Andy Burnham’s father unaware of son becoming prime minister due to Alzheimer’s It’s his achievement as well, incoming PM says as he prepares to take office The Independent UK · Jul 20
Nigel Farage v Count Binface: Boris Johnson backs 'space warrior' against Reform leader on Clacton second by-election ‘I thought Count Binface had rather a good point when he said a vote for him would preclude the expense of a second by-election,’ says ex-PM Mr Johnson Evening Standard · Jul 19
Andy Burnham must raise the spirits of a disillusioned public Letters: Readers give their views on Britain’s new prime minister The Guardian - UK · Jul 19
Quote of the day by Boris Johnson: 'My policy on cake is pro having it and pro eating it' and how it became a key phrase of Brexit No one needs an introduction to the traditional idiom that 'You can't have your cake and eat it too'. There are many variations of the age-old idiom but all of them mean that you need to make some sacrifice to get something in exchange. You cannot simultaneously possess two mutually… The Times of India · Jul 18
Former PMs Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak offer advice to incoming Andy Burnham Rishi Sunak urged Burnham to ‘soak in every second’ of his arrival in Downing Street The Independent UK · Jul 18
Boris Johnson’s and Rishi Sunak’s advice for incoming PM Andy Burnham The former Conservative prime ministers have given their thoughts ahead of Mr Burnham walking into 10 Downing Street. Evening Standard · Jul 18
Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general election Veteran Labour Party politician Andy Burnham is set to become Britain’s next prime minister on Monday The Independent UK · Jul 18
The ghosts of Downing Street past may have some advice for Andy Burnham The incoming PM has made a strong start – but there are several traps he needs to avoid. Brown, Blair and even Thatcher can show the way, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
As a frontline worker, my anger over the Tories’ handling of Covid has not abated Letter: Responding to the Covid inquiry’s findings on PPE, midwife Laura Matthews recalls the fear she felt working without adequate protection The Guardian - UK · Jul 16
Sadiq Khan: Can anyone stop him winning fourth term as Mayor of London? The Conservatives, Reform and Greens are battling to be the main challenger to Labour’s candidate in the 2028 contest for City Hall Evening Standard · Jul 15
Michelle Mone Back Under Spotlight as Covid Inquiry Condemns VIP Lane Over £10bn PPE Waste The Covid inquiry reveals that the UK's VIP lane for PPE contracts led to £10 billion in waste, with Michelle Mone's involvement drawing significant scrutiny. The inquiry condemns the system's inherent unfairness. International Business Times UK · Jul 14
Boris Johnson dresses up as Buzz Lightyear for son’s birthday Boris Johnson swapped his suit for a Buzz Lightyear outfit as he celebrated his son Frank’s third birthday. The Independent UK · Jul 14
Keir Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive France’s Légion d’honneur Exclusive: Emmanuel Macron honours outgoing prime minister for leadership role in supporting Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Jul 14
Bulletin PM briefing: Police give major Ann Widdecombe update and how £10bn was wasted on PPE Ann Widdecombe was killed in ‘targeted attack’, police say – what we know. How Boris Johnson’s government wasted £10bn on PPE during Covid pandemic. Trump scraps Strait of Hormuz toll a day after announcing controversial fee. Brits mistake Andy Burnham for Richard Osman and Mel Gibson in surprise new poll.… The Independent UK · Jul 14
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14 ‘Catastrophic failure’: UK Covid families welcome inquiry findings on PPE Campaigners feel vindicated by some of report’s conclusions but are unconvinced by its verdict on ‘VIP lane’
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14 Covid Inquiry issues damning verdict as UK wasted £10bn on PPE THE scramble to buy PPE during the pandemic saw the UK waste almost £10 billion of taxpayers’ money, the official inquiry into the handling of…
The Independent UK · Jul 14 How Boris Johnson’s government wasted £10bn on PPE during Covid pandemic IN FULL
Reason · Jul 13 Meet 5 of Britain's Most Unusual Election Candidates From Count Binface to AI Steve, Britain’s novelty candidates use costumes, absurd promises, and electoral loopholes to puncture the self-importance of politics.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13 Andy Burnham has body of work that speaks volumes about how he gets football Andy Burnham, the prime-minister-in-waiting, has been a key figure in overhauls behind the scenes of the game, as well as helping to create the Hillsborough Independent Panel
Evening Standard · Jul 13 Andy Burnham’s got the City in his sights — what will Sadiq Khan do? The incoming Prime Minister’s focus on the North risks weakening London — and the whole UK economy
The Independent UK · Jul 12 Cancer drug fiasco shows why Burnham must focus on Britain in Europe THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: An intolerable situation that should be a high priority for the UK-EU reset talks when Burnham becomes PM
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9 Keir Starmer may award resignation honours when he leaves No 10 Outgoing PM has not ruled out drawing up honours list when he stands down, despite previously opposing it
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9 Reform byelection campaign risks a replay of the Johnson error In triggering an entirely optional byelection, Nigel Farage has given opponents weeks to repeat the claims about his finances
The Independent UK · Jul 9 The strange and surprisingly moving story behind Count Binface, the man taking on Farage IN FOCUS: As the main political parties refuse to take part in the Clacton by-election, only one candidate has stepped forward to challenge Farage – and he’s dressed as an alien and dons a tin bin. Katie Rosseinsky takes a look at the man behind the mask
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 Count Binface Refuses To Reveal Identity on BBC Ahead of Nigel Farage By-Election Showdown Count Binface, a satirical candidate, refused to remove his costume during a BBC interview, maintaining his comic persona as he challenges Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election.