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Conservative Home3 Jul 2026

Daniel Pitt: There’s a lot of groups the Conservatives need to tap into more and academia is one of them

Yes, the vast majority of academics in our country are on the left of the political spectrum, and they were, and still are, against Brexit. Yet, there are a few academics who are of a conservative persuasion, and the party must tap into this pool of talent. The post Daniel Pitt: There’s a lot of groups the Conservatives need to tap into more and academia is one of them appeared first on Conservative Home.

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The Guardian Politics3 Jul 2026

Keir Starmer ally Hollie Ridley to step down as Labour general secretary

Exclusive: As well as citing personal reasons, Ridley says she is making way for a successor ‘to work alongside new leader’ Hollie Ridley, Labour’s general secretary, is to step down this autumn after two years in the job, she has announced to party staff. Ridley, an ally of Keir Starmer who ran Labour’s field operations in the 2024 general win election, said in an internal email she would stand down after the party’s annual conference in September. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics3 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham says Labour manifesto has room for ‘movement on tax’ – UK politics live

The Labour MP hinted that he’s open to flexibility for some taxes that could aid high street businesses Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. Andy Burnham, the lead contender to succeed prime minister Keir Starmer, has hinted at some of his tax proposals as he draws up plans to revitalise Britain’s high streets. Continue reading...

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Conservative Home3 Jul 2026

There is an end of term feeling in the political air, a weird calm, but what comes next will be wild

If the Conservatives are stuck with that label of being unprepared, they’ll never get a second chance. Everything they have said and done in the last twelve months suggests they know that, have been doing the work, but it’s not the same as the showing your workings. The post There is an end of term feeling in the political air, a weird calm, but what comes next will be wild appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics3 Jul 2026

Politics LIVE: Andy Burnham reveals major tax bombshell

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The Guardian Politics2 Jul 2026

Burnham promises to ease cost of living pressures if he becomes prime minister

Makerfield MP said he would consider reducing business rates as part of a package that could also include freeze on private rents Andy Burnham promised to ease the cost of living if he becomes prime minister in his first interview since returning to parliament. The Makerfield MP told LBC that if he became prime minister later this month, as expected, he would look at reducing business rates for some high street businesses, bringing down water and energy costs by de-privatising companies and maki

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The Guardian Politics2 Jul 2026

MPs warn Labour’s ruling body to quell fears over Burnham’s one-sided race to No 10

NEC told it must address concerns from disgruntled party members over lack of democracy if Burnham does not face leadership challenge Labour chiefs have been warned they must placate disgruntled Labour members who are angry at the lack of party democracy because Andy Burnham is not expected to face a challenge to become Labour leader. MPs have told the party there are growing complaints from members about the lack of involvement from members if Burnham does not face a leadership contest from any

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Express Politics2 Jul 2026

'Makes my blood boil' - Fury erupts over grooming gang deportation scandal

Downing Street said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has asked Ms Mahmood to consider options for ensuring Ahmed's deportation, describing his case as "particularly heinous".

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The Guardian Politics2 Jul 2026

Nigel Farage reported to standards watchdog over ‘crypto lobbying’

Commissioner asked to investigate Reform UK leader after private meeting with Bank of England governor The standards watchdog has been urged to investigate whether Nigel Farage lobbied the Bank of England to drop a cryptocurrency plan that could be costly for the billionaire bankrolling his party, potentially in breach of parliamentary rules. The Reform UK leader has said his party’s major donor, Christopher Harborne, wanted nothing in exchange for the £15m he donated to the party and the undecl

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Express Politics2 Jul 2026

Keir Starmer makes apology for scandal branded 'stain on our history'

The Prime Minister met with campaigners on Thursday ahead of an official apology in the Commons.

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The Guardian Politics2 Jul 2026

Keir Starmer’s on the pitch, he thinks it’s all over … Well, it will be soon | John Crace

Just before being kicked out of No 10, the PM is dreaming of lifting the World Cup for a nation – and political immortality The dream lives on. With 15 minutes left against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta, England were in danger of going out of the World Cup. The defeat would have been one of the more humiliating exits from an international tournament the team had experienced. But with heads going down and nerves shattered, up stepped Harry Kane with a couple of goals. The second, su

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Express Politics2 Jul 2026

Keir Starmer’s top adviser reveals cause of Labour’s downfall

Morgan McSweeney is the man credited with helping keir Starmer get into power and win the 20204 general election.

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