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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Burnham calls for ‘more open’ public debate about defence spending – UK politics live

Next Labour leader, who is set to be elected unopposed, sets out foreign policy principles largely in line with Starmer Burnham promises he will not use party discipline to stifle debate Good morning. Andy Burnham is due to become Labour leader a week tomorrow and, as nominations open for a leadership election that will not happen because Burnham is set to be elected unopposed, we are learning a bit more about how he intends to lead his party and his country. Yesterday, in a letter to Labour M

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Conservative Home9 Jul 2026

Bob Seely: Why Conservatives should hope Al Carns gets the top Defence job

He's led the SBS and Special Forces' work is about small teams delivering strategic effect. It’s inherently political and led by people who see the bigger picture. In Parliament, he's also been one of the few of the Labour Parliamentary intake who has stood out. The post Bob Seely: Why Conservatives should hope Al Carns gets the top Defence job appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics9 Jul 2026

Lifting the lid on Count Binface's real life - as comic candidate takes on political elite

Count Binface has become one of Britain's most recognisable novelty election candidates, but behind the silver cape is an award-winning comedy writer.

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The Guardian Politics8 Jul 2026

Disability benefits system ‘not working’ Timms review finds

Interim report into Pip found process had systematic and deep-rooted problems and required bold and radical overhaul A landmark government review of disability benefits has warned “challenging discussions” remain on how to overhaul and pay for a system it concludes is unfit for purpose and too often leaves vulnerable claimants dehumanised and degraded. The Timms review of the personal independence payment (Pip) concluded the benefit, claimed by nearly 4 million people in England and Wales, suffe

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The Guardian Politics8 Jul 2026

Burnham promises Labour MPs he will not use party discipline to ‘stifle debate’

Prime minister in waiting looks to address frustrations backbenchers had with Keir Starmer’s style of party management Andy Burnham has promised MPs that he will never use party discipline to “stifle debate” and says they should raise problems and policy ideas “without fear or favour”. Nominations for the Labour leadership will open on Thursday, and Burnham is expected to be the only candidate. On Wednesday night the former armed forces minister Al Carns confirmed he would not seek to enter the

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BBC Politics8 Jul 2026

Will we get a bank holiday if England wins World Cup?

The BBC's Chris Mason has been travelling with the prime minister for the Nato summit and asked a few questions.

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BBC Politics8 Jul 2026

Will we get a bank holiday if England wins World Cup?

The BBC's Chris Mason has been travelling with the prime minister for the Nato summit and asked a few questions.

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BBC Politics8 Jul 2026

Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato

The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey.

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BBC Politics8 Jul 2026

Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato

The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey.

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The Guardian Politics8 Jul 2026

Mahmood to close loophole blocking deportation of Rochdale grooming gang ringleader

Home secretary expected to amend Immigration Act but hurdles remain if Pakistan continues to refuse to take Shabir Ahmed back Shabana Mahmood is planning to change the law so the government can move towards deporting the ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang. The home secretary is expected to amend the 1971 Immigration Act, which prevents Shabir Ahmed from being removed from Britain. Continue reading...

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BBC Politics8 Jul 2026

Starmer to keep in touch with Trump after No 10

The prime minister says the US president wished him well at the meeting of Nato leaders in Turkey.

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BBC Politics8 Jul 2026

Starmer to keep in touch with Trump after No 10

The prime minister says the US president wished him well at the meeting of Nato leaders in Turkey.

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