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BBC Politics5 Jul 2026

Polanski says he will pay any council tax owed linked to houseboat

The Green Party leader told the BBC he is waiting for a decision from Waltham Forest Council.

EconomyEnvironment
BBC Politics3 Jul 2026

Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax

But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.

Economy
BBC Politics2 Jul 2026

I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham

The Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on finances.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026

Welsh budget could be cut by up to £30m for defence spending, Plaid ministers claim

Welsh ministers warn defence plans could strip up to £30m from capital projects.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026

New defence secretary says Burnham backs defence budget

Dan Jarvis says Andy Burnham will back his £15bn defence spending plan if he becomes PM.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics30 Jun 2026

Welsh budget facing cuts because of Starmer defence plans, says first minister

Money for new buildings to be cut as a result of defence plans, Rhun ap Iorwerth says.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics30 Jun 2026

Lib Dem MP pushes defence secretary on funding

'Is this genuinely new investment or simply moving money from one overstretched budget to another?' Liberal Democrat MP asks.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics30 Jun 2026

Reeves: 'National security is economic security'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks as the government announces its defence spending plans.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics29 Jun 2026

Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?

BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.

Economy
BBC Politics29 Jun 2026

Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?

BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.

Economy
BBC Politics29 Jun 2026

Burnham's Manchesterism could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan

Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

EconomyHousing
BBC Politics29 Jun 2026

Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan

Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

EconomyHousing