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‘Terminally online’: why frustrated Greens want Polanski to hand over his social media
Zack Polanski campaigns for his Green party local election candidates in London in May. Photograph: Stefan…
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Zack Polanski will not say sorry to Farage for sharing ‘dangerous’ image
Green Party leader Zack Polanski said he inadvertently shared an Instagram image that depicted a guillotine and a…
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Suddenly the British right feels a political chill. It’s getting cold in Andy Burnham’s shadow | Rafael Behr
Andy Burnham has become the new Labour prime minister, prompting a reassessment within the British right. Conservative…
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Captain Chris ‘Hunter-Killer’ Philp takes on French navy single-handed
Chris Philp claimed the shots could have been an attempt to stop his coverage of the small boats crisis. Photograph:…
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Home Office used ‘AI hallucinated’ information to refuse asylum claim, judge suggests
The case relates to a Moroccan woman and her child who fled the country after experiencing extreme violence.…
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Reader Q&A: Ask Polly Toynbee about Andy Burnham’s first week as prime minister
Andy Burnham has been UK prime minister for a week and has announced several policy measures aimed at easing…
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Andy Burnham has made a bold start – but convincing people that change is possible will take much more | Frances Ryan
Andy Burnham holds his first No 10 North meeting in Manchester, 24 July 2026. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/PAView…
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Will Andy Burnham charm Volodymyr Zelenskyy? – podcast
But what else do we know about our new prime minister’s foreign policy? And, as Burnham sets out his ambitious plans…
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GB News pundit Matthew Torbitt admits committing fraud while Labour aide
The offences occurred between 2022 and 2024, when Torbitt was working for MP Christian Wakeford. Photograph: BBCView…
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When it comes to predicting the future, why are TV writers better than politicians? | Zoe Williams
Photograph: BBC/Mammoth ScreenView image in fullscreenIndia Amarteifio in The Rapture. I watched a preview of the…
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Burnham is master of his message for now. But he should know this: media foes will offer no respite | Tom Baldwin
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A TV and cinema calamity could be disastrous for what you watch and what you know. Act now to stop that | Alan Cumming, Benedict Cumberbatch and Benedict Wong
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Every new home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats want developers to be made to build homes able to cope with increasing heat. Photograph: Unai…
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Ed Miliband indicates development and climate will be at heart of UK foreign policy
Last month, the publicly funded bank scrapped its goal for 45% of its finance to be directed to climate-related…
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Will prediction market ‘catch fire’ in UK, replicating US boom?
Online betting platforms like Polymarket are increasingly popular on both sides of the Atlantic. Photograph:…
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‘Burnham bounce’ risks deflating unless focus remains on struggling households | Richard Partington
Andy Burnham has been credited with helping to lift UK consumer confidence but will the political honeymoon last?…
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Birmingham council accused of giving ‘free rein’ to group erecting England flags
Raise the Colours describes itself as a grassroots movement ‘covering Britain in symbols of unity and patriotism’.…
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Am I a chicken-shop lefty? Here's what a French fast food row taught me about politics | Coco Khan
The Master Poulet rotisserie in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, near Paris. Photograph: Urman Lionel/Abaca/ShutterstockView…
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‘This is the dream job’: Labour’s Bev Craig on the battle to be Manchester mayor
Craig, who has been leader of Manchester city council since 2021, hopes to be crowned as Andy Burnham’s mayoral…
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Professional classes stand in way of tax on the super-rich | Phillip Inman
Burnham has spoken in favour of a land tax, and he could phase in a scheme that replaces council tax and stamp duty.…
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Warning: Australian politicians are importing the British right’s visions of doom | Jack Jacobs
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson during an anti-immigration rally in Canberra, in August 2025. Photograph: Mick…
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The Guardian view on Andy Burnham’s first week: polished politics allow an upbeat start | Editorial
Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrives and greets staff at No 10 North in Manchester on Friday. Photograph: James…
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Martin Rowson on Andy Burnham’s first week as prime minister – cartoon
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Scoff at cheaper bus fares and No 10 North if you like, but Andy Burnham knows what he’s doing | Jonathan Freedland
Andy Burnham and Helen Godwin, Mayor for the West of England, pose with locals at a bus station in Bath, 22 July 2026.…
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Digested week: History shrugs off Keir and makes room for brilliant Kerr
Another one bites the dust … the press photographs a dead mouse caught by Larry the cat. Photograph: Stefan…
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So many British people have it better than they think – it’s up to Burnham to make them see that | Polly Toynbee
Andy Burnham speaking with people at the Hare Inn, Harlow, Essex, 23 July 2026. Photograph: Richard Pohle/AFP/Getty…
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Burnham is acting like he’s mayor of everywhere – that’s not devolving power to local communities | Simon Jenkins
Andy Burnham helps prepare breakfast at the Passage homeless charity in London, 20 July. Photograph: Christopher…
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My generation shouldn’t be scared of a care tax – we’re paying one already | Gaby Hinsliff
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How to Launder Money But Not Like Me, by George Cottrell (as imagined by John Crace)
George Cottrell launches his book, How to Launder Money. Photograph: X/Biteback PublishingView image in…
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UK employers cut job vacancies as Burnham aims to lift living standards
UK job vacancies fell to 712,000 in the three months to May, almost half the level in 2022. Photograph: Andy…
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UK borrows less than expected in June in boost for Burnham
The UK economy has shown signs of resilience in recent months. Photograph: Hollie Adams/ReutersView image in…
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Andy Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills as first cost-of-living move
Andy Burnham makes his first speech as UK prime minister in Downing Street on Monday. Photograph: Tejas Sandhu/Sopa…
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Charities criticise ‘costly’ Home Office plan to use more military bases to house asylum seekers - UK politics live
13m ago03.48 EDTHome Office planning to use more military bases to house asylum seekersGood morning and welcome to our…
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Wanted: a new PM, a new James Bond, a new Doctor – and a UK that can agree on its leading characters | Nadia Khomami
Who gets to stand at the centre of the national story?Fri 26 Jun 2026 03.00 EDTShareIt’s been the refrain of the week.…
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Ella Baron on David Hockney – cartoon
The artist, whose celebrated works focused on light and warmth and colour, died on Thursday
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Ben Jennings on Britain’s anti-immigration protests – cartoon
Keir Starmer has criticised the responses of Nigel Farage, Elon Musk and others to the murder of Henry Nowak, in…
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The Guardian view on far-right violence: digital radicalisation is threatening democracy | Editorial
The outbreak of racist violence in Northern Ireland this week is connected to the politics of migration, but not in…
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As Badenoch saw sense, it was just Farage playing politics over a young man’s death | John Crace
Nigel Farage made a rare appearance at PMQs to exploit the tragedy of Henry Nowak's murder for political gain. While…
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Ben Jennings on Nigel Farage’s response to Henry Nowak’s murder – cartoon
The cartoon by Ben Jennings addresses Nigel Farage's reaction to the murder of Henry Nowak. It highlights the…
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What does Andy Burnham mean by more ‘public control’ of water and energy? He is too vague
Andy Burnham's call for more public control over water and energy utilities raises questions about the specifics of…
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Henry Nowak was failed in the last moments of his life – and then again by Britain’s disgraceful political class | Jason Okundaye
Henry Nowak's tragic death has sparked significant outrage regarding police treatment and systemic issues within law…
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Not yet worried about tyranny in Britain? This is why you should be | Owen Jones
The article discusses concerns about the potential rise of authoritarianism in Britain, particularly in light of…
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Britain is in a doom loop: people mistrust democracy and politicians. I say a hope loop is possible too | Polly Curtis
The article discusses the current crisis of trust in British democracy and government. It highlights a cycle where…
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Andy Burnham offers Labour a refreshing new voice to reach lost voters – but with what message? | Rafael Behr
Andy Burnham is positioning himself as a potential leader for Labour, aiming to reconnect with lost voters. His…
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Nicola Sturgeon’s ex and his £400,000 shopping spree
Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the SNP, has been implicated in embezzling funds from the party, using…
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Rise in youth unemployment driving more to homelessness, UK charities say
UK charities report a rise in youth unemployment is contributing to increased homelessness among young people. A…
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The Guardian view on Peter Mandelson: the government must come clean on vetting | Editorial
The Guardian editorial discusses the controversial appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK ambassador to the US,…
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Tony Blair says he is all about the future – but his vision is woefully stuck in the past | Jonathan Freedland
Tony Blair's recent essay on the future of Britain has sparked significant discussion, highlighting his views on…
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Martin Rowson on Tony Blair’s prescription for young people – cartoon
Martin Rowson's cartoon critiques Tony Blair's views on the challenges faced by young people today. The illustration…
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