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UK politics: Burnham pauses early prisoner release scheme due to start in September – as it happened

New PM says no prisoners will be released under the policy until there is an urgent review of scheme

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Anas Sarwar breaks silence on 'shameful' appointment as government role confirmed

ANAS Sarwar has spoken out after his appointment to the House of Lords and as a trade minister was confirmed by Downing Street.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

Oil prices near $100 a barrel after US attacks Iran and Houthis hit tankers in Red Sea – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as traders fear attacks from Yemen and Iran creating ‘two-chokepoint problem’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Newly Appointed Education Secretary Lucy Powell's Anti-Academies Past Raises Questions Over Future of England's Schools

Lucy Powell's appointment as Education Secretary raises concerns due to her past opposition to academy expansion, sparking debate over potential shifts in the UK's educational policies.

International Business Times UK · Jul 22

Badenoch to urge Burnham to rule out tax rises to pay for ‘spending spree’

Mrs Badenoch will set out her response to Andy Bunrham’s first days in office in a speech in central London.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

Monica Lennon ‘not going to rule out’ Scottish Labour leadership bid

Monica Lennon, who is not yet an MSP, is among the favourites to replace Anas Sarwar when he heads to the House of Lords.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

‘He knows what he’s doing’: Burnham’s off-the-cuff remarks inspire headlines and headaches

New PM’s conversational tone is markedly different to his predecessor’s, but carries risk of sowing confusion

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

The Guardian view on Andy Burnham and devolution: it takes a powerful centre to decentralise power

Editorial: When it comes to driving an agenda from No 10, the prime minister seems to have learned important lessons from his predecessor’s failure

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

Monica Lennon speaks on Scottish Labour leadership bid after Anas Sarwar's exit

FORMER Scottish Labour leadership contender Monica Lennon has not ruled out a second bid for the position after Anas Sarwar quits Holyrood to join…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22

Holyrood officials urged to change rules to punish MSPs 'who fuel racism in Scotland'

THE Scottish Greens have called for a review of the Holyrood code of conduct after recent comments made by Reform MSPs amid anti-immigration…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22