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The Guardian Politics14 Jul 2026

Johnson government wasted ‘vast’ sums on PPE, Covid inquiry finds

Chair criticises use of ‘VIP lane’ to prioritise PPE contracts for companies with Tory connections in damning report Boris Johnson’s Conservative government wasted public money on a “vast” scale with flawed buying of personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic, an official inquiry has concluded. The Covid-19 inquiry chair, Heather Hallett, also criticised the then government’s controversial “VIP lane”, which gave high priority for PPE contracts to companies with political conne

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Express Politics14 Jul 2026

Reform offered security meeting after Widdecombe 'murder' sparks MP safety row

Reform has been offered a security meeting with parliamentary authorities after Ann Widdecombe's death sparked fresh alarm about violence against politicians.

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BBC Politics14 Jul 2026

Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick

It comes as the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death sparks renewed debate over politicians' security.

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The Guardian Politics14 Jul 2026

David Lammy’s proposed cohabitation law would be bad for couples – and worse for some women | Ruth Deech

The government’s worthy attempt to give cohabiting partners marriage-like rights fails to protect women who have chosen financial independence Andy Burnham will walk into No 10 on 20 July to a bulging in-tray of policies, proposals – and problems. One he may be less aware of is a ticking political timebomb launched by David Lammy in his role as justice secretary, which could affect millions of people who have chosen not to marry. Under Lammy’s proposal, couples who have lived together for three

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Express Politics14 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham's already on course to steer Labour into becoming Green Party-lite

OPINION - ALEX HEARN: No prizes for guessing which of the world's trouble spots our incoming PM zoomed in on in his first big announcement

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Express Politics14 Jul 2026

'At Last the IRGC is Banned, but the Iran Threat Remains'

Banning the IRGC is a historic moment, but we must go further, writes Labour MP Mark Sewards.

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Guido Fawkes14 Jul 2026

Multi-Million Pound Labour Donor & Green Energy Mogul Privately Lobbied Miliband on Policy

One of Labour’s biggest donors has enjoyed a private line into the top of Ed Miliband’s department and the Energy Secretary himself. On policy matters highly relevant to his company… Dale Vince, a green energy mogul, has donated more than £6 million to the Labour Party since 2013 (most of which came after 2021) via…

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Guido Fawkes14 Jul 2026

Bridget Phillipson: Guido is “Very, Very Quick Off the Mark”

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The Guardian Politics14 Jul 2026

It’s the hope that kills you – so fingers crossed for Andy Burnham | Zoe Williams

World Cup victory for England next week could raise expectations the likely new prime minister can’t live up to Andy Burnham yesterday got himself clear of the magic number – the 323 Labour MPs who had to support him to make any leadership challenge mathematically impossible. Half a week had gone by in limbo, his endorsements standing at 322, everyone knowing he was the next prime minister, nobody able to call it anything more than “likely”. What were those last MPs waiting for? Maybe they were

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Conservative Home14 Jul 2026

Brandon To: Mel Stride is right about growth but now we have to build the networks and ecosystems to deliver it

The Conservatives have rightly begun talking about growth. Our next challenge is to ensure that growth is rooted not only in the City of London, but in every county, market town and industrial community with the potential to create wealth once more. The post Brandon To: Mel Stride is right about growth but now we have to build the networks and ecosystems to deliver it appeared first on Conservative Home.

Guido Fawkes14 Jul 2026

UK Cyber Defence Could Be Curtailed Over Environmental Concerns After ICJ Opinion

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued an advisory opinion on climate change and (for some reason) military cyber operations. Apparently they’re linked… The opinion states that countries must give greater weight to environmental concerns when conducting cyber warfare. As one analyst puts it: “With respect to cyber operations, many such operations might have…

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Sky News Politics14 Jul 2026

Sturgeon's statement to police on SNP finances will not be released, says lawyer

The written statement Scotland's former first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, gave to police investigating the SNP’s finances will not be released, her lawyer has said.

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