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The Guardian Politics27 Jul 2026

Will Andy Burnham charm Volodymyr Zelenskyy? – podcast

Andy Burnham’s first overseas visitor will be the Ukrainian prime minister, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a show of the UK’s ‘unwavering support’ for the country. But what else do we know about our new prime minister’s foreign policy? And, as Burnham sets out his ambitious plans for tackling the UK’s most intractable problems, including social care, what can he really do differently? Pippa Crerar and Jessica Elgot discuss what Burnham’s plan for change looks like Please keep sending your comments and

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Express Politics27 Jul 2026

Farage slams Polanski after sickening Instagram post and calls for him to be arrested

Zack Polanski posted a photo of a man wearing a T-shirt showing an image of a guillotine with the caption "We're only making plans for Nigel".

Reform
BBC Politics27 Jul 2026

Reform UK reporting Green leader Zack Polanski to police over Instagram post

The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.

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The Guardian Politics27 Jul 2026

Social care reform in England: how could we pay to fix a ‘broken system’?

Many across the political spectrum agree the system needs fixing – but there is no consensus on how to fund reform The prime minister, Andy Burnham, has said the adult social care system in England is broken and needs fixing. This is a view commonly shared by policymakers across the political spectrum, though there are sharper differences on how to pay for reform to what is widely seen as an outdated, fragile system held together by “sticking plasters and glue” and propped up by an army of unpai

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BBC Politics27 Jul 2026

Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims

Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences.

Politics
BBC Politics27 Jul 2026

Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims

Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences.

Politics
The Guardian Politics27 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham seeks cross-party agreement on future of social care

PM promises lasting solution for England but Tories rule out backing changes funded by tax rises or borrowing Andy Burnham has pledged to work collaboratively with other parties to find a lasting solution on social care, though the Conservatives ruled out backing changes funded by tax rises or borrowing. Senior Labour and Liberal Democrat figures have privately cast doubt on Burnham’s ability to find a cross-party consensus on social care reform in England, given the terms of the Tories’ partici

Economy
The Guardian Politics27 Jul 2026

Burnham brings members of Socialist Campaign Group into government

Appointment of three ministerial aides is first time members of Labour’s most leftwing faction have held government positions Andy Burnham has appointed three new ministerial aides from Labour’s most leftwing faction, the first time members of the Socialist Campaign Group have been part of the government. The new chief whip, Anneliese Midgley, has also promised MPs that the government will beef up the role of ministerial aides – known as parliamentary private secretaries (PPSs) – who traditional

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Express Politics27 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham rules out major tax change – 'it's not going to happen'

Prime Minister says mooted change to stamp duty will not happen despite rampant speculation

Economy
BBC Politics27 Jul 2026

NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC

The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.

Healthcare
Express Politics27 Jul 2026

Benefit claimant and single mum of four legally paid equivalent to £93k salary

A whistle-blower is calling for a benefits cap for working people.

Express Politics27 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham just gave his first big interview – but failed to answer 5 crucial questions

ANALYSIS: Prime Minister leaves the public guessing as he gives scant details of his major plans for Britain, writes Martyn Brown