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Reform UK

Nigel Farage Shares Video of Woman Crashing Car After Shouting Abuse

Nigel Farage has shared a video on X showing a woman shouting at him before appearing to lose control of her car moments later. The Reform UK leader described the incident as "instant karma."

Staff member • 23 Jul 2026 • 1 min read

Labour

Burnham Announces 20% Business Rates Cut for Pubs, Clubs and Live Music Venues

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England, with the Government saying nearly 32,000 businesses will benefit from the new relief scheme.

Staff member • 23 Jul 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Anas Sarwar Appointed UK Minister of State for Trade

Anas Sarwar has announced he is joining Prime Minister Andy Burnham's Government as UK Minister of State for Trade, saying he is "delighted" to take on the role.

Staff member • 22 Jul 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Jo White Appointed Immigration Minister Following Government Reshuffle

Labour MP Jo White has been appointed Minister for Migration and Citizenship, replacing Mike Tapp. Her appointment comes after she responded to reports surrounding a leaked audio recording.

Staff member • 22 Jul 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Natalie Fleet Steps Down as Safeguarding Minister, Citing Personal Impact

Labour MP Natalie Fleet has announced she is stepping down as Minister for Safeguarding, saying the role became "overwhelmingly triggering" and that victims deserve "someone at their best."

Staff member • 22 Jul 2026 • 1 min read

Labour

Andy Burnham Orders Review of Early Prisoner Release Scheme

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ordered a review of the Government's early prisoner release scheme following concerns over the potential early release of two of PC Andrew Harper's killers.

Staff member • 22 Jul 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Mike Tapp Confirms Departure as Minister for Migration and Citizenship

Mike Tapp has confirmed he is leaving his role as Minister for Migration and Citizenship, thanking Home Office staff and pledging to continue supporting the Government from the backbenches.

Staff member • 22 Jul 2026 • 1 min read

Neutral

Environment Agency Begins Criminal Proceedings Against Southern Water and Former Employees

The Environment Agency has commenced criminal proceedings against Southern Water and several former employees over alleged conduct involving wastewater monitoring between 2012 and 2017.

Staff member • 22 Jul 2026 • 1 min read

Neutral

Edinburgh Festival 2026 Brings Leading Political Figures to the Capital

The Edinburgh Festival returns in August 2026 with politicians past and present joining debates, interviews and live shows covering Westminster, Scottish independence, political leadership and global affairs.

Staff member • 22 Jul 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Reports Suggest Anas Sarwar Could Join Burnham Government as Minister

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is reportedly set to resign and join Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government as a minister, triggering a Scottish Labour leadership contest.

Staff member • 22 Jul 2026 • 1 min read

Labour

Burnham Backs Away From Personal Tax Allowance Increase

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stepped back from plans to increase the personal income tax allowance, citing the state of the public finances despite raising expectations during the Makerfield campaign.

Staff member • 22 Jul 2026 • 1 min read

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