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BBC Politics27 Jun 2026

Burnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chief

Former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says defence must be a priority for the next prime minister.

Defence
Express Politics27 Jun 2026

Ex-Reform chief urges Nigel Farage to ‘have a break’

The former chairman of Reform UK has insisted that the party is 'way bigger' than Nigel Farage.

Reform
The Guardian Politics27 Jun 2026

UK minister working up plans for state-owned housing developer

Exclusive: Steve Reed is looking at government run scheme that could borrow at lower rates than private developers The housing secretary has been working up plans for a state-owned housing developer, according to details leaked to the Guardian, as the government looks for ways to stimulate stubbornly low rates of housebuilding. Steve Reed has been looking at proposals to set up a new state-owned developer which could borrow at lower rates than private developers and housing associations, accordi

Housing
BBC Politics27 Jun 2026

Burnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chief

Former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says defence must be a priority for the next prime minister.

Defence
Sky News Politics27 Jun 2026

High-speed boats and drones promised for elite commandos in tweak to defence spending plan

Britain's elite, rapid reaction force is to be equipped with high-speed boats and drones as the new defence secretary Dan Jarvis tries to put his stamp on his new brief.

Defence
Express Politics27 Jun 2026

Vape shops sum up 'what has gone wrong on Britain's high streets'

There is overwhelming support for councils gaining powers to cap the number of vape shops on a high street

Express Politics27 Jun 2026

'Half a million extra out of work benefit claimants for each Prime Minister losing job'

Westminster has rattled through prime ministers while ordinary Britons are stranded on benefits and the welfare bill soars

Politics
Express Politics27 Jun 2026

Reform UK cranks up war on woke with plans to blast 'toxic' culture in 'blueprint' council

Nigel Farage's party promises to rip out 'toxic equality and diversity culture' and blaze a trail for others to follow

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Express Politics27 Jun 2026

'Bizarre' Government trips to the Maldives cost taxpayer nearly £41,000

Campaigners are calling on the Government to produce evidence this was more than 'an expensive island-hopping exercise'.

Economy
Express Politics27 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham 'will betray farmers just like Keir Starmer did - he'll say anything!'

EXCLUSIVE: Andy Burnham won't dare to challenge his party's neglect of rural England if he succeeds Keir Starmer, a struggling farmer tells the Express.

The Guardian Politics27 Jun 2026

The war for Burnham’s ear: politicians and wonks fight for influence over a PM

There is high emotion, a deluge of policy papers and an ‘excruciating’ jostle for jobs as Labour’s probable next leader settles back into Westminster life As well as being the most popular politician in the country – for now – Andy Burnham is also the most popular man at Westminster. Labour MPs, the unions, Whitehall civil servants, political advisers and thinktanks are all among those battling for the ear of the next prime minister. “There are so many different demands all at once. But the supp

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Express Politics27 Jun 2026

Reservists deserve more than the nation's thanks - they deserve a tax cut

Men and women who are ready to answer duty's call should not be hammered by the Treasury.

Economy