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Guido Fawkes22 Jul 2026

Nearly 100 Small Boat Migrants Arrive in UK in Burnham’s First Week

According to GB News, nearly 100 small boat migrants crossed the channel this morning. More than 12,000 have crossed in total so far this year. More boats are expected in the next few hours. Burnham’s boats… Hat-tip: Mark White

Immigration
Guido Fawkes22 Jul 2026

Good Morning Britain Deletes Clip of Jenrick Calling Interview ‘a Waste of Time’

A mareish morning for Good Morning Britain after Reform’s Robert Jenrick called his interview with Ed Balls and Susanna Reid a “waste of time.” His mic was still on after the interview ended. Could have been worse… Jenrick was invited on mostly to talk about the video of Streeting and Mahmood which Guido released yesterday…

Guido Fawkes22 Jul 2026

Burnham Chalks Up Two U-Turns in Two Days as PM

The Downing Street operation is already mopping up after its overenthusiastic Prime Minister. On two counts… During a “huddle” with reporters on Monday, Andy Burnham told hacks that he was interested in raising the personal allowance, which has been frozen. He has stated his intention the weekend before and claimed it came up the whole…

PoliticsHousing
Guido Fawkes22 Jul 2026

UK Inflation Drops to 2.6%

Inflation dipped to 2.6% in the twelve months to June, driven largely by a fall in petrol prices. It is not expected to stay this close to target for long. Rising energy bills will feed into next month’s data. New Chancellor John Healey is still taking a short victory lap: “We have chosen to focus…

Economy
Guido Fawkes21 Jul 2026

HOT MIC: Mahmood & Streeting Joke About Letting Prisoners Out Early

A hot mic moment captured by Metro’s social media guru Craig Munro of some drinks held by new Cabinet appointees. Shabana Mahmood (former Justice Secretary), Wes Streeting, and Alex Norris (new Justice Secretary) were chatting about Labour’s policy of early release of prisoners: Streeting: “You know he’s the enemy now,  Justice Shabana?” Mahmood: “No he’s…

PoliticsReformCrime
Guido Fawkes21 Jul 2026

Labour and LibDems Unite to Block Tory Calls for Burnham Scrutiny Debate

Peers have rejected the Tories’ motion for one of Burnham’s ministers to face parliamentary questioning this week, with the LibDems joining Labour in voting against Lord True’s calls for a Lords debate on the new government’s policies. 173 to 234, with a majority of 61… Leader of the House of Lords Baroness Smith of Basildon…

Politics
Guido Fawkes21 Jul 2026

Public Sector Fraud Brief Taken Off Louise Haigh, Who Still Oversees Ethics

Louise Haigh as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and first secretary will not have oversight of the Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA) which deals departments to “understand and reduce the impact of fraud.” That is moving to the Department of Work and Pensions as part of the overhaul of the Cabinet Office this morning.…

Politics
Guido Fawkes21 Jul 2026

No10 Refuses to Guarantee Sovereignty of Chagos Islands

Number 10 has refused to guarantee the new government would abandon the disastrous Chagos sellout. Speaking at the Lobby briefing of political hacks, an incredibly coy spokesman said: “We don’t have an update for you on that today, but we will update in due course I’m sure…” This was also the line used when asked…

Politics
Guido Fawkes21 Jul 2026

British Borrowing Costs Rise Above Yesterday’s Burnham Peak

British borrowing costs remain elevated since Burnham’s first comments as PM yesterday. Healey was firehosing last night and this morning… After Burnham said he would use all “flexibility” possible in the so-called fiscal rules, UK 10-year gilt yields closed eight basis points higher at 5.03% at the end of the day. The 30-year rate also…

Economy
Guido Fawkes21 Jul 2026

Every Eco-Mad Energy Policy Backed by Burnham’s New Net Zero Secretary

Co-conspirators will be familiar with Miatta Fahnbulleh. She is now the Energy Secretary… Fahnbulleh supports faster imposition of Net Zero among other things: 2019: “The first step would be a global Green New Deal: a massive mobilization of resources to decarbonize and at the same time create millions of jobs and lift living standards. The…

Environment
Guido Fawkes21 Jul 2026

WATCH: Miserable Miliband Forced to Applaud New Chancellor John Healey

Is there a funnier post for Miliband than one that requires extensive use of the government jet?

Guido Fawkes21 Jul 2026

WATCH: Burnham Hosts First Cabinet Meeting

Stick around to watch Ed Miliband try not to explode as Burnham introduces John Healey as his Chancellor…

Politics