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The Guardian Politics28 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham to pledge ‘good growth in every postcode’ in devolution plan

Makerfield MP on course to be PM will argue for more decision-making in regions and communities as he sets out platform for government Andy Burnham will pledge to deliver “good growth in every postcode” by overseeing a significant transfer of power out of Whitehall to local communities as he sets out his case to become the UK’s next prime minister. In his first major speech since winning the Makerfield byelection, Burnham will argue for decision-making to be devolved to regions and communities t

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BBC Politics28 Jun 2026

Chris Mason: Burnham starts to sketch out his vision as potential prime minister

The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.

Express Politics28 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham told not dodge scrutiny over his radical plans

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch warns that millions of people are still in the dark about likely future PM's priorities

Defence
Sky News Politics28 Jun 2026

UK to replace fleet of destroyers with 'budget warships'

The UK will replace a fleet of big, expensive destroyers with smaller, budget warships under an investment plan that seeks to rearm the military for less cash than officers say they need.

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The Guardian Politics28 Jun 2026

Ella Baron on Andy Burnham’s big plans for Britain – cartoon

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The Guardian Politics28 Jun 2026

The Guardian view on universities: public confidence in degrees is wavering – ministers should shore it up | Editorial

Unfair changes to student loans and concerns about job prospects must be weighed against the life-changing potential of education Is going to university financially worthwhile? New research on graduate incomes is unlikely to help the beleaguered sector’s reputation. Even though most benefit from an earnings premium, worth around £100,000 on average over a lifetime (after tax and student loan repayments), the finding that one in four people end up worse off proves that there are no guarantees. Th

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The Guardian Politics28 Jun 2026

‘Financial pandemic’: £1 in every £11 spent on UK public contractors goes to private equity

Almost £24.4bn of government money went to private equity-run firms in year to April 2025, Guardian analysis shows ‘Treating children like cattle’: what happens when private equity takes over a UK care home? Nurseries, vets and shops: the sectors where private equity plays a big role One pound in every £11 of UK government spending on contractors went to private equity-controlled companies last year, research shows, including key services such as transport, waste management and healthcare. Po

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BBC Politics28 Jun 2026

Cleverly says he would not have used Badenoch's Gestapo jibe

The Conservative leader has been criticised by Labour for making a Nazi comparison in relation to the education secretary.

Education
BBC Politics28 Jun 2026

Cleverly says he would not have used Badenoch's Gestapo jibe

The Conservative leader has been criticised by Labour for making a Nazi comparison in relation to the education secretary.

Education
BBC Politics28 Jun 2026

Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham

Lucy Powell and Steve Reed say Labour MPs are backing a coronation of Burnham rather than a contest.

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The Guardian Politics28 Jun 2026

Burnham may have to boost defence spending to pass ‘Moscow test’, says ex-military chief

Adm Sir Tony Radakin says UK currenly ‘falls short’ of level required to keep Russian threats at bay The former head of the armed forces has told Andy Burnham that plans for defence spending must meet a “Moscow test” to keep Russian threats at bay, warning the UK currently “falls short” of that level of commitment. Adm Sir Tony Radakin, who was the chief of the defence staff until last year, said that if the government’s defence investment plan (Dip), expected to be published this week, was “not

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Express Politics28 Jun 2026

'Treason' - Reform's Zia Yusuf explodes over smugglers' claims to have Gov insiders

An Afghan people smuggler claimed in an interview with the Sunday Express that he has 'contacts' who tip the gang off about security operations in the UK.