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PoliticsReformRestore26/02/2026

Exclusive Interview: "Rising Star" Switches to Restore Britain — "I Want a Political Home That Respects Me"

Kieran Mishchuk, 19, who won his seat for Reform UK aged 18, tells Restore News why he made the switch and why he hasn't looked back.

ReformRestoreRupert Lowe25/02/2026

Troubling Evidence Of Corruption

The attacks continue as Restore Britain's popularity is causing panic at Reform

RestoreRemigration24/02/2026

Young Bob Assaulted By Muslim Gang

Prominent remigration activist Young Bob was assaulted and robbed in Whitechapel on Tuesday evening by a gang of muslims gathered for a debate outside a mosque.

PoliticsReformRestore23/02/2026

The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future

Ben Habib's proposed merger with Restore Britain collapses after Rupert Lowe refuses to hand over the keys. The reaction from Advance UK's inner circle reveals more about their motivations than they intended.

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The Guardian Politics4 Aug 2026

Labour members ‘have tougher view on welfare than you might think’, poll suggests

Survey finds party members see health, the economy, cost of living and climate crisis among biggest challenges Andy Burnham has inherited a Labour membership that is sceptical about increased welfare spending, supportive of higher defence spending, and ranks the climate crisis as one of the country’s biggest challenges, according to new polling. The survey of 788 members between the end of June and the end of July shows them ranking health (43%), the economy (42%), cost of living (39%) and clima

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Guido Fawkes4 Aug 2026

Taxpayer Shells Out Almost £30,000 for Sadiq Khan’s ‘African Business Summit’

The taxpayer has fronted tens of thousands for Sadiq Khan to host African businesses in City Hall after he flew to African countries last year for a ‘trade mission.’ Could all of this have been a Zoom call?Khan travelled to Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa with eleven staff last year at a cost of over…

Economy

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The Guardian Politics4 Aug 2026

Prisoner early release scheme gives Burnham his first taste of unpopularity

After a blitz of small wins, PM is finding that like Keir Starmer there is only so much he can control on the big calls UK politics live – latest updates If Andy Burnham wanted to demonstrate he was the anti-Keir Starmer, the first fortnight could not have gone better. Instead of painting a gloomy picture of tough times and an economic black hole that would only improve with sacrifices such as cutting winter fuel allowance, Burnham’s first week was a blitz of small wins including cutting bus

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Guido Fawkes4 Aug 2026

Burnham’s Ministers Tell Lords: Wealthiest Will ‘Contribute More’

Burnham’s government is fleshing out its lines on tax ahead of the Budget, and already hinting at taxation of wealth. Asked about tax on working people by Tory peers, Labour ministers said in a written answer in Parliament: “Everyone is being asked to contribute to support these goals, but the Government is keeping the contribution…

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The Guardian Politics4 Aug 2026

Calls for UK bank tax to fund cost of living help as HSBC profits hit £7.5bn

Levy could raise £19bn to help pay for Andy Burnham’s support for those struggling with bills, say campaigners Business live – latest updates Campaigners have renewed calls for a windfall tax on UK banks that could raise £19bn towards Andy Burnham’s cost of living agenda, after HSBC raked in $10.1bn (£7.5bn) worth of profits in the second quarter of the year. Bosses at HSBC reported on Tuesday that profits rose 60% year on year in the three months to the end of June, helped by fees from wealth

EconomyDefence

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Express Politics3 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham's vague vision isn't enough – ministers must fix 1 gaping hole in economy

The Prime Minister has the right idea, but sentiment alone won't slash joblessness.

Economy

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The Guardian Politics2 Aug 2026

Nicola Jennings on Andy Burnham and the cost of living – cartoon

Economy

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Express Politics2 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham only needs to look north to see that rinsing the rich doesn't work

OPINION - DUNCAN BARKES: Tax raids by the SNP have spectacularly backfired... Westminster must take note.

PoliticsEconomy

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The Guardian Politics2 Aug 2026

Why Andy Burnham’s devolution pledge will be tricky to deliver

Sharing income tax with England’s regional mayors could tackle inequality but many councils are ill-equipped for an enlarged role On the road to Downing Street, Andy Burnham promised to transfer power from Westminster to every postcode in the country. After his first two weeks in office, the size and complexity of this project are becoming clearer. With a date set for the autumn budget, thework of filling in the detail that will underpin his devolution plans begins – starting with his proposal t

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Express Politics2 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham warning issued as UK households face new taxes on 3 things

An expert has said what they think could be in store for Brits as the new prime minister goes about things.

EconomyDefence

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Express Politics2 Aug 2026

Labour to spend twice as much on Palestine aid as protecting British Jews

Labour will spend twice as much taxpayer cash on aid for Palestine as it will on protecting British Jews despite a sharp rise in antisemitic attacks in Britain.

Economy

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BBC Politics1 Aug 2026

Stick to spending limits, PM and chancellor tell ministers in joint memo

The Chancellor said the Budget on 28 October would “meet our fiscal rules” and give families "stability" to plan for the future.

Economy

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