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Guido Fawkes5 Jul 2026

Lucy Powell Attempts to Explain What ‘Manchesterism’ Is

On Sky News: “Well, one of  Tony Wilson’s most famous phrases is, ‘this is Manchester, we do things differently here’. “And what we have seen [is] a realisation of that really in Manchester, doing things differently, taking powers, working together strategically, collaboratively across business, the voluntary sector, universities and others with a long-term vision about…

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The Guardian Politics5 Jul 2026

Polo shirts, Clarks Wallabees, shorts: Burnham has finessed his style. Can he carry it to high office? | Morwenna Ferrier

The likely next prime minister might have to leave his ‘Manchester clothes’ in the cupboard when he gets to No 10 There’s a joke doing the rounds about Andy Burnham. It usually goes something like this: a Blairite, a Brownite and a Corbynite walk into a bar. “Hello, Andy, what can I get you?” asks the barman. The man who would be our next prime minister has been through a few incarnations in his career as a Labour politician. This shape-shifting has been reflected in the jobs he’s done and the p

Express Politics5 Jul 2026

Language tests plan to stop criminals stealing millions by posing as students

Tough new measures planned to fight fraud in the student loans system

EducationCrime
Express Politics5 Jul 2026

Rochdale grooming gang leader MUST be deported – he doesn't deserve human rights

OPINION - JJ ANISIOBI: The man who forced his victims to call him 'Daddy' should be on a one-way flight to Pakistan

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The Guardian Politics5 Jul 2026

‘New direction, same old problems’: the economic challenges facing Andy Burnham | Richard Partington

Blair met good fortune when he assumed office, others such as Wilson faced tougher times. The PM-presumptive will start firmly on the back foot Make Miliband chancellor, ex-chief Treasury adviser tells Burnham John Harris: Without a good revival plan, Burnham cannot succeed In politics, timing and luck matter. Tony Blair had astounding good fortune, benefiting from goldilocks economic conditions and a weak opposition. Others have taken charge in tougher times: in. the 1970s Harold Wilson fac

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Express Politics5 Jul 2026

JD Vance warns 'something is very broken about British politics'

US vice president speaks out as Andy Burnham looks set to enter 10 Downing Street within weeks

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The Guardian Politics5 Jul 2026

‘Did Westminster just ignore buses?’ Burnham aims to shake up UK transport

In the fourth of a series on nationalisation, we look at plans to emulate Manchester’s Bee Network in Britain’s buses and rail Will Burnham ‘go big’ in expanding the role of the state? Atlee: the postwar blueprint that inspires Burnham How council housebuilding is central to Burnham’s vision Whether or not the promised land is reached via renationalisation, the man set to be next prime minister is clear what he wants transport to leave behind. “You go from deregulation to regaining public co

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Express Politics5 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham urged to go ahead with Keir Starmer's social media age limits

Teachers urge the incoming prime minister to ensure teenagers have an alternative to playing with their phones

Education
Express Politics5 Jul 2026

Labour minister completely skewered by GB News host over Andy Burnham

Cabinet minister faced questions over the prime minister-in-waiting's tax plans

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The Guardian Politics5 Jul 2026

Nigel Farage did not declare gifts from crypto entrepreneur convicted of fraud

Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick says Farage accepted staff, security and accommodation from George Cottrell before becoming an MP Nigel Farage did not declare gifts and benefits provided by a crypto entrepreneur who has previously been convicted of fraud, Reform’s economic spokesperson has admitted. Robert Jenrick said on Sunday that the Reform leader had accepted staff, security and accommodation from George Cottrell, but claimed they were personal gifts provided before he became an MP and so did no

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Express Politics5 Jul 2026

Nationalisation isn't the answer – our water would be dirtier than ever

Water companies let us down by struggling to supply customers in the heat, but going back to the past is not the answer, writes Lord Redwood

Express Politics5 Jul 2026

Piers Morgan rages 'Nigel Farage has to go' as huge bombshell plunges Reform in crisis

The Reform UK leader is facing pressure to step down as he is weakening the party, according to veteran broadcaster Piers Morgan

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