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Express Politics5 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham plots new tax raid in major blow to 150,000 UK households

The likely future prime minister is planning a raid on 150,000 UK households

Economy
The Guardian Politics5 Jul 2026

I’ve seen what the death of major industry did to Britain. Without a good revival plan, Burnham cannot succeed | John Harris

Collieries turned into retail parks, manufacturing in the doldrums. The problem is vast, but at least the PM-in-waiting sees it: and in that there is hope In the autumn of 2005, Tony Blair gave one of his most unhinged and fascinating speeches as prime minister. “I hear people say we have to stop and debate globalisation,” he said. “You might as well debate whether autumn should follow summer.” He went on: “The character of this changing world is indifferent to tradition. Unforgiving of frailty

Housing
Conservative Home5 Jul 2026

Our top ten picks of the week

ConservativeHome's round-up of ten of our best articles from the preceding week. The post Our top ten picks of the week appeared first on Conservative Home.

Express Politics5 Jul 2026

Fury at EU role in Thatcher 'coup' and invasion of childhood farm ignited drive for Brexit

A frightening attempt to seize his family's farm in Peru and horror at the toppling of Margaret Thatcher lit a match in the Daniel Hannnan's life

The Guardian Politics5 Jul 2026

Could Farage quit? Questions swirl over Reform UK leader’s future

Farage is under pressure over £5m gift, byelection losses and rise of rival Restore but allies say exit speculation is ‘wishful thinking’ “Of course he’s tired. He’s just done two months campaigning every day on the road, it would be weird if he wasn’t. But that doesn’t mean he’s going to quit,” says one friend of Nigel Farage who has spent time with him in recent weeks. Westminster has been ablaze with rumours that Farage is growing weary in the job of leading Reform UK after the bruising scand

PoliticsReform
The Guardian Politics5 Jul 2026

Make Ed Miliband chancellor, ex-chief Treasury adviser tells Andy Burnham

Nicholas Stern joins growing number backing Miliband, saying he has vision and experience to revive economy A former chief economic adviser to the Treasury has called on Andy Burnham to appoint Ed Miliband as chancellor, arguing the energy secretary has a “bold” vision to revive the economy. Nicholas Stern, a professor at the London School of Economics who was a senior figure in the Treasury during Gordon Brown’s tenure, said only Miliband had the experience and the strategic vision to accelerat

Economy
Express Politics5 Jul 2026

Shocking new figures show why Keir Starmer has the worst record of any prime minister

Labour leader is marking two years since he entered No 10

BBC Politics5 Jul 2026

Farage denies breaking rules after reports of undeclared benefits from ally

The Sunday Times said the Reform UK leader failed to declare benefits from an ally convicted of fraud in the US.

Reform
Express Politics4 Jul 2026

I tested the new tax cut Rachel Reeves said was a big deal - and it only saved me 87p

EXCLUSIVE: We tucked into a massive 87 pence saving using Reeves' new tax cut.

Economy
BBC Politics4 Jul 2026

Police leadership needs 'ethical reset', Lord Blunkett tells BBC

The former home secretary has co-authored a major report that has found the running of forces in England and Wales needs a "fundamental overhaul".

Crime
BBC Politics4 Jul 2026

Police leadership needs 'ethical reset', Lord Blunkett tells BBC

The former home secretary has co-authored a major report that has found the running of forces in England and Wales needs a "fundamental overhaul".

Crime
Express Politics4 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham talks football and beers with fans as he continues to avoid media

The soon-to-be Prime Minister answered questions about his favourite beer and music but Conservatives accused him of avoiding scrutiny