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Conservative Home22 Jul 2026

Amy Selman: May’s local elections were not about local issues, Part 2 – We have to get to the heart of those local issues

You need to give your councillors a nudge! Former councillors know where the bodies are buried, and which questions to ask. And follow the money. 'It is an old but true saying that the condition upon which liberty has been given to man is eternal vigilance'. The post Amy Selman: May’s local elections were not about local issues, Part 2 – We have to get to the heart of those local issues appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics22 Jul 2026

Lucy Powell brutally mocked by Tories for poor grammar in tweet - 'see me after class!'

The Manchester Central MP was appointed Education Secretary to Burnham's Cabinet.

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The Guardian Politics22 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham announces review of prisoner early release scheme

PM says he wants to be sure everything concerning controversial policy has been looked at before it goes ahead UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has said he will review the government’s controversial prisoner early release scheme with the justice secretary. The scheme, under which thousands of prisoners are to serve shorter sentences after new laws were passed to address a prison overcrowding crisis, is due to begin in September. Continue reading...

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Express Politics22 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham is on a mission to make you forget the last two years

He played the role of a landslide-winning prime minister when he arrived in Downing Street this week, and is desperate to escape the blame for the fiascos so far

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The Guardian Politics22 Jul 2026

Streeting and Mahmood accused of making ‘cheap jokes’ about prisoner early release scheme

Victims of crime say it’s ‘no laughing matter’ after ministers caught on hot mic ‘ribbing’ about scheme UK politics live – latest updates Victims of crime have accused ministers of making “cheap jokes” about releasing prisoners early after Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood apologised after being caught on camera “ribbing” about the scheme. In a video, the new justice secretary, Alex Norris, can be seen walking towards Mahmood and Streeting, the new defence secretary, who can be heard calling N

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Guido Fawkes22 Jul 2026

WATCH: Transport Secretary Struggles to Explain How Bus Fare Cap Funding Will Work

The Transport Secretary has been unable to explain how Burnham’s £2 bus fare cap – a Tory policy – will be funded. A Downing Street release states it will be majority funded by converting £400 million international climate finance grants into loans… Heidi Alexander said: “The detail of it needs to be worked through. But…

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BBC Politics22 Jul 2026

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government

It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.

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BBC Politics22 Jul 2026

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government

It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.

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BBC Politics22 Jul 2026

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government

It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.

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Express Politics22 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham’s business secretary can't name anyone in cabinet with business experience

In response, the Shadow Business Secretary claimed: 'Labour prefer career politicians, trade unionists, and activists to entrepreneurs.'

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Guido Fawkes22 Jul 2026

Burnham Chalks Up Two U-Turns in Two Days as PM

The Downing Street operation is already mopping up after its overenthusiastic Prime Minister. On two counts… During a “huddle” with reporters on Monday, Andy Burnham told hacks that he was interested in raising the personal allowance, which has been frozen. He has stated his intention the weekend before and claimed it came up the whole…

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The Guardian Politics22 Jul 2026

Transport secretary ‘100% sure’ new cap on bus fares in England is fully funded – UK politics live

Earlier this week, Burnham’s new government faced questions about how the removal of VAT on electricity bills would be funded Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. Andy Burnham’s new government is facing fresh questions on how it will fund its new policies aimed at easing the cost of living, after the prime minister announced a £2 cap on single bus fares this morning. Continue reading...

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