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Guido Fawkes31 Jul 2026

EXC: Jealous Louise Haigh Tries to Hog Burnham’s Ear

There are concerns in Downing Street over Louise Haigh, briefed as the ‘most powerful woman in government’ and Burnham’s right hand. Haigh was handed Deputy Prime Ministerial powers as first secretary as well as the running of the new Office of the PM and Cabinet… Downing Street insiders stress that Haigh, who was forced out…

Politics
The Guardian Politics31 Jul 2026

Daughter of British couple killed in Spanish wildfire rejects claim they ignored order to leave

Exclusive: Danielle Kirton calls on Ed Miliband to help her get answers about why evacuation order came too late The bereaved daughter of a British couple who died in a Spanish wildfire is calling on Ed Miliband to get answers from Spain’s government about why her parents were not told to evacuate until it was too late. Severe wildfires have burned across Spain and France since early July, killing people, destroying thousands of homes and forcing more than 300,000 people to flee. Continue readi

Housing
Guido Fawkes31 Jul 2026

Burnham Government Signs Trade Memo With Mauritius as British Ambassador Says Chagos Deal Still ‘Right’

Burnham is not so politically inept as to prioritise the insane Starmer-era Chagos sellout, but the Diplomatic Service is getting ahead of him. Quelle surprise… Yesterday in Mauritius’s capital Port Louis the British High Commissioner, Paul Brummell CMG, signed a memorandum of understanding on an Enhanced Strategic Trade Partnership. British Indian Ocean Territory was not…

Politics
BBC Politics31 Jul 2026

BP puts North Sea business up for sale

The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.

BBC Politics31 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

Economy
Guido Fawkes31 Jul 2026

Friday Caption Contest (National Mare Service Edition)

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The Guardian Politics31 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham signals he will scrap plans to curb jury trials

Prime minister says he has ‘concerns’ about one of most significant overhauls of Keir Starmer’s government UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has indicated he will scrap plans to curtail jury trials in England and Wales, abandoning one of the most significant overhauls of Keir Starmer’s government. The prime minister said he had “concerns” about the proposals and that his “instincts” were to keep juries at the heart of the justice system. Continue reading...

PoliticsReform
Guido Fawkes31 Jul 2026

Burnham Says Mayors Are ‘Misunderstanding’ Devolution Plan for Wanting to Give Out Tax Rebate

Andy Burnham has doubled down the government’s opposition to Tory mayor Ben Houchen and Reform mayors who want to issue tax rebates with the new income tax and business rates portion that they will be given. He told reporters: “This is not about allowing mayors to become a sort of mini-Chancellor of the Exchequer or…

Economy
BBC Politics31 Jul 2026

Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa - Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Gianni Infantino is "the wrong man" to lead Fifa as criticism grows of the controversial investment plan.

BBC Politics31 Jul 2026

Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa says Burnham as criticism grows

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Gianni Infantino is "the wrong man" to lead Fifa as criticism grows of the controversial investment plan.

Conservative Home31 Jul 2026

Desmond Swayne: Burnham’s tax confusion is dangerous for business

If Burnham wants to prove he understands business, he should start by giving those who create jobs the one thing they need most: confidence that success will not be punished The post Desmond Swayne: Burnham’s tax confusion is dangerous for business appeared first on Conservative Home.

Economy
Express Politics31 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham takes explosive swipe at FIFA boss Gianni Infantino over World Cup scandal

Gianni Infantino has sparked fury over a controversial plan to seek private investment in a company to run the World Cup.