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Newsroom Edition: What can Albanese learn from Starmer's fall? – podcast

This week, Anthony Albanese’s UK counterpart, Keir Starmer, succumbed to mounting pressure and resigned as prime minister. A number of comparisons have been made between the pair, including resounding election wins followed by a decline in the polls while insurgent rightwing parties gained ground. Josephine Tovey speaks with Mike Ticher, Gabrielle Jackson and Guardian Australia’s international editor, Virginia Harrison, about how Albanese can avoid Starmer’s fateRead more: Continue reading...

politics  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Andy Burnham: who’s really got his ear? – podcast

As Andy Burnham looks set to go unchallenged in his leadership bid, Labour MPs are now jostling for a position in his cabinet. Who will have his ear, and what does that tell us about his leadership? Continue reading...

politics  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Politics

Inverness barracks asylum seeker plan dropped, says MP

Angus MacDonald says a UK minister has confirmed that Cameron Barracks is no longer to house up to 300 men.

politics  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Politics

Burnham rules out reform of Wales funding system

BBC told he has no plan to change main system funding Welsh government if he becomes prime minister.

politics  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Make pension tax relief only available to savers prepared to invest in UK, Andy Haldane says

British Chambers of Commerce chief calls for ‘home bias’ on retirement savings to close funding gap for SMEsPension tax relief worth more than £50bn should only be offered to savers who are prepared to invest in Britain, according to Andy Haldane, the president of the British Chambers of Commerce.There should be a “home bias” that directs retirement savings into UK businesses, closing a funding gap that hampers the growth of small- and medium-sized businesses, he said. Continue reading...

politics  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Politics

PM's former aide Sue Gray says she 'fears for Stormont'

Baroness Gray was speaking at a panel event organised by the SDLP exploring constitutional change, coinciding with the 10-year anniversary of Brexit.

politics  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Politics

MP cleared of breaching expenses rules

A probe finds Tahir Ali is careful with public money and even pays for work out of his own pocket.

politics  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Politics

MP says town is shared housing 'wild west'

Emma Lewell MP will lead an adjournment debate as part of her campaign for stricter laws on HMOs.

politics  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Politics

Number of children getting special educational needs support hits another record high

It is the highest yearly increase in education, health and care plans (EHCPs) since they were introduced.

politics  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Politics

Trump describes Andy Burnham as 'extremely liberal'

The US president gives his first public reaction to the man widely expected to be next UK prime minister.

politics  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Politics

Education secretary says she'll turn Tory leader's insult into a T-shirt

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's called Bridget Phillipson a 'spiteful class warrior' at PMQs.

politics  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian Politics

UK to halve tariff-free steel imports to counter glut of cheap Chinese metal

Duty on imports outside new quota will double in move echoed by similar changes in EU limitsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government will halve the amount of tariff-free steel imports allowed in an attempt to counter a global oversupply of cheap Chinese metal and boost its beleaguered local industry.New “safeguards” will be introduced on 1 July and will coincide with similar new limits being introduced by the EU for the same purposes. Continue reading...

politics  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Politics

Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban

The government says a new Bill will protect LGBT people from "abusive acts" to change who they are.

politics  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Reeves backs Burnham to be PM despite reports she may be offered only junior role

Allies of Reeves lobby to keep her as chancellor as the ‘stable’ choice while Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband also in the pictureUK politics live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has given her support to Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, despite reports that she is likely to be moved out of the role of chancellor if he becomes the next Labour leader.The chancellor told the BBC she and Burnham were friends and did not appear to rule out accepting a more junior cabinet position. “I’m supporti

politics  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Reeves hints she accepts Burnham will not keep her as chancellor – UK politics live

Reeves refused to say whether she would accept a more junior job in cabinet if Burnham offered her oneGood morning. Rachel Reeves now seems to resigned to losing her job as chancellor when Andy Burnham becomes PM, probably three weeks tomorrow. She had reportedly been angling to stay in post, but she has given an interview to the BBC with a tone that is distinctly valedictory.Reeves says she is backing Burnham to be the next PM. Asked why she did not stand in Downing Street to hear Keir Starmer’

politics  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Britain has become addicted to pressing the ‘new PM’ button – and I don’t see how Burnham avoids it | Jonathan Liew

He’s almost certain to become the UK’s seventh leader in a decade. And with the rightwing press and the algorithm against him, he’s basically a meat sacrificeCurrent state of British democracy: the guy who puts out the resignation lectern in front of No 10 is now so familiar that he has become a meme. On the internet, they call him Hot Podium Guy. William Hague’s old line about the Tory party being “an autocracy moderated by regicide” is now basically true of the country as a whole.And so out Ke

politics  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Politics

Cheaper theme park tickets and kids' meals as VAT cut comes into force

The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.

politics  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Politics

Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister

The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.

politics  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian Politics

It’s not the bond markets Andy Burnham should be afraid of. It’s his own MPs | Aditya Chakrabortty

To stay popular with the public – and his backbenchers – he’ll need to make big changes fast. That means changing the way the government borrowsA Labour leader arrives, shirt and smile ironed into place, in his hands a big idea. He has polished one slogan, prepped three anecdotes, memorised eight bullet points. He wants more cash for vital services, or workers to have a stake in their employers, or to take some utility into public control. Not so big an idea, really, but, right on cue, the attac

politics  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Politics

Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'

Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.

politics  Jun 25, 2026