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The Guardian Politics23 Jul 2026

Burnham’s review of prison early release scheme is causing chaos, says union

Officials ‘do not know’ how to respond to potential changes to plans to start freeing up to 6,000 offenders UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham’s pledge to review early release plans has created “a sense of chaos” across the Prison Service, probation officers have said. As Whitehall insiders confirmed the prime minister was examining possible exemptions to the law under which offenders will be freed, the Napo probation union said prison officials “do not know” how to respond. Additi

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Guido Fawkes23 Jul 2026

Worries in Downing Street That Burnham’s No10 North Will Be Under-Resourced ‘Gimmick’

There are concerns in Downing Street that Burnham’s ‘No10 North’ will not be sufficiently resourced to work properly. Rendering it a pointless cost… As Guido revealed this week Cabinet Office civil servants are being offered handsome packages to relocate to No10 North, which will be based at Heron House in Manchester. Staff will also have…

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Guido Fawkes23 Jul 2026

The Burnham Reshuffle in Full

New appointments John Healey Chancellor of the Exchequer Ed Miliband Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Louise Haigh First Secretary of State, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Minister for the Cabinet Office Yvette Cooper Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Angela Rayner Secretary of State for Housing, Communities…

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The Guardian Politics23 Jul 2026

Who is Miatta Fahnbulleh, the radical-thinking new UK energy secretary?

Selection of economist formerly at helm of green thinktank marks continuation of decarbonising Miliband era In her first 48 hours as energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh was left in no doubt about the thorny policy decision at the top of her in-tray. Protesters from Fossil Free London met her outside her new offices dressed as firefighters holding placards reading: “We’re already putting out fires, don’t start new ones.” The MP for Peckham – a radical economist who is outspoken about the climate

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The Guardian Politics23 Jul 2026

Meet the man whose groundbreaking book is being devoured by the left

Anton Jäger has been lauded for his exceptional ability to make sense of these strange political times – and he’s only 32. The writer and academic explains why we’re living in an age of hyperpolitics ‘I am acutely conscious,” said Andy Burnham outside 10 Downing Street on Monday, “that I am the sixth person in the last 10 years to walk up this street.” It was good to hear him say it because, beneath all the cabinet gossip and rune-reading, there is a feeling of terror about the immediate future

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BBC Politics23 Jul 2026

Sarwar to become minister in Burnham's government

The Scottish Labour leader will step down and be granted a peerage so he can take up a seat in the House of Lords.

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The Guardian Politics23 Jul 2026

Burnham offers 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music in England – UK politics live

The prime minister said the £100m package would mean the typical pub would save around £1,100 in the next financial year Good morning and welcome to the UK politics live blog. Andy Burnham will cut business rate bills for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England by 20% from next April. For too long, governments have stood by while cherished venues have disappeared from our local high streets. So today I am changing that. This government will back the businesses that people want to see in the

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Express Politics23 Jul 2026

Angela Rayner is spitting feathers - she’ll sink Andy Burnham just like she sank Starmer

Angela Rayner is back in the cabinet but she's still not happy. This could end badly for Andy Burnham.

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Express Politics23 Jul 2026

Politics LIVE: Andy Burnham to be put on notice in brutal speech

Kemi Badenoch will today put Andy Burnham on notice, warning the new PM is still thinking like the Mayor of Manchester not the Prime Minister.

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The Guardian Politics23 Jul 2026

Business rates to be cut by 20% for England pubs, clubs and music venues

No 10 announces reprieve after Andy Burnham previously pledged to raise tax from e-commerce warehouses and channel it to cutting hospitality sector’s bills Business rates will be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year, Downing Street has announced. The discount will apply to nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses and is expected to save a typical pub about £1,100 annually, but will not be available to the very largest live music venues. Continue readi

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Conservative Home23 Jul 2026

Bob Seely: Q: Are there votes in foreign and defence issues? A: Yes, more than ever

The next election will be the first arguably since the 1980s where our security and engagement with the world will be a major mainstream election issue. The post Bob Seely: Q: Are there votes in foreign and defence issues? A: Yes, more than ever appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home23 Jul 2026

Tim Dier: Why every MP should start a business

Rather than riding tanks and flying fighter jets, MPs would spend time on the shop floor of small businesses, rolling up their sleeves and seeing how the state makes it difficult for many to make a living. The post Tim Dier: Why every MP should start a business appeared first on Conservative Home.

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