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Conservative Home10 Aug 2026

Alex Burghart: Burnham is failing Northern Ireland

We want a safe and secure Northern Ireland playing its full part in the United Kingdom, one that looks to the future more than the past, one that enjoys ever greater prosperity as part of our family of nations – and that is what the Conservative and Unionist Party will continue to fight for. The post Alex Burghart: Burnham is failing Northern Ireland appeared first on Conservative Home.

Conservative Home10 Aug 2026

Sam Chapman-Allen: Upholding our Conservative values at the Local Government Association

We will never hesitate to oppose positions which are antithetical to Conservative values and that the views and interests of Conservative councils and councillors are central to everything we do. The post Sam Chapman-Allen: Upholding our Conservative values at the Local Government Association appeared first on Conservative Home.

BBC Politics10 Aug 2026

Risk of patient safety 'bonfire' with Health Bill changes, Lib Dems say

The party says the government's plans to modernise the NHS risk another major hospital scandal.

Healthcare
The Guardian Politics10 Aug 2026

British national shot dead in Kashmir by Pakistani security forces

Mohammad Akhtar, 50, from Peterborough killed during clashes between authorities and protesters A British national was shot dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during clashes between security forces and protesters, the Guardian can reveal. Another Briton has been held in a regional prison for more than two months despite his family’s efforts to secure his release through the Foreign Office. Continue reading...

Crime
The Guardian Politics10 Aug 2026

Revisited: Andy Burnham apologises for Labour’s stance on Gaza – podcast

In July, Andy Burnham told the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar, that Labour ‘didn’t get it right’ on Gaza. He apologised for the party’s slow response in calling for a ceasefire, but stopped short of describing what was happening on the ground as genocide. This is an edited version of Pippa’s conversation with colleague Kiran Stacey. The original episode was published on 9 July You can read Pippa Crerar’s exclusive with Andy Burnham here. You can read Anna Isaac’s investigation into Ni

Politics
Sky News Politics10 Aug 2026

Council urged to rethink curbs on nightlife in London's West End

Lord Sadiq Khan has told town hall chiefs to rethink proposed curbs on nightlife in London's West End.

BBC Politics9 Aug 2026

Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living

The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.

EconomyDefence
The Guardian Politics9 Aug 2026

Cut £175 from energy bills for low-income homes, says thinktank

Resolution Foundation proposes £2bn emergency scheme to help people facing higher costs this winter Labour should draw up an emergency plan to cut energy prices for low-income families by up to £175 this winter, the Resolution Foundation has said. One of Andy Burnham’s first policy announcements as prime minister was to remove VAT temporarily from electricity bills, saving households about £45 a year. Continue reading...

Housing
The Guardian Politics9 Aug 2026

Burnham vows crackdown on ‘rip-off’ business practices to ease cost of living

First of PM’s ‘everyday fixes’ to be banning fake discounts and making it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions Andy Burnham: I’ll end the rip-offs that people hate Andy Burnham has promised a series of measures to tackle the cost of living, including a ban on fake discounts and making it easier for people to escape unwanted subscriptions. The crackdown on “rip-off” business practices is expected to benefit consumers to the tune of £400m a year and will be the first in a range of “everyday f

EconomyReform
The Guardian Politics9 Aug 2026

Subscriptions you can’t easily cancel, sales that aren’t sales – I’ll end the rip-offs that British people hate | Andy Burnham

These everyday hassles are small, but they add up – especially in a cost of living crisis. That’s why my government will tackle them head-on Andy Burnham is the UK prime minister Burnham vows crackdown on ‘rip-off’ business practices It’s remarkable how much of modern life can seem designed to wear us down. Every “sale” seems to come with an asterisk. Consumer contracts often find a way of costing more than you expected. And too many companies want you to sign up in seconds, but then make it

EconomyReform
Express Politics9 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham declares war on 'fake' sales that rip off shoppers

Tories say the Prime Minister is rehashing their policies as he announces help with the cost of living crisis

EconomyDefence
Express Politics9 Aug 2026

Nigel Farage reveals what he will do with foreign criminals serving time in UK jails

The massive change is designed to end overcrowding and early releases

ReformCrime