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BBC Politics16 Jul 2026

UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner

Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.

BBC Politics16 Jul 2026

Starmer pledges 'unwavering support' for Ukraine on final visit as PM

The outgoing prime minister assures President Zelensky of the UK's continued support in its war with Russia.

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The Guardian Politics16 Jul 2026

‘Continuity Keir’: Burnham keeping on many of Starmer’s No 10 advisers

Lack of change in key roles could mean next week’s policy announcements may lack radicalism many hoped for Andy Burnham’s Downing Street operation is beginning to take shape, with many of Keir Starmer’s aides due to remain at the centre of government. The incoming prime minister has now picked most of the senior No 10 jobs, according to those who have been involved in the process, and the names of several key staff were confirmed on Thursday. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics16 Jul 2026

Liz Truss assembles host of rightwing speakers for UK’s first CPAC event in London

Keynote speakers included US influencer Jack Posobiec as former PM aims to gain influence among British right Hard right figures from around the world have gathered in London for the inaugural British spin-off from America’s influential CPAC gathering which powered the rise of Donald Trump. The first CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) GB has been spearheaded by Liz Truss, the former Conservative leader who was the UK’s prime minister for six weeks, as she seeks to rebuild her legacy

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The Guardian Politics16 Jul 2026

‘Bizarre choice’: business and Labour puzzle over Shabana Mahmood as future chancellor

The home secretary, favourite to take over at No 11, has minimal economic credentials and many MPs would prefer Ed Miliband Andy Burnham last month promised the UK he would bring “good growth in every postcode and hope in every heart” when he is installed as prime minister. Britain’s industry leaders also have a hope in their hearts: that Burnham will install a pro-business chancellor. The energy secretary, Ed Miliband, was for several weeks seen as the most likely candidate to succeed Rachel Re

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Sky News Politics16 Jul 2026

Burnham to become Labour leader today - and urged to make Miliband his chancellor

Andy Burnham should make Ed Miliband chancellor when he becomes prime minister next week, Harriet Harman has said.

BBC Politics16 Jul 2026

Burnham planning summer tour of UK in early weeks as PM

Described as a "listening tour of the UK", Burnham will travel across the country in August while MPs break for the summer.

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Express Politics16 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham has raised fears he could choke the economy with even more tax rises

The economy has flatlined since Labour came to power two years ago

Economy
Express Politics16 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham has one big question he cannot dodge for much longer

Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride writes for the Daily Express ahead of Andy Burnham becoming PM

BBC Politics16 Jul 2026

Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords

The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.

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The Guardian Politics16 Jul 2026

Liz Truss wheels out series of C-list ghouls at drab London CPAC event | John Crace

Former 49-day PM helms a Conservative Political Action Conference that’s a far cry from the glitzy US version Liz Truss has given us all so much in recent years. A mini-budget. A laugh a minute 49 days in office. A new monarch, after the queen decided enough was enough and died two days after Liz began her Airbnb stay in Downing Street. And now she has given us one thing more. She has imported the US Conservative Political Action Conference to the UK. And like all things Liz, it’s predictably a

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