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The Guardian Politics4 Jul 2026

UK and Ireland leaders fear for union’s future under Farage-led government

Politicians across Celtic nations braced for constitutional turmoil if Reform continues to rise The rise of Nigel Farage has prompted political leaders across Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to game the unthinkable: the break-up of the United Kingdom. Unionists who wish to save the union and nationalists who wish to end it are bracing for constitutional turmoil if Reform UK emerges triumphant – with Farage as prime minister or official leader of the opposition – after the next elec

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Express Politics4 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham faces one big question over triple lock at next general election

A renewed debate has erupted over the future of the state pension triple lock.

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Express Politics4 Jul 2026

Keir Starmer's ministers no longer listen to him - nobody is running the country

OPINION JONATHAN WALKER - Keir Starmer is on his way out, but Andy Burnham still hasn't taken over. Now, nobody is running the country.

Express Politics4 Jul 2026

Sadiq Khan accused of lying about ‘swatikas’ outside his home

EXCLUSIVE: The Mayor of London said his family was targeted and a bullet in an envelope was mailed to him.

The Guardian Politics4 Jul 2026

Britain has so many stories. The reason we fund the arts together is so we can tell them | James Graham

Dear England, Ink, Sherwood … I owe my career to publicly funded art. Never downplay it: it’s how we speak to each other James Graham is a British playwright and television writer It shouldn’t feel like a contentious image: a large cross of St George – England’s national flag – being unfurled and laid out on a raked stage. But at that time, in that place, and in this way, you could feel one of those unique, intake-of-breath moments that happen sometimes in the theatre. The place in question wa

Express Politics4 Jul 2026

'Andy Burnham could be next Prime Minister - and I'm worried about one thing'

One Mumsnet user has admitted the concerns she has for the South East of England if Andy Burnham takes over at No. 10

The Guardian Politics3 Jul 2026

Starmer warns Burnham he cannot spend less time on diplomacy

Prime minister also speaks of his ‘intensely personal decision’ to step down in first interview since resigning Keir Starmer has warned his likely successor Andy Burnham that it will not be possible to spend less time focusing on international affairs. Speaking during a BBC interview, he also spoke of his “intensely personal” decision to announce his resignation last month after two years as prime minister. Continue reading...

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Express Politics3 Jul 2026

Andrew Neil fact checks Andy Burnham rant - ‘doesn’t know what he's talking about’

Andrew Neil says he is starting to worry about Andy Burnham

BBC Politics3 Jul 2026

Starmer tells of 'intensely personal' decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning

In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over.

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BBC Politics3 Jul 2026

Starmer says decision to step down 'intensely personal'

Keir Starmer says he took the decision to quit as PM after spending the weekend with his family.

BBC Politics3 Jul 2026

Starmer warns Burnham will have to spend time on global affairs, in first interview since quitting

In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over.

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BBC Politics3 Jul 2026

Burnham rules out calling early election as PM

The newly elected MP for Makerfield is expected to become PM this month and says he will stick to the 2024 Labour manifesto.

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