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Express Politics20 Jun 2026

Rachel Reeves told to ditch plans for new UK tax change

The Chancellor's new pay tax plan has been called out by experts, with fears the new charge could backfire on UK motoring

Economy
Express Politics20 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham’s 2-word verdict on state pension triple lock as policy questioned

The new Labour MP and predicted next Prime Minister has previously revealed his stance on the vital pension marker

Express Politics20 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham urged to rescue Britain from the 'madness' of Ed Miliband

The former Manchester Mayor is urged to remove Ed Miliband from the energy department if he ousts Sir Keir Starmer and becomes prime minister

Express Politics20 Jun 2026

Warning Britain needs a second nuclear weapons system to deter Russia

The country is urged to acquire a fully independent nuclear weapons system to deter Russia at a time of uncertainty about the United States's commitment to Nato.

Defence
The Guardian Politics20 Jun 2026

Revealed: Brexit voting areas have seen faster growth in foreign workers since EU referendum

Guardian investigation also finds same areas experienced relative decline over same period Leave-voting areas have seen faster relative growth in foreign workers since the Brexit referendum, a Guardian investigation has found. Data analysis suggests that the decade since the Brexit vote may not have matched the expectations of many Leave supporters, showing their local areas have also become relatively more deprived over the same period. Continue reading...

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Express Politics20 Jun 2026

Fury in UK town as government accused of not providing correct asylum seeker data

A Police and Crime Commissioner has alleged that the Home Office is not providing accurate information

ImmigrationCrime
Express Politics20 Jun 2026

UK sends WW3 warning to Putin with test of new long range missiles it will give Ukraine

The weapons have a range of more than 310 miles and carry warheads weighing at least 496Ibs.

Defence
Express Politics20 Jun 2026

Fury at plan to move asylum seekers into UK village - 21 properties

The announcement has prompted a backlash from some villagers, who say they have not been properly consulted

Immigration
The Guardian Politics20 Jun 2026

Burnham allies confident of No 10 ‘coronation’ after surge in backers

Some Labour MPs still want former mayor to face the ‘scrutiny’ of ideas through a contested leadership contest UK politics live – latest updates Allies of Andy Burnham are increasingly confident of a coronation-style transfer of power after the number of MPs backing his planned leadership bid surged following his byelection victory. Burnham and his team are understood to have spent the last few days enlisting the support of MPs and ministers, as he prepares to challenge Keir Starmer in the com

Politics
Express Politics20 Jun 2026

Seven MPs to watch if Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister

The would-be Prime Minister has powerful friends who will expect a top job if he ousts Keir Starmer and moves into Downing Street.

Politics
BBC Politics20 Jun 2026

Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast

After Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Politics
Sky News Politics20 Jun 2026

Where does Burnham's huge victory leave Starmer - and can he still survive?

Where are we at as we go into the weekend after a remarkable and consequential week in British politics?

Politics