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Police Threaten Legal Action as Minister Defends Early Release of PC Andrew Harper’s Killers

Police representatives are considering legal action over plans allowing Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole to leave prison earlier, as Sentencing Minister Jake Richards defended the Government’s position.

By Charlotte Mercer • 5 August 2026 • 5 min read

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Labour

Burnham Defends Early Release Changes After PC Andrew Harper Widow’s ‘Betrayal’ Claim

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has defended the limits of his changes to the early prisoner release scheme, saying broader exclusions would risk the prison system reaching capacity and collapsing within months.

Charlotte Mercer • 4 Aug 2026 • 4 min read

Reform UK

Around 160 Migrants Reportedly Rescued After Dinghy Catches Fire in Channel

A major Anglo-French rescue operation was launched after an overcrowded dinghy reportedly carrying around 160 migrants caught fire in the English Channel.

Staff member • 4 Aug 2026 • 2 min read

Conservatives

Drybridge Ward By-Election Result 2026: Conservatives Win in Monmouth

Conservative candidate Dani Seymour has been elected to Monmouth Town Council after defeating independent Laura McCartney in the Drybridge Ward by-election.

Staff member • 4 Aug 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

PC Andrew Harper’s Widow Accuses Burnham of ‘Betrayal’ Over Early Release

Lissie Harper has accused Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government of an ‘utter betrayal’ after two men convicted of the manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper remained eligible for earlier release despite new exemptions for serious sexual offenders.

Charlotte Mercer • 4 Aug 2026 • 5 min read

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Hooley, Merstham and Netherne Ward By-Election 2026: Candidates and Result

Five candidates will contest the Hooley, Merstham and Netherne ward by-election on Thursday 6 August 2026. Find the candidate list, election details and result here.

Staff member • 3 Aug 2026 • 3 min read

Reform UK

Operation Fortress Sparks Anglo-French Row as Reform MPs Attack France and BBC

Reform UK’s Operation Fortress has sparked a confrontation with France, an attack on the BBC from Richard Tice and a provocative Second World War jibe from Sarah Pochin.

Charlotte Mercer • 3 Aug 2026 • 5 min read

Restore Britain

Rupert Lowe Accuses Nigel Farage of Lying as Reform–Restore Talks Falter

Rupert Lowe has accused Nigel Farage of misrepresenting a private message exchanged after the Restore Britain leader offered to cooperate with Reform UK—but says his offer remains open.

Charlotte Mercer • 3 Aug 2026 • 4 min read

Labour

How Serious Is Andy Burnham About Stopping the Small Boats?

Andy Burnham has promised to be relentless in tackling small-boat crossings, but more than 2,000 people arrived during his first 12 days as Prime Minister as questions continued over enforcement on French beaches.

Charlotte Mercer • 3 Aug 2026 • 5 min read

Neutral

Veterans Plan Legal Challenge Over Universal Credit Treatment of Military Pensions

Veterans are preparing a legal challenge over rules that treat Armed Forces occupational pensions as unearned income when Universal Credit is calculated, amid claims that some former service personnel have received demands for tens of thousands of pounds.

Charlotte Mercer • 3 Aug 2026 • 3 min read

Neutral

Cabinet Office Can Keep Ministers' Criminal Conviction Declarations Secret, Tribunal Rules

A tribunal has ruled that the Cabinet Office does not have to reveal whether serving ministers declared criminal convictions during the appointment process, or how many did so.

Charlotte Mercer • 3 Aug 2026 • 4 min read

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On This Day

6 August in political history

1945

Political event

On This Day in 1945: United States Drops Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima

On 6 August 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, killing tens of thousands and ushering the world into the nuclear age.

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1987

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On This Day in 1987: David Owen Resigns as SDP Leader Over Liberal Merger

On 6 August 1987, David Owen resigned as SDP leader after party members voted to pursue a merger with the Liberals, paving the way for today’s Liberal Democrats.

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