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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Ben Jennings on Nigel Farage’s byelection announcement – cartoon

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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham says Labour ‘didn’t get it right’ as he apologises for its stance on Gaza

Exclusive: PM-in-waiting says party must ‘do better’ in approach to Middle East and he will put more pressure on Israel UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour’s initial response to Israel’s military action in Gaza, saying the party “didn’t get it right” and needs to “do better” under his leadership, as he signalled a significant shift in the UK’s approach to the Middle East. The prime minister-in-waiting told the Guardian he would put more pressure on the Isr

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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Capita expects to lose up to £40m over pension scheme fiasco

Outsourcing firm counts cost of failures that left retired UK civil servants without an income for months Capita has revealed that the bill for cleaning up its mess at the crisis-hit civil service pension scheme could wipe up to £40m off annual profits – a day after its chief executive apologised to MPs for a “very poor service”. The company had faced a grilling at a Commons committee hearing on Wednesday, with its chief executive, Adolfo Hernandez, repeatedly apologising for failures that have

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Express Politics9 Jul 2026

Keir Starmer could make one last U-turn before he goes

The outgoing Prime Minister could break a pledge not to hand out honours after he leaves Downing Street

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Express Politics9 Jul 2026

Labour donor offers to fund Count Binface's by-election against Nigel Farage

A Labour donor has made the offer to the joke candidate who is the Reform UK leader's main rival in the contest

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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Louise Haigh accuses ‘cabal of men’ around Keir Starmer of mistreating women in cabinet

Former transport secretary said she was one of several victims of ‘sexist and unpleasant’ press briefs Louise Haigh has accused Keir Starmer’s allies of briefing “consistently and viciously” against her after she resigned as transport secretary as she spoke openly about her departure from the cabinet in 2024 and her reasons for backing Andy Burnham. Talking to the BBC’s Nick Robinson, she said she had been a victim of a “cabal of men mistreating women”, who also targeted her cabinet colleagues L

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BBC Politics9 Jul 2026

Burnham planning for No 10 for at least a year, key ally says

The former transport secretary says Burnham's time away from Westminster does not mean he is "unprepared" for government.

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Express Politics9 Jul 2026

POLL: Should Tories and Labour stand against Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election?

Have your say in our online poll on whether the Conservatives and Labour should run in the Clacton by-election

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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Fraudster Cottrell was introduced as Farage’s chief of staff, says ex-Reform candidate

Exclusive: Questions grow over close ally’s role in 2024 election in which he held no official position UK politics live – latest updates Why is Farage quitting as an MP, only to stand again? George Cottrell was routinely introduced as Nigel Farage’s chief of staff before the 2024 election despite denials that he had any official role, according to a Reform candidate who stood aside for the party leader. Others who have been closely involved in the party have also claimed Cottrell arranged fo

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Guido Fawkes9 Jul 2026

Reform Makes Complaint After ‘Catching Guardian Journalist Recording Them Behind a Curtain’

Reform have complained after they allegedly found a journalist from the Guardian eavesdropping on a private meeting at the Local Government Association conference from behind a curtain. Were his shoes sticking out from the bottom… The party says Guardian senior political correspondent Peter Walker was told that a Reform personnel meeting on local government efficiency…

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BBC Politics9 Jul 2026

Burnham planning for No 10 for at least a year, key ally says

The former transport secretary says Burnham's time away from Westminster does not mean he is "unprepared" for government.

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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Five pressing questions for Reform UK about its finances

Questions swirl about origins of gifts, loans and donations as even party supporters wonder if it can weather the storm UK politics live – latest updates Why is Farage quitting as an MP, only to stand again? Scrutiny is mounting on Reform UK’s finances. On Tuesday, amid an investigation by parliamentary standards into an undisclosed £5m gift, Nigel Farage announced he would resign and trigger a byelection in his constituency of Clacton-on-Sea. Continue reading...

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