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BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

Burnham does not rule out wealth tax

The expected next PM says he may have to "ask for a little more" in tax and warns of "difficult" choices.

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The Guardian Politics15 Jul 2026

At his final PMQs, Starmer soaked up the love from all sides – and even some tenderness from Kemi

It wasn’t his performances on Wednesday lunchtimes that did for the ultimate mid-table PM – it was all the other stuff Who would have thought it? Most of us would have put money on Kemi Badenoch failing to read the room for Keir Starmer’s last ever prime minister’s questions. Not a bit. From her opening tribute to Ann Widdecombe to her final gags, Kemi was the model of warmth, generosity and tenderness. Pitch perfect. Not a word out of place. So much so that you couldn’t help wondering if the re

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The Guardian Politics15 Jul 2026

In Wales, I've seen what happens when devolution isn't done right. Here's what Andy Burnham must know | Will Hayward

In my country, devolution has been the equivalent of giving someone a new electric car without the capacity to charge it. That can’t be the model for the whole UK As a journalist, I have specialised in Wales, Welsh politics and devolution for the past 10 years. Devolution, in particular, could be considered a bit niche as subjects go. But suddenly, everyone wants to talk about it because Andy Burnham is making it front and centre of his offer as prime minister. MPs have been falling over themsel

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BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

Watch: Starmer's kind send-off across the Commons in final PMQs

A warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister.

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BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

Watch: Starmer's kind send-off across the Commons in final PMQs

A warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister.

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Conservative Home15 Jul 2026

Rumen Cholakov: The Conservatives represent the only way forward to prosperity for this country.

Labour have run this country into the ground in just two years. Their new Prime Minister is now set to make the situation even worse and the Reform party is not a serious prospect for governing.  The post Rumen Cholakov: The Conservatives represent the only way forward to prosperity for this country. appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics15 Jul 2026

Zia Yusuf tears into Labour for comparing Reform to Nazis – 'irresponsible!'

Reform's home affairs spokesman warns of a 'narrative so relentless' against Nigel Farage and his allies that 'it constitutes incitement'

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Express Politics15 Jul 2026

Ann Widdecombe revealed heartwarming reason for career move in one of her final messages

In one of her final columns, Ann Widdecombe revealed why she embraced a whole new career away from politics after leaving the Commons

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Conservative Home15 Jul 2026

Charlotte Vernon: Do you know a Conservative councillor who deserves recognition or an award?

Across the country, Conservative councillors are proving every day that local democracy works best when it is driven by people who care deeply about their communities. The post Charlotte Vernon: Do you know a Conservative councillor who deserves recognition or an award? appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics15 Jul 2026

Stark Falkland Islands warning issued ahead of tense England v Argentina World Cup match

England is facing Argentina in the World Cup semi final tonight.

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Express Politics15 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham warned not to bow to demands to rip up the pension triple lock

Andy Burnham has been warned not to bow to demands to rip up the pension triple lock as the OECD brands it unusually generous and calls for medium term reform.

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The Guardian Politics15 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham urged to overhaul ‘timid and limited’ elections bill

Ex-minister who helped write draft calls for bolder action on voting reform, crypto donations and social media The government was “timid” and “incremental” when deciding what to include in its elections bill, a former minister who helped write it has said, as she urged the incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, to go further. Rushanara Ali, who resigned as democracy minister last August, said the draft legislation still contained big gaps when it came to voting reform, cryptocurrency donations a

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