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The Guardian Politics23 Jul 2026

How to Launder Money But Not Like Me, by George Cottrell (as imagined by John Crace)

The Guardian’s parliamentary sketch writer imagines Nigel Farage’s right-hand man’s thinking behind his book, How to Launder Money Anti-money-laundering laws are supposed to stop the illicit flow of money. So far, they seem to have stopped next to nothing. About 5% of the global economy is illicit and only 0.05% is stopped by AML laws. Which makes me, George, something of a rarity. The idiot member of the 1% who actually got done for conspiring to launder money. Just think, while 99% of criminal

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BBC Politics23 Jul 2026

Burnham acting like he's still a mayor, says Badenoch

The Tory leader says the new prime minister needs to "lift his sights" to fix broader issues with the UK.

BBC Politics23 Jul 2026

Burnham pauses early prison release scheme

The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.

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Conservative Home23 Jul 2026

Rhys Hurley: Bigger councils don’t mean better value

The larger and more remote councils become, the harder it is for residents to influence decisions and hold elected representatives to account. If councils are to be merged, put it to the people who pay the bills via referendum. If affected residents vote for it, proceed; if they vote against it, stop.  The post Rhys Hurley: Bigger councils don’t mean better value appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes23 Jul 2026

Rayner Refuses to Hand Back Taxpayer-Funded £17,000 Severance Pay

Angela Rayner is refusing to pay back a penny of the £16,876 severance pay she received after resigning last year, despite returning to the same job just ten months later. And after attacking the Tories for “a staggering lack of shame” for doing the same back in 2022… She told Matt Chorley on BBC Radio…

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BBC Politics23 Jul 2026

Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return

The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.

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BBC Politics23 Jul 2026

Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return

The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.

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Guido Fawkes23 Jul 2026

Burnham Pauses Labour Policy to Release Prisoners Early

Andy Burnham said in Glasgow: “Keeping the public safe will always be my top priority. I am working closely with the new Justice Secretary and have instructed my team to put a pause on the changes that were due to start in September. No prisoners will be let out under this policy until we have…

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The Guardian Politics23 Jul 2026

All change please: Burnham rips up the Starmer playbook – podcast

Andy Burnham’s first week in office has seen him announce a range of measures to help people with the cost of living crisis, and scrap several of Keir Starmer’s big policies. But critics – including former Starmer ministers – are questioning how they will be funded and whether they go far enough. Pippa and Kiran look at what’s behind Burnham’s policy blitz. Please keep sending your comments and questions to Pippa and Kiran at politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com Read Kiran’s article on Andy Burnham

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BBC Politics23 Jul 2026

PC Harper's mum on possible early release of killers

Debbie Aldman says her son has not been given "proper justice".

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BBC Politics23 Jul 2026

Burnham acting like he's still mayor, says Badenoch

The Tory leader says the new prime minister needs to "lift his sights" to fix broader issues with the UK.

BBC Politics23 Jul 2026

Inquiry into Farage poster row at anti-racism show

Investigation has begun after row started over posters that displayed Nigel Farage's face.

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