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Express Politics20 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham poised to borrow more and unleash tax raid on high earners

New Prime Minister suggests he will be 'flexible' with the fiscal rules to help pay for raising the personal allowance

Economy
Guido Fawkes20 Jul 2026

BREAKING: Rachel Reeves Sacked as Chancellor

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Guido Fawkes20 Jul 2026

BREAKING: Peter Kyle Sacked as Business Secretary

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Guido Fawkes20 Jul 2026

BREAKING: David Lammy Sacked as Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister

Lammy says he would have “liked” to bag a job in the new Cabinet, but Burnham was having none of it: “It has been the greatest privilege of my life, coming from humble beginnings in Tottenham, to serve in government as Foreign Secretary, Justice Secretary and Britain’s first Black Deputy Prime Minister. I am immensely…

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BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Analysis: Burnham's policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be

The new prime minister has begun to set out key policies - starting with a vow to end rough sleeping.

Guido Fawkes20 Jul 2026

++ RESHUFFLE LIVE ++

Rolling updates here: Steve Reed sacked/resigns as Housing Secretary. Swipe at plotters: “Keir Starmer showed loyalty to me by appointing me to his Cabinet. I make no apology for returning that loyalty. It’s what is expected of functioning teams, and I hope those who did not show loyalty to Keir will now show it to…

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BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in first speech as prime minister

The Labour leader made a similar pledge as Greater Manchester mayor, although he failed to achieve this.

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

What Burnham as PM may mean for sport

The PM has a long history relating to various sports.

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Why wasn't there a general election?

BBC Journalist Lucy Woodham explains why we have a new PM but we haven't had a general election.

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Express Politics20 Jul 2026

Rachel Reeves just showed her true colours on Starmer's last day – she's utterly shameless

OPINION - Rachel Reeves was in attendance as Starmer departed No 10 despite not bothering to show up when he announced his decision to resign

Guido Fawkes20 Jul 2026

BBC Claims Licence Fee “Creates” Billions for UK Economy

Co-conspirators watching Argentina crash and burn in the World Cup final last night will have been treated to a new halftime advert from the BBC, in which various highly-paid B-listers plead viewers to keep paying the £180 licence fee. Comedian Romesh Ranganathan dutifully reads his script, which claims the BBC “creates six and a half…

Economy
The Guardian Politics20 Jul 2026

Six highlights from Andy Burnham’s first Downing Street speech

From ‘circuit breaker for Britain’ to 10-year plan, new prime minister sets out his stall UK politics live – latest updates It clocked in at just over five minutes, and contained several themes and phrases familiar to Andy Burnham watchers. And yet there was quite a lot to the new prime minister’s first speech in Downing Street. Here are some highlights. Continue reading...

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