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Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return

The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.

BBC Politics · 23 Jul 2026
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PC Harper's mum on possible early release of killers

Debbie Aldman says her son has not been given "proper justice".

BBC Politics · 23 Jul 2026
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Burnham acting like he's still mayor, says Badenoch

The Tory leader says the new prime minister needs to "lift his sights" to fix broader issues with the UK.

BBC Politics · 23 Jul 2026
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Inquiry into Farage poster row at anti-racism show

Investigation has begun after row started over posters that displayed Nigel Farage's face.

BBC Politics · 23 Jul 2026
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Shapps blocked from standing again for the Conservatives

Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC she leads a "new party full of new people" as ex-MP is rejected as a candidate.

BBC Politics · 23 Jul 2026
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Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues

Some hospitality firms will get a 20% discount from next April, saving an estimated £1,100.

BBC Politics · 23 Jul 2026
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PC Harper's killers 'should be kept in prison', says Badenoch

PC Harper, 28, was killed in 2019 when he was dragged by a car down a country road as three teenagers fled the scene of a quad bike theft in Berkshire.

BBC Politics · 23 Jul 2026
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UK millionaires ask Andy Burnham to tax them more

Former footballer Gary Lineker and producer Brian Eno write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

BBC Politics · 23 Jul 2026
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Andy Burnham's plan to collaborate with social media creators

The new prime minister plans to work with influencers and social media creators to get his message out.

BBC Politics · 23 Jul 2026
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Sarwar to become minister in Burnham's government

The Scottish Labour leader will step down and be granted a peerage so he can take up a seat in the House of Lords.

BBC Politics · 23 Jul 2026
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Ann Widdecombe public memorial to be held later this year, family says

It will follow a private funeral for family and close friends, which will be held in the coming weeks.

BBC Politics · 23 Jul 2026
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar 'delighted' to accept trade minister job

Sarwar will leave the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, and take up a seat in the House of Lords.

BBC Politics · 22 Jul 2026
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Former defence minister Al Carns turns down ministerial offer

Carns quit following the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary in a row over military funding.

BBC Politics · 22 Jul 2026
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Natalie Fleet leaves 'triggering' safeguarding minister role

The MP for Bolsover has spoken about how she was groomed and raped as a teenager.

BBC Politics · 22 Jul 2026
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Defence must cut waste and maximise value for money, says Streeting

A £15bn increase in military spending announced by the last government is not yet fully funded.

BBC Politics · 22 Jul 2026
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Bus travellers respond to fare reduction

'It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut.

BBC Politics · 22 Jul 2026
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Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January

The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"

BBC Politics · 22 Jul 2026
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Burnham says he will review early prisoner release scheme

The prime minister says he cannot commit to changing the policy but wants to look at it in detail "before we go further forward".

BBC Politics · 22 Jul 2026
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