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BBC Politics24 Jun 2026

Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition

The outgoing PM is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.

BBC Politics24 Jun 2026

Who could be the UK's next chancellor?

The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

BBC Politics23 Jun 2026

Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer

A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?

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BBC Politics23 Jun 2026

Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer

A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?

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BBC Politics23 Jun 2026

The economic challenges facing the next prime minister

Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.

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The Guardian Politics23 Jun 2026

Weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy, chief climate adviser says

Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businesses Weakening the UK’s net zero policy would disrupt business and damage the economy, the UK’s chief climate adviser has warned. Nigel Topping, chair of the Climate Change Committee (CCC), said: “The U-turns are really damaging to inward investor confidence. If we really want to grow the economy, then investing and getting good at building stuff is essential.” Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics23 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham picks former Blair minister James Purnell as his chief of staff

Decision is one of Makerfield MP’s most significant since his Westminster return as he builds his team for government Andy Burnham has chosen his Blairite former colleague James Purnell as his chief of staff, the Guardian understands, as he begins to finalise his team for government. The Makerfield MP has picked his former cabinet colleague to be his right-hand man in Downing Street, in one of the most significant decisions he has made since returning to Westminster. Continue reading...

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Express Politics23 Jun 2026

Labour confirms Andy Burnham replacement for by-election as it faces huge Reform threat

The Greater Manchester mayoral elections will take place on July 30 and a replacement to Andy Burnham has been announced by the Labour Party

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Express Politics23 Jun 2026

Tories in bid to force Commons vote on Labour benefit plans

Conservatives push for debate over 'outrageous kick in the teeth to working people'

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Express Politics23 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham destroyed by England fans at the World Cup in brutal chant

England fans following the national team in the United States were quick to share their views on the Prime Minister in waiting.

Express Politics23 Jun 2026

Humiliation for Rachel Reeves as Andy Burnham 'set to demote her'

Britain's likely next PM is reportedly preparing to sack the Chancellor

The Guardian Politics23 Jun 2026

UK defence secretary promises delayed investment plan before Nato summit

Dan Jarvis, who took role earlier this month, is said to have secured billion more for plan than predecessor Dan Jarvis, the new defence secretary, promised to publish the delayed defence investment plan (Dip) before the Nato summit in a fortnight amid indications he has already secured around a billion more than his predecessor, John Healey. Haggling between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Treasury is continuing – while a source in Andy Burnham’s team said he was happy for a final deal to

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