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BBC Politics29 Jul 2026

Inquiry finds MoD Afghan data breach was foreseeable failure

The Commons' Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a "shield" against proper expertise.

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BBC Politics29 Jul 2026

Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England

It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023.

The Guardian Politics29 Jul 2026

Trident renewal central to defence spending, says Andy Burnham

Prime minister to highlight investment in communities as he launches next phase of nuclear submarine replacement Andy Burnham will place the renewal of Trident at the heart of his vision of a reindustrialised Britain on Thursday when he travels to Barrow-in-Furness to launch the next phase of the nuclear submarine replacement programme. The new prime minister intends to emphasise that defence spending on projects such as the £31bn Dreadnought-class boats built in the Cumbrian town is a case stud

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BBC Politics29 Jul 2026

Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post

The Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers.

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Express Politics29 Jul 2026

Donald Trump's White House makes bombshell Andy Burnham claim

Donald Trump made a shocking revelation.

Express Politics29 Jul 2026

Baffled pollsters ask ‘how long will it last’ as Andy Burnham’s ratings soar

Andy Burnham's popularity appears to be challenging Reform UK.

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Express Politics29 Jul 2026

Dame Esther Rantzen pens heartbreaking assisted dying plea – 'please Prime Minister'

Andy Burnham said it is 'very challenging' to debate the issue amid gaps in the current offer of care at the end of life.

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Express Politics29 Jul 2026

Reform furious as police clear Polanski over Farage guillotine post - 'inciting murder!'

Reform have accused the Met Police of allowing Zack Polanski to get away with inciting murder after the force cleared him over the Nigel Farage guillotine post.

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The Guardian Politics29 Jul 2026

Brave New World or Groundhog Day? Burnham revisits old ground in speech on social care

Right-wing media hostility helped sink his reform plans in 2010, but the new PM’s passionate speech suggests there is now clear political will for change For campaigners perpetually disappointed by the failure of England’s political classes to fix England’s creaking adult social care system, the fear was that Andy Burnham’s long-trailed speech would be less Brave New World, more Groundhog Day. Burnham acknowledged he had been here before. Back in 2010, as health and social care secretary, he unv

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Express Politics29 Jul 2026

Police take no action over Zack Polanski's Nigel Farage guillotine Instagram post

The police have issued an update.

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The Guardian Politics29 Jul 2026

Battles loom over social care, but this fight must be won. At last, we have a PM who believes that | Polly Toynbee

Burnham seems ready to use his power and influence. He understands the depth of this crisis: the task is persuading all those still in denial “People pleaser!” That’s the insult Andy Burnham’s enemies sneer at him. And yes, he will need all his mightiest people-pleasing talents to win over voters to contribute to a new national care service. Choosing this forever failed policy (22 major reviews over three decades) as his first great challenge is a remarkable act of bravery. No mere people please

BBC Politics29 Jul 2026

'Every day I'm just winging it': The families hoping for social care reform

As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones.