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BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

Watch Starmer sign off final PMQs to standing ovation

The prime minister received applause and cheers from his party and other MPs after giving his final answer.

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BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

Watch Starmer sign off final PMQs to standing ovation

The prime minister received applause and cheers from his party and other MPs after giving his final answer.

Politics
Guido Fawkes15 Jul 2026

Liam Halligan Takes Over Centre for Policy Studies

Popular economist Liam Halligan will take over the Thatcherite Centre for Policy Studies as new Director. Lord Spencer, Chairman of the CPS, said: “At a time when government is spending and taxing on a historic scale, and economic growth is consequently evaporating, the mission of the Centre for Policy Studies is more important than ever.…

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BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham

Despite returning to profit after hiking bills 40%, the deeply troubled company is far from out of the woods.

BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham

Despite returning to profit after hiking bills 40%, the deeply troubled company is far from out of the woods.

BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

Peers face new attendance rules under proposed House of Lords changes

Members of the House of Lords should have a 20% attendance record and retire at 80, a committee says.

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BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

PM jokes about back and forth with Badenoch

Sir Keir Starmer jokes with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch his last Prime Minister's Questions.

Express Politics15 Jul 2026

Rachel Reeves breaks down in tears again at PMQs

Chancellor wells up as Sir Keir Starmer makes his final parliamentary appearance

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Guido Fawkes15 Jul 2026

WATCH: Regicidal Labour MPs Give Starmer Standing Ovation in Final PMQs

Rapturous applause for the man they dragged out of Downing Street, kicking and screaming…

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The Guardian Politics15 Jul 2026

Burnham urged to drop ‘flawed’ plans that may let developers bypass environment laws for £1

Exclusive: allowing firms to dodge biodiversity protections by paying into levy will harm nature and economy, say 100 experts in letter The UK government has been accused of “rushing through” planning changes that could give developers permission to “trash” nature for as little as £1. A letter signed by more than 100 conservationists, scientists, celebrities and businesses, including the actor and writer Stephen Fry and the broadcaster Chris Packham, has urged the incoming prime minister, Andy B

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Conservative Home15 Jul 2026

Austen Morgan: Nigel Farage’s big gamble with ‘the people versus parliament’ could work

Some observers think that Farage is trying to create a tactical advantage.  His return, with a decent turnout and a good share of the vote, might signify that there will not be ten per cent of the voters of Clacton willing to petition subsequently for his recall as a member of parliament. The post Austen Morgan: Nigel Farage’s big gamble with ‘the people versus parliament’ could work appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

PM asks Commons to unite over MPs' safety issue

Keir Starmer opened his final PMQs by paying tribute to Ann Widdecombe.

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