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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

Labour

Andy Burnham Announces £2 Bus Fare Cap Across England

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to introduce a £2 cap on single bus fares across England from January 2027 as part of a wider package of cost-of-living measures.

Staff member • 22 Jul 2026 • 1 min read

Labour

Louise Haigh Loses Public Sector Fraud Brief Following Cabinet Reshuffle

Cabinet Office Minister Louise Haigh has lost responsibility for tackling public sector fraud following her appointment, with the Government reallocating the brief after renewed scrutiny of her previous conviction.

Staff member • 22 Jul 2026 • 1 min read

Labour

Andy Burnham 'Approves' Limited US Use of UK Bases for Iran Strikes

Reports are suggesting Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved the continued use of British military bases for certain US strikes against Iran, with the Government describing the authorised operations as limited and defensive.

Staff member • 22 Jul 2026 • 1 min read

Labour

Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood Apologise After Early Prisoner Release Joke Sparks Backlash

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood have apologised after remarks about the Government's early prisoner release policy were caught on a live microphone, prompting criticism from political opponents and victims' groups.

Staff member • 22 Jul 2026 • 2 min read

Conservatives

Britain needs a serious and credible politician to represent our country on the world stage.

Ed Miliband is Britain's Foreign Secretary. Britain needs a serious and credible politician to represent our country on the world stage.

Staff member • 21 Jul 2026 • 1 min read

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