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Express Politics22 Jul 2026

PC Harper's police chief urges Burnham to stop killers' early release

The chief constable of Thames Valley Police has urged Andy Burnham to change the law and stop PC Andrew Harper's killers from being released early.

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Express Politics22 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham warning as UK households warned of ‘new £10bn tax’

The new prime minister has been urged to steer clear of a policy that some suggest could have negative consequences

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The Guardian Politics22 Jul 2026

Tories ask HMRC to investigate whether Nigel Farage owes tax on £5m gift

Party chair queries status of funds Reform leader received from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne The Conservatives have asked HMRC to investigate whether Nigel Farage should have paid tax on the £5m gift her received from the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. The party chair, Kevin Hollinrake, wrote to the tax authorities questioning whether it was a payment to compensate him for running to be an MP. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics22 Jul 2026

‘He knows what he’s doing’: Burnham’s off-the-cuff remarks inspire headlines and headaches

New PM’s conversational tone is markedly different to his predecessor’s, but carries risk of sowing confusion Before he became Britain’s prime minister, Andy Burnham promised to “do politics differently”. Just three days into his time in Downing Street, that approach is already being put to the test. In the last two days, the prime minister has been accused of performing U-turns over raising the income tax threshold, raising taxes for higher earners and freezing private sector rents. Continue r

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BBC Politics22 Jul 2026

Natalie Fleet leaves 'triggering' safeguarding minister role

The MP for Bolsover has spoken about how she was groomed and raped as a teenager.

BBC Politics22 Jul 2026

Natalie Fleet leaves 'triggering' safeguarding minister role

The MP for Bolsover has spoken about how she was groomed and raped as a teenager.

The Guardian Politics22 Jul 2026

The Guardian view on Andy Burnham and devolution: it takes a powerful centre to decentralise power | Editorial

When it comes to driving an agenda from No 10, the prime minister seems to have learned important lessons from his predecessor’s failure Before entering Downing Street, Andy Burnham cited the overcentralisation of power as a cause of Britain’s social and economic malaise. In his first week, the new prime minister has signalled his intent to bolster No 10 as an organ of executive power. The apparent contradiction – fortifying the centre to pursue an agenda of decentralisation – arises from a perv

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Express Politics22 Jul 2026

Row erupts after Lib Dems block rape gang inquiry call saying term is 'politically loaded'

Lib Dem councillors have blocked an amendment calling for a rape gang inquiry, claiming the phrase itself is a political term used to attack people.

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Express Politics22 Jul 2026

Uproar as Wes Streeting refuses to commit to 3% defence spending

Tories slam new Defence Secretary after Starmer government leaves behind 'gaping £5billion black hole'

Defence
Express Politics22 Jul 2026

Rachel Reeves just left a steaming mess - John Healey needs to clean this up fast

New chancellor John Healey needs a massive poop-a-scoop to tidy up the mess left by Rachel Reeves.

Express Politics22 Jul 2026

Reform UK urges Andy Burnham to immediately make big migrant change

The new prime minister has been told to make a crucial change after taking office

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BBC Politics22 Jul 2026

Burnham rebukes ministers after prisoner releases joke

It comes after Wes Streeting apologises over comments caught on camera ahead of Tuesday's cabinet.

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