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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz

There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz

There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.

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Express Politics17 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham issued with bombshell warning by International Monetary Fund

The incoming Prime Minister has been warned of potential economic 'volatility' if he fails to do one thing after entering Number 10.

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Express Politics17 Jul 2026

'Pathetic' SNP MP accused of disrespecting Scottish war dead in Argentina celebrations

The SNP politician has been labelled an 'embarrassment to Scotland' after 'disrespecting' her countrymen who fought in the Falklands.

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The Guardian Politics17 Jul 2026

Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal against conviction for child sexual offences

Former Democratic Unionist party leader’s legal team has lodged documents with the court of appeal in Belfast Jeffrey Donaldson is to appeal against his conviction for rape and other sexual offences against two children. The former Democratic Unionist party (DUP) leader’s legal team lodged documents with the court of appeal in Belfast on Friday, his solicitor, John McBurney, said. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics17 Jul 2026

‘He knows what he thinks’: how ready is Andy Burnham to become PM?

A hasty handover from Starmer meant his successor has not had much time to prepare for office yet his team is quietly confident What Andy Burnham’s first speech as Labour leader tells us Just 20 minutes’ walk along the road to Wigan Pier, Andy Burnham’s own route back to Westminster was cemented. At the Edge community centre, about a mile from the famous canal wharf, the result of the Makerfield byelection was announced, surpassing even his highest expectations. “Andy knew running in Makerfiel

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The Guardian Politics17 Jul 2026

Nigel Farage says questions over his finances are part of ‘coordinated pile-on’

Reform leader says he’s been ‘demonised’ since revelation he received £5m from billionaire before election Nigel Farage has accused people raising questions about his financial backing of “demonising” him as part of a “coordinated pile-on” to stop Reform UK. In one of his first speeches since the opening of two parliamentary standards inquiries into his financial support, the Reform UK leader said he had been “dehumanised in the most extraordinary way” in recent months, after the Guardian reveal

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday

The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

MPs from the West reflect on Keir Starmer's legacy as PM

Labour MPs pay tribute to the outgoing prime minister after his emotional final speech in parliament.

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Express Politics17 Jul 2026

Iain Dale reveals secret warning to Nigel Farage over 'serious error'

EXCLUSIVE: The broadcaster and author revealed details of his conversation with the Reform UK leader on the Daily Expresso podcast

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Express Politics17 Jul 2026

Nigel Farage slams Andy Burnham's first speech: 'Utterly vacuous!'

Reform UK leader repeates demands for new prime minister to call a general election

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting women

Patrick Spencer is found not guilty by a jury after a trial at Southwark Crown Court.

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