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The Guardian Politics28 Jun 2026

Labour deputy leader appears to endorse Ed Miliband as Burnham’s chancellor

Lucy Powell said she thought energy secretary would be good in Treasury but ‘tittle-tattle’ over cabinet posts was ‘unedifying’ Ed Miliband would make a “good” chancellor to Andy Burnham, Labour’s deputy leader, Lucy Powell, has said, ahead of the likely next prime minister’s first major speech on the economy since he returned to Westminster. Powell, who served as Miliband’s chief of staff in opposition and is close to the former party leader, appeared to endorse him to run the Treasury – althou

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The Guardian Politics28 Jun 2026

Ed Miliband as chancellor would benefit every part of the UK – and the bond markets | Josh Ryan-Collins

If Andy Burnham chooses the energy secretary, Labour could fully use the benefits of net zero to promote growth and jobs It should have been a great week for Ed Miliband and his mission to decarbonise the UK economy. Western Europe has experienced one of its worst ever heatwaves, providing powerful evidence of the need to transition away from fossil-fuel-driven energy production to reduce the carbon emissions that are contributing to global warming. Instead, however, he has been attacked by an u

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The Guardian Politics28 Jun 2026

Rising cost of insuring against climate crisis will have wider knock-on effects for UK economy | Heather Stewart

As extreme weather events become more common, economists say government will need to take more active role to protect consumers Anyone attempting to notch up a productive day’s work in the searing heat of southern England this last week was left in little doubt about the impact of extreme weather. But the economic effects of the climate crisis for the UK are not confined to the many hours lost to quietly perspiring – or fetching kids dismissed early from scorching classrooms. Continue reading..

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The Guardian Politics28 Jun 2026

Prince Harry may cancel UK family visit after being refused police protection

Sussexes trip to Britain in balance after government declines request for taxpayer-funded security The Duke of Sussex is understood to be reconsidering plans to bring his wife and children to the UK next month after his request for taxpayer-funded police protection was rejected. Prince Harry and Meghan were planning their first trip to Britain as a family in four years for events related to the Invictus Games, due to be held in Birmingham in July. Continue reading...

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BBC Politics28 Jun 2026

Ex-minister not ruling out leadership bid yet

Carns says he is waiting to hear the contents of an economics speech by Andy Burnham.

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BBC Politics28 Jun 2026

Ex-minister not ruling out leadership bid yet

Carns says he is waiting to hear the contents of an economics speech by Andy Burnham.

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The Guardian Politics28 Jun 2026

Labour has abandoned the missions that brought it to power. Here's how Burnham could revive them. | Mariana Mazzucato

With a new prime minister incoming, Labour faces a fundamental question about its economic vision As Keir Starmer stands down as prime minister and attention turns toward Andy Burnham, the current moment should not be reduced to a story of personalities. The question that matters is strategy, and the Labour party has three years left to get this right. When Labour won its landslide in July 2024, it did so on the promise of a new kind of governance: five national missions to tackle the UK’s deepe

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Express Politics28 Jun 2026

Rachel Reeves' new 22 per cent tax - and the 'loophole' to get around it

After months of speculation, the new tax is here

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Express Politics27 Jun 2026

'Bizarre' Government trips to the Maldives cost taxpayer nearly £41,000

Campaigners are calling on the Government to produce evidence this was more than 'an expensive island-hopping exercise'.

Economy
Express Politics27 Jun 2026

Reservists deserve more than the nation's thanks - they deserve a tax cut

Men and women who are ready to answer duty's call should not be hammered by the Treasury.

Economy
Guido Fawkes27 Jun 2026

Guido’s Most Read Stories This Week

This week 1,015,329 visitors visited 916,444 times viewing 928,734 pages. The most read and shared stories in order of popularity were: Burnham Advisers Propose Exit Tax Badenoch in Angry Confrontation With Bridget Phillipson After PMQs Barb Prominent Restore Supporters Turn on Rupert Lowe The Many Accents of SNP’s Newest MP Starmer Met With Torrent of…

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Express Politics27 Jun 2026

POLL: Would Ed Miliband make a good chancellor?

Readers can vote in our online poll on whether they think former Labour leader would do a good job at the Treasury

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