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Guido Fawkes23 Jul 2026

The Burnham Reshuffle in Full

New appointments John Healey Chancellor of the Exchequer Ed Miliband Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Louise Haigh First Secretary of State, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Minister for the Cabinet Office Yvette Cooper Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Angela Rayner Secretary of State for Housing, Communities…

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The Guardian Politics23 Jul 2026

Who is Miatta Fahnbulleh, the radical-thinking new UK energy secretary?

Selection of economist formerly at helm of green thinktank marks continuation of decarbonising Miliband era In her first 48 hours as energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh was left in no doubt about the thorny policy decision at the top of her in-tray. Protesters from Fossil Free London met her outside her new offices dressed as firefighters holding placards reading: “We’re already putting out fires, don’t start new ones.” The MP for Peckham – a radical economist who is outspoken about the climate

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The Guardian Politics23 Jul 2026

Meet the man whose groundbreaking book is being devoured by the left

Anton Jäger has been lauded for his exceptional ability to make sense of these strange political times – and he’s only 32. The writer and academic explains why we’re living in an age of hyperpolitics ‘I am acutely conscious,” said Andy Burnham outside 10 Downing Street on Monday, “that I am the sixth person in the last 10 years to walk up this street.” It was good to hear him say it because, beneath all the cabinet gossip and rune-reading, there is a feeling of terror about the immediate future

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Express Politics23 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham's new net zero secretary called for tax to stop people flying

The new Energy Secretary backed a levy for frequent flyers when she was the head of a think tank

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BBC Politics23 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham's plan to collaborate with social media creators

The new prime minister plans to work with influencers and social media creators to get his message out.

BBC Politics23 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham's plan to collaborate with social media creators

The new prime minister plans to work with influencers and social media creators to get his message out.

BBC Politics23 Jul 2026

Sarwar to become minister in Burnham's government

The Scottish Labour leader will step down and be granted a peerage so he can take up a seat in the House of Lords.

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The Guardian Politics23 Jul 2026

Burnham offers 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music in England – UK politics live

The prime minister said the £100m package would mean the typical pub would save around £1,100 in the next financial year Good morning and welcome to the UK politics live blog. Andy Burnham will cut business rate bills for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England by 20% from next April. For too long, governments have stood by while cherished venues have disappeared from our local high streets. So today I am changing that. This government will back the businesses that people want to see in the

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Guido Fawkes23 Jul 2026

Chief Treasury Secretary Refuses to Say How Business Rates Cut Will be Funded

Demoted former Environment Secretary – now Chief Secretary to the Treasury – Emma Reynolds has refused to say how Andy Burnham’s 20% pub & club business rates cut will be funded. Promises first – it’s Starmerite really… She told Sky News: “Obviously, I’m well into the numbers. I’m not going to give you all the…

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Express Politics23 Jul 2026

Angela Rayner is spitting feathers - she’ll sink Andy Burnham just like she sank Starmer

Angela Rayner is back in the cabinet but she's still not happy. This could end badly for Andy Burnham.

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Express Politics23 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham's about to ignore one huge policy disaster facing UK

So much for power in every postcode...

Express Politics23 Jul 2026

Nigel Farage launches furious attack on Andy Burnham after over small boat migrants

The first small boat migrants have crossed the Channel since Andy Burnham entered No 10.

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