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The Guardian Politics24 Jul 2026

Burnham is acting like he’s mayor of everywhere – that’s not devolving power to local communities | Simon Jenkins

The new PM’s localism agenda doesn’t stop the UK being one of the most centralised counties in Europe. Can you imagine Meloni in charge of social care or Macron discussing buses? Was this a joke? Andy Burnham claimed on coming to office to be a localist. Not for the new prime minister the hotspots of the capital, of posh Downing Street and Whitehall. His were the squares of Manchester and the pavements of Wigan. The centre was the enemy of local democracy. Yet his first week in office has been c

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The Guardian Politics24 Jul 2026

The demographic makeup of Andy Burnham’s first cabinet – in charts

Women have half the seats at the top table for the first time, but Oxbridge maintains its grip Andy Burnham has appointed the first cabinet of his premiership. Much has been made of how key allies of his predecessor, Keir Starmer, have been demoted or sacked, but what is the demographic makeup of the new team of senior ministers, and how does it differ from other governments? Continue reading...

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Express Politics24 Jul 2026

Outrage as Greens plan to twin Greater Manchester with Ramallah

The Greens are accused of pursuing 'divisive sectarian politics' in a city which last year saw a terror attack on a synagogue

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Express Politics24 Jul 2026

Huge blow for Farage as top Brexiteer says he is not joining Reform

Nigel Farage and Reform UK have suffered a huge blow after a top Brexiteer who was rumoured to be joining the party confirmed he is standing for the Tories.

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Express Politics24 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham just punched himself in the face again - he’ll be raging at Rachel Reeves

If Andy Burnham thought being PM was going to be easy, he's had a rude awakening.

The Guardian Politics24 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham to spend first working day at new No 10 North in Manchester – UK politics live

PM will chair the inaugural meeting of the national economic council that will aim to shift economic decision-making away ‌from London The housing secretary, Angela Rayner, has said the new Andy Burnham administration is on “borrowed time” to turn the country around. Appearing on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Rayner said the flurry of announcements made by the new prime minister – cap on bus fares, VAT cut on electricity bills and support for pubs and clubs – showed he understood the frustratio

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BBC Politics24 Jul 2026

Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England

The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.

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Express Politics24 Jul 2026

Major state pension age change worries as Andy Burnham told 'people can't work that old'

The Work and Pensions Committee has raised serious concerns about the state pension age increase and warned 'many don't know about it'

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Guido Fawkes24 Jul 2026

Trump Hits Dozens of Countries With New Wave of Tariffs

The UK will be hit with a 10% US tariff from tomorrow morning, after the Trump administration finalised sweeping new duties on dozens of trading partners. Britain is among 17 allies, alongside Canada, the EU and Mexico, placed in the lower 10% band, while 43 countries including Japan, China and Australia face a higher 12.5%…

Express Politics24 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham faces first international test as Iran threatens to bomb RAF base

Andy Burnham faces his first international test after Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened to strike RAF Fairford in retaliation for US bomber flights.

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Express Politics24 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham's own gimmick could hamper PM – early election on the cards

Reform UK's moment of truth could be very near indeed.

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Conservative Home24 Jul 2026

Burnham takes on Farage

All politicians like to be photographed at election time pulling a pint of beer, but the man who has stepped forward for the past 30 years as the true champion of the man in the pub is Nigel Farage. The post Burnham takes on Farage appeared first on Conservative Home.

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