Express Politics15 Aug 2026
Andy Burnham's nightmare begins now - his 'bounce' is already fading
The new Prime Minister faces dilemmas on social care, asylum and tax, writes Whitehall Editor Jonathan Walker
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PoliticsReformRestore26/02/2026
Exclusive Interview: "Rising Star" Switches to Restore Britain — "I Want a Political Home That Respects Me"
Kieran Mishchuk, 19, who won his seat for Reform UK aged 18, tells Restore News why he made the switch and why he hasn't looked back.
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Troubling Evidence Of Corruption
The attacks continue as Restore Britain's popularity is causing panic at Reform
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Young Bob Assaulted By Muslim Gang
Prominent remigration activist Young Bob was assaulted and robbed in Whitechapel on Tuesday evening by a gang of muslims gathered for a debate outside a mosque.
PoliticsReformRestore23/02/2026
The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future
Ben Habib's proposed merger with Restore Britain collapses after Rupert Lowe refuses to hand over the keys. The reaction from Advance UK's inner circle reveals more about their motivations than they intended.
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Conservative Home14 Aug 2026
John Cope: Burnham only offers devolution for big state and high tax policies
We now need to put forward a Conservative vision of devolution: trusting local people and their elected representatives, including the freedom to tax less, spend less, and do things differently. The post John Cope: Burnham only offers devolution for big state and high tax policies appeared first on Conservative Home.
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The Guardian Politics13 Aug 2026
UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students
Higher education figures call on Labour to reverse tax on fees and warn institutions at risk of ‘going under’ University leaders are warning of financial turmoil in British higher education, after new figures suggest a collapse in international student numbers will deprive the sector of vital income and undermine its future. The sector’s leaders called on the government to rethink the levy on international student fees imposed under Keir Starmer, as a former universities minister warned that the
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Express Politics13 Aug 2026
Andy Burnham urged to u-turn on Rachel Reeves era to rescue economy
Miserable growth this year could be followed with an even worse performance next year. Labour is urged to save jobs and get behind North Sea drilling
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The Guardian Politics13 Aug 2026
UK economy shows surprising resilience – but that might not last | Richard Partington
Weaker growth, rising energy costs and persistent inflation mean Britain could face tougher times in the autumn UK economic growth slows down Business live – latest updates In the spring the International Monetary Fund warned Britain faced the heaviest economic blow from the Iran war among the world’s most advanced nations. Almost six months into the conflict, on the surface, the UK appears to be proving the forecasters wrong. The latest official figures show the UK maintained its pole positi
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BBC Politics13 Aug 2026
UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth
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BBC Politics13 Aug 2026
UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth
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Guido Fawkes13 Aug 2026
Economy Grows by Only 0.4% in Second Quarter
New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that GDP grew by 0.4% in the second quarter of the year, down from 0.6% in the first. Broken down: April: Down 0.1% May: No change June: Up 0.3% The ONS said: “In output terms, growth in the latest quarter was mainly caused by an increase…
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Express Politics13 Aug 2026
Andy Burnham issued stark warning over UK economy
The Prime Minister was briefed this week on how the UK economy could be affected by the war in Iran.
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Express Politics12 Aug 2026
Labour tax anything that moves – blame for hollowed-out high streets lies at their feet
OPINION - VIRGINIA BLACKBURN: The same Labour Party that wrecked the economy is now whingeing about decline.
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The Guardian Politics12 Aug 2026
Probation chief says he’s ‘not fully confident’ service will cope with early prisoner releases – UK politics live
Martin Jones expresses concern scheme will increase pressure on probation service as Burnham addresses controversy over PC Harper’s killers Good morning. Andy Burnham is chairing a meeting of the government’s Cobra emergency committee this afternoon to discuss the heatwave and the climate crisis. About time too, some people will say. One of them is Zack Polanski, the Green party leader, who has been calling for this and who posted this on social media in response. Good. Now we need action. Tax f
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Express Politics12 Aug 2026
Andy Burnham just got slapped in the face - by the experts hired to tell us he was great
Andy Burnham's economic credibility has been torn to shreds. By his own experts.
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