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Andy Burnham Rules Out Second Scottish Independence Referendum

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out discussions on a second Scottish independence referendum as he seeks a more practical relationship with Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney.

By Staff member • 23 July 2026 • 2 min read

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Downing Street Says There Are 'No Plans' to Scrap Jury Trials Following Reports

Downing Street has said there are currently no plans to abolish jury trials following reports that Prime Minister Andy Burnham could abandon proposals introduced under former Justice Secretary David Lammy.

Staff member • 23 Jul 2026 • 1 min read

Labour

Angela Rayner Defends Decision to Keep Ministerial Severance Payment

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has defended her decision not to repay a £16,876 ministerial severance payment after returning to government, saying she was out of office for almost a year before rejoining Cabinet.

Staff member • 23 Jul 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Andy Burnham Pauses September Prisoner Release Scheme Pending Urgent Review

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paused the Government's planned September prisoner release scheme, saying no inmates will be released under the policy until an urgent review has been completed.

Staff member • 23 Jul 2026 • 2 min read

Conservatives

Reports: Grant Shapps Fails Conservative Candidate Selection Process

Reports suggest former Defence Secretary Sir Grant Shapps has failed to secure approval to stand again as a Conservative candidate under the party's new selection process.

Staff member • 23 Jul 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Pensions Industry Welcomes Torsten Bell's Reappointment as Minister

Leading figures from the pensions industry have welcomed the decision to keep Torsten Bell as Pensions Minister, saying continuity will help deliver the Government's reform programme.

Staff member • 23 Jul 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Olivia Bailey Leaves Government Following Ministerial Reshuffle

Olivia Bailey has announced she is leaving government following the latest ministerial reshuffle, reflecting on her time as Minister for Early Education and Equalities and thanking colleagues for the opportunity to serve.

Staff member • 23 Jul 2026 • 2 min read

Reform UK

Nigel Farage Shares Video of Woman Crashing Car After Shouting Abuse

Nigel Farage has shared a video on X showing a woman shouting at him before appearing to lose control of her car moments later. The Reform UK leader described the incident as "instant karma."

Staff member • 23 Jul 2026 • 1 min read

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