Zack Polanski just set up a new Greens versus Labour and SNP divide ZACK Polanski threw down the gauntlet to Andy Burnham today: no new oil and gas. The National (Scotland) · Aug 5
Andy Burnham Officially Blocks Early Release for Rapists and Child Sex Offenders in Sentencing U-Turn Burnham bars rapists from early release and brings in tougher monitoring, as early-release reforms and prison capacity plans roll out. International Business Times UK · Aug 5
Nigel Farage’s popularity is plummeting. In Clacton, voters say they are losing faith ON THE GROUND : Nigel Farage’s popularity is at its lowest point since the 2024 election, and next week he faces a by-election of his own making. Nicole Wootton-Cane speaks to voters in Clacton about why they are losing faith in the Reform UK leader The Independent UK · Aug 5
Sally Nugent shares support for sobbing terminal cancer patient's plea to Andy Burnham The BBC News presenter reposted the video of Archie Goodburn on her X account Evening Standard · Aug 5
Andy Burnham and SNP urged not to 'fly the flag' for oil giants Rumours have swirled about what a new Prime Minister means for climate action and the North Sea industry. The National (Scotland) · Aug 5
Hundreds more inmates and staff potentially exposed to cancer-causing gas in UK prisons Exclusive: The shocking new data comes as Andy Burnham grapples with a growing prisons capacity crisis, raising fears over what will happen if more inmates need to be moved from toxic sites The Independent UK · Aug 5
Voices: ‘We are addicted to incarceration’: Readers split over Andy Burnham’s early prisoner release scheme YOUR VIEWS: Some readers say the move to exclude rapists and sex offenders still doesn’t go far enough, while others argue ministers have no real alternative while prisons stay full The Independent UK · Aug 5
Zack Polanski demands fossil fuel giants pay for firefighting helicopters The Green Party leader says the companies are ‘profiting from fuelling these infernos’ The Independent UK · Aug 5
Labour Friends of Israel defends trade with illegal West Bank settlements THE Labour Friends of Israel lobby group has urged the UK Government not to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 5
Andy Burnham blasted for 'rewarding polluters' with net zero rules rollback ANDY Burnham has been blasted for “rewarding polluters” after axing net zero criteria as part of its procurement requirements when agreeing… The National (Scotland) · Aug 5
What kind of society fast-tracks early release for domestic abusers? This is gambling with women’s lives Andy Burnham inherited the crisis in our prison system – but the solution cannot be to further endanger the women and children who have survived violence, says writer and campaigner for women’s rights Joan Smith The Guardian - UK · Aug 5
Zack Polanski says fossil fuel producers must pay for firefighting helicopters ‘We are facing the biggest threat to this country since the Second World War,’ Green Party leader Zack Polanski said. Evening Standard · Aug 5
'They told you twice they don't want you': Andy Burnham reveals wife's reaction to PM bid UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has revealed that his wife initially opposed his decision to seek Britain's top job, reminding him that Labour members had already rejected his leadership ambitions twice before. The Times of India · Aug 5
Zack Polanski in oil and gas challenge to Andy Burnham amid drought and wildfires ZACK Polanski has challenged Andy Burnham to stick to Labour’s manifesto promise to ban new oil and gas projects as he spoke alongside a former… The National (Scotland) · Aug 5
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5 Andy Burnham reveals wife’s reaction to third Labour leadership bid Burnham said his wife, Marie-France van Heel, took some persuading after he ran and lost in contests in 2010 and 2015
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Burnham reflects on ‘difficult’ Gorton and Denton by-election block IN FULL
The Independent UK · Aug 5 UK millionaires’ biggest fear is higher taxes would hit them harder than war Ahead of the autumn Budget, potential tax hikes under Andy Burnham are worrying the ultra-wealthy
The National (Scotland) · Aug 5 Andy Burnham ‘not considering’ public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein’s UK activities ANDY Burnham is not actively considering a public inquiry into the UK actions of paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein despite claims the Government…
The Times of India · Aug 5 UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to hold public inquiry, investigating Jeffrey Epstein cases Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to initiate a public inquiry regarding Jeffrey Epstein's activities in the UK. This decision comes in the wake of the release of official Epstein files in late 2025, which led to the arrest of several prominent figures. The inquiry aims to address justice demands…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 5 Andy Burnham to scrap net zero and domestic abuse rules for public contracts The UK Government is dropping net-zero and domestic abuse criteria as part of its procurement requirements when agreeing contracts with outside…
International Business Times UK · Aug 5 87-Year-Old Kent Potato Firm Wound Up as Britain Faces Growing Farm Crisis Due to Taxes, Drought and War John Paine Potatoes Limited, a Kent farm, is closing after 87 years due to financial strain. Rising costs, tax changes, and climate challenges threaten the future of many UK farms.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 5 Hasan Piker slams Channel 4 for 'ambush' interview on UK ban US left-wing speaker Hasan Piker has criticised Channel 4 for an "ambush" interview about the UK Home Office revoking his visa.
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Downing Street pours cold water on suggestions of Epstein public inquiry IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5 Burnham not considering public inquiry into UK activities of Jeffrey Epstein Victims’ minister said earlier that PM was ‘looking into’ inquiry into Epstein and another into Mohamed Al Fayed
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5 Badenoch defends decision to allow man jailed for antisemitism to stand as councillor Tory leader praises Joshua Bonehill-Paine’s ‘contrition’ but says she has higher thresholds for MP candidates