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The Guardian Politics25 Jun 2026

How the US bypasses British courts to try its military over crimes in the UK

Even sexual assault or paedophilia cases are heard by US courts martial, using an obscure 1951 agreement A US fighter pilot strangled a woman in England. Why did it end in a ‘degrading’ military trial? A little-known system in which US military personnel are tried through a court martial for alleged crimes committed in the UK is under growing scrutiny. There are more than 12,000 US personnel stationed on at least 15 US military bases and facilities in the UK. With the exception of Lossiemouth

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The Guardian Politics25 Jun 2026

It’s not the bond markets Andy Burnham should be afraid of. It’s his own MPs | Aditya Chakrabortty

To stay popular with the public – and his backbenchers – he’ll need to make big changes fast. That means changing the way the government borrows A Labour leader arrives, shirt and smile ironed into place, in his hands a big idea. He has polished one slogan, prepped three anecdotes, memorised eight bullet points. He wants more cash for vital services, or workers to have a stake in their employers, or to take some utility into public control. Not so big an idea, really, but, right on cue, the atta

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Express Politics25 Jun 2026

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BBC Politics25 Jun 2026

Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'

Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.

BBC Politics25 Jun 2026

Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'

Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.

Express Politics24 Jun 2026

Donald Trump breaks silence on Andy Burnham with 2-word comment

Former Greater Manchester mayor appears to have some work to do in winning over the US president

Express Politics24 Jun 2026

Rachel Reeves aide urges businesses to lobby against sacking Chancellor

Top adviser tells businesses to make the case for 'stability' and 'continuity' despite widespread suggestions her boss will be sacked

Express Politics24 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham urged to rule out hammering business with fresh tax hikes

Damaging speculation could drive investment out of the UK for good, Tories warn

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BBC Politics24 Jun 2026

New SNP MP vows to 'serve the people' after Commons oath row

Lara Bird appeared to have her fingers crossed as she was sworn in as the new MP for Arbroath & Broughty Ferry.

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The Guardian Politics24 Jun 2026

Shabana Mahmood’s immigration and asylum bill to go before MPs next week

Refugee charities fear controversial changes, including on forced removals and age checks, are being rushed through Shabana Mahmood’s controversial plans to increase the forced removal of people refused asylum, introduce stringent age checks for people claiming to be children and limit applications under human rights laws are scheduled to be placed before MPs within days. The immigration and asylum bill is expected to be put before parliament next Tuesday and will face opposition from some Labou

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Express Politics24 Jun 2026

Outrage over Reeves and Starmer’s new tax on savings – ‘they’re taxing everything!’

Members of the public have fumed at a new tax drafted over ISAs as someone fumed that the government is 'taxing everything'

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The Guardian Politics24 Jun 2026

Senior No 10 aides to lobby Andy Burnham to invest more than £13.5bn defence spend

Downing Street figures plan to convince Burnham to revive ‘war bonds’ when he becomes prime minister Downing Street aides are planning to lobby Andy Burnham during access talks to revive the idea of “war bonds” to pay for higher defence spending when he becomes prime minister, the Guardian understands. Senior No 10 figures want the Treasury to be allowed to borrow more for military spending and will try to convince Burnham to invest beyond the £13.5bn earmarked for the long-awaited Defence Inves

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