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Express Politics9 Jul 2026

I'm sick of ego trips - Nigel Farage and Andy Burnham are wasting Britain's time and money

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch unleashes a withering attack on her two major political rivals

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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Reform byelection campaign risks a replay of the Johnson error

In triggering an entirely optional byelection, Nigel Farage has given opponents weeks to repeat the claims about his finances To some, Nigel Farage appears to be in a trap of his own making, fighting for re-election in single combat with a giant bin before potentially having to do it all again against the other political parties. But inside Reform UK, the mood is upbeat. As one insider said of the prospect of a double byelection: “Bring it on.” This is not just braggadocio. Farage is an enthusia

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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Ben Jennings on Nigel Farage’s byelection announcement – cartoon

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Guido Fawkes9 Jul 2026

PETITION: Tell Burnham to Cancel the Chagos Surrender

Andy Burnham has been advised at high-level access talks to revive the Chagos surrender. Such a move would likely enrage large parts of the US administration at the behest of a few unaccountable officials in Britain… Keeping Starmer’s Chagos policy will also blow Burnham’s balance sheet. Guido already established that Burnham’s spending commitments so far…

The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham apologises for Labour’s stance on Gaza – podcast

Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour’s slow response in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. In an exclusive interview with Pippa Crerar, he says that more pressure should be put on the Israeli government, including a ban on trade in goods with illegal settlements. Burnham also says that there is increasing evidence that war crimes appear to have been committed, but that international courts must determine this, not politicians. Plus Pippa and Kiran discuss the fallout from Nigel Farage’s shock re

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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham says Labour ‘didn’t get it right’ as he apologises for its stance on Gaza

Exclusive: PM-in-waiting says party must ‘do better’ in approach to Middle East and he will put more pressure on Israel UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour’s initial response to Israel’s military action in Gaza, saying the party “didn’t get it right” and needs to “do better” under his leadership, as he signalled a significant shift in the UK’s approach to the Middle East. The prime minister-in-waiting told the Guardian he would put more pressure on the Isr

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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Capita expects to lose up to £40m over pension scheme fiasco

Outsourcing firm counts cost of failures that left retired UK civil servants without an income for months Capita has revealed that the bill for cleaning up its mess at the crisis-hit civil service pension scheme could wipe up to £40m off annual profits – a day after its chief executive apologised to MPs for a “very poor service”. The company had faced a grilling at a Commons committee hearing on Wednesday, with its chief executive, Adolfo Hernandez, repeatedly apologising for failures that have

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Express Politics9 Jul 2026

Keir Starmer could make one last U-turn before he goes

The outgoing Prime Minister could break a pledge not to hand out honours after he leaves Downing Street

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Express Politics9 Jul 2026

Labour donor offers to fund Count Binface's by-election against Nigel Farage

A Labour donor has made the offer to the joke candidate who is the Reform UK leader's main rival in the contest

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Express Politics9 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham is about to face a furious Labour civil war as energy crisis explodes

A key challenges for the next prime minister is ensuring Russia cannot plunge Britain into darkness - but will Andy Burnham dare challenge Labour on net zero?

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Express Politics9 Jul 2026

Lisa Nandy's terrified of people thinking for themselves – disastrous proposals prove it

OPINION - TOM SLATER: The Labour Party is determined to hold the state's thumb on the algorithmic scale.

Express Politics9 Jul 2026

White House claim Keir Starmer World Cup decision put lives at ‘grave’ risk

Keir Starmer has been accused of putting 'people's lives at risk' after intervening to block a proposed kick-off time change for England's World Cup match.