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Express Politics26 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham vows to disagree with Trump if he has to - 'You have to defend yourself'

US President Donald Trump was Andy Burnham's first call wth an international leader after becoming Prime Minister.

Express Politics26 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham rules out early election, claiming 'I don't think people want it'

The Prime Minister has ruled out an early general election following intense speculation he could call one in the autumn.

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The Guardian Politics26 Jul 2026

Birmingham council accused of giving ‘free rein’ to group erecting England flags

Campaigners call for injunction against Raise the Colours, which is accused of spreading anti-immigration rhetoric Birmingham residents have accused the local council and police of “dragging their heels” and giving “free rein” to a group responsible for erecting flags across the city. Raise the Colours, which describes itself as a grassroots movement, has been placing union jack and St George’s cross flags on lamp-posts, roundabouts and other public infrastructure since last summer. Continue re

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The Guardian Politics26 Jul 2026

Am I a chicken-shop lefty? Here's what a French fast food row taught me about politics | Coco Khan

Feathers are flying over the halal chicken chain Master Poulet opening a branch in gentrified Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine – it’s an issue of wealth and class we know only too well How do you like your progressive politics? Are you net-zero left or anti-identity politics left? A “legalising drugs” kind of radical or someone whose public sector solidarity includes police? Nato or Nat-no? The reputation for infighting in lefty spaces – where policy disagreements harden into personal tests of morality – ne

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Express Politics26 Jul 2026

'Our benefits bill will bankrupt Britain' - Robert Jenrick issues warning to Burnham

Reform's Treasury Spokesperson warns the UK's benefits bill is pushing the country to 'breaking point'.

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Conservative Home26 Jul 2026

Our top ten picks of the week

ConservativeHome's round-up of ten of our best articles from the preceding week. The post Our top ten picks of the week appeared first on Conservative Home.

The Guardian Politics26 Jul 2026

‘This is the dream job’: Labour’s Bev Craig on the battle to be Manchester mayor

Polling puts close Burnham ally in lead as she aims to defeat Reform and draw back support from revitalised Greens Bev Craig was mid-squat at the gym when she was recognised for the first time as the prospective heir to Andy Burnham’s throne. Until recently, the Manchester city council leader could happily have gone about her workout in peace. But all that changed when Burnham, who DJ’ed at her 40th birthday party last year, won the Makerfield byelection and set up another big electoral contest

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Express Politics26 Jul 2026

Liam Halligan: How Burnham is in danger of tipping Britain off cliff-edge into catastrophe

Liam Halligan warns against rejoining the EU as he takes the reins of Margaret Thatcher's policy factory - and navigates new interest in his romantic life

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Express Politics26 Jul 2026

Government update to calls to provide free healthcare products for women

More than 19,000 people have signed a petition

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BBC Politics26 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview

The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.

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BBC Politics26 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview

The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.

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BBC Politics26 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview

The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.

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