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Express Politics1 Aug 2026

This was our first major glimpse of Andy Burnham the PM – Kemi will be champing at the bit

ANALYSIS - MARTYN BROWN: Andy Burnham gave his first major speech since becoming Prime Minister

Politics

The Guardian Politics1 Aug 2026

Turn failing water firms into not-for-profit cooperatives, MPs and mayors tell PM

Labour politicians say mutualised model puts public in control without adding debt to government’s balance sheet MPs and mayors close to Andy Burnham have told the prime minister there is a “third way” tlauo gain more control of failing companies, as the row over whether or not to nationalise Thames Water rumbles on. Burnham is said to be concerned about the increase in government debt that Treasury projections show could be a result of nationalising water companies. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics1 Aug 2026

The tangled financial web at the heart of Reform UK

Nigel Farage’s £5m gift, the Cottrell family’s links and donations, and Richard Tice’s business dealings form part of an increasingly clear nexus of relationships It has been three months since the Guardian revealed that Nigel Farage had accepted a £5m gift from Christopher Harborne, a billionaire donor to Reform UK. This was not the first story in our continuing investigation. But it has proved the most significant, and the consequences of the disclosure are still being played out. Continue re

Reform

The Guardian Politics1 Aug 2026

Like Burnham, I was an altar boy. His Catholic upbringing is shaping the way he governs |Julian Coman

With a prime minister raised in a tradition that emphasises our mutual dependency, we may finally have a leader who can address the anomie gripping our country Like Andy Burnham, I was once an enthusiastic altar boy, although I don’t recall competing to be at the front with the communion plate as the prime minister apparently did. Much of my motivation had little to do with piety. The tips received for serving at weddings were often very generous and I got on well with Father Jerome, an engaging

Housing

BBC Politics31 Jul 2026

Labour's Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester, replacing Andy Burnham

Labour's Bev Craig secures nearly double the number of votes won by Reform UK's Sian Astley.

Reform

BBC Politics31 Jul 2026

Labour's Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester, replacing Andy Burnham

Labour's Bev Craig secures nearly double the number of votes won by Reform UK's Sian Astley.

Reform

BBC Politics31 Jul 2026

Should Glasgow have its own mayor?

The BBC's David Wallace Lockhart asks if Scotland's largest city should have its own elected mayor.

The Guardian Politics31 Jul 2026

Labour wins decisive victory in Greater Manchester mayoral byelection

Bev Craig, the city council leader, succeeds Andy Burnham as mayor, reversing Reform gains in May local elections Labour has stormed to a decisive victory in the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection, seizing back areas that recently fell to Reform UK and the Greens. Labour’s Bev Craig, the Manchester city council leader, will now succeed Andy Burnham and hold one of the most powerful political positions outside Westminster. Continue reading...

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BBC Politics31 Jul 2026

High Court upholds decision to allow Chinese mega embassy

The government has given the green light to the site on the old Royal Mint, near the Tower of London.

EnvironmentCrime

Express Politics31 Jul 2026

Bad news for Andy Burnham – France migrant deal isn't doing nearly enough

EXCLUSIVE: This assessment is a huge blow as it is a critical part of Labour's plan. But intelligence officials believe they have "degraded" the smuggling gangs' capability.

Express Politics31 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham must take this action to stop Ceuta migrant crisis reaching Britain

Around 60,000 migrants stormed the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Thursday as border controls collapsed, creating a diplomatic disaster for European leaders.

Immigration