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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Louise Haigh accuses ‘cabal of men’ around Keir Starmer of mistreating women in cabinet

Former transport secretary said she was one of several victims of ‘sexist and unpleasant’ press briefs Louise Haigh has accused Keir Starmer’s allies of briefing “consistently and viciously” against her after she resigned as transport secretary as she spoke openly about her departure from the cabinet in 2024 and her reasons for backing Andy Burnham. Talking to the BBC’s Nick Robinson, she said she had been a victim of a “cabal of men mistreating women”, who also targeted her cabinet colleagues L

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Express Politics9 Jul 2026

Fury as Pakistan refusal to take back sick rapist sparks calls to end £114m aid from UK

Whistleblower Maggie Oliver branded Shabana Mahmood's decision to close an immigration loophole as "a knee-jerk reaction after the horse has bolted"

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Express Politics9 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham reveals his plan to keep struggling high street shops open

Andy Burnham has vowed to slash business rates for struggling pubs and high street shops while forcing online warehouse giants to pay their fair share.

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BBC Politics9 Jul 2026

Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says

Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.

Guido Fawkes9 Jul 2026

No New Keirs Were Born Last Year

A tragedy for the outgoing PM as another year passes with no new Keirs. The final insult… New baby name figures for 2025 have been released by the Office for National Statistics today: Keir: 2025 = 0 (no change) Kemi: 2025 = 4 (up 1) Rishi: 2025 = 28 (up 10) Boris: 2025 = 19 (up…

BBC Politics9 Jul 2026

Burnham planning for No 10 for at least a year, key ally says

The former transport secretary says Burnham's time away from Westminster does not mean he is "unprepared" for government.

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Express Politics9 Jul 2026

POLL: Should Tories and Labour stand against Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election?

Have your say in our online poll on whether the Conservatives and Labour should run in the Clacton by-election

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Guido Fawkes9 Jul 2026

Louise Haigh: Burnham Wouldn’t Fall Out With Chancellor Miliband

Convicted fraudster Louise Haigh has claimed that Andy Burnham wouldn’t fall out with Ed Miliband if he were Chancellor because they are good friends. Were it so easy… Haigh – who was previously convicted of fraud by false representation in 2014 and is now Burnham’s right-hand woman – told Nick Robinson that there was not…

The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Fraudster Cottrell was introduced as Farage’s chief of staff, says ex-Reform candidate

Exclusive: Questions grow over close ally’s role in 2024 election in which he held no official position UK politics live – latest updates Why is Farage quitting as an MP, only to stand again? George Cottrell was routinely introduced as Nigel Farage’s chief of staff before the 2024 election despite denials that he had any official role, according to a Reform candidate who stood aside for the party leader. Others who have been closely involved in the party have also claimed Cottrell arranged fo

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Express Politics9 Jul 2026

Bulgarian beauty known as 'Queen of lashes' deported after spying for Vladimir Putin

Exclusive: Vanya Gaberova and Ivan Stoyanov were booted out after serving a year in prison.

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Conservative Home9 Jul 2026

Isabel Goodwin: To take on Burnham, the Tories must reignite their communities first approach

The Conservatives must have a clear, alternative vision and plan for delivery in response. One that is based on the core conservative principles of streamlining red tape, unlocking private investment, and trusting that local people know their communities best The post Isabel Goodwin: To take on Burnham, the Tories must reignite their communities first approach appeared first on Conservative Home.

Express Politics9 Jul 2026

Keir Starmer accused of using Government cars to transport his pet cat

Tories accuse PM of using Government cars to transport his cat between No 10 and Chequers.