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BBC Politics16 Jul 2026

Starmer says it's the 'end of my political journey' at his final Prime Minister's Questions

MPs on all sides of the House of Commons paid tribute to the departing PM, traded jokes and shared anecdotes.

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The Guardian Politics16 Jul 2026

The Andy Burnham I know – podcast

Today in Focus hears from friends, colleagues and mentors of Andy Burnham to find out more about the man soon to be prime minister On Monday, Andy Burnham will become the UK prime minister. The former Greater Manchester mayor has faced neither a general election nor a Labour leadership contest to get there, leaving many to wonder: who is he and what does he stand for? Continue reading...

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BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

Argentina face action after waving Falklands banner

Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.

Express Politics15 Jul 2026

Beloved ponies in iconic UK beauty spot saved after Natural England U-turn

Dartmoor ponies will be protected at current levels, Government says

Housing
Express Politics15 Jul 2026

Ann Widdecombe murder suspect's family break silence on 'gentle giant'

The 28-year-old suspect's uncle said he was 'flabbergasted' by the murder, branding it a 'terrible tragedy'.

Crime
Sky News Politics15 Jul 2026

Starmer to visit Kyiv for final summit as PM

Sir Keir Starmer will tell President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday that the UK’s "cast iron support for Ukraine will endure" as he visits Kyiv for a final summit with his close ally just days before he stands down as prime minister.

The Guardian Politics15 Jul 2026

Shabana Mahmood expected to be named Andy Burnham’s chancellor

The home secretary is the frontrunner for the role ahead of ‘risky’ Ed Miliband, according to senior Labour figures Shabana Mahmood has emerged as the frontrunner to become Andy Burnham’s chancellor after a fierce briefing war over the prospect of Ed Miliband being appointed to the powerful role. Senior Labour figures with knowledge of Burnham’s thinking told the Guardian they expected the home secretary to be moved to the Treasury amid concerns that Miliband would become a target for criticism

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BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws

The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.

BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws

The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.

BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP

MPs debated how prejudice against strong regional accents could affect social mobility in Westminster Hall.

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Express Politics15 Jul 2026

MPs could return from summer break to grill question-dodging PM Andy Burnham

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has signalled he is willing to order a two-day recall in August.

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The Guardian Politics15 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham signals a wealth tax is off the agenda for now

Incoming prime minister says he doesn’t want to ‘create new divisions’ as Mahmood is tipped to be chancellor Andy Burnham has signalled that he will not increase wealth taxes immediately after becoming prime minister, easing concerns among the business community but limiting his economic room for manoeuvre. He said on Wednesday he did not want to “create new divisions” with his tax policy, in comments that allies said were a sign that he did not intend to raise money by taxing wealth. Continue

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