and public trust as governing commitments in his first speech. — Passage: Initial governing commitments

    Service · NKS05-C1: Starmer presented service and public trust as governing commitments in his first speech. — Passage: Initial governing commitments

Research source NAB01

Ending rough sleeping by 2020 — new Mayor puts words into action

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  • Andy Burnham

    Policy · NAB01-C1: GMCA states that Burnham launched a homelessness fund as a first mayoral act and donated part of his salary. — Passage: Opening paragraphs on fund and salary; displayed publication timestamp

    Service · NAB01-C1: GMCA states that Burnham launched a homelessness fund as a first mayoral act and donated part of his salary. — Passage: Opening paragraphs on fund and salary; displayed publication timestamp

Research source NAB02

Statements from the Mayor and Deputy Mayor on the future of Greater Manchester Police

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  • Andy Burnham

    Process · NAB02-C1: Burnham’s statement acknowledged unacceptable lack of progress, said the report was accepted and victims apologised to, and announced changes in force leadership. — Passage: Mayor’s statement on report acceptance, apology and leadership

    Crisis · NAB02-C1: Burnham’s statement acknowledged unacceptable lack of progress, said the report was accepted and victims apologised to, and announced changes in force leadership. — Passage: Mayor’s statement on report acceptance, apology and leadership

    Humility · NAB02-C1: Burnham’s statement acknowledged unacceptable lack of progress, said the report was accepted and victims apologised to, and announced changes in force leadership. — Passage: Mayor’s statement on report acceptance, apology and leadership

Research source NAB04

Declarations of interest — GMCA meeting of 27 September 2024

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  • Andy Burnham

    Process · NAB04-C1: The meeting record states that Burnham registered an interest concerning LEVI funding under the capital-funding item. — Passage: Decision under Declarations of Interest, Item 3

    Service · NAB04-C1: The meeting record states that Burnham registered an interest concerning LEVI funding under the capital-funding item. — Passage: Decision under Declarations of Interest, Item 3

Research source NAB05

Mayor and Deputy Mayor announce actions relating to HMICFRS report into GMP

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  • Andy Burnham

    People · NAB05-C1: The statement accepted serious inspection issues and announced measures including a dedicated route for victims whose crimes were not recorded or appropriately handled. — Passage: Report response and victim hotline paragraphs

    Process · NAB05-C1: The statement accepted serious inspection issues and announced measures including a dedicated route for victims whose crimes were not recorded or appropriately handled. — Passage: Report response and victim hotline paragraphs

    Crisis · NAB05-C1: The statement accepted serious inspection issues and announced measures including a dedicated route for victims whose crimes were not recorded or appropriately handled. — Passage: Report response and victim hotline paragraphs

Research source NBO01

Statement on the deaths of Warren Weinstein and Giovanni Lo Porto

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  • Barack Obama

    People · NBO01-C1: Obama accepted responsibility for counterterrorism operations, apologised to the families and described review of the operation that killed the hostages. — Passage: Statement paragraphs on responsibility, apology and review

    Crisis · NBO01-C1: Obama accepted responsibility for counterterrorism operations, apologised to the families and described review of the operation that killed the hostages. — Passage: Statement paragraphs on responsibility, apology and review

    Humility · NBO01-C1: Obama accepted responsibility for counterterrorism operations, apologised to the families and described review of the operation that killed the hostages. — Passage: Statement paragraphs on responsibility, apology and review

    Service · NBO01-C1: Obama accepted responsibility for counterterrorism operations, apologised to the families and described review of the operation that killed the hostages. — Passage: Statement paragraphs on responsibility, apology and review

Research source NBO02

The President’s News Conference, 14 November 2013

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  • Barack Obama

    People · NBO02-C1: Obama accepted responsibility for the health-law rollout, acknowledged loss of credibility and discussed corrective action. — Passage: DCPD-201300781, printed page 4 and subsequent health-marketplace answers

    Policy · NBO02-C1: Obama accepted responsibility for the health-law rollout, acknowledged loss of credibility and discussed corrective action. — Passage: DCPD-201300781, printed page 4 and subsequent health-marketplace answers

    Crisis · NBO02-C1: Obama accepted responsibility for the health-law rollout, acknowledged loss of credibility and discussed corrective action. — Passage: DCPD-201300781, printed page 4 and subsequent health-marketplace answers

    Humility · NBO02-C1: Obama accepted responsibility for the health-law rollout, acknowledged loss of credibility and discussed corrective action. — Passage: DCPD-201300781, printed page 4 and subsequent health-marketplace answers

Research source NBO03

President Obama speaks on the results of the election

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  • Barack Obama

    Process · NBO03-C1: Obama congratulated the president-elect and instructed his team to work towards a successful peaceful transition. — Passage: Reproduced speech paragraphs on call, team instructions and transition

    Humility · NBO03-C1: Obama congratulated the president-elect and instructed his team to work towards a successful peaceful transition. — Passage: Reproduced speech paragraphs on call, team instructions and transition

    Service · NBO03-C1: Obama congratulated the president-elect and instructed his team to work towards a successful peaceful transition. — Passage: Reproduced speech paragraphs on call, team instructions and transition

Research source NBO04

Executive Order 13490 — Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel

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  • Barack Obama

    Process · NBO04-C1: The order requires an ethics pledge for appointees and contains restrictions, administration provisions and a written-waiver mechanism. — Passage: Pledge, section 3 Waiver and administration provisions

    Service · NBO04-C1: The order requires an ethics pledge for appointees and contains restrictions, administration provisions and a written-waiver mechanism. — Passage: Pledge, section 3 Waiver and administration provisions

Research source NOS01

Regierungserklärung zur Haushaltslage, 28 November 2023

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  • Olaf Scholz

    Process · NOS01-C1: Scholz accepted the constitutional court decision as politically binding, described adjustments and framed the implications in terms of crisis management. — Passage: Opening court-response passages

    Policy · NOS01-C1: Scholz accepted the constitutional court decision as politically binding, described adjustments and framed the implications in terms of crisis management. — Passage: Opening court-response passages

    Crisis · NOS01-C1: Scholz accepted the constitutional court decision as politically binding, described adjustments and framed the implications in terms of crisis management. — Passage: Opening court-response passages

    Humility · NOS01-C1: Scholz accepted the constitutional court decision as politically binding, described adjustments and framed the implications in terms of crisis management. — Passage: Opening court-response passages

Research source NOS02

Rede zur Entlassung des Bundesministers der Finanzen

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  • Olaf Scholz

    Policy · NOS02-C1: Scholz announced the finance minister’s dismissal, attributed serious failings to Lindner and proposed a confidence vote to enable an election. — Passage: Reasons for dismissal and intended confidence timetable

    Crisis · NOS02-C1: Scholz announced the finance minister’s dismissal, attributed serious failings to Lindner and proposed a confidence vote to enable an election. — Passage: Reasons for dismissal and intended confidence timetable

    Humility · NOS02-C1: Scholz announced the finance minister’s dismissal, attributed serious failings to Lindner and proposed a confidence vote to enable an election. — Passage: Reasons for dismissal and intended confidence timetable

    Service · NOS02-C1: Scholz announced the finance minister’s dismissal, attributed serious failings to Lindner and proposed a confidence vote to enable an election. — Passage: Reasons for dismissal and intended confidence timetable

Research source NOS03

Vertrauensfrage und vorzeitige Neuwahlen

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  • Olaf Scholz

    Process · NOS03-C1: The Bundestag records Scholz’s Article 68 confidence motion and its defeat on 16 December 2024. — Passage: Motion, vote result and constitutional procedure

    Service · NOS03-C1: The Bundestag records Scholz’s Article 68 confidence motion and its defeat on 16 December 2024. — Passage: Motion, vote result and constitutional procedure

Research source NOS04

Reaktionen auf die Hochrechnungen zur Bundestagswahl

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  • Olaf Scholz

    Humility · NOS04-C1: The report records Scholz accepting responsibility for his party’s result and saying he would carry out his duties until the last day. — Passage: Scholz response to early election results

Research source NOS05

Scholz zur Haushaltskrise: Eine neue Realität und kein konkreter Fahrplan

Linked profiles and claims

  • Olaf Scholz

    Policy · NOS05-C1: The analysis notes that the budget statement did not include an apology and criticises its lack of a concrete timetable. — Passage: Sections on timetable and Keine Entschuldigung

    Crisis · NOS05-C1: The analysis notes that the budget statement did not include an apology and criticises its lack of a concrete timetable. — Passage: Sections on timetable and Keine Entschuldigung

    Humility · NOS05-C1: The analysis notes that the budget statement did not include an apology and criticises its lack of a concrete timetable. — Passage: Sections on timetable and Keine Entschuldigung

Research source NBJ08

The Prime Minister’s response to Lord Geidt, 21 December 2021

Linked profiles and claims

  • Boris Johnson

    Process · NBJ08-C1: Johnson apologised for the adviser’s position and incomplete explanation, defended parts of his office’s handling and proposed more support and information access for the adviser. — Passage: Letter paragraphs on apology, disclosure and proposed steps

    Humility · NBJ08-C1: Johnson apologised for the adviser’s position and incomplete explanation, defended parts of his office’s handling and proposed more support and information access for the adviser. — Passage: Letter paragraphs on apology, disclosure and proposed steps

    Service · NBJ08-C1: Johnson apologised for the adviser’s position and incomplete explanation, defended parts of his office’s handling and proposed more support and information access for the adviser. — Passage: Letter paragraphs on apology, disclosure and proposed steps

Research source NKS06

Plan for Change: Milestones for mission-led government, CP 1210

Linked profiles and claims

  • Keir Starmer

    Process · NKS06-C1: The Plan sets out named milestones and numerical targets and presents them as a basis for public accountability. — Passage: Foreword and milestone list, printed pages 5–7; chapter headings

    Policy · NKS06-C1: The Plan sets out named milestones and numerical targets and presents them as a basis for public accountability. — Passage: Foreword and milestone list, printed pages 5–7; chapter headings

Research source NAB06

Andy Burnham apologises for GMP historic failings towards LGBTQ+ people

Linked profiles and claims

  • Andy Burnham

    People · NAB06-C1: The report quotes Burnham’s letter apologising for historical discrimination, his statement about operational independence and Tatchell’s view that a mayoral apology did not replace a force apology. — Passage: Quoted letter and recipient response

    Crisis · NAB06-C1: The report quotes Burnham’s letter apologising for historical discrimination, his statement about operational independence and Tatchell’s view that a mayoral apology did not replace a force apology. — Passage: Quoted letter and recipient response

    Humility · NAB06-C1: The report quotes Burnham’s letter apologising for historical discrimination, his statement about operational independence and Tatchell’s view that a mayoral apology did not replace a force apology. — Passage: Quoted letter and recipient response

Research source NOS07

Kontrollierte Politisierung: Bürgerdialoge und Nationale Sicherheitsstrategie

Linked profiles and claims

  • Olaf Scholz

    People · NOS07-C1: The study describes citizen participation in the Foreign Office’s strategy process and argues that control techniques limited its opening. — Passage: German and English abstracts

    Process · NOS07-C1: The study describes citizen participation in the Foreign Office’s strategy process and argues that control techniques limited its opening. — Passage: German and English abstracts

Research source NKS08

Winter Fuel Payment statistics for winter 2025 to 2026

Linked profiles and claims

  • Keir Starmer

    People · NKS08-C1: DWP reports recipients under changed eligibility and explains comparisons with earlier winters. — Passage: Main stories and eligibility/comparability notes

    Policy · NKS08-C1: DWP reports recipients under changed eligibility and explains comparisons with earlier winters. — Passage: Main stories and eligibility/comparability notes

Research source NAB07

Andy Burnham interview

Linked profiles and claims

  • Andy Burnham

    People · NAB07-C1: The interview reports Burnham’s salary pledge and questions him about homelessness, mental health and how support would work. — Passage: Introduction and interview questions on the homelessness fund

    Policy · NAB07-C1: The interview reports Burnham’s salary pledge and questions him about homelessness, mental health and how support would work. — Passage: Introduction and interview questions on the homelessness fund

    Service · NAB07-C1: The interview reports Burnham’s salary pledge and questions him about homelessness, mental health and how support would work. — Passage: Introduction and interview questions on the homelessness fund

Research source NBJ11

Global Britain in a Competitive Age — Integrated Review

Linked profiles and claims

  • Boris Johnson

    Policy · NBJ11-C1: The strategy connects national-security and international-policy objectives to priority actions to 2025 in a strategic framework. — Passage: Introduction and Strategic Framework

Research source NKS09

The private trials of Keir Starmer

Linked profiles and claims

  • Keir Starmer

    People · NKS09-C1: In the original interview Starmer regretted the phrase, said he had not intended the historical echo and acknowledged that he should have scrutinised the speech more carefully. — Passage: Interview passage discussing the May immigration speech

    Crisis · NKS09-C1: In the original interview Starmer regretted the phrase, said he had not intended the historical echo and acknowledged that he should have scrutinised the speech more carefully. — Passage: Interview passage discussing the May immigration speech

    Humility · NKS09-C1: In the original interview Starmer regretted the phrase, said he had not intended the historical echo and acknowledged that he should have scrutinised the speech more carefully. — Passage: Interview passage discussing the May immigration speech

Research source GC_BJ01

Prime Minister’s address on coronavirus, 23 March 2020

Linked profiles and claims

  • Boris Johnson

    Crisis · GC_BJ01-C1: Johnson instructed people to stay at home, explained permitted exceptions and announced that restrictions would be reviewed in three weeks against evidence. — Passage: Stay-at-home instructions, exceptions and three-week review paragraphs

Research source GC_BJ02

PM statement on coronavirus, 12 March 2020

Linked profiles and claims

  • Boris Johnson

    Crisis · GC_BJ02-C1: Johnson warned that more families would lose loved ones, described the scientific advice and set out the measures then being taken. — Passage: Opening risk warning and measures

Research source GC_AB01

Manchester terror attack — statement from Mayor Andy Burnham

Linked profiles and claims

  • Andy Burnham

    Crisis · GC_AB01-C1: The reproduced statement acknowledges grief and anger, calls for solidarity, provides emergency contact information and asks people to share trusted information. — Passage: Speech and emergency-information paragraphs

Research source GC_AB02

Burnham says he would accept imposed Tier 3 restrictions

Linked profiles and claims

  • Andy Burnham

    Crisis · GC_AB02-C1: In the reported interview Burnham said he would accept legally imposed restrictions while explaining concerns about harm to residents. — Passage: Quotation from interview with Kay Burley

Research source GC_BO01

The President’s remarks on H1N1

Linked profiles and claims

  • Barack Obama

    Crisis · GC_BO01-C1: Obama distinguished concern from panic, described consultation with public-health officials and explained why they did not recommend closing the Mexican border. — Passage: Press-conference question and answer reproduced in post

Research source GC_BO02

Remarks by the President on Ebola

Linked profiles and claims

  • Barack Obama

    Crisis · GC_BO02-C1: Obama advocated science-based monitoring, distinguished facts from fear and said he would obtain input from returning health workers. — Passage: Monitoring guidance and health-worker input paragraphs

Research source GS_BO01

Barack Obama incumbent financial disclosure, calendar year 2015

Linked profiles and claims

  • Barack Obama

    Service · GS_BO01-C1: The visually inspected cover identifies Obama’s personal incumbent financial disclosure for calendar year 2015 and includes signatures. — Passage: PDF page 1, visually inspected

Research source GS_BO02

The President donates Nobel Prize money to charity

Linked profiles and claims

  • Barack Obama

    Service · GS_BO02-C1: The White House announced the charities designated to receive the Nobel Prize proceeds. — Passage: Announcement and charity allocation list

Research source GP_OS01

KanzlerGESPRÄCH in Füssen

Linked profiles and claims

  • Olaf Scholz

    People · GP_OS01-C1: The account records citizens’ questions about social insurance, skills, families and refugee employment, with Scholz’s direct responses. — Passage: Topic-specific question-and-answer sections

Research source GP_OS02

KanzlerGESPRÄCH in Bendorf

Linked profiles and claims

  • Olaf Scholz

    People · GP_OS02-C1: The account records Scholz answering citizens about pensions and family support, including a commitment concerning basic support for children. — Passage: Pensions and family-support question-and-answer passages

Research source GC_OS01

Televised address on the Russian attack against Ukraine

Linked profiles and claims

  • Olaf Scholz

    Crisis · GC_OS01-C1: Scholz acknowledged citizens’ anxiety, described allied coordination and sanctions, and said the conflict should be prevented from spreading to other European countries. — Passage: Opening acknowledgement and allied-coordination passages

Research source GS_OS01

Archived member biography and mandatory disclosures, 20th Bundestag

Linked profiles and claims

  • Olaf Scholz

    Service · GS_OS01-C1: The archive lists declared functions and an interest in the law partnership Zimmermann, Scholz und Partner. — Passage: Veröffentlichungspflichtige Angaben; functions and participations

Research source GS_AB01

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity CIO annual report and accounts, year ended 31 March 2024

Linked profiles and claims

  • Andy Burnham

    Service · GS_AB01-C1: The charity’s accounts identify a £12,375 contribution from patron Andy Burnham in the period and a £15,125 comparative figure for 2023. — Passage: Accounts related-party note and fundraising section; PDF pages 11 and 41

Research source GS_AB02

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity CIO annual report and accounts, year ended 31 March 2025

Linked profiles and claims

  • Andy Burnham

    Service · GS_AB02-C1: The annual report identifies £11,050 donated by Burnham and separately describes a £10,000 Sky speaker-fee contribution on his behalf in lieu of some direct payments. — Passage: Individual donations/fundraising section, PDF page 11

Research source GS_BO03

President Obama and Vice President Biden’s tax returns

Linked profiles and claims

  • Barack Obama

    Service · GS_BO03-C1: The tax-release explanation states that Obama directed the Nobel Prize funds to charities, with the prize excluded from income and no charitable deduction for its value. — Passage: Nobel Prize tax-treatment paragraphs

Research source GS_BO04

Nobel donation instructions and Foundation transfer confirmation

Linked profiles and claims

  • Barack Obama

    Service · GS_BO04-C1: Obama’s signed instruction directs the award to charities; the Foundation’s signed 12 April confirmation states that the proceeds were transferred on 18 March 2010. — Passage: PDF page 1 instruction; page 4 Foundation confirmation; visually inspected

Research source GC_AB03

Manchester wakes up after darkest of nights

Linked profiles and claims

  • Andy Burnham

    Crisis · GC_AB03-C1: ITV’s dated coverage records Burnham’s address after the Arena attack and his expression of grief, shock and anger. — Passage: Dated update and quoted address

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