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Express Politics14 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham 'running scared' as new Prime Minister to avoid MPs for weeks

Andy Burnham will enter No10 as Prime Minister without facing questions from MPs, as Labour blocks a move to force him to face scrutiny.

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Express Politics14 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham is already trying to stitch up Nigel Farage - he's got no shame at all

Labour are changing the rules in one massive election, to try and lock out Reform from taking the crown, argues Aaron Newbury.

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BBC Politics14 Jul 2026

MPs expected to approve long-delayed 'Hillsborough Law'

The legislation has returned to the Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister.

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Guido Fawkes14 Jul 2026

Labour Cancels Tory Vote Forcing Burnham to Face Commons

Labour whips have cancelled the Tories’ Opposition Day, which would have included a vote to force Andy Burnham to face the House of Commons for at least a day before recess. Running from scrutiny… As it currently stands Thursday will be recess day for the long summer break and MPs won’t return to the Commons…

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Express Politics14 Jul 2026

Labour accused of putting Nigel Farage in danger by 'playing politics' with security

Labour has been accused of playing politics with Nigel Farage's life after ministers allegedly chose not to grant him security over political differences.

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The Guardian Politics14 Jul 2026

Johnson government wasted ‘vast’ sums on PPE, Covid inquiry finds

Chair criticises use of ‘VIP lane’ to prioritise PPE contracts for companies with Tory connections in damning report Boris Johnson’s Conservative government wasted public money on a “vast” scale with flawed buying of personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic, an official inquiry has concluded. The Covid-19 inquiry chair, Heather Hallett, also criticised the then government’s controversial “VIP lane”, which gave high priority for PPE contracts to companies with political conne

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Express Politics14 Jul 2026

Reform offered security meeting after Widdecombe 'murder' sparks MP safety row

Reform has been offered a security meeting with parliamentary authorities after Ann Widdecombe's death sparked fresh alarm about violence against politicians.

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The Guardian Politics14 Jul 2026

David Lammy’s proposed cohabitation law would be bad for couples – and worse for some women | Ruth Deech

The government’s worthy attempt to give cohabiting partners marriage-like rights fails to protect women who have chosen financial independence Andy Burnham will walk into No 10 on 20 July to a bulging in-tray of policies, proposals – and problems. One he may be less aware of is a ticking political timebomb launched by David Lammy in his role as justice secretary, which could affect millions of people who have chosen not to marry. Under Lammy’s proposal, couples who have lived together for three

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The Guardian Politics14 Jul 2026

It’s the hope that kills you – so fingers crossed for Andy Burnham | Zoe Williams

World Cup victory for England next week could raise expectations the likely new prime minister can’t live up to Andy Burnham yesterday got himself clear of the magic number – the 323 Labour MPs who had to support him to make any leadership challenge mathematically impossible. Half a week had gone by in limbo, his endorsements standing at 322, everyone knowing he was the next prime minister, nobody able to call it anything more than “likely”. What were those last MPs waiting for? Maybe they were

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Express Politics14 Jul 2026

Ann Widdecombe ‘murder’ prompts Parliament to issue urgent safety advice to MPs

Addressing the Commons, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood highlighted the murder's implications for security.

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The Guardian Politics14 Jul 2026

Nigel Farage turned down taxpayer-funded security including bodyguard, car and driver last year – UK politics live

The head of Reform UK refused the security, which was a similar level to that received by the leader of the opposition, because he considered it inadequate Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics14 Jul 2026

Robert Jenrick criticises government for not offering Nigel Farage earlier security meeting

Reform’s Treasury spokesperson said talks over party leader’s protection only happening ‘as a result’ of Ann Widdecombe’s death UK politics live – latest updates Robert Jenrick has criticised the government for not offering Nigel Farage a security meeting earlier, saying it has only happened “as a result” of the death of Ann Widdecombe. The Reform UK Treasury spokesperson claimed ministers had chosen not to give Farage the security “that he needed”, and had only agreed to arrange a meeting wit

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