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Guido Fawkes15 May 2026

Growing Demands for Rayner to Publish HMRC Letter ‘Exonerating’ Her

There are growing demands for Angela Rayner to publish the documentary evidence from HMRC that details how she did not act “carelessly” and had no penalty to pay. Because it doesn’t make sense… Tax experts led by Labour’s Dan Neidle yesterday challenged the supposed ‘exoneration.’ If it really exists… Neidle subsequently spoke to tax barrister…

Economy
BBC Politics15 May 2026

UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues

Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.

Express Politics15 May 2026

If Andy Burnham makes it into No10 his supporters will rapidly ditch another PM

If the Mayor of Manchester doesn't fail in a crunch by-election, he'll certainly fail at the top job.

Politics
Guido Fawkes15 May 2026

Borrowing Costs Surge and Pound Weakens as Burnham Marches on Westminster

British markets have been pricing in Burnham’s return for some time. The reality this morning is causing further ructions, though… The bond markets: 2-year gilt: 4.567%, up 15.5bps 10-year gilt: 5.121%, up 12.7bps, breaking above 5% 30-year gilt: 5.791%, up 13.5bps Yields are set for their biggest weekly jump in two months. The UK is underperforming…

Politics
The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Christopher Harborne, tycoon who gave £5m to Farage, enters UK rich list at No 6

Crypto billionaire goes straight into top 10 on Sunday Times list, with Noel and Liam Gallagher among other first-timers Business live – latest updates UK politics live – latest updates Christopher Harborne, the crypto billionaire who controversially gifted Nigel Farage £5m, has been named in the list of the UK’s wealthiest people for the first time. Other first-timers include Noel and Liam Gallagher and Emily Eavis, the daughter ofte Glastonbury festival founder, Michael Eavis, according to

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

Josh Simons stood down for Burnham as Labour was 'imploding'

Josh Simons explains why he sacrificed his seat to help Andy Burnham bid to be prime minister.

BBC Politics15 May 2026

Josh Simons stood down for Burnham as Labour was 'imploding'

Josh Simons explains why he sacrificed his seat to help Andy Burnham bid to be prime minister.

Express Politics15 May 2026

Angela Rayner ‘should not have been cleared’ - tax expert rages at HMRC

Something about Angela Rayner's stamp duty bill still doesn't add up.

Economy
The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Starmer ally admits prime minister is ‘unpopular’ but warns of ‘chaos’ if leadership contest triggered – UK politics live

Pressure is intensifying on Keir Starmer after Andy Burnham was given a route back to parliament Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. Housing secretary Steve Reed has been on the media round this morning urging Labour colleagues to put the “country first, party second”, even as he admits Keir Starmer is “unpopular”. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Starmer loyalist warns against ‘copying Tories’ but admits PM is unpopular

Housing secretary Steve Reed says no one has numbers for challenge and Labour should row in behind prime minister One of Keir Starmer’s closest allies in the cabinet has conceded that the prime minister is “unpopular” but has insisted Labour should not repeat the same pattern of changing leaders that damaged the Conservatives. The housing secretary, Steve Reed, one of Starmer’s most loyal ministers and staunch defenders, told broadcasters on Friday that no one had the numbers to challenge him an

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Guido Fawkes15 May 2026

Reed: Starmer is Feeling “Fine” But “It’s Not a Good Week”

Starmer loyalist Steve Reed’s take on the Rickety Coup: “I saw the Prime Minister yesterday, yeah. He’s fine. He’s focused on getting on with the job. So am I…  I mean it’s not an ideal- It’s not a good week that we’ve just had. Let me put that on the table straight away. It reminds…

Express Politics15 May 2026

I met the Labour MP who’d be a better PM than Rayner or Miliband - but he’s too likeable

The pre-requisite for Labour leaders to be dour, boring and completely unlikable never fails to amaze me.