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Express Politics14 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham has no mandate to impose tax rises on the British people

Reform UK's Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick writes for the Daily Express warning of tax hikes under Andy Burnham

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The Guardian Politics14 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham must act fast on the climate – or risk getting stuck in a ‘derailment’ doom loop | Laurie Laybourn

Around the world, climate-sceptic parties are exploiting floods and fires to make political capital. Without urgent changes, this deadly spiral will continue Recent unprecedented heatwaves in the UK may have killed thousands of people. Children are suffering in overheating schools. NHS trusts are straining under record-breaking demand. This all comes after climate extremes have even affected national security, with three of Britain’s five worst harvests coming since 2020, impairing food security

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The Guardian Politics14 Jul 2026

Kemi Badenoch zeros in on Tory MPs who believe in climate crisis – and those who don’t

Despite the party polling at 19%, Conservative leader only wants ideologically sound on board – or rather, those who think the same as her You have to hand it to Kemi Badenoch. She doesn’t take any prisoners. While the rest of us have been trying to survive a heatwave and are wondering if air-con may be needed for future summers, the Tory leader has taken a more hardline approach to climate change. Call it Schrödinger’s climate change. It’s both happening and not happening at the same time. Kemi

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BBC Politics14 Jul 2026

Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham

The Lib Dem leader urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to "be brave" to fulfil his promise to change politics.

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Express Politics14 Jul 2026

Arrogant Andy is about to walk into No 10 with no scrutiny - this is what he must address

The incoming Prime Minster has dodged questions since his dramatic comeback last month.

Express Politics14 Jul 2026

Rachel Reeves was a disaster - but what Burnham has coming is even worse

The Chancellor has had a tumultuous two years in the job while the conomy has suffered, writes Political Editor

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Guido Fawkes14 Jul 2026

Cross-Party MPs Propose Massive Hike to Local Taxes in ‘Devolution’ Plans

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Local Government – which has Tory representation – has called for massive tax-raising powers to be handed to local authorities. Nicely timed with devo-mad Burnham’s entry to No10… The newly published proposals: Assign national taxes to strategic authorities starting with 5% of Income Tax to replace the £16 billion Integrated…

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Express Politics14 Jul 2026

Tony Blair issues brutal warning to Andy Burnham days before coronation

The former premier gave some advice to the prime minister-in-waiting

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The Guardian Politics14 Jul 2026

Keir Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive France’s Légion d’honneur

Exclusive: Emmanuel Macron honours outgoing prime minister for leadership role in supporting Ukraine Keir Starmer has become the first UK prime minister to be presented with the Légion d’honneur by a French president, in recognition of his work with France on the security of Europe. Emmanuel Macron awarded the historic honour to Starmer for his leadership in setting up the coalition of the willing – a group of countries chaired by France and the UK that have pledged to support Ukraine – at a cri

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BBC Politics14 Jul 2026

MP was 'bit of a pest', sexual assault trial hears

The Suffolk MP is on trial in London after being accused of two counts of sexual assault.

Express Politics14 Jul 2026

WW3 warning as Britons will be told to stockpile food ready for Russian cyber attack

An urgent WW3 warning will be issued as Britons are told to stockpile food and water amid mounting fears Vladimir Putin could order a devastating cyber attack.

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Guido Fawkes14 Jul 2026

Ann Widdecombe Murdered in a “Targeted Attack” Say Counter Terrorism Police

Veteran politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in a “targeted attack”, counter-terrorism police investigating her death have said.

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