<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Political - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Political news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:42:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Farage urged by Labour to ‘take responsibility’ over TV sting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform leader says no foreign money was ever funnelled to the party]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-urged-by-labour-to-take-responsibility-over-tv-sting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-urged-by-labour-to-take-responsibility-over-tv-sting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twelve English police forces involved in contentious Palantir pilot programmes]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a quarter of forces in England and Wales have the same kind of contract that was blocked in London by mayor Sadiq Khan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/twelve-english-police-forces-involved-in-contentious-palantir-pilot-programmes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/twelve-english-police-forces-involved-in-contentious-palantir-pilot-programmes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No busking, no drinking: councils hire private groups to enforce growing list of rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crackdown by local officials in England has raised concerns about infringements on civil liberties]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/no-busking-no-drinking-councils-hire-private-groups-to-enforce-growing-list-of-rules/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/no-busking-no-drinking-councils-hire-private-groups-to-enforce-growing-list-of-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iceland’s ‘no’ exposes EU complacency]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is tempting but wrong for all sides to conclude that existing agreements with Europe&rsquo;s northern flank work well]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/icelands-no-exposes-eu-complacency/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/icelands-no-exposes-eu-complacency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 English police forces involved in contentious Palantir pilot programmes]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a quarter of forces in England and Wales have the same kind of contract that was blocked in London by Mayor Sadiq Khan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/12-english-police-forces-involved-in-contentious-palantir-pilot-programmes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/12-english-police-forces-involved-in-contentious-palantir-pilot-programmes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jenrick seeks to get Reform back on track with tax pledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rightwing party&rsquo;s Treasury spokesperson attempts to shift attention from illicit funding allegations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/jenrick-seeks-to-get-reform-back-on-track-with-tax-pledge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/jenrick-seeks-to-get-reform-back-on-track-with-tax-pledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masked protesters block Dover port roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Port operator says &lsquo;public order incident&rsquo; is &lsquo;affecting all routes in and out&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/masked-protesters-block-dover-port-roads/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/masked-protesters-block-dover-port-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘What the blazers?’ The long fight over school uniform costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Successive governments have grappled with the problem without managing to impose a standardised policy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-the-blazers-the-long-fight-over-school-uniform-costs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-the-blazers-the-long-fight-over-school-uniform-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The prime minister won’t cut spending — here’s how I’m cutting mine ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cutting back feels self-defeating but October&rsquo;s Budget will be punishing for broad-shouldered Britons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-prime-minister-wont-cut-spending-heres-how-im-cutting-mine/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-prime-minister-wont-cut-spending-heres-how-im-cutting-mine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: HMRC considers criminalising &lsquo;reckless&rsquo; tax mistakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taxpayers and advisers face threat of jail sentences of up to two years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/qampa-hmrc-considers-criminalising-lsquorecklessrsquo-tax-mistakes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/qampa-hmrc-considers-criminalising-lsquorecklessrsquo-tax-mistakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform in hot water … again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, the FT sits down with chancellor John Healey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-in-hot-water-again/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-in-hot-water-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Argentina's President Milei promising "winds of change" over the Falklands, will Donald Trump shift his stance on British rule?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/trumps-response-is-key-as-argentinas-falklands-demands-get-louder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/trumps-response-is-key-as-argentinas-falklands-demands-get-louder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘There’s a desire to see steadiness’: Healey sounds pro-business note as he talks up growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK chancellor refuses to rule out higher taxes on banks in his first Budget, but tells FT he will press ahead with City deregulation drive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/theres-a-desire-to-see-steadiness-healey-sounds-pro-business-note-as-he-talks-up-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/theres-a-desire-to-see-steadiness-healey-sounds-pro-business-note-as-he-talks-up-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Healey puts Britain on notice for tough Budget in ‘more dangerous world’]]></title><description><![CDATA[New chancellor tells the FT that he and Prime Minister Andy Burnham are determined &lsquo;to meet the fiscal rules&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/john-healey-puts-britain-on-notice-for-tough-budget-in-more-dangerous-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/john-healey-puts-britain-on-notice-for-tough-budget-in-more-dangerous-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healey puts Britain on notice for tough Budget in ‘more dangerous world’]]></title><description><![CDATA[New chancellor tells the FT that he and Prime Minister Andy Burnham are determined &lsquo;to meet the fiscal rules&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/healey-puts-britain-on-notice-for-tough-budget-in-more-dangerous-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/healey-puts-britain-on-notice-for-tough-budget-in-more-dangerous-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage threatens to overhaul Lords and judges to meet his pledges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader promises to deliver on key priorities in the first 100 days of government, if the party wins power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-threatens-to-overhaul-lords-and-judges-to-meet-his-pledges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-threatens-to-overhaul-lords-and-judges-to-meet-his-pledges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage insists Reform has ‘broken no law’ after key advisers step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Party&rsquo;s conference in Birmingham overshadowed by alleged attempts to seek illegal overseas funding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nigel-farage-insists-reform-has-broken-no-law-after-key-advisers-step-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nigel-farage-insists-reform-has-broken-no-law-after-key-advisers-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage’s merry band used to enjoy conference. Not this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Reform UK was hit by an undercover sting, the old jokes did not land as they used to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farages-merry-band-used-to-enjoy-conference-not-this-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farages-merry-band-used-to-enjoy-conference-not-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage’s pile of financing scandals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Undercover report raises new questions over funding of Reform UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nigel-farages-pile-of-financing-scandals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nigel-farages-pile-of-financing-scandals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Clear’ breaches of rules by Reform UK pollster, says industry body]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Polling Council seeking further information from JL Partners following Channel Four News investigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/clear-breaches-of-rules-by-reform-uk-pollster-says-industry-body/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/clear-breaches-of-rules-by-reform-uk-pollster-says-industry-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform has faced a 'campaign of attacks', Farage says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage has been addressing Reform UK members at the party's conference in Birmingham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-has-faced-a-campaign-of-attacks-farage-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-has-faced-a-campaign-of-attacks-farage-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Loose pub talk': Farage responds to undercover report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform leader was speaking following a news report which raised questions about his party's fundraising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/loose-pub-talk-farage-responds-to-undercover-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/loose-pub-talk-farage-responds-to-undercover-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage says his aides' donor comments were 'loose pub talk']]></title><description><![CDATA[Two senior Reform aides have stepped down from their roles following a Channel 4 News and Verbatim film about donations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-says-his-aides-donor-comments-were-loose-pub-talk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-says-his-aides-donor-comments-were-loose-pub-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage unveils small boats deal with French National Rally party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform says it would use the Navy to intercept boats and return migrants to France, if the party wins power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-unveils-small-boats-deal-with-french-national-rally-party/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-unveils-small-boats-deal-with-french-national-rally-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour working]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong employment report in the US raises the odds of a Fed rate rise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-working/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-working/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Reform officials step down after undercover donations report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform says Dan Jukes and James Orr have left their roles as it launches an investigation into the report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/two-reform-officials-step-down-after-undercover-donations-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/two-reform-officials-step-down-after-undercover-donations-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not what you want on day of the conference,' Farage tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform leader was speaking to Newsnight after an undercover report raised questions about party fundraising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/not-what-you-want-on-day-of-the-conference-farage-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/not-what-you-want-on-day-of-the-conference-farage-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pragmatism should define Burnham’s approach to business]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister needs to defy the vibes of tax-and-spend socialism]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pragmatism-should-define-burnhams-approach-to-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pragmatism-should-define-burnhams-approach-to-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage insists Reform has ‘broken no law’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rightwing populist party faces allegations of knowingly seeking illegal funding from overseas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-insists-reform-has-broken-no-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-insists-reform-has-broken-no-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The five financing scandals facing Reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage and his party are facing growing scrutiny over transparency and the source of donations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-five-financing-scandals-facing-reform/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-five-financing-scandals-facing-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fate of this country is down to us' - Zia Yusuf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK's shadow home secretary Zia Yusuf addresses delegates in Birmingham at the party's conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/fate-of-this-country-is-down-to-us-zia-yusuf/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/fate-of-this-country-is-down-to-us-zia-yusuf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham vs Badenoch: Commons showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starmer quits parliament, prompting by-election problem for PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-vs-badenoch-commons-showdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-vs-badenoch-commons-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mason: 'Not what Farage wanted today to look like']]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Mason speaks from the Reform UK conference as two of its senior officials step down following a Channel 4 investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mason-not-what-farage-wanted-today-to-look-like/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mason-not-what-farage-wanted-today-to-look-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK set to approve Jackdaw gasfield within weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green light for North Sea facility likely to be fiercely opposed by climate scientists and environmental campaigners]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-set-to-approve-jackdaw-gasfield-within-weeks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-set-to-approve-jackdaw-gasfield-within-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/stock-up-on-food-to-prepare-for-extreme-weather-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/stock-up-on-food-to-prepare-for-extreme-weather-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage to address Reform conference after donor sting  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rightwing populist party faces allegations of knowingly seeking illegal funding from overseas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-to-address-reform-conference-after-donor-sting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-to-address-reform-conference-after-donor-sting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage to address Reform conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rightwing populist party faces allegations of knowingly seeking illegal funding from overseas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-to-address-reform-conference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-to-address-reform-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform looks ridiculous]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accusations of racism and corruption threaten party&rsquo;s image as a serious prospect for power]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-looks-ridiculous/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-looks-ridiculous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest allegations make Reform look ridiculous]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accusations of racism and corruption threaten party&rsquo;s image as a serious prospect for power]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/latest-allegations-make-reform-look-ridiculous/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/latest-allegations-make-reform-look-ridiculous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Reform UK advisers step down after donor sting]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Orr and Dan Jukes leave roles pending outcome of party&rsquo;s investigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/top-reform-uk-advisers-step-down-after-donor-sting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/top-reform-uk-advisers-step-down-after-donor-sting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the new allegations against Farage’s Reform?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sting operation has abruptly overturned the leader&rsquo;s attempt to put financing scandals behind him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-are-the-new-allegations-against-farages-reform/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-are-the-new-allegations-against-farages-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three crucial questions facing Farage at Reform conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can the Reform UK leader put his policies into action, and become prime minister?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/three-crucial-questions-facing-farage-at-reform-conference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/three-crucial-questions-facing-farage-at-reform-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK is failing to capitalise on Brexit, says top Trump trade official]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamieson Greer says Britain&rsquo;s alignment with EU is a &lsquo;problem&rsquo; for a US trade deal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-is-failing-to-capitalise-on-brexit-says-top-trump-trade-official/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-is-failing-to-capitalise-on-brexit-says-top-trump-trade-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK failing to capitalise on Brexit, top Trump trade official says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamieson Greer says Britain&rsquo;s alignment with EU is a &lsquo;problem&rsquo; for a US trade deal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-failing-to-capitalise-on-brexit-top-trump-trade-official-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-failing-to-capitalise-on-brexit-top-trump-trade-official-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-EU alignment is ‘problem’ for US trade deal, says top Trump official]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamieson Greer says Britain has not capitalised on Brexit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-eu-alignment-is-problem-for-us-trade-deal-says-top-trump-official/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-eu-alignment-is-problem-for-us-trade-deal-says-top-trump-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the latest claims against Nigel Farage?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sting operation has abruptly overturned the Reform UK leader&rsquo;s attempt to put financing scandals behind him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-are-the-latest-claims-against-nigel-farage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-are-the-latest-claims-against-nigel-farage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The donor sting threatening Nigel Farage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sting operation has abruptly overturned the Reform UK leader&rsquo;s attempt to put financing scandals behind him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-donor-sting-threatening-nigel-farage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-donor-sting-threatening-nigel-farage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage and Reform UK hit by illicit-funding sting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Undercover investigation shows party leader meeting a fake US supporter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nigel-farage-and-reform-uk-hit-by-illicit-funding-sting-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nigel-farage-and-reform-uk-hit-by-illicit-funding-sting-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage and Reform UK hit by illicit-funding sting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Undercover investigation shows party leader meeting a fake US supporter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-and-reform-uk-hit-by-illicit-funding-sting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-and-reform-uk-hit-by-illicit-funding-sting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK promises £80bn cuts to public spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking at the party's conference, economy spokesman Robert Jenrick says Reform will be the "party of fiscal responsibility".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-promises-80bn-cuts-to-public-spending/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-promises-80bn-cuts-to-public-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK woos bond investors as markets shake UK political debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick tells annual conference that party will &lsquo;index towards reassurance&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-woos-bond-investors-as-markets-shake-uk-political-debate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-woos-bond-investors-as-markets-shake-uk-political-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage and Reform UK hit by illicit funding sting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Undercover investigation shows party leader meeting a fake US supporter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nigel-farage-and-reform-uk-hit-by-illicit-funding-sting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nigel-farage-and-reform-uk-hit-by-illicit-funding-sting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory plan to fund defence risks rise in homelessness, say charities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has promised billions in welfare cuts to pay for extra military spending if party wins general election]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-plan-to-fund-defence-risks-rise-in-homelessness-say-charities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-plan-to-fund-defence-risks-rise-in-homelessness-say-charities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zack Polanski says he'll run for former PM Starmer's seat in by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/zack-polanski-says-hell-run-for-former-pm-starmers-seat-in-by-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/zack-polanski-says-hell-run-for-former-pm-starmers-seat-in-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch accuses Burnham of kicking defence spending into the long grass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has committed to reaching the Nato target of 3.5% spending by 2035, but not 3% by 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/badenoch-accuses-burnham-of-kicking-defence-spending-into-the-long-grass/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/badenoch-accuses-burnham-of-kicking-defence-spending-into-the-long-grass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president says the UK was not "there to help me" in his ongoing war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/trump-hints-us-would-not-back-uk-over-falkland-islands-due-to-lack-of-iran-war-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/trump-hints-us-would-not-back-uk-over-falkland-islands-due-to-lack-of-iran-war-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham raises concerns with Macron over ‘Made in Europe’ scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK prime minister warns French president new EU procurement policy could &lsquo;pose significant challenges for UK industry&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-raises-concerns-with-macron-over-made-in-europe-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-raises-concerns-with-macron-over-made-in-europe-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham and Macron agree to scale up action on small boats]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leaders also discussed Ukraine and "the UK's drive to get closer to Europe", No 10 says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-and-macron-agree-to-scale-up-action-on-small-boats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-and-macron-agree-to-scale-up-action-on-small-boats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green Party leader Polanski to stand in seat vacated by Starmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Decision presents first electoral challenge for Andy Burnham as prime minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/green-party-leader-polanski-to-stand-in-seat-vacated-by-starmer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/green-party-leader-polanski-to-stand-in-seat-vacated-by-starmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milei dials up Argentina’s claim to Falklands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Domestic politics, oil drilling and UK-US tensions drive libertarian leader to action on sovereignty dispute]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/milei-dials-up-argentinas-claim-to-falklands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/milei-dials-up-argentinas-claim-to-falklands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham tests the unproven ‘politics of trying’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham is attempting to demonstrate he understands the priorities of voters who feel unheard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-tests-the-unproven-politics-of-trying/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-tests-the-unproven-politics-of-trying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain tests the unproven ‘politics of trying’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham is attempting to demonstrate he understands the priorities of voters who feel unheard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/britain-tests-the-unproven-politics-of-trying/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/britain-tests-the-unproven-politics-of-trying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Todd Boehly-linked group donates £75,000 to Reform UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage&rsquo;s party received total donations of more than &pound;5mn in second quarter according to Electoral Commission figures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/todd-boehly-linked-group-donates-75000-to-reform-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/todd-boehly-linked-group-donates-75000-to-reform-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group linked to Chelsea FC co-owner Todd Boehly donated to Reform UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage&rsquo;s party received total of more than &pound;5mn in second quarter according to Electoral Commission figures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/group-linked-to-chelsea-fc-co-owner-todd-boehly-donated-to-reform-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/group-linked-to-chelsea-fc-co-owner-todd-boehly-donated-to-reform-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens leader Polanski to stand in seat vacated by Starmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Decision presents first electoral challenge for Andy Burnham as prime minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/greens-leader-polanski-to-stand-in-seat-vacated-by-starmer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/greens-leader-polanski-to-stand-in-seat-vacated-by-starmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PMQs cannot change Burnham’s political reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clipped up for social media, the session can shape perceptions. But it is events outside the chamber and previous pledges that ultimately will constrain the PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pmqs-cannot-change-burnhams-political-reality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pmqs-cannot-change-burnhams-political-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MoD withheld information about nuclear test veterans' records, ex-minister claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cold War veterans who oversaw nuclear tests have claimed they caused lifelong health problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mod-withheld-information-about-nuclear-test-veterans-records-ex-minister-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mod-withheld-information-about-nuclear-test-veterans-records-ex-minister-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK receives more than £5mn in donations in second quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were no gifts from the party&rsquo;s biggest backer, Thailand-based billionaire Christopher Harborne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-receives-more-than-5mn-in-donations-in-second-quarter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-receives-more-than-5mn-in-donations-in-second-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens leader Zack Polanski to stand in seat vacated by Starmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Decision by leader of Green Party presents first electoral challenge for prime minister Andy Burnham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/greens-leader-zack-polanski-to-stand-in-seat-vacated-by-starmer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/greens-leader-zack-polanski-to-stand-in-seat-vacated-by-starmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Exit tax’ on UK entrepreneurs ruled out by business department]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Reynolds seeks to quell fears of levy on companies spun out from UK universities that move abroad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/exit-tax-on-uk-entrepreneurs-ruled-out-by-business-department/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/exit-tax-on-uk-entrepreneurs-ruled-out-by-business-department/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party's continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-reform-face-headwinds-as-they-gather-for-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-reform-face-headwinds-as-they-gather-for-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to tackle 'mega-donors' in UK politics, minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some MPs have pressed for the government to introduce a cap on UK-based donors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-tackle-mega-donors-in-uk-politics-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-tackle-mega-donors-in-uk-politics-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as borrowing costs surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM said his government would be "grounded in fiscal responsibility" as he faced Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-pressed-on-economy-at-first-pmqs-as-borrowing-costs-surge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-pressed-on-economy-at-first-pmqs-as-borrowing-costs-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham and Macron meet as Bayeux Tapestry unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK and French leaders join King Charles at the British Museum to view the 70-metre embroidered linen cloth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-and-macron-meet-as-bayeux-tapestry-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-and-macron-meet-as-bayeux-tapestry-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham seeks to protect UK farming and steel in EU reset talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[New British prime minister will hold first major bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-seeks-to-protect-uk-farming-and-steel-in-eu-reset-talks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-seeks-to-protect-uk-farming-and-steel-in-eu-reset-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch takes on Burnham after shake-up of her top team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tory leader has installed combative, media-hungry figures in key roles such as new shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/badenoch-takes-on-burnham-after-shake-up-of-her-top-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/badenoch-takes-on-burnham-after-shake-up-of-her-top-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch sharpens her attack on Burnham by calling him the ‘people pleaser’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tory leader persists with her pugilistic strategy in the House of Commons after shaking up her top team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/badenoch-sharpens-her-attack-on-burnham-by-calling-him-the-people-pleaser/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/badenoch-sharpens-her-attack-on-burnham-by-calling-him-the-people-pleaser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch sharpens attack on Burnham by calling him the ‘people pleaser’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tory leader persists with her pugilistic strategy in the House of Commons after shaking up her top team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/badenoch-sharpens-attack-on-burnham-by-calling-him-the-people-pleaser/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/badenoch-sharpens-attack-on-burnham-by-calling-him-the-people-pleaser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform up against 'complainants' society', Farage tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader said a "whole ecosystem" didn't want "new kids on the block succeeding".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-up-against-complainants-society-farage-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-up-against-complainants-society-farage-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal crash police get £2m to tackle serious crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The home secretary says the money will help support Cleveland Police in the wake of the A66 crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/fatal-crash-police-get-2m-to-tackle-serious-crime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/fatal-crash-police-get-2m-to-tackle-serious-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Restore Britain backer who once gave money to the Lib Dems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entrepreneur Simon Galbraith&rsquo;s gift to the far-right party has startled the tech start-up scene, with some saying it risks a &lsquo;reverse Midas touch&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-restore-britain-backer-who-once-gave-money-to-the-lib-dems/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-restore-britain-backer-who-once-gave-money-to-the-lib-dems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage insists he's 'broken no rules']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform leader has been dogged by questions over his finances after receiving a &pound;5 million sum from Christopher Harborne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nigel-farage-insists-hes-broken-no-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nigel-farage-insists-hes-broken-no-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory attempts to repeal the UK Climate Act are tin-eared]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer&rsquo;s droughts and wildfires demonstrate the need to stick to cross-party consensus on policy and to UK strategy on net zero]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-attempts-to-repeal-the-uk-climate-act-are-tin-eared/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-attempts-to-repeal-the-uk-climate-act-are-tin-eared/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham tries to calm bond markets as public spending fears mount]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour leader of being unable to refuse spending requests in first Prime Minister&rsquo;s Questions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-tries-to-calm-bond-markets-as-public-spending-fears-mount/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-tries-to-calm-bond-markets-as-public-spending-fears-mount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham seeks to reassure bond markets amid public spending fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour leader of being unable to refuse spending requests in first Prime Minister&rsquo;s Questions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-seeks-to-reassure-bond-markets-amid-public-spending-fears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-seeks-to-reassure-bond-markets-amid-public-spending-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham's PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham's exchanges with Kemi Badenoch slipped into familiar territory of trading barbs, writes Alex Forsyth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-pmqs-debut-shows-the-challenge-of-delivering-new-style-of-politics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-pmqs-debut-shows-the-challenge-of-delivering-new-style-of-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/faisal-islam-why-bond-market-wildfire-is-keeping-world-leaders-up-at-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/faisal-islam-why-bond-market-wildfire-is-keeping-world-leaders-up-at-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham and Macron to meet as Bayeux Tapestry unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK and French leaders will join King Charles at the British Museum, with talks on &lsquo;shared challenges&rsquo; also part of visit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-and-macron-to-meet-as-bayeux-tapestry-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-and-macron-to-meet-as-bayeux-tapestry-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How worried should Labour be about holding Keir Starmer’s seat?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Party&rsquo;s poll ratings have improved under Andy Burnham but this is uncharted territory for Labour and Zack Polanski&rsquo;s Greens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-worried-should-labour-be-about-holding-keir-starmers-seat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-worried-should-labour-be-about-holding-keir-starmers-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Will Burnham find PMQs as 'nail biting' and 'nerve wracking' as Blair did?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curiously, the questions at lunchtime may well feel like a minor extension of what he faced on Tuesday, the BBC's political editor writes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-will-burnham-find-pmqs-as-nail-biting-and-nerve-wracking-as-blair-did/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-will-burnham-find-pmqs-as-nail-biting-and-nerve-wracking-as-blair-did/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-long-term-borrowing-costs-highest-since-1998-ahead-of-october-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-long-term-borrowing-costs-highest-since-1998-ahead-of-october-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham promises more devolution and public control of essential services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said Burnham was offering "more government control, more taxes and more politicians", as he addressed MPs for the first time as PM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-promises-more-devolution-and-public-control-of-essential-services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-promises-more-devolution-and-public-control-of-essential-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham accused of taking Britain back to the 1970s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says new prime minister is living in the past]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-accused-of-taking-britain-back-to-the-1970s/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-accused-of-taking-britain-back-to-the-1970s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham accused of taking the country back to the 1970s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says new prime minister is living in the past]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-accused-of-taking-the-country-back-to-the-1970s/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-accused-of-taking-the-country-back-to-the-1970s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham accused of taking Britain back to the 1970s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says new prime minister is living in the past]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-accused-of-taking-britain-back-to-the-1970s/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-accused-of-taking-britain-back-to-the-1970s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spaces in male prisons fall to lowest level of year, sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jails in England and Wales are nearing maximum capacity as the justice secretary prepares to give more details in the Commons on the early-release scheme to free inmates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/spaces-in-male-prisons-fall-to-lowest-level-of-year-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/spaces-in-male-prisons-fall-to-lowest-level-of-year-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israel warns it will retaliate if UK imposes sanctions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledged on Tuesday to introduce a "comprehensive reset" of policy on Israel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/israel-warns-it-will-retaliate-if-uk-imposes-sanctions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/israel-warns-it-will-retaliate-if-uk-imposes-sanctions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five takeaways from Burnham's Commons debut as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister's first appearance in Parliament comes more than six weeks after he entered No 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/five-takeaways-from-burnhams-commons-debut-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/five-takeaways-from-burnhams-commons-debut-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham promises to ‘bring back hope’ in first Commons appearance as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former mayor of Greater Manchester accused of &lsquo;living in the past&rsquo; by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-promises-to-bring-back-hope-in-first-commons-appearance-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-promises-to-bring-back-hope-in-first-commons-appearance-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move will trigger a by-election to replace the former prime minister in his London constituency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/keir-starmer-announces-he-is-standing-down-as-mp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/keir-starmer-announces-he-is-standing-down-as-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/trump-says-us-position-on-falklands-one-of-many-under-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/trump-says-us-position-on-falklands-one-of-many-under-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New laws planned to tackle rogue funeral firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government plans to regulate undertakers after the jailing of Hull funeral director Robert Bush.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/new-laws-planned-to-tackle-rogue-funeral-firms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/new-laws-planned-to-tackle-rogue-funeral-firms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Far-right Restore Britain receives £500,000 from tech entrepreneur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nativist upstart shows growing potential to peel voters off from Nigel Farage&rsquo;s Reform UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/far-right-restore-britain-receives-500000-from-tech-entrepreneur/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/far-right-restore-britain-receives-500000-from-tech-entrepreneur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tice defends Reform UK-led councils over tax rises and cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK's deputy leader says the party has been "financially prudent" in local government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tice-defends-reform-uk-led-councils-over-tax-rises-and-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tice-defends-reform-uk-led-councils-over-tax-rises-and-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keir Starmer to stand down as MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Decision by former prime minister comes just weeks after he was replaced by Andy Burnham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/keir-starmer-to-stand-down-as-mp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/keir-starmer-to-stand-down-as-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water should go into administration, says senior Tory MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geoffrey Clifton-Brown wants the government to protect customers from &lsquo;predatory&rsquo; hedge funds seeking control over the UK&rsquo;s largest water utility]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-water-should-go-into-administration-says-senior-tory-mp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-water-should-go-into-administration-says-senior-tory-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise in UK borrowing costs adds to pressure on Burnham and Healey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister and chancellor prepare for Budget in October amid questions over how they will fund key plans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rise-in-uk-borrowing-costs-adds-to-pressure-on-burnham-and-healey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rise-in-uk-borrowing-costs-adds-to-pressure-on-burnham-and-healey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bond rout raises spectre of Budget tax rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister and chancellor prepare for Budget in October amid questions over how they will fund key plans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/bond-rout-raises-spectre-of-budget-tax-rises/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/bond-rout-raises-spectre-of-budget-tax-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burghart becomes Tory deputy leader in major reshuffle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move completes a shake-up of Kemi Badenoch's top team ahead of the party's conference in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burghart-becomes-tory-deputy-leader-in-major-reshuffle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burghart-becomes-tory-deputy-leader-in-major-reshuffle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories reopen Liz Truss wound with new shadow chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch&rsquo;s appointment of former Treasury minister hands opponents an open goal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tories-reopen-liz-truss-wound-with-new-shadow-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tories-reopen-liz-truss-wound-with-new-shadow-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow, the UK’s asylum hub, finds itself a target for the far right]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish city hosts more asylum seekers per population than anywhere else in Britain but campaigners say the mood has shifted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/glasgow-the-uks-asylum-hub-finds-itself-a-target-for-the-far-right/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/glasgow-the-uks-asylum-hub-finds-itself-a-target-for-the-far-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham signals fresh moves on living costs as political battle lines harden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Decisions on welfare are likely to be delayed into next year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-signals-fresh-moves-on-living-costs-as-political-battle-lines-harden/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-signals-fresh-moves-on-living-costs-as-political-battle-lines-harden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch sacks Mel Stride as shadow chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative leader promotes former Sky executive Andrew Griffith as she seeks to close polling gap with Reform and Labour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/kemi-badenoch-sacks-mel-stride-as-shadow-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/kemi-badenoch-sacks-mel-stride-as-shadow-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mel Stride sacked as shadow chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Griffith is appointed to the role as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch reshuffles her team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mel-stride-sacked-as-shadow-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mel-stride-sacked-as-shadow-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/business-groups-urge-swinney-to-scrap-ineffective-food-price-cap-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/business-groups-urge-swinney-to-scrap-ineffective-food-price-cap-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK offers homegrown AI start-ups £100mn to improve public services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scheme comes in wake of growing opposition to government contracts with US software group Palantir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-offers-homegrown-ai-start-ups-100mn-to-improve-public-services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-offers-homegrown-ai-start-ups-100mn-to-improve-public-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleverly accuses Burnham of 'war on London']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir James Cleverly resigned from the shadow cabinet on Saturday to run for mayor of London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/cleverly-accuses-burnham-of-war-on-london/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/cleverly-accuses-burnham-of-war-on-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mainland Europe seizes edge in global student race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Continental universities gain ground as immigration restrictions and high fees deter students from the UK and the US]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mainland-europe-seizes-edge-in-global-student-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mainland-europe-seizes-edge-in-global-student-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour shelves plan to restrict foreigners buying new flats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Party downgrades its manifesto pledge to end &lsquo;farce of entire developments being sold off to international investors&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-shelves-plan-to-restrict-foreigners-buying-new-flats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-shelves-plan-to-restrict-foreigners-buying-new-flats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch is expected to carry out a wider reshuffle of her front bench team following high-profile departures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/patel-to-be-replaced-by-tugendhat-as-shadow-foreign-secretary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/patel-to-be-replaced-by-tugendhat-as-shadow-foreign-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency measures needed to stop teachers quitting, say Lib Dems]]></title><description><![CDATA[A survey by the party suggested almost half of teachers reported considering quitting the classroom in the next five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/emergency-measures-needed-to-stop-teachers-quitting-say-lib-dems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/emergency-measures-needed-to-stop-teachers-quitting-say-lib-dems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brexiters’ effort to resettle Chagos Islands hit by lack of proper boat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage-backed expedition is part of attempts to block UK&rsquo;s contentious deal giving sovereignty over the archipelago to Mauritius]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/brexiters-effort-to-resettle-chagos-islands-hit-by-lack-of-proper-boat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/brexiters-effort-to-resettle-chagos-islands-hit-by-lack-of-proper-boat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham tightens prisoner release scheme and insists he is ‘tough on crime’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister had faced criticism over moves to avert overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-tightens-prisoner-release-scheme-and-insists-he-is-tough-on-crime/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-tightens-prisoner-release-scheme-and-insists-he-is-tough-on-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC Harper's killers to stay in jail as PM announces changes to early release scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham tells BBC Breakfast anyone convicted of manslaughter will be excluded from the early release scheme in the Sentencing Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pc-harpers-killers-to-stay-in-jail-as-pm-announces-changes-to-early-release-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pc-harpers-killers-to-stay-in-jail-as-pm-announces-changes-to-early-release-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham gets the early prison release changes he wanted - but at what cost?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-gets-the-early-prison-release-changes-he-wanted-but-at-what-cost/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-gets-the-early-prison-release-changes-he-wanted-but-at-what-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham’s summer of quietly backing away from radical pledges]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Thames Water to electoral reform, the prime minister seems to be diverging from his campaign rhetoric]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-summer-of-quietly-backing-away-from-radical-pledges/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-summer-of-quietly-backing-away-from-radical-pledges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Cleverly steps down from shadow cabinet to run for London mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former home and foreign secretary says UK capital &lsquo;under assault&rsquo; from Andy Burnham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/james-cleverly-steps-down-from-shadow-cabinet-to-run-for-london-mayor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/james-cleverly-steps-down-from-shadow-cabinet-to-run-for-london-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in Parliament]]></title><description><![CDATA[The imminent return of Parliament will put the new prime minister under real scrutiny, with MPs finally getting a chance to grill him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-summer-tour-is-over-now-he-has-to-prove-himself-in-parliament/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-summer-tour-is-over-now-he-has-to-prove-himself-in-parliament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We helped create UK emergency alert system - but question how government is using it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month, but it partly backfired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/we-helped-create-uk-emergency-alert-system-but-question-how-government-is-using-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/we-helped-create-uk-emergency-alert-system-but-question-how-government-is-using-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says he will not vote on assisted dying unlike Starmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham has called for all views to be respected as MPs vote in two weeks on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-he-will-not-vote-on-assisted-dying-unlike-starmer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-he-will-not-vote-on-assisted-dying-unlike-starmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill published]]></title><description><![CDATA[The draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/fm-calls-for-referendum-powers-as-draft-independence-bill-published/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/fm-calls-for-referendum-powers-as-draft-independence-bill-published/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-council chief investigated in DUP mayor clothing probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anne Donaghy is one of three people referred to prosecutors for consideration over alleged misconduct in public office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ex-council-chief-investigated-in-dup-mayor-clothing-probe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ex-council-chief-investigated-in-dup-mayor-clothing-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South of France holiday scuppers Davey's blood donation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lib Dem leader was unable to give blood due to visiting an area where there is the risk of mosquito-borne viruses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/south-of-france-holiday-scuppers-daveys-blood-donation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/south-of-france-holiday-scuppers-daveys-blood-donation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK soldiers could get paragliders to drop behind enemy lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Defence is set to trial a UK-made system to allow troops to mount covert operations without aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-soldiers-could-get-paragliders-to-drop-behind-enemy-lines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-soldiers-could-get-paragliders-to-drop-behind-enemy-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Burnham told the FT]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister talks business, wealth and economic growth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-burnham-told-the-ft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-burnham-told-the-ft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Polanski wants stricter rules to limit the use of water and energy by data centres for AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/greens-call-for-temporary-ban-on-new-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/greens-call-for-temporary-ban-on-new-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/cowboy-builders-targeted-in-new-government-clampdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/cowboy-builders-targeted-in-new-government-clampdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers embraced the ‘world’s safest phone’. Then it unravelled]]></title><description><![CDATA[A security researcher discovered flaws in the first phone to integrate real-time nudity-blocking software]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ministers-embraced-the-worlds-safest-phone-then-it-unravelled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ministers-embraced-the-worlds-safest-phone-then-it-unravelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sports-direct-founder-attacks-burnhams-populist-high-street-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sports-direct-founder-attacks-burnhams-populist-high-street-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Figures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/number-of-asylum-seekers-in-hotels-halves-in-a-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/number-of-asylum-seekers-in-hotels-halves-in-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healey to shelve his own defence spending target of 3% of GDP by 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor resigned as defence secretary in June over what he saw as inadequate ambition for military spending by Sir Keir Starmer&rsquo;s government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/healey-to-shelve-his-own-defence-spending-target-of-3-of-gdp-by-2030/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/healey-to-shelve-his-own-defence-spending-target-of-3-of-gdp-by-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunak at 10 by Anthony Seldon — the reluctant prime minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[A reappraisal of the former UK leader and his attempts to steady a beleaguered Conservative government that was already heading towards electoral disaster]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sunak-at-10-by-anthony-seldon-the-reluctant-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sunak-at-10-by-anthony-seldon-the-reluctant-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to merge police forces falls foul of Burnham’s devolution agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regional mayors have expressed concern about the government&rsquo;s drive to create bigger regional forces for England and Wales]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/plan-to-merge-police-forces-falls-foul-of-burnhams-devolution-agenda/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/plan-to-merge-police-forces-falls-foul-of-burnhams-devolution-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healey could suffer £4bn headroom hit because of lower immigration forecasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[New chancellor is seeking to reassure investors as he prepares for first Budget in October]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/healey-could-suffer-4bn-headroom-hit-because-of-lower-immigration-forecasts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/healey-could-suffer-4bn-headroom-hit-because-of-lower-immigration-forecasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham’s devolution push delays police merger plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regional mayors have expressed concern about the government&rsquo;s drive to create bigger regional forces for England and Wales]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-devolution-push-delays-police-merger-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-devolution-push-delays-police-merger-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham retreats from call to return Parthenon sculptures to Greece]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK prime minister previously called for British Museum to &lsquo;send them back, no strings attached&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-retreats-from-call-to-return-parthenon-sculptures-to-greece/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-retreats-from-call-to-return-parthenon-sculptures-to-greece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham retreats from backing return of Parthenon sculptures to Greece]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK prime minister previously called for British Museum to &lsquo;send them back, no strings attached&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-retreats-from-backing-return-of-parthenon-sculptures-to-greece/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-retreats-from-backing-return-of-parthenon-sculptures-to-greece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says united Ireland poll is 'off the table' during first NI visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham said "we need to fix the things right in front of us in the here and now".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-united-ireland-poll-is-off-the-table-during-first-ni-visit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-united-ireland-poll-is-off-the-table-during-first-ni-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rape and sex offence specialists on all police forces by 2027, PM says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans for forces in England and Wales had been scheduled to be rolled out by summer 2029, but have been brought forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rape-and-sex-offence-specialists-on-all-police-forces-by-2027-pm-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rape-and-sex-offence-specialists-on-all-police-forces-by-2027-pm-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/clean-up-of-illegal-waste-supersite-costs-taxpayers-6m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/clean-up-of-illegal-waste-supersite-costs-taxpayers-6m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court asked to settle dispute over Sturgeon inquiry documents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's information commissioner wants to challenge the Scottish government's use of exemptions to block the release of information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/supreme-court-asked-to-settle-dispute-over-sturgeon-inquiry-documents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/supreme-court-asked-to-settle-dispute-over-sturgeon-inquiry-documents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Ireland poll is 'off the table', says PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's visit comes amid calls from Stormont for increased funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/united-ireland-poll-is-off-the-table-says-pm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/united-ireland-poll-is-off-the-table-says-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/one-in-eight-young-people-still-out-of-work-or-education-ahead-of-major-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/one-in-eight-young-people-still-out-of-work-or-education-ahead-of-major-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family welcomes review of law after driver who killed daughter ruled unfit to stand trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government says it is considering changing the law around defendants who are considered unfit to stand trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/family-welcomes-review-of-law-after-driver-who-killed-daughter-ruled-unfit-to-stand-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/family-welcomes-review-of-law-after-driver-who-killed-daughter-ruled-unfit-to-stand-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The announcement came as the prime minister makes first official visit to Wales since taking office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-calls-summit-of-welsh-scottish-and-northern-irish-first-ministers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-calls-summit-of-welsh-scottish-and-northern-irish-first-ministers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham’s high street plan is ‘delusional’, says Mike Ashley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billionaire behind Frasers Group slams prime minister&rsquo;s business rates proposals and crackdown on discounting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-high-street-plan-is-delusional-says-mike-ashley/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-high-street-plan-is-delusional-says-mike-ashley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was told I had no right to be at Eisteddfod, says Reform MS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helen Jenner said she was criticised for attending the festival because of her membership of her party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/i-was-told-i-had-no-right-to-be-at-eisteddfod-says-reform-ms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/i-was-told-i-had-no-right-to-be-at-eisteddfod-says-reform-ms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC reports record capital gains tax haul after Reeves’ rate rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data shows &pound;24.2bn in receipts for the 2024/25 tax year, an 89% increase on previous year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/hmrc-reports-record-capital-gains-tax-haul-after-reeves-rate-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/hmrc-reports-record-capital-gains-tax-haul-after-reeves-rate-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC records record capital gains tax haul after Reeves’ rate rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data shows &pound;24.2bn in receipts for the 2024/25 tax year, an 89% increase on previous year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/hmrc-records-record-capital-gains-tax-haul-after-reeves-rate-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/hmrc-records-record-capital-gains-tax-haul-after-reeves-rate-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK asylum claims drop sharply as ministers curb hotel use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Decline of 21% in year to June reflects fall in small-boat arrivals via English Channel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-asylum-claims-drop-sharply-as-ministers-curb-hotel-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-asylum-claims-drop-sharply-as-ministers-curb-hotel-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP calls for transparency over drone factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are concerns about what protection is in place at a Ukrainian drone plant in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mp-calls-for-transparency-over-drone-factory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mp-calls-for-transparency-over-drone-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The political cost of Thames Water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Privatisation has become associated with failures, such as in the water industry, rather than its successes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-political-cost-of-thames-water/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-political-cost-of-thames-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water saga undermines case for more market solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Privatisation has become associated with failures, such as in the water industry, rather than its successes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-water-saga-undermines-case-for-more-market-solutions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-water-saga-undermines-case-for-more-market-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What have Reform achieved in Wakefield in their first three months?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New leader has already repainted road markings - but will he be able to lower council taxes?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-have-reform-achieved-in-wakefield-in-their-first-three-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-have-reform-achieved-in-wakefield-in-their-first-three-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water creditors and government in stand-off over future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investors want clarity over potential nationalisation but ministers insist no decision is imminent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-water-creditors-and-government-in-stand-off-over-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-water-creditors-and-government-in-stand-off-over-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham’s energy challenge: getting more UK households off gas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister could make electricity more attractive to incentivise switching]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-energy-challenge-getting-more-uk-households-off-gas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-energy-challenge-getting-more-uk-households-off-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wes Streeting deluged with homophobic hate mail since becoming defence secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967, but a ban continued in the armed forces until 2000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/wes-streeting-deluged-with-homophobic-hate-mail-since-becoming-defence-secretary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/wes-streeting-deluged-with-homophobic-hate-mail-since-becoming-defence-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US designates Palestine Action a ‘terrorist group’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump administration puts UK group under sanctions just over a year after it was proscribed in Britain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/us-designates-palestine-action-a-terrorist-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/us-designates-palestine-action-a-terrorist-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ironing board' train seats to get more cushions, transport secretary says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ironing-board-train-seats-to-get-more-cushions-transport-secretary-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ironing-board-train-seats-to-get-more-cushions-transport-secretary-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portrait of Ann Widdecombe put up in Parliament for MPs' return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The framed photograph forms part of work by MPs to install a permament memorial for the former minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/portrait-of-ann-widdecombe-put-up-in-parliament-for-mps-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/portrait-of-ann-widdecombe-put-up-in-parliament-for-mps-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham seeks to bridge gap with nervous business community]]></title><description><![CDATA[New prime minister hits crowd-pleasing note but private sector will reserve judgment until October Budget]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-seeks-to-bridge-gap-with-nervous-business-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-seeks-to-bridge-gap-with-nervous-business-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After ‘neoliberalism’, Burnham offers business a new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[New prime minister hits crowd-pleasing note but private sector will reserve judgment until October Budget]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/after-neoliberalism-burnham-offers-business-a-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/after-neoliberalism-burnham-offers-business-a-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-proposes-30-tax-rebate-for-hmrc-phone-delays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-proposes-30-tax-rebate-for-hmrc-phone-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reviewing Plaid's first 100 days in charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales political editor Gareth Lewis looks back on Plaid's first 100 days in power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reviewing-plaids-first-100-days-in-charge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reviewing-plaids-first-100-days-in-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham pledges to ‘take pressure off’ business ahead of Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister tells the FT that he will not tax wealth creators out of the UK but stresses need for social responsibility]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-pledges-to-take-pressure-off-business-ahead-of-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-pledges-to-take-pressure-off-business-ahead-of-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October]]></title><description><![CDATA[A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay &pound;60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/household-energy-bills-to-hit-three-year-high-as-ofgem-announces-4-rise-from-october/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/household-energy-bills-to-hit-three-year-high-as-ofgem-announces-4-rise-from-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain needs a new way to pay for healthcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introducing co-payment will make us more like our rich-world peers and put us on a sustainable footing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/britain-needs-a-new-way-to-pay-for-healthcare/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/britain-needs-a-new-way-to-pay-for-healthcare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK household energy bills to hit three-year high from October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middle East war pushes prices up 4% to &pound;1,723 a year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-household-energy-bills-to-hit-three-year-high-from-october/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-household-energy-bills-to-hit-three-year-high-from-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What has happened in Plaid Cymru's first 100 days in power?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plaid ministers say they are making good progress but the opposition say little has been achieved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-has-happened-in-plaid-cymrus-first-100-days-in-power/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-has-happened-in-plaid-cymrus-first-100-days-in-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad of woman who took her own life says Treasury failed in its duty of care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chloe Moffat died last year, after she was told of allegations she had shared sensitive confidential information about colleagues, which she denied.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/dad-of-woman-who-took-her-own-life-says-treasury-failed-in-its-duty-of-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/dad-of-woman-who-took-her-own-life-says-treasury-failed-in-its-duty-of-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Burnham’s northern vibes put off southern voters?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the previously Conservative stronghold of Aldershot, many residents say they are prepared to show patience to the prime minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/will-burnhams-northern-vibes-put-off-southern-voters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/will-burnhams-northern-vibes-put-off-southern-voters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Note to the prime minister: you won’t find the future in the past]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward-looking ideas are being crowded out on all sides by myths about a better yesterday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/note-to-the-prime-minister-you-wont-find-the-future-in-the-past/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/note-to-the-prime-minister-you-wont-find-the-future-in-the-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham weighs allowing mayors to block ‘right to buy’ for council homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move on &lsquo;right to buy&rsquo; would add to restrictions announced under previous prime minister Keir Starmer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-weighs-allowing-mayors-to-block-right-to-buy-for-council-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-weighs-allowing-mayors-to-block-right-to-buy-for-council-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham looks at allowing mayors to block sale of council homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move on &lsquo;right to buy&rsquo; would add to restrictions announced under previous prime minister Keir Starmer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-looks-at-allowing-mayors-to-block-sale-of-council-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-looks-at-allowing-mayors-to-block-sale-of-council-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham looks at allowing mayors to block sale of council homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move on &lsquo;right to buy&rsquo; would add to restrictions announced under previous prime minister Keir Starmer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-looks-at-allowing-mayors-to-block-sale-of-council-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-looks-at-allowing-mayors-to-block-sale-of-council-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK pledges to cut data rules and curb liabilities for non-executives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage&rsquo;s party sharpens its pitch to business by promising to scrap the General Data Protection Regulation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-pledges-to-cut-data-rules-and-curb-liabilities-for-non-executives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-pledges-to-cut-data-rules-and-curb-liabilities-for-non-executives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council investigates Reform's 'Farage Fest']]></title><description><![CDATA[The organisers of "Farage Fest" &ndash; a victory party and rally for the Reform UK leader after the Clacton by-election &ndash; are being investigated for failing to get permission to hold it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/council-investigates-reforms-farage-fest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/council-investigates-reforms-farage-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Row breaks out over minister's tribute to all A66 crash victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home Office Minister Anna Turley paid tribute to all seven victims initially, sparking a backlash from the shadow justice secretary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/row-breaks-out-over-ministers-tribute-to-all-a66-crash-victims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/row-breaks-out-over-ministers-tribute-to-all-a66-crash-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as &pound;6bn for London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/more-than-70000-social-and-affordable-homes-to-be-built-across-england-over-10-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/more-than-70000-social-and-affordable-homes-to-be-built-across-england-over-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DUP MP Gregory Campbell under investigation for alleged spending breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The watchdog's investigation concerns the MP&rsquo;s spending&nbsp;against their&nbsp;Office&nbsp;Costs&nbsp;budget.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/dup-mp-gregory-campbell-under-investigation-for-alleged-spending-breach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/dup-mp-gregory-campbell-under-investigation-for-alleged-spending-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Store water and tinned food to prepare for emergencies, UK citizens to be told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers step up work on &lsquo;war book&rsquo; in push for resilience against extreme weather and cyber threats]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/store-water-and-tinned-food-to-prepare-for-emergencies-uk-citizens-to-be-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/store-water-and-tinned-food-to-prepare-for-emergencies-uk-citizens-to-be-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham set for first Trump meeting in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[British officials explore possible White House visit around time of UN General Assembly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-set-for-first-trump-meeting-in-september/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-set-for-first-trump-meeting-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham set for first meeting with Trump in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[British officials explore possible White House visit around time of UN General Assembly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-set-for-first-meeting-with-trump-in-september/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-set-for-first-meeting-with-trump-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embattled housebuilder Vistry boosted by £350mn UK government contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Award to build 3,028 homes over 10 years sends shares 18% higher]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/embattled-housebuilder-vistry-boosted-by-350mn-uk-government-contract/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/embattled-housebuilder-vistry-boosted-by-350mn-uk-government-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK backs Devon tungsten mine in effort to secure critical mineral supplies]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Wealth Fund invests &pound;71mn in project to produce metal used in aerospace and defence industries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-backs-devon-tungsten-mine-in-effort-to-secure-critical-mineral-supplies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-backs-devon-tungsten-mine-in-effort-to-secure-critical-mineral-supplies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham is right to rule out an early election]]></title><description><![CDATA[But sticking to a date sometime in 2029 brings political risks too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-is-right-to-rule-out-an-early-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-is-right-to-rule-out-an-early-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-refuses-to-rule-out-tax-rises-in-autumn-budget/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-refuses-to-rule-out-tax-rises-in-autumn-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will robotaxis clog up Britain’s cities?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Autonomous vehicles present a new challenge for those trying to reduce urban congestion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/will-robotaxis-clog-up-britains-cities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/will-robotaxis-clog-up-britains-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austerity denial and the mystery of Britain’s shrunken state]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a ready supply of explanations on offer at Westminster]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/austerity-denial-and-the-mystery-of-britains-shrunken-state/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/austerity-denial-and-the-mystery-of-britains-shrunken-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-vows-support-for-ukraine-despite-outrageous-threats-from-russia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-vows-support-for-ukraine-despite-outrageous-threats-from-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham condemns Russia’s ‘outrageous threats’ to UK during Kyiv visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister pledges to back Ukraine on long-range missiles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-condemns-russias-outrageous-threats-to-uk-during-kyiv-visit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-condemns-russias-outrageous-threats-to-uk-during-kyiv-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham compromises on council homes plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister opts not to rip up programme drawn up under Sir Keir Starmer that mostly relies on housing associations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-compromises-on-council-homes-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-compromises-on-council-homes-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to use Ukraine battlefield data to train AI to protect sensitive sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[London and Kyiv in deal to help stop protesters and hostile states targeting military bases and critical infrastructureAI models trained on Ukrainian battlefield data will be used to stop protesters and foreign states targeting UK defence sites, railways and energy plants under a deal struck between London and Kyiv.Private companies will also be given access to the vast trove of data from Ukraine&rsquo;s Avengers AI lab to help build new systems, the first agreement of its kind in the UK. Contin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-to-use-ukraine-battlefield-data-to-train-ai-to-protect-sensitive-sites/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-to-use-ukraine-battlefield-data-to-train-ai-to-protect-sensitive-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform would evict social housing tenants over unkempt gardens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plan part of a wider policy to remove foreign nationals from social homes and prioritise young British-born couplesSocial housing tenants will be evicted if they fail to keep their gardens well maintained under a Reform UK government, the party has announced.Lee Anderson, the party&rsquo;s chair, said that if Reform came to power it would insist that those in social rented homes would be required to keep their properties decorated and gardens looked after. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-would-evict-social-housing-tenants-over-unkempt-gardens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-would-evict-social-housing-tenants-over-unkempt-gardens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham rules out early election as he admits UK faces ‘challenging’ financial outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister stops short of ruling out tax increases in October&rsquo;s Budget, saying his policies will be &lsquo;funded&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-rules-out-early-election-as-he-admits-uk-faces-challenging-financial-outlook/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-rules-out-early-election-as-he-admits-uk-faces-challenging-financial-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK seeks to tighten security of supply chains after Iran-linked cyber attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Potential veto poses challenge for energy companies reliant on Chinese supplies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-seeks-to-tighten-security-of-supply-chains-after-iran-linked-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-seeks-to-tighten-security-of-supply-chains-after-iran-linked-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says UK with Ukraine ‘all the way’ despite ‘outrageous threats’ from Russia – Europe live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coalition of the Willing condemns Russian strikes on Ukraine, pledges to work on &lsquo;constraining Russia&rsquo;s war chest&rsquo;Here&rsquo;s the full quote from Kremlin&rsquo;s Peskov, via AFP:&ldquo;Britain is methodically and regularly throwing oil on the fire and methodically and regularly plotting schemes to prevent even the slightest progress in the peace process.&rdquo; Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-uk-with-ukraine-all-the-way-despite-outrageous-threats-from-russia-europe-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-uk-with-ukraine-all-the-way-despite-outrageous-threats-from-russia-europe-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rupert Lowe set to be paid as much for divisive posts on Elon Musk’s X as for being MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restore Britain leader paid up to &pound;1,476 an hour by platform, which critics say is financially incentivising inflammatory contentRupert Lowe, the leader of Restore Britain, is on course to earn as much from the social media platform X as he does from his salary as an MP, after surging income from posts that include demands for mass deportations.Lowe has earned &pound;932 an hour for his posts on X, formerly Twitter, since the start of the year, according to his own declarations in the regi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rupert-lowe-set-to-be-paid-as-much-for-divisive-posts-on-elon-musks-x-as-for-being-mp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rupert-lowe-set-to-be-paid-as-much-for-divisive-posts-on-elon-musks-x-as-for-being-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharing dangerous driving videos is 'truly reprehensible', PM says]]></title><description><![CDATA[His comments come as the government urged TikTok and other social media firms to remove wrong-way driving videos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sharing-dangerous-driving-videos-is-truly-reprehensible-pm-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sharing-dangerous-driving-videos-is-truly-reprehensible-pm-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham hands secret missile technology to Ukraine – The Latest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham is making his first foreign visit as prime minister to Ukraine, marking the country&rsquo;s independence day. Burnham will use the trip to announce that the UK government will declassify information about missiles to help Ukraine build its own. Lucy Hough speaks to senior international correspondent Luke Harding &ndash; watch on YouTubeLuke&rsquo;s new book Betrayal: Trump, Putin and the New Age of Conquest is out on Thursday Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-hands-secret-missile-technology-to-ukraine-the-latest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-hands-secret-missile-technology-to-ukraine-the-latest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can we stop destroying the prospects of a generation? Scrapping compulsory GCSE resits will be a start | Polly Toynbee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Gove calls the axing of his Tory strategy &lsquo;bringing back stupid&rsquo;. He doesn&rsquo;t seem to care that it did more harm than good GCSE results day was marked with the usual front pages filled with pictures of beaming students. What you didn&rsquo;t see was the invisible third of 16-year-olds in England who failed their maths and English GCSEs, the obstacle to their future.That&rsquo;s 360,000 failed in a system designed by Michael Gove as education minister to mark out winners]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-can-we-stop-destroying-the-prospects-of-a-generation-scrapping-compulsory-gcse-resits-will-be-a-start-polly-toynbee/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-can-we-stop-destroying-the-prospects-of-a-generation-scrapping-compulsory-gcse-resits-will-be-a-start-polly-toynbee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No 10 says glorification of dangerous driving ‘for clips and entertainment is utterly disgraceful’ – UK politics live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downing Street repeats calls for social media platforms to review content and policies as companies urged to uphold legal dutiesLee Anderson, the Reform UK MP for Ashfield, is first up to speak. He says young people in his constituency &ndash; and in many areas across the country &ndash; have &ldquo;absolutely no chance&rdquo; of securing council housing or social housing. He says that Reform&rsquo;s government would &ldquo;put British people first&rdquo; in a housing system he characterises as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/no-10-says-glorification-of-dangerous-driving-for-clips-and-entertainment-is-utterly-disgraceful-uk-politics-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/no-10-says-glorification-of-dangerous-driving-for-clips-and-entertainment-is-utterly-disgraceful-uk-politics-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish National Investment Bank makes 'painful' &pound;138m net loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The publicly-owned body, which operates independently, has invested in several firms that collapsed last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/scottish-national-investment-bank-makes-painful-pound138m-net-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/scottish-national-investment-bank-makes-painful-pound138m-net-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survivors of violent crime criticise MoJ for not explaining offender restriction zones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners accuse ministers of trying to grab headlines with announcement before a working system is readySurvivors of violent crime and families of victims have criticised the UK government for announcing &ldquo;world first&rdquo; plans to introduce restriction zones for serious offenders freed from prison within a few weeks without spelling out how they would work.Key campaigners who have championed the idea of the zones, designed to &ldquo;lock&rdquo; offenders into specific areas, accused t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/survivors-of-violent-crime-criticise-moj-for-not-explaining-offender-restriction-zones/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/survivors-of-violent-crime-criticise-moj-for-not-explaining-offender-restriction-zones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK’s ‘Farage Fest’ went ahead without permission from council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers face potential enforcement after rally to celebrate leader&rsquo;s Clacton by-election win was denied an events licence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uks-farage-fest-went-ahead-without-permission-from-council/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uks-farage-fest-went-ahead-without-permission-from-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but they are not what Zelensky needs most]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-missiles-offer-may-help-ukraine-but-they-are-not-what-zelensky-needs-most/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-missiles-offer-may-help-ukraine-but-they-are-not-what-zelensky-needs-most/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform says it will prioritise British-born workers for social housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour called the plan "unserious and unworkable" and accused Reform of pushing "gimmicks and division".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-says-it-will-prioritise-british-born-workers-for-social-housing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-says-it-will-prioritise-british-born-workers-for-social-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham condemns Russia’s ‘outrageous threats’ to UK during Kyiv visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister pledges to back Ukraine on long-range missiles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-condemns-russias-outrageous-threats-to-uk-during-kyiv-visit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-condemns-russias-outrageous-threats-to-uk-during-kyiv-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policing needs independence — but politicians must still set priorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home secretaries have tended to delegate and forget policy decisions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/policing-needs-independence-but-politicians-must-still-set-priorities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/policing-needs-independence-but-politicians-must-still-set-priorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water creditors would launch board shake-up if utility avoids nationalisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move is aimed at reassuring government there would be a change of leadership under their ownership]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-water-creditors-would-launch-board-shake-up-if-utility-avoids-nationalisation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-water-creditors-would-launch-board-shake-up-if-utility-avoids-nationalisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water creditors plan board shake-up if utility avoids nationalisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move aims to reassure government there would be a change of leadership under their ownership]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-water-creditors-plan-board-shake-up-if-utility-avoids-nationalisation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-water-creditors-plan-board-shake-up-if-utility-avoids-nationalisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasury brings in expert to review business rates for UK pubs and hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jerry Schurder will consult industry and report in time for recommendations to be implemented at next revaluation in 2029]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/treasury-brings-in-expert-to-review-business-rates-for-uk-pubs-and-hotels/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/treasury-brings-in-expert-to-review-business-rates-for-uk-pubs-and-hotels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasury asks ‘guru’ to review pubs and hotels’ claims of unfair taxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jerry Schurder will consult industry and report in time for recommendations to be implemented at next revaluation in 2029]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/treasury-asks-guru-to-review-pubs-and-hotels-claims-of-unfair-taxes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/treasury-asks-guru-to-review-pubs-and-hotels-claims-of-unfair-taxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham visits Ukraine with pledge of support for long-range missile construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK prime minister will shrug off warnings from Russia in first overseas visit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-visits-ukraine-with-pledge-of-support-for-long-range-missile-construction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-visits-ukraine-with-pledge-of-support-for-long-range-missile-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to pledge support for long-range missile construction in Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK prime minister will shrug off warnings from Russia in first overseas visit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-pledge-support-for-long-range-missile-construction-in-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-pledge-support-for-long-range-missile-construction-in-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Guardian view on Andy Burnham’s foreign policy: work in progress | Editorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister has focused on domestic affairs since coming to office. But at a time of global disruption, he will need to define Britain&rsquo;s place in the worldA run of volatility in domestic British politics in recent years has tracked a period of global turbulence, and yet foreign policy over the same period has been an area of relative stability. What little is known about Andy Burnham&rsquo;s approach to international relations expresses more continuity with Sir Keir Starmer&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-guardian-view-on-andy-burnhams-foreign-policy-work-in-progress-editorial/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-guardian-view-on-andy-burnhams-foreign-policy-work-in-progress-editorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer considered letting 100,000 young Europeans come to UK every year]]></title><description><![CDATA[British officials reveal sweeping Brussels negotiating plan drawn up in former premier&rsquo;s last days in office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-considered-letting-100000-young-europeans-come-to-uk-every-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-considered-letting-100000-young-europeans-come-to-uk-every-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The PM is promising to fix our everyday annoyances – and I have a list to get him started | Emma Beddington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham hopes we&rsquo;ll forget the big stuff if he sorts out our minor frustrations and low-level gripes. Pothole politics hasn&rsquo;t won me over yet, but I know some changes that couldThis is a vulnerable confession, but I spend way too much time on the social media of the New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Whether he is seemingly effortlessly speaking Mandarin, hanging out with kids or charmingly accepting that he should wear a cycle helmet, the man with the million-watt smile is my]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-pm-is-promising-to-fix-our-everyday-annoyances-and-i-have-a-list-to-get-him-started-emma-beddington/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-pm-is-promising-to-fix-our-everyday-annoyances-and-i-have-a-list-to-get-him-started-emma-beddington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healey’s first Budget is a chance for radical change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two good reasons why this chancellor has a better chance than I had of boosting public-sector productivity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/healeys-first-budget-is-a-chance-for-radical-change/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/healeys-first-budget-is-a-chance-for-radical-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mayors-to-get-powers-to-overrule-local-councils-on-planning-decisions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mayors-to-get-powers-to-overrule-local-councils-on-planning-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to allow English mayors to ‘call in’ big local planning decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shake-up is intended to promote growth and take on &lsquo;Nimby&rsquo; opposition to projects]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-allow-english-mayors-to-call-in-big-local-planning-decisions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-allow-english-mayors-to-call-in-big-local-planning-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When I first moved to Glasgow from India, I felt welcomed and included. Now I just feel scrutinised | Sanghmitra Singh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city that used to be full of kind strangers is increasingly witnessing racist disorder. I hope it can find its way back to its old friendlinessScottish people have always been known for their friendliness. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re not like the south of us,&rdquo; they say, referring to England. The official slogan of Scotland&rsquo;s largest city, &ldquo;People make Glasgow&rdquo;, appears everywhere &ndash; on T-shirts, buildings, bus stops and mugs. And when I first moved to Scotland from India]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/when-i-first-moved-to-glasgow-from-india-i-felt-welcomed-and-included-now-i-just-feel-scrutinised-sanghmitra-singh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/when-i-first-moved-to-glasgow-from-india-i-felt-welcomed-and-included-now-i-just-feel-scrutinised-sanghmitra-singh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Pretty shambolic’: new EU border checks cause stress for UK travellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britons report that EES digital entry and exit system has led to frustration, visa mix-ups and long queuesOn top of fears about extreme heat and possible jet fuel shortages, Britons planning summer holidays in the EU this year had another thing to worry about &ndash; long queues and waiting times caused by the bloc&rsquo;s new border checks.The EU digital entry and exit system (EES), which requires non-EU citizens to register and be photographed and fingerprinted on arrival and departure from th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pretty-shambolic-new-eu-border-checks-cause-stress-for-uk-travellers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pretty-shambolic-new-eu-border-checks-cause-stress-for-uk-travellers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drill, Burnham, drill? The oil basin that is a totem for Trump – and a headache for Britain’s new PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Sea oil, once the driving force of the UK economy, may be dwindling but it remains a symbol of prestige and a rich resource for political debateWhen oil was first discovered off the north-east coast of Scotland in September 1969, industry folklore has it that the duty superintendent on the rig carefully poured it into a pickle jar commandeered from the canteen and took it back to Amoco&rsquo;s Great Yarmouth office in Norfolk. There, it was emptied into an ash tray, sniffed and then set al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/drill-burnham-drill-the-oil-basin-that-is-a-totem-for-trump-and-a-headache-for-britains-new-pm/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/drill-burnham-drill-the-oil-basin-that-is-a-totem-for-trump-and-a-headache-for-britains-new-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is the far right so obsessed with knights?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medieval military monks have become a regular sight at political rallies and marches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-is-the-far-right-so-obsessed-with-knights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-is-the-far-right-so-obsessed-with-knights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/restriction-zone-scheme-for-offenders-to-start-in-october/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/restriction-zone-scheme-for-offenders-to-start-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Our Own Correspondent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are frustrated by the absence of victory as drone strikes bring the war home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/from-our-own-correspondent/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/from-our-own-correspondent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job but backs PM's devolution plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/economic-adviser-oneill-rules-out-government-job-but-backs-pms-devolution-plans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/economic-adviser-oneill-rules-out-government-job-but-backs-pms-devolution-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We fear lessons will not be learned’: Chloe Moffat’s parents on their fight to hold Treasury to account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Couple considering suing for wrongful death after coroner found disciplinary process materially contributed to suicideWhen a coroner ruled this month that the Treasury &ldquo;materially contributed&rdquo; to Chloe Moffat&rsquo;s death, her parents breathed out in bittersweet relief. For a year, David and Anne Moffat had been forced to become detectives in the worst case any parent could have to solve: why their daughter took her own life.Chloe, 26, went to her job as a personal assistant at the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/we-fear-lessons-will-not-be-learned-chloe-moffats-parents-on-their-fight-to-hold-treasury-to-account/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/we-fear-lessons-will-not-be-learned-chloe-moffats-parents-on-their-fight-to-hold-treasury-to-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why more young workers are leaving the UK behind]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gap between Britons leaving and returning has grown every year since 2022 &mdash; but claims of a &lsquo;brain drain&rsquo; overstate the problem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-more-young-workers-are-leaving-the-uk-behind/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-more-young-workers-are-leaving-the-uk-behind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham must reveal his hand on immigration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour MPs dislike tough proposals to limit rights to settle and collect welfare but voters&rsquo; trust has run out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-must-reveal-his-hand-on-immigration/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-must-reveal-his-hand-on-immigration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-economic-adviser-oneill-rules-out-government-job/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-economic-adviser-oneill-rules-out-government-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/quiet-quiet-quiet-what-triggers-trump-to-shut-down-reporters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/quiet-quiet-quiet-what-triggers-trump-to-shut-down-reporters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ofcom investigating Sky News over Farage harassment claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader has accused Sky News of sending reporters to a house where his adult daughter lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ofcom-investigating-sky-news-over-farage-harassment-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ofcom-investigating-sky-news-over-farage-harassment-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham hit by fiscal challenges as O’Neill declines government role]]></title><description><![CDATA[&pound;1.8bn deficit in July confounds economists&rsquo; expectations of a balanced budget as prime minister completes first month in office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-hit-by-fiscal-challenges-as-oneill-declines-government-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-hit-by-fiscal-challenges-as-oneill-declines-government-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Guardian view on Andy Burnham’s buses: a blueprint for governing Britain | Editorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister is right to think that taking Manchester&rsquo;s model national could widen opportunity, clean the air and rebuild state capacity. Other public services could be nextBarely a month into his premiership, Andy Burnham is already taking the lessons of Manchester&rsquo;s buses national. This week his government backed the West Midlands mayor Richard Parker&rsquo;s move to bring the region&rsquo;s main bus operation into public control. In July, he announced that he would reinstate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-guardian-view-on-andy-burnhams-buses-a-blueprint-for-governing-britain-editorial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-guardian-view-on-andy-burnhams-buses-a-blueprint-for-governing-britain-editorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim O’Neill declines job in Andy Burnham’s government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Goldman Sachs chief economist was adviser to Labour leader before he became prime minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/jim-oneill-declines-job-in-andy-burnhams-government/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/jim-oneill-declines-job-in-andy-burnhams-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solar farm approved despite public objection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project has been approved by the government despite opposition from local people and their MP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/solar-farm-approved-despite-public-objection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/solar-farm-approved-despite-public-objection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’re not remotely prepared’: Labour MPs fear party has gone soft on climate crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polls suggest growing scepticism around net zero, with politicians uncertain how to proceedUK politics live &ndash; latest updatesBritain has experienced a summer of record-breaking wildfires, deadly heat and drought, with almost 2,900 heat-associated deaths recorded in England during May and June alone. Homes have been destroyed by fires in the West Midlands, and deadly wildfires have swept across Europe.Despite the ever more visible impacts of the climate crisis, there is widespread concern th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/were-not-remotely-prepared-labour-mps-fear-party-has-gone-soft-on-climate-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/were-not-remotely-prepared-labour-mps-fear-party-has-gone-soft-on-climate-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to send high-performing civil servants to mayoral offices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister said the scheme would help communities "unleash and unlock their potential".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-send-high-performing-civil-servants-to-mayoral-offices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-send-high-performing-civil-servants-to-mayoral-offices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham: To drill or not to drill?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Sea decision looms. Plus, what Burnham can learn from Starmer&rsquo;s mistakes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-drill-or-not-to-drill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-drill-or-not-to-drill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage called us ‘nobodies’ in the Clacton byelection. He seems to treat the town in much the same way | Attieh Fard]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had few resources as a candidate, but the contest allowed me to speak to local people about their lives and their MP. They deserve so much betterIn the early hours of last Friday morning, a video was posted. It showed Nigel Farage among his team of volunteers, before the votes had been counted, celebrating his victory and saying that he was not going to humiliate himself by sharing a platform at the count next to &ldquo;nobodies&rdquo;.He was referring to the 33 other candidates who had taken]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nigel-farage-called-us-nobodies-in-the-clacton-byelection-he-seems-to-treat-the-town-in-much-the-same-way-attieh-fard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nigel-farage-called-us-nobodies-in-the-clacton-byelection-he-seems-to-treat-the-town-in-much-the-same-way-attieh-fard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM challenged to song battle by health campaigner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashleigh Harley is being joined for her performance by 1960s star Brian Hyland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pm-challenged-to-song-battle-by-health-campaigner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pm-challenged-to-song-battle-by-health-campaigner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham’s summer tour turns into a cut-price honeymoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK prime minister has managed to win over many voters despite offering only pledges that come with a low cost]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-summer-tour-turns-into-a-cut-price-honeymoon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-summer-tour-turns-into-a-cut-price-honeymoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham’s honeymoon continues despite lack of ‘earth-shattering’ policies]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK prime minister has managed to win over many voters despite offering only pledges that come with a low cost]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-honeymoon-continues-despite-lack-of-earth-shattering-policies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-honeymoon-continues-despite-lack-of-earth-shattering-policies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digested week: So Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK. Who cares?]]></title><description><![CDATA[And as Diana&rsquo;s brother announces a new book, what can possibly be left to say about the princess? Plus, the joys of car rental and Reform&rsquo;s Whitehall farce There are some days you never forget. It was about 6.30 in the morning the day after we had done a long drive back from hospital. Anna was five years old, Robbie just two and both were wide awake and had got me out of bed. I took them downstairs to plonk them in front of the TV to try and buy myself some time. I switched the TV on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/digested-week-so-harry-and-meghan-are-moving-back-to-the-uk-who-cares/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/digested-week-so-harry-and-meghan-are-moving-back-to-the-uk-who-cares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-borrows-more-than-expected-in-july-as-healey-prepares-for-first-budget/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-borrows-more-than-expected-in-july-as-healey-prepares-for-first-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-donates-biography-of-himself-to-downing-street-library/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-donates-biography-of-himself-to-downing-street-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire-hit residents remove Greenpeace mural of Burnham from scorched mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[After wildfires the group painted an image bearing the words "Our house is on fire, Andy".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/wildfire-hit-residents-remove-greenpeace-mural-of-burnham-from-scorched-mountain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/wildfire-hit-residents-remove-greenpeace-mural-of-burnham-from-scorched-mountain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Liberal Democrats’ problem is not unique]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western liberal parties are struggling to win &lsquo;market cosmopolitan&rsquo; voters despite sharing their values]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-liberal-democrats-problem-is-not-unique/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-liberal-democrats-problem-is-not-unique/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/french-becoming-more-effective-in-stopping-small-boat-crossings-uk-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/french-becoming-more-effective-in-stopping-small-boat-crossings-uk-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK posts unexpected budget deficit of £1.8bn in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest borrowing data underscores challenge facing chancellor John Healey ahead of his first Budget]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-posts-unexpected-budget-deficit-of-18bn-in-july/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-posts-unexpected-budget-deficit-of-18bn-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London boroughs challenge PM on council tax hikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[It follows reforms meaning more money is directed to deprived areas while wealthy areas get less.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/london-boroughs-challenge-pm-on-council-tax-hikes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/london-boroughs-challenge-pm-on-council-tax-hikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council with no leader faces government takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Greater Manchester authority has been in no overall control since the local elections in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/council-with-no-leader-faces-government-takeover/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/council-with-no-leader-faces-government-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NI saw largest rise in disposable income of any UK region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The figures estimate the amount of money that people have for spending or saving after they have paid taxes and received benefits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ni-saw-largest-rise-in-disposable-income-of-any-uk-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ni-saw-largest-rise-in-disposable-income-of-any-uk-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The town whose council wants migrants to move in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-town-whose-council-wants-migrants-to-move-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-town-whose-council-wants-migrants-to-move-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healey warned to limit Budget borrowing amid bond sell-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[New chancellor plans to stay &lsquo;well within&rsquo; Labour&rsquo;s fiscal rules, say allies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/healey-warned-to-limit-budget-borrowing-amid-bond-sell-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/healey-warned-to-limit-budget-borrowing-amid-bond-sell-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham should beware the perils of cost of living policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like Starmer and Sunak before him, he risks focusing too much on things beyond his control]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-should-beware-the-perils-of-cost-of-living-policy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-should-beware-the-perils-of-cost-of-living-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory peer’s free speech group urged Vance to lobby UK government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free Speech Union called on vice-president to focus on censorship at time of Starmer visit to US last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-peers-free-speech-group-urged-vance-to-lobby-uk-government/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-peers-free-speech-group-urged-vance-to-lobby-uk-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory peer’s free speech group urged JD Vance to lobby UK government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free Speech Union called on vice-president to focus on censorship at time of Starmer visit to US last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-peers-free-speech-group-urged-jd-vance-to-lobby-uk-government/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-peers-free-speech-group-urged-jd-vance-to-lobby-uk-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project]]></title><description><![CDATA[European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-france-germany-italy-and-canada-condemn-israels-west-bank-settlement-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-france-germany-italy-and-canada-condemn-israels-west-bank-settlement-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry and Meghan's return to UK reignites questions over security]]></title><description><![CDATA[Their surprise announcement means a fresh decision will need to be made on the level of publicly funded protection they are entitled to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/harry-and-meghans-return-to-uk-reignites-questions-over-security/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/harry-and-meghans-return-to-uk-reignites-questions-over-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham announces plans to clean up worst three illegal waste dumps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says the sites in Kent, Surrey and West Yorkshire contain 22,000 tonnes of waste.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-announces-plans-to-clean-up-worst-three-illegal-waste-dumps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-announces-plans-to-clean-up-worst-three-illegal-waste-dumps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-proposes-tax-rebates-for-firms-to-boost-apprenticeships/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-proposes-tax-rebates-for-firms-to-boost-apprenticeships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial of facts over ex-mayor's 'bigoted' tweets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pat Marsh, a long-serving councillor in Harrogate, has been deemed unfit to stand trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/trial-of-facts-over-ex-mayors-bigoted-tweets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/trial-of-facts-over-ex-mayors-bigoted-tweets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform's leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord reveals cancer diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malcolm Offord said he had a procedure last week to remove his prostate and was now "clear" and "raring to go".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reforms-leader-in-scotland-malcolm-offord-reveals-cancer-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reforms-leader-in-scotland-malcolm-offord-reveals-cancer-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the men applying for the 'hardest job in British politics']]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour MSPs Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are making their pitches as they aim to succeed Anas Sarwar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/meet-the-men-applying-for-the-hardest-job-in-british-politics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/meet-the-men-applying-for-the-hardest-job-in-british-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform suspends councillor ahead of court case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glenn Gibbins, from Sunderland, is facing a court case over the post about the Nigerian population.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-suspends-councillor-ahead-of-court-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-suspends-councillor-ahead-of-court-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asylum seekers told rape and harassment illegal in UK in new Home Office booklet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nine-page booklet covers issues including respect in public, sex and consent, and gender equality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/asylum-seekers-told-rape-and-harassment-illegal-in-uk-in-new-home-office-booklet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/asylum-seekers-told-rape-and-harassment-illegal-in-uk-in-new-home-office-booklet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish government spent almost &pound;100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/john-swinney-defends-45000-business-class-flights-to-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/john-swinney-defends-45000-business-class-flights-to-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour leadership: Marra says party must work for stronger Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Labour leadership candidtate Michael Marra says the party must work for Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-leadership-marra-says-party-must-work-for-stronger-scotland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-leadership-marra-says-party-must-work-for-stronger-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour leadership: Fagan says indyref calls and Sturgeon era 'over']]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour leadership Joe Fagan says the days of calls for an indyref and the Nicola Sturgeon era 'over'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-leadership-fagan-says-indyref-calls-and-sturgeon-era-over/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-leadership-fagan-says-indyref-calls-and-sturgeon-era-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zack Polanski remade the Greens — but at the risk of a backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Controversial election of Eleanora Folan to governing council points to party&rsquo;s electoral vulnerability]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/zack-polanski-remade-the-greens-but-at-the-risk-of-a-backlash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/zack-polanski-remade-the-greens-but-at-the-risk-of-a-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working in Starmer’s Number 10 was ‘unbearable’, says Sue Gray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former chief of staff to previous PM describes onslaught of negative briefings and says Starmer &lsquo;lacked vision&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/working-in-starmers-number-10-was-unbearable-says-sue-gray/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/working-in-starmers-number-10-was-unbearable-says-sue-gray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens call for windfall tax on big banks' profits to support small business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Polanski says profits over &pound;800m should be taxed to cut tax bills for a million smaller companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/greens-call-for-windfall-tax-on-big-banks-profits-to-support-small-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/greens-call-for-windfall-tax-on-big-banks-profits-to-support-small-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councils turn to AI in attempt to fill £4bn black hole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councils across the UK are making cuts of &pound;3bn this financial year, despite recent funding reforms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/councils-turn-to-ai-in-attempt-to-fill-4bn-black-hole/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/councils-turn-to-ai-in-attempt-to-fill-4bn-black-hole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working in Keir Starmer’s No 10 ‘unbearable’, says Sue Gray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former chief of staff tells of fears her conversations were being recorded and leaked to media by colleaguesKeir Starmer&rsquo;s former chief of staff has lifted the lid on how &ldquo;unbearable&rdquo; it was working in No 10, revealing she feared her conversations were being recorded by colleagues seeking to leak her remarks to the media.Sue Gray, who was the most powerful adviser in Downing Street before her resignation in 2024, was highly critical of the working environment under Starmer, say]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/working-in-keir-starmers-no-10-unbearable-says-sue-gray/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/working-in-keir-starmers-no-10-unbearable-says-sue-gray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage using Christianity ‘to stir anti-Muslim feeling’, says Rowan Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former archbishop of Canterbury also has &lsquo;awkward questions&rsquo; for activist Tommy Robinson on his claimed faithA former archbishop of Canterbury has accused Nigel Farage of misusing the UK&rsquo;s Christianity &ldquo;to channel anti-Muslim feeling&rdquo; and said he also had &ldquo;some awkward questions&rdquo; for the far-right activist Tommy Robinson.Dr Rowan Williams, who was the archbishop of Canterbury for 10 years until 2012, said there was an &ldquo;inevitable scepticism these d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-using-christianity-to-stir-anti-muslim-feeling-says-rowan-williams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-using-christianity-to-stir-anti-muslim-feeling-says-rowan-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire 'overlooked' as it was in the North - MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alison Hume says farmers' losses from the Langdale Moor fire had "slipped through the cracks".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/wildfire-overlooked-as-it-was-in-the-north-mp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/wildfire-overlooked-as-it-was-in-the-north-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From bone-dry to soaked to the bone, welcome to the age of climate whiplash | Aditya Chakrabortty]]></title><description><![CDATA[This punishingly hot and dry summer will probably be followed by another wet winter. But it&rsquo;s nothing compared with what Britain will endure in years to comeThis summer could be the hottest, driest and deadliest in English history. Successive heatwaves have so far claimed almost 3,000 lives. Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales is in drought, while key reservoirs are parched. Across this brown and stickily unpleasant land, from Grimsby down to St Ives, hosepipe bans are in for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/from-bone-dry-to-soaked-to-the-bone-welcome-to-the-age-of-climate-whiplash-aditya-chakrabortty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/from-bone-dry-to-soaked-to-the-bone-welcome-to-the-age-of-climate-whiplash-aditya-chakrabortty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK internet age checks have boosted rogue adult sites, says Pornhub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Country&rsquo;s most-visited porn website lobbies MPs for changes to flagship Online Safety Act]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-internet-age-checks-have-boosted-rogue-adult-sites-says-pornhub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-internet-age-checks-have-boosted-rogue-adult-sites-says-pornhub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The growing cost to the UK of the nuclear deterrent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior military figures warn budget squeeze comes as the military is also under pressure to re-arm for conventional war]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-growing-cost-to-the-uk-of-the-nuclear-deterrent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-growing-cost-to-the-uk-of-the-nuclear-deterrent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet age checks have boosted rogue adult sites, says Pornhub]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK&rsquo;s biggest porn website lobbies MPs for changes to flagship Online Safety Act]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/internet-age-checks-have-boosted-rogue-adult-sites-says-pornhub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/internet-age-checks-have-boosted-rogue-adult-sites-says-pornhub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drill Andy drill? Burnham’s North Sea dilemma – podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helena Horton on why the government may decide to allow more oil and gas drilling in the North SeaThe government is considering whether to allow new oil and gas drilling at two sites in the North Sea, a move environmental activists warn will accelerate climate chaos. Helen Pidd speaks to reporter Helena Horton about the government&rsquo;s dilemma &ndash; and what it tells us about Andy Burnham&rsquo;s approach to the green energy transition Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/drill-andy-drill-burnhams-north-sea-dilemma-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/drill-andy-drill-burnhams-north-sea-dilemma-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-dangers-of-politicians-being-too-online-or-not-online-enough/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-dangers-of-politicians-being-too-online-or-not-online-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxpayers to fund clear-up of illegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham promises drive to tackle toxic waste, raise fines and use AI-powered drones to detect illegal activityIllegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent will be cleared up using taxpayer money, Andy Burnham has announced, as the prime minister promises a new drive to tackle toxic waste.Ministers have identified dumps in Bradford, Runnymede and the Isle of Sheppey, which collectively contain about 22,000 tonnes of illegal waste, to be cleared in the next phase of the government&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/taxpayers-to-fund-clear-up-of-illegal-dumps-in-west-yorkshire-surrey-and-kent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/taxpayers-to-fund-clear-up-of-illegal-dumps-in-west-yorkshire-surrey-and-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twana Jamal Khdir has been arrested and charged with immigration offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/people-smuggler-exposed-by-bbc-investigation-arrested-and-charged/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/people-smuggler-exposed-by-bbc-investigation-arrested-and-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Male prisons in England and Wales have fewer than 1,800 spaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Male prisons have less than 1,800 spaces available in England and Wales, the lowest level since March]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/male-prisons-in-england-and-wales-have-fewer-than-1800-spaces/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/male-prisons-in-england-and-wales-have-fewer-than-1800-spaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Green activist who celebrated Iran’s ‘resistance’ elected to party council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleanora Folan had praised Tehran&rsquo;s &lsquo;courageous fight against the imperialist dogs&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-green-activist-who-celebrated-irans-resistance-elected-to-party-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-green-activist-who-celebrated-irans-resistance-elected-to-party-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green activist who celebrated Iran’s ‘resistance’ elected to party council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleanora Folan had praised Tehran&rsquo;s &lsquo;courageous fight against the imperialist dogs&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/green-activist-who-celebrated-irans-resistance-elected-to-party-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/green-activist-who-celebrated-irans-resistance-elected-to-party-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Andy Burnham rewire the ‘Treasury brain’ to boost growth?]]></title><description><![CDATA[PM wants to reduce department&rsquo;s stranglehold on public purse and bring long-term thinking to economic policyAndy Burnham is far from the first prime minister to dream of taming the power of the mighty Treasury.Boris Johnson all but forced the resignation of Sajid Javid by handpicking his team; Margaret Thatcher favoured her economic adviser Alan Walters over Nigel Lawson, prompting the latter&rsquo;s furious resignation; and Tony Blair and Gordon Brown&rsquo;s power struggle was the stuff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/can-andy-burnham-rewire-the-treasury-brain-to-boost-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/can-andy-burnham-rewire-the-treasury-brain-to-boost-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Compulsory GCSE resits in England harm teenagers’ mental wellbeing, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[UCL researchers warn repeated exam attempts may dent students&rsquo; confidence and raise risk of dropping outForcing teenagers who fail GCSEs into multiple resits has a negative impact on their mental health, according to research to be published as pupils receive their grades on Thursday.The study by academics at University College London (UCL) compared the mental wellbeing of students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland who failed to reach a grade 4 or equivalent in maths or English GCSEs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/compulsory-gcse-resits-in-england-harm-teenagers-mental-wellbeing-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/compulsory-gcse-resits-in-england-harm-teenagers-mental-wellbeing-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What has Burnham promised since he became PM, and when will it happen?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From cutting household bills to moving power out of Westminster, how will the measures announced unfold?Andy Burnham has floated a number of policies, ideas and ambitions for his government since becoming prime minister, from shifting power out of Westminster, bringing services under public control and addressing the rising cost of living. But many of his promises are not actually firm commitments, so what has he pledged, how much will it cost and when should the public expect change? Continue r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-has-burnham-promised-since-he-became-pm-and-when-will-it-happen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-has-burnham-promised-since-he-became-pm-and-when-will-it-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Guardian view on the Ebola outbreak in the DRC: a case study in why international aid matters | Editorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration&rsquo;s &lsquo;America first&rsquo; approach has contributed to the scale of the crisis now unfolding in one of the world&rsquo;s poorest countriesFor months health experts have warned that the scale of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could surpass the one that swept west Africa in 2014-16. This week, the authorities in the DRC announced that a grim milestone has already been passed: at least 2,325 people have died from the virus, making]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-guardian-view-on-the-ebola-outbreak-in-the-drc-a-case-study-in-why-international-aid-matters-editorial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-guardian-view-on-the-ebola-outbreak-in-the-drc-a-case-study-in-why-international-aid-matters-editorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All power to the UK competition watchdog’s war on ‘drip pricing’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Competition and Markets Authority on message with PM&rsquo;s planned purge of hidden fees and add-on chargesTrainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School face investigationThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is on-message with Andy Burnham&rsquo;s declaration of war on the small &ndash; and sometimes not-so-small &ndash; hassles and expenses of everyday consumer life created by companies&rsquo; underhand and misleading pricing tactics. Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving Schoo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/all-power-to-the-uk-competition-watchdogs-war-on-drip-pricing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/all-power-to-the-uk-competition-watchdogs-war-on-drip-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham calls on wider society to help end rough sleeping by Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[PM says public money alone won&rsquo;t solve problem but &lsquo;we did it in the pandemic, we can do it again&rsquo;&lsquo;Burnham&rsquo;s writing cheques, this one might bounce&rsquo;: homeless people doubt PM&rsquo;s planAndy Burnham has said government money alone may not be enough to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas, as experts called for more of a plan to deal with the problems that cause homelessness.Speaking on a visit to the north-east of England, the prime minister said h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-calls-on-wider-society-to-help-end-rough-sleeping-by-christmas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-calls-on-wider-society-to-help-end-rough-sleeping-by-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Burnham’s writing cheques, this one might bounce’: homeless people doubt PM’s plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rough sleepers and charities say they have heard similar political declarations before but seen little successAndy Burnham calls on wider society to help end rough sleeping by ChristmasAs Andy Burnham set out his plan to end rough sleeping on Tuesday night, volunteers from homelessness charity Under One Sky were offering hot drinks, sandwiches, socks, underwear and soap to dozens of rough sleepers around Tottenham Court Road in central London.Among those sleeping on the streets, the prime minist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-writing-cheques-this-one-might-bounce-homeless-people-doubt-pms-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-writing-cheques-this-one-might-bounce-homeless-people-doubt-pms-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform politicians are such a joke, they deserve a slot on the Edinburgh fringe | John Crace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nige&rsquo;s gift, Dicky&rsquo;s love of global heating and so much more &ndash; what fun it is watching the party implodeYou would need to have a heart of stone not to fall about laughing. There was a time not so long ago when Reform could give a passable impression of a vaguely functional political party. One that knew its audience and had learned how to get its message across through the media. Admittedly this was largely because the party was a one-man band with all its MPs accepting that th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-politicians-are-such-a-joke-they-deserve-a-slot-on-the-edinburgh-fringe-john-crace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-politicians-are-such-a-joke-they-deserve-a-slot-on-the-edinburgh-fringe-john-crace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New health minister needs 'determination to do difficult things']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Burrows has said he will confirm on Thursday who will replace Mike Nesbitt as health minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/new-health-minister-needs-determination-to-do-difficult-things/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/new-health-minister-needs-determination-to-do-difficult-things/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising inflation underlines scale of Andy Burnham’s cost of living challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[PM&rsquo;s plan to shield households from more pressure risks being overwhelmed by wider price risesUK inflation rises to 2.9%Business live &ndash; latest updatesJuly&rsquo;s increase in inflation, to 2.9%, is likely to be the first of several, underlining the challenge facing Andy Burnham in shielding consumers from a fresh cost of living squeeze this autumn.Rising energy bills, as an increase in Ofgem&rsquo;s quarterly price cap came into force, were the main driver of the jump in inflation, f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rising-inflation-underlines-scale-of-andy-burnhams-cost-of-living-challenge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rising-inflation-underlines-scale-of-andy-burnhams-cost-of-living-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British free speech group hit by unease over Maga links]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former employees say Toby Young&rsquo;s non-profit FSU has aligned with Trump administration despite claims to be non-partisan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/british-free-speech-group-hit-by-unease-over-maga-links/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/british-free-speech-group-hit-by-unease-over-maga-links/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feuding Reform fuels Tory party’s faith in a comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suspension of influential Conservative defector Tim Montgomerie curbs momentum and reduces prospect of a pact with rivals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/feuding-reform-fuels-tory-partys-faith-in-a-comeback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/feuding-reform-fuels-tory-partys-faith-in-a-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Britain needs a Messi budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The playing style of the great Argentine footballer demonstrates that less can be more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-britain-needs-a-messi-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-britain-needs-a-messi-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Manchesterism’ must honour the city’s global outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding Burnham&rsquo;s term as a shorthand for inward-looking, transactional politics is misguided]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/manchesterism-must-honour-the-citys-global-outlook/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/manchesterism-must-honour-the-citys-global-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How one man gets new laws passed - again and again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ron Bailey has been quietly changing the law for the past 40 years - how does he do it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-one-man-gets-new-laws-passed-again-and-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-one-man-gets-new-laws-passed-again-and-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London’s clean air zone linked to improvement in children’s lung health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Study compared lung size and function of 1,600 six- to nine-year-olds with a matched group in Luton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/londons-clean-air-zone-linked-to-improvement-in-childrens-lung-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/londons-clean-air-zone-linked-to-improvement-in-childrens-lung-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I won’t abandon anyone to sleep rough on our streets. That’s my £442m promise | Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today we begin our drive to get everyone in for Christmas. And it will be for local communities up and down the land to decide how best to do itBurnham launches &lsquo;national drive&rsquo; to get rough sleepers off streets by ChristmasI&rsquo;ve always thought you can tell something about a country by what it learns to walk past. And, somewhere along the way, we&rsquo;ve got used to seeing people sleeping rough on our streets.We see people bedded down in doorways and sat outside stations, carry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/i-wont-abandon-anyone-to-sleep-rough-on-our-streets-thats-my-442m-promise-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/i-wont-abandon-anyone-to-sleep-rough-on-our-streets-thats-my-442m-promise-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham launches pandemic-style drive to cut rough sleeping]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK prime minister vows to &lsquo;get people out the cold&rsquo; in run-up to Christmas, in echo of policy he supported in Manchester]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-launches-pandemic-style-drive-to-cut-rough-sleeping/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-launches-pandemic-style-drive-to-cut-rough-sleeping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Guardian view on global inequality: extreme wealth threatens democracy | Editorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York mayor Zohran Mamdani shows Britain&rsquo;s Andy Burnham that confronting billionaires need not mean the end of cooperation with Donald TrumpIn November, Californians will vote on a one-off 5% levy on residents worth more than $1bn. The union-backed plan could raise $100bn, more than enough to replace federal healthcare funding stripped away by Donald Trump&rsquo;s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. About 200 very rich people would pay. But the referendum is becoming a test of whether extreme w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-guardian-view-on-global-inequality-extreme-wealth-threatens-democracy-editorial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-guardian-view-on-global-inequality-extreme-wealth-threatens-democracy-editorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham hails shake-up of bus services in West Midlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister praises &lsquo;single biggest act of public control&rsquo;, even though routes will ultimately be run by private groups]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-hails-shake-up-of-bus-services-in-west-midlands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-hails-shake-up-of-bus-services-in-west-midlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Things get even more tricky for Dicky Tice, the Reform deputy with lots of cash but zero self-awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telling the country to enjoy the heat while it burns, you have to wonder if Tice has lost all sense of realityThese are the doggiest of dog days. Times when hours turn into days and almost nothing happens in between. Days of precious R&amp;R, when only a few politicians venture out, and then only to fend off accusations they are doing next to nothing and prove they are still alive. Much like the rest of us. The silliest days of the silly season. Days that are made for men like Richard Tice.There]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/things-get-even-more-tricky-for-dicky-tice-the-reform-deputy-with-lots-of-cash-but-zero-self-awareness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/things-get-even-more-tricky-for-dicky-tice-the-reform-deputy-with-lots-of-cash-but-zero-self-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebecca Hendin on Richard Tice and the climate crisis – cartoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rebecca-hendin-on-richard-tice-and-the-climate-crisis-cartoon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rebecca-hendin-on-richard-tice-and-the-climate-crisis-cartoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Reform really cut £50bn in welfare?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify has been breaking down Reform's plans to save more than &pound;50bn a year from the welfare bill - and how realistic it is.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/could-reform-really-cut-50bn-in-welfare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/could-reform-really-cut-50bn-in-welfare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK suspends Tory defector Tim Montgomerie after criticism of Nigel Farage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Board member called out party leader last week for failing to appear at Clacton by-election count]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-suspends-tory-defector-tim-montgomerie-after-criticism-of-nigel-farage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-suspends-tory-defector-tim-montgomerie-after-criticism-of-nigel-farage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over Ukraine’s use of British-made drones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministry of Defence says it stands &lsquo;shoulder to shoulder&rsquo; with Kyiv after Russian embassy issues statement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/russia-warns-uk-of-consequences-over-ukraines-use-of-british-made-drones/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/russia-warns-uk-of-consequences-over-ukraines-use-of-british-made-drones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour has no good options on prisons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early release scheme comes with risks, but so does not imprisoning future offenders or releasing all women]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-has-no-good-options-on-prisons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-has-no-good-options-on-prisons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK examines economic hit from loss of access to frontier AI models]]></title><description><![CDATA[Urgent assessment comes after Donald Trump blocked foreign national access to Anthropic&rsquo;s Fable 5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-examines-economic-hit-from-loss-of-access-to-frontier-ai-models/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-examines-economic-hit-from-loss-of-access-to-frontier-ai-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top UK civil servant received record £500,000 payout after Starmer sacking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sudden circumstances of Chris Wormald&rsquo;s exit led to a much more generous settlement than initially thought]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/top-uk-civil-servant-received-record-500000-payout-after-starmer-sacking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/top-uk-civil-servant-received-record-500000-payout-after-starmer-sacking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham faces EU clash over youth scheme as summit looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland&rsquo;s European affairs minister says &lsquo;a lot of work still to do&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-faces-eu-clash-over-youth-scheme-as-summit-looms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-faces-eu-clash-over-youth-scheme-as-summit-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour MP suspended amid investigation into Covid loans]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK Bounce Back scheme provided taxpayer-funded loans at a low interest rate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-mp-suspended-amid-investigation-into-covid-loans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-mp-suspended-amid-investigation-into-covid-loans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK is going the wrong way about protecting pubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government measures do little to support bars&rsquo; underlying business case]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-is-going-the-wrong-way-about-protecting-pubs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-is-going-the-wrong-way-about-protecting-pubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The UK is going the wrong way about protecting pubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government measures do little to support bars&rsquo; underlying business case]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-uk-is-going-the-wrong-way-about-protecting-pubs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-uk-is-going-the-wrong-way-about-protecting-pubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DUP MP Jim Shannon charged with common assault of a woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident is alleged to have happened on 1 October 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/dup-mp-jim-shannon-charged-with-common-assault-of-a-woman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/dup-mp-jim-shannon-charged-with-common-assault-of-a-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour MP suspended as party launches investigation into Covid loans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alaba has said he took out two taxpayer-funded loans during the pandemic but insisted he had not tried to avoid paying the money back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-mp-suspended-as-party-launches-investigation-into-covid-loans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-mp-suspended-as-party-launches-investigation-into-covid-loans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform proposes ban on most benefits for foreign nationals in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-proposes-ban-on-most-benefits-for-foreign-nationals-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-proposes-ban-on-most-benefits-for-foreign-nationals-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire phone alert was 'entirely appropriate', government says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of phones across England and Wales bleeped with a "severe alert" notification on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/wildfire-phone-alert-was-entirely-appropriate-government-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/wildfire-phone-alert-was-entirely-appropriate-government-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump's chief of staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-exchanged-messages-with-person-posing-as-trumps-chief-of-staff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-exchanged-messages-with-person-posing-as-trumps-chief-of-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform’s deputy leader tells Britons to ‘enjoy’ heat amid record drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Tice&rsquo;s call for people to &lsquo;celebrate&rsquo; hotter weather comes as farmers warn of one of the worst harvests on record]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reforms-deputy-leader-tells-britons-to-enjoy-heat-amid-record-drought/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reforms-deputy-leader-tells-britons-to-enjoy-heat-amid-record-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to pay KPMG and EY up to £456mn to train civil servants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deal marks largest contract awarded to Big Four firms in at least a decade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-to-pay-kpmg-and-ey-up-to-456mn-to-train-civil-servants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-to-pay-kpmg-and-ey-up-to-456mn-to-train-civil-servants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government to pay KPMG and EY up to £456mn to train civil servants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deal marks largest contract awarded to Big Four firms in at least a decade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-government-to-pay-kpmg-and-ey-up-to-456mn-to-train-civil-servants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-government-to-pay-kpmg-and-ey-up-to-456mn-to-train-civil-servants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I read on my holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Muddled thinking about vocational education and fixing the driving test backlog]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-i-read-on-my-holidays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-i-read-on-my-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham exchanged texts with person posing as Trump’s chief of staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK prime minister was contacted by someone claiming to be Susie Wiles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-exchanged-texts-with-person-posing-as-trumps-chief-of-staff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-exchanged-texts-with-person-posing-as-trumps-chief-of-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/changing-pubs-into-homes-to-be-made-harder-under-new-rules/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/changing-pubs-into-homes-to-be-made-harder-under-new-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham faces climate test over North Sea oil decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister expected to approve development of controversial Rosebank and Jackdaw projects]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-faces-climate-test-over-north-sea-oil-decision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-faces-climate-test-over-north-sea-oil-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham faces climate test over North Sea oil decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister expected to approve development of controversial Rosebank and Jackdaw projects]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-faces-climate-test-over-north-sea-oil-decision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-faces-climate-test-over-north-sea-oil-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor against higher bank taxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[JPMorgan chief&rsquo;s call to John Healey is part of lobbying by financial services sector ahead of October Budget]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/jamie-dimon-warns-uk-chancellor-against-higher-bank-taxes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/jamie-dimon-warns-uk-chancellor-against-higher-bank-taxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Barrier may need £20bn replacement far sooner than expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extreme weather has put London&rsquo;s flood defence under strain, senior government officials warn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-barrier-may-need-20bn-replacement-far-sooner-than-expected/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-barrier-may-need-20bn-replacement-far-sooner-than-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London’s flood-defence system may need urgent replacement as extreme weather worsens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Barrier upgrade could cost at least &pound;20bn, senior government officials warn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/londons-flood-defence-system-may-need-urgent-replacement-as-extreme-weather-worsens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/londons-flood-defence-system-may-need-urgent-replacement-as-extreme-weather-worsens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London’s flood defence may need replacing far sooner than expected due to extreme weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Barrier upgrade could cost at least &pound;20bn, senior government officials warn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/londons-flood-defence-may-need-replacing-far-sooner-than-expected-due-to-extreme-weather/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/londons-flood-defence-may-need-replacing-far-sooner-than-expected-due-to-extreme-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rayner reforms planning to protect England’s pubs and boost housebuilding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers to encourage property developments close to train, tram and underground stations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rayner-reforms-planning-to-protect-englands-pubs-and-boost-housebuilding/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rayner-reforms-planning-to-protect-englands-pubs-and-boost-housebuilding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency phone alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The alert took many by surprise when it was sent to millions of phones on Friday night - but it may have also put vulnerable people at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/emergency-phone-alert-put-domestic-abuse-victims-at-risk-campaigners-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/emergency-phone-alert-put-domestic-abuse-victims-at-risk-campaigners-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicola Jennings on Andy Burnham’s disposable barbecue ban – cartoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nicola-jennings-on-andy-burnhams-disposable-barbecue-ban-cartoon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nicola-jennings-on-andy-burnhams-disposable-barbecue-ban-cartoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for public inquiry into Jason Arday 'witch hunt']]></title><description><![CDATA[Lord Simon Woolley said Arday had been "hounded" by the media and pursued relentlessly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/calls-for-public-inquiry-into-jason-arday-witch-hunt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/calls-for-public-inquiry-into-jason-arday-witch-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British farmers need more help to cope with brutal heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water shortages have become a dark daily reality affecting crops, livestock and the viability of farms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/british-farmers-need-more-help-to-cope-with-brutal-heat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/british-farmers-need-more-help-to-cope-with-brutal-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK vows to cut £50bn from welfare bill if it wins power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Jenrick says current benefits system is &lsquo;a strange perversion of compassion&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-vows-to-cut-50bn-from-welfare-bill-if-it-wins-power/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-vows-to-cut-50bn-from-welfare-bill-if-it-wins-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK vows to block foreign nationals from claiming benefits if it wins power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Party&rsquo;s Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick says current welfare system is &lsquo;a strange perversion of compassion&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-vows-to-block-foreign-nationals-from-claiming-benefits-if-it-wins-power/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-vows-to-block-foreign-nationals-from-claiming-benefits-if-it-wins-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage’s fruitless by-election gambit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victory in Clacton will not enable Reform UK leader to dodge questions over finances]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farages-fruitless-by-election-gambit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farages-fruitless-by-election-gambit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-made drones strike targets inside Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drones have been used for the first time in mainland Russia to hit military and industrial targets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-made-drones-strike-targets-inside-russia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-made-drones-strike-targets-inside-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Italian university benefiting from the post-Brexit student shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bocconi is among the institutions filling the gap as European undergraduates avoid higher UK fees]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-italian-university-benefiting-from-the-post-brexit-student-shift/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-italian-university-benefiting-from-the-post-brexit-student-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/i-survived-two-years-as-prime-minister-in-a-hit-new-game-then-my-cabinet-deserted-me/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/i-survived-two-years-as-prime-minister-in-a-hit-new-game-then-my-cabinet-deserted-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who voted for Count Binface and why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheaper Flakes and using Adele to fund the NHS - voters on why they support a man dressed as a bin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/who-voted-for-count-binface-and-why/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/who-voted-for-count-binface-and-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham calls for ‘reflection’ over death of Jason Arday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family of Cambridge&rsquo;s youngest-ever Black professor say &lsquo;campaign of misinformation&rsquo; was &lsquo;too much&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-calls-for-reflection-over-death-of-jason-arday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-calls-for-reflection-over-death-of-jason-arday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour’s rental reforms disrupt student market and lengthen lettings process]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renters&rsquo; Rights Act locks international students out of housing market while pushing prospective tenants into double rents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labours-rental-reforms-disrupt-student-market-and-lengthen-lettings-process/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labours-rental-reforms-disrupt-student-market-and-lengthen-lettings-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Let’s see what he can do’: will Burnham bring voters back in Labour heartlands?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With questions over Farage&rsquo;s finances and a new face in No 10, could Barnsley council be a bellwether for changing Labour fortunes?Labour marked its worst performance in more than 50 years when voters went to the polls in Barnsley in May, but 100 days on from those seismic local elections, the political landscape has shifted drastically.Could the South Yorkshire town, where Reform UK reaped the benefits of dissatisfaction with Labour, prove to be a test case for whether the governing party]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/lets-see-what-he-can-do-will-burnham-bring-voters-back-in-labour-heartlands/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/lets-see-what-he-can-do-will-burnham-bring-voters-back-in-labour-heartlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK universities offer fee discounts to overseas students in ‘pricing war’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reductions come as tighter visa rules and fiercer competition add to pressure on already financially strained sector]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-universities-offer-fee-discounts-to-overseas-students-in-pricing-war/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-universities-offer-fee-discounts-to-overseas-students-in-pricing-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temporary ban on disposable BBQs as military deployed to help battle wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/temporary-ban-on-disposable-bbqs-as-military-deployed-to-help-battle-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/temporary-ban-on-disposable-bbqs-as-military-deployed-to-help-battle-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham warns of ‘tinderbox’ Britain after week of intense heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[PM visits scene of wildfire as he explores controversial moves to water down EV sales targets and approve new oilfields]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-warns-of-tinderbox-britain-after-week-of-intense-heat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-warns-of-tinderbox-britain-after-week-of-intense-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-diplomats-no-longer-get-hardship-bonus-for-being-posted-to-buenos-aires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-diplomats-no-longer-get-hardship-bonus-for-being-posted-to-buenos-aires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Rowson on Nigel Farage and the Clacton byelection – cartoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/martin-rowson-on-nigel-farage-and-the-clacton-byelection-cartoon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/martin-rowson-on-nigel-farage-and-the-clacton-byelection-cartoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage wins… and donation probe resumes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, is Burnham mulling an early election?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-wins-and-donation-probe-resumes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-wins-and-donation-probe-resumes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/where-does-this-unorthodox-by-election-victory-leave-nigel-farage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/where-does-this-unorthodox-by-election-victory-leave-nigel-farage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason:  Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-where-does-this-unorthodox-by-election-victory-leave-nigel-farage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-where-does-this-unorthodox-by-election-victory-leave-nigel-farage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investigation into a &pound;5m gift received by Farage reopens, as he returns as the MP for Clacton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-faces-renewed-watchdog-probe-after-clacton-by-election-victory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-faces-renewed-watchdog-probe-after-clacton-by-election-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do people in Clacton think of Farage's by-election win?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-do-people-in-clacton-think-of-farages-by-election-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-do-people-in-clacton-think-of-farages-by-election-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disability campaigners call for Burnham to delay assisted dying bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activists say introducing assisted dying without reforming care puts "sick and disabled people's lives at risk".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/disability-campaigners-call-for-burnham-to-delay-assisted-dying-bill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/disability-campaigners-call-for-burnham-to-delay-assisted-dying-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage’s gamble pays off — but at what cost?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Probe into party leader&rsquo;s finances resumes with Labour government now leading in the polls]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farages-gamble-pays-off-but-at-what-cost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farages-gamble-pays-off-but-at-what-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Count Binface gets almost 10,000 votes in Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The self-styled intergalactic space warrior finished second to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/count-binface-gets-almost-10000-votes-in-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/count-binface-gets-almost-10000-votes-in-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why nationalise the railways if nothing really changes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since operator C2C was brought into public hands last year, outcomes have yet to see much improvement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-nationalise-the-railways-if-nothing-really-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-nationalise-the-railways-if-nothing-really-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation into Farage resumes after he wins Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK leader increases number of votes after mainstream parties shunned poll as stunt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/investigation-into-farage-resumes-after-he-wins-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/investigation-into-farage-resumes-after-he-wins-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage triggered the Clacton by-election and the result was predictable - so what did he achieve?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farages-by-election-victory-wont-stop-questions-about-finances/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farages-by-election-victory-wont-stop-questions-about-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has the by-election changed things for Clacton?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC East's political correspondent Andrew Sinclair analyses Nigel Farage's victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/has-the-by-election-changed-things-for-clacton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/has-the-by-election-changed-things-for-clacton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Count Binface 'gratified' for being present at declaration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Count Binface - whose real name is Jonathan David Harvey - received 9,455 votes for the Clacton by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/count-binface-gratified-for-being-present-at-declaration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/count-binface-gratified-for-being-present-at-declaration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muted response as Nigel Farage declared winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farage won 22,239 votes, with Count Binface in second with 9,455 votes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/muted-response-as-nigel-farage-declared-winner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/muted-response-as-nigel-farage-declared-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation into Farage to resume after he wins Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK leader increases number of votes after mainstream parties shunned poll as stunt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/investigation-into-farage-to-resume-after-he-wins-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/investigation-into-farage-to-resume-after-he-wins-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK fire services stretched by surge in wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drop in firefighter numbers in England leaves brigades stretched as incident call-outs rise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-fire-services-stretched-by-surge-in-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-fire-services-stretched-by-surge-in-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Forest blaze points to challenge for under-pressure fire services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drop in firefighter numbers in England leaves brigades stretched as incident call-outs rise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/new-forest-blaze-points-to-challenge-for-under-pressure-fire-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/new-forest-blaze-points-to-challenge-for-under-pressure-fire-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fragile states in Africa and Middle East hit by more than 40% cut in UK direct aid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners sound alarm over cuts to development spending pushed through to fund defence investment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/fragile-states-in-africa-and-middle-east-hit-by-more-than-40-cut-in-uk-direct-aid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/fragile-states-in-africa-and-middle-east-hit-by-more-than-40-cut-in-uk-direct-aid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage aide Cottrell had secret Polymarket account that placed bets on Trump victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Large sums involved shine light on the financial activities of one of Farage&rsquo;s closest confidants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-aide-cottrell-had-secret-polymarket-account-that-placed-bets-on-trump-victory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-aide-cottrell-had-secret-polymarket-account-that-placed-bets-on-trump-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Welcome to one of the most bizarre by-elections in recent history']]></title><description><![CDATA[Votes are being counted in the Clacton by-election, with results expected in the early hours of Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/welcome-to-one-of-the-most-bizarre-by-elections-in-recent-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/welcome-to-one-of-the-most-bizarre-by-elections-in-recent-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Counting under way in Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Votes are being counted in the Clacton by-election, with results expected in the early hours of Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/watch-counting-under-way-in-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/watch-counting-under-way-in-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government considers aid for drought-hit farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Countryside battles punishing conditions as Britain faces its fifth heatwave of the year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-government-considers-aid-for-drought-hit-farmers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-government-considers-aid-for-drought-hit-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform councillor suspended over social media posts]]></title><description><![CDATA[In X posts from 2019, Kirklees councillor Dave Rowan appeared to make threats about John Bercow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-councillor-suspended-over-social-media-posts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-councillor-suspended-over-social-media-posts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children in temporary accommodation hits record high]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of children living in temporary accommodation has hit its 18th quarterly high in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/children-in-temporary-accommodation-hits-record-high/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/children-in-temporary-accommodation-hits-record-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government says it is "disrupting and deterring shadow fleet vessels" in accordance with the law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-defends-seizing-shadow-fleet-tanker-after-putin-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-defends-seizing-shadow-fleet-tanker-after-putin-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer allies warn Healey against blowing ‘strong’ economic inheritance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has signalled plans for spending increases]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-allies-warn-healey-against-blowing-strong-economic-inheritance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-allies-warn-healey-against-blowing-strong-economic-inheritance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to &pound;2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/zero-hours-crackdown-could-cost-firms-up-to-29bn-a-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/zero-hours-crackdown-could-cost-firms-up-to-29bn-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The right must fight its own woke wing]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are lessons to be learnt from the left on how rage alienates potential allies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-right-must-fight-its-own-woke-wing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-right-must-fight-its-own-woke-wing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-economy-grows-but-experts-warn-of-challenging-months-ahead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-economy-grows-but-experts-warn-of-challenging-months-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Labour leader hopefuls warn against party divisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monica Lennon, Joe Fagan and Michael Marra are competing to fill the post vacated by Anas Sarwar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/scottish-labour-leader-hopefuls-warn-against-party-divisions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/scottish-labour-leader-hopefuls-warn-against-party-divisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM wants the public to avoid using single-use grills during the current spell of extremely dry weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-urges-shops-not-to-sell-disposable-bbqs-over-wildfire-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-urges-shops-not-to-sell-disposable-bbqs-over-wildfire-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green councillor charged with assaults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Siobhan Harper-Nunes is accused of attacking five people including police officers, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/green-councillor-charged-with-assaults/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/green-councillor-charged-with-assaults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham urges retailers to stop selling disposable BBQs amid wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[PM holds emergency government meeting in response to drought and heatwaves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-urges-retailers-to-stop-selling-disposable-bbqs-amid-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-urges-retailers-to-stop-selling-disposable-bbqs-amid-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham urges retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues amid wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[PM holds emergency government meeting in response to drought and heatwaves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-urges-retailers-to-stop-selling-disposable-barbecues-amid-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-urges-retailers-to-stop-selling-disposable-barbecues-amid-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crackdown on zero-hours contracts could cost UK groups up to £3bn per year]]></title><description><![CDATA[About &pound;1.2bn of estimated costs will come from new rules forcing bosses to pay compensation for cancelled shifts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/crackdown-on-zero-hours-contracts-could-cost-uk-groups-up-to-3bn-per-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/crackdown-on-zero-hours-contracts-could-cost-uk-groups-up-to-3bn-per-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crackdown on zero-hours contracts could cost UK firms up to £3bn per year]]></title><description><![CDATA[About &pound;1.2bn will come from new rules forcing bosses to pay compensation for cancelled shifts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/crackdown-on-zero-hours-contracts-could-cost-uk-firms-up-to-3bn-per-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/crackdown-on-zero-hours-contracts-could-cost-uk-firms-up-to-3bn-per-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe's loved ones gather for her funeral]]></title><description><![CDATA[A requiem mass is held for the former MP at Buckfast Abbey in Devon, near her Dartmoor home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ann-widdecombes-loved-ones-gather-for-her-funeral/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ann-widdecombes-loved-ones-gather-for-her-funeral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers push ahead with housing asylum seekers on ex-military sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says former MoD sites are the best option despite protests from people living nearby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ministers-push-ahead-with-housing-asylum-seekers-on-ex-military-sites/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ministers-push-ahead-with-housing-asylum-seekers-on-ex-military-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swinney calls for Burnham rethink on Chinese factory in Highlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first minister is dismissing claims he is putting political point scoring before national security concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/swinney-calls-for-burnham-rethink-on-chinese-factory-in-highlands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/swinney-calls-for-burnham-rethink-on-chinese-factory-in-highlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Clacton by-election count will take place]]></title><description><![CDATA[The count with the longest ballot paper in British history is due to start at 22:00 BST on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-the-clacton-by-election-count-will-take-place/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-the-clacton-by-election-count-will-take-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-warned-iran-war-could-hit-uk-growth-next-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-warned-iran-war-could-hit-uk-growth-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estonia rejects proposals to take prisoners from UK jails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Estonia's justice minister rules out a deal with the UK after Reform and the Conservatives suggested renting prison space abroad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/estonia-rejects-proposals-to-take-prisoners-from-uk-jails/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/estonia-rejects-proposals-to-take-prisoners-from-uk-jails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief inspector warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/early-release-scheme-risks-more-serious-crimes-probation-chief-inspector-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/early-release-scheme-risks-more-serious-crimes-probation-chief-inspector-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifty police chiefs call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper's killers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/fifty-police-chiefs-call-for-pm-to-prevent-early-release-of-pc-harpers-killers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/fifty-police-chiefs-call-for-pm-to-prevent-early-release-of-pc-harpers-killers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham holds emergency Cobra meeting in response to heatwaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister&rsquo;s move comes as several areas in UK tackle wildfires and drought amid extreme high temperatures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-holds-emergency-cobra-meeting-in-response-to-heatwaves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-holds-emergency-cobra-meeting-in-response-to-heatwaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Burnham could be tempted by an early election gamble]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bold move to seek a fresh mandate seems underpriced to me, even though the risks are formidable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-burnham-could-be-tempted-by-an-early-election-gamble/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-burnham-could-be-tempted-by-an-early-election-gamble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham has more to lose from an early election, but we should not rule it out]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bold move to seek a fresh mandate seems underpriced to me, even though the risks are formidable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-has-more-to-lose-from-an-early-election-but-we-should-not-rule-it-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-has-more-to-lose-from-an-early-election-but-we-should-not-rule-it-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to hold emergency Cobra meeting in response to heatwaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister&rsquo;s move comes as several areas in UK tackle wildfires and drought amid extreme high temperatures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-hold-emergency-cobra-meeting-in-response-to-heatwaves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-hold-emergency-cobra-meeting-in-response-to-heatwaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get &pound;250 a year off their electricity bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/homes-near-pylons-to-get-250-a-year-off-energy-bills-first-sites-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/homes-near-pylons-to-get-250-a-year-off-energy-bills-first-sites-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poorest areas should not house all asylum seekers, says Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister was asked about protests over plans to use a former military base to house asylum seekers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/poorest-areas-should-not-house-all-asylum-seekers-says-burnham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/poorest-areas-should-not-house-all-asylum-seekers-says-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pm-admits-cost-of-living-help-is-not-enough-and-hints-at-further-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pm-admits-cost-of-living-help-is-not-enough-and-hints-at-further-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The way to fix global warming]]></title><description><![CDATA[The answer is obvious to all except the real climate change zealots: the anti-net zero movement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-way-to-fix-global-warming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-way-to-fix-global-warming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK figure previously accompanied the BNP on the campaign trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Jones appeared in video footage from far-right party&rsquo;s 2010 general and local election campaign in east London]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-figure-previously-accompanied-the-bnp-on-the-campaign-trail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-figure-previously-accompanied-the-bnp-on-the-campaign-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK figure previously accompanied BNP on campaign trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Jones appeared in video footage from far-right party&rsquo;s 2010 general and local election campaign in east London]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-figure-previously-accompanied-bnp-on-campaign-trail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-figure-previously-accompanied-bnp-on-campaign-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to stop global warming]]></title><description><![CDATA[The answer is obvious to all except the real climate change zealots: the anti-net zero movement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-to-stop-global-warming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-to-stop-global-warming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese students in the UK pressured by criminal gangs, expert says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior Home Office leader surveyed 916 Chinese students in the UK for his doctoral research]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chinese-students-in-the-uk-pressured-by-criminal-gangs-expert-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chinese-students-in-the-uk-pressured-by-criminal-gangs-expert-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK police chiefs urge Burnham to prevent early release of officer’s killers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intervention comes after PM signals he thinks those behind the death of Andrew Harper will remain in prison]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-police-chiefs-urge-burnham-to-prevent-early-release-of-officers-killers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-police-chiefs-urge-burnham-to-prevent-early-release-of-officers-killers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-confident-early-release-of-pc-harpers-killers-can-be-halted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-confident-early-release-of-pc-harpers-killers-can-be-halted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham faces first real test over his handling of prisons crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[New UK prime minister has leaned into the idea that he can respond to Britons&rsquo; concerns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-faces-first-real-test-over-his-handling-of-prisons-crisis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-faces-first-real-test-over-his-handling-of-prisons-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man guilty of harassing MP Stella Creasy on Tube train]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man was "abusive and aggressive" towards the Walthamstow Labour MP on a Victoria line train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/man-guilty-of-harassing-mp-stella-creasy-on-tube-train/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/man-guilty-of-harassing-mp-stella-creasy-on-tube-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arday case poses awkward questions for Cambridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Britain&rsquo;s elite universities, governance issues add to funding woes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/arday-case-poses-awkward-questions-for-cambridge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/arday-case-poses-awkward-questions-for-cambridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham faces unpopularity test over prisons dilemma]]></title><description><![CDATA[The early release conundrum has given the new PM his first taste of tricky political decision-making.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-faces-unpopularity-test-over-prisons-dilemma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-faces-unpopularity-test-over-prisons-dilemma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Andy Burnham says town centres have been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/councils-to-get-more-powers-to-stop-vape-and-betting-shops-pm-announces/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/councils-to-get-more-powers-to-stop-vape-and-betting-shops-pm-announces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For prisons to work, we need to look at what is happening inside them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The row over early releases ignores the fact that many will soon return without proper educational funding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/for-prisons-to-work-we-need-to-look-at-what-is-happening-inside-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/for-prisons-to-work-we-need-to-look-at-what-is-happening-inside-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham vows to stop early release of PC Harper’s killers]]></title><description><![CDATA[PM says he is &lsquo;increasingly confident&rsquo; prison space can be freed up to keep more serious criminals in jail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-vows-to-stop-early-release-of-pc-harpers-killers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-vows-to-stop-early-release-of-pc-harpers-killers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the BoE needs more parliamentary attention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further scrutiny and accountability would strengthen independence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-the-boe-needs-more-parliamentary-attention/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-the-boe-needs-more-parliamentary-attention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can a 30-person start-up build Britain’s answer to OpenAI?]]></title><description><![CDATA[London-based Cosine has UK government backing to build a &lsquo;sovereign AI&rsquo; model but faces far better resourced rivals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/can-a-30-person-start-up-build-britains-answer-to-openai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/can-a-30-person-start-up-build-britains-answer-to-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MSP apologises for hurt caused by rape 'demonisation' comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan is facing criticism from rape survivors groups and politicians over a podcast interview.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/msp-apologises-for-hurt-caused-by-rape-demonisation-comments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/msp-apologises-for-hurt-caused-by-rape-demonisation-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Send foreign prisoners abroad to end early releases, says Reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party also plans to create additional capacity in the system by building 'Nightingale' prisons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/send-foreign-prisoners-abroad-to-end-early-releases-says-reform/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/send-foreign-prisoners-abroad-to-end-early-releases-says-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/record-230-people-cross-channel-in-one-small-boat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/record-230-people-cross-channel-in-one-small-boat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record 230 people cross Channel in single boat]]></title><description><![CDATA[People smugglers are using larger vessels as pressure from French authorities makes it more difficult to launch crossings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/record-230-people-cross-channel-in-single-boat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/record-230-people-cross-channel-in-single-boat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrival of 230 people in single boat shows gangs’ ‘reckless’ tactics, says Home Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[People smugglers are using larger vessels as pressure from French authorities makes it more difficult to launch crossings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/arrival-of-230-people-in-single-boat-shows-gangs-reckless-tactics-says-home-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/arrival-of-230-people-in-single-boat-shows-gangs-reckless-tactics-says-home-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk of patient safety 'bonfire' with Health Bill changes, Lib Dems say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party says the government's plans to modernise the NHS risk another majorhospital scandal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/risk-of-patient-safety-bonfire-with-health-bill-changes-lib-dems-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/risk-of-patient-safety-bonfire-with-health-bill-changes-lib-dems-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ban on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ban-on-subscription-traps-brought-forward-by-three-months/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ban-on-subscription-traps-brought-forward-by-three-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform vows to deport all foreign prisoners from British jails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pledge comes as prime minister faces criticism over Labour government&rsquo;s early release scheme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-vows-to-deport-all-foreign-prisoners-from-british-jails/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-vows-to-deport-all-foreign-prisoners-from-british-jails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage’s biggest threat is a divided right]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even if Reform wins in Clacton, the party has a long way to go to cement itself as UK&rsquo;s only alternative to Labour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farages-biggest-threat-is-a-divided-right/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farages-biggest-threat-is-a-divided-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lessons in letter writing for the Bank of England]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Australia can teach a new chancellor seeking a fresh approach to QE and QT]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/lessons-in-letter-writing-for-the-bank-of-england/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/lessons-in-letter-writing-for-the-bank-of-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK raises cost projections for Palantir’s NHS data platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lifetime charge rises to &pound;1.1bn on &lsquo;increased delivery at scale&rsquo; while forecast benefits fall to &pound;808mn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-raises-cost-projections-for-palantirs-nhs-data-platform/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-raises-cost-projections-for-palantirs-nhs-data-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK cost estimate of Palantir NHS data platform rises to more than £1bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lifetime charge rises to &pound;1.1bn on &lsquo;increased delivery at scale&rsquo; while forecast benefits fall to &pound;808mn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-cost-estimate-of-palantir-nhs-data-platform-rises-to-more-than-1bn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-cost-estimate-of-palantir-nhs-data-platform-rises-to-more-than-1bn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finance groups could help solve Burnham’s social care conundrum]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new system needs to replicate the universal appeal of the NHS without requiring commensurate public-sector spending]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/finance-groups-could-help-solve-burnhams-social-care-conundrum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/finance-groups-could-help-solve-burnhams-social-care-conundrum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European education group eyes takeovers of UK universities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain &lsquo;an appealing market&rsquo; for long-term investment, says Galileo chief]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/european-education-group-eyes-takeovers-of-uk-universities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/european-education-group-eyes-takeovers-of-uk-universities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham promises to tackle ‘rip-off’ discounts and ‘subscription traps’]]></title><description><![CDATA[New prime minister vows to stop retailers from making misleading &lsquo;pretend prices&rsquo; claims to customers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-promises-to-tackle-rip-off-discounts-and-subscription-traps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-promises-to-tackle-rip-off-discounts-and-subscription-traps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain needs to redefine what it considers cutting-edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham should promote a broader conception of advanced manufacturing that goes beyond frontier technologies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/britain-needs-to-redefine-what-it-considers-cutting-edge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/britain-needs-to-redefine-what-it-considers-cutting-edge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could AI create a ‘permanent underclass’?]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Francisco&rsquo;s language is hyperbolic &mdash; but the technology could bifurcate the labour market]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/could-ai-create-a-permanent-underclass/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/could-ai-create-a-permanent-underclass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holding public servants to account is harder than it seems]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new law imposing a duty of candour seeks to force officials to tell the truth. But will it work?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/holding-public-servants-to-account-is-harder-than-it-seems/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/holding-public-servants-to-account-is-harder-than-it-seems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enforcing the duty of candour is harder than it seems]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are taught to believe loyalty is professionally more important than individual integrity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/enforcing-the-duty-of-candour-is-harder-than-it-seems/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/enforcing-the-duty-of-candour-is-harder-than-it-seems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK state subsidies soar as post-Brexit support boosts energy projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government backing climbs to &pound;114bn in year to March, more than double the previous 12 months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-state-subsidies-soar-as-post-brexit-support-boosts-energy-projects/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-state-subsidies-soar-as-post-brexit-support-boosts-energy-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK state subsidies soar as post-Brexit grants boost energy projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government backing climbs to &pound;114bn in year to March, more than double the previous 12 months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-state-subsidies-soar-as-post-brexit-grants-boost-energy-projects/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-state-subsidies-soar-as-post-brexit-grants-boost-energy-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham failed to end rough sleeping as a mayor — can he succeed as PM?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charities who worked with him in Greater Manchester believe PM enters Number 10 understanding what drives the crisis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-failed-to-end-rough-sleeping-as-a-mayor-can-he-succeed-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-failed-to-end-rough-sleeping-as-a-mayor-can-he-succeed-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do Clacton voters want from their next MP?]]></title><description><![CDATA[People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-do-clacton-voters-want-from-their-next-mp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-do-clacton-voters-want-from-their-next-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sturgeon has not spoken to Murrell since he was jailed for embezzling SNP funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former first minister also told a podcast she would not visit her estranged husband in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sturgeon-has-not-spoken-to-murrell-since-he-was-jailed-for-embezzling-snp-funds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sturgeon-has-not-spoken-to-murrell-since-he-was-jailed-for-embezzling-snp-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widdecombe murder probe reopens inquiry into attempted burglary at Farage’s house]]></title><description><![CDATA[Counterterror officers have identified &lsquo;relevant&rsquo; information missed during an investigation last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/widdecombe-murder-probe-reopens-inquiry-into-attempted-burglary-at-farages-house/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/widdecombe-murder-probe-reopens-inquiry-into-attempted-burglary-at-farages-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage and Tice sue NCA over alleged leaks of financial information]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform leaders claim the National Crime Agency supplied details about party donations to the media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-and-tice-sue-nca-over-alleged-leaks-of-financial-information/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-and-tice-sue-nca-over-alleged-leaks-of-financial-information/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents of UK students dig deep to fund university costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many expect to provide more than &pound;50,000 towards tuition fees and living expenses, says survey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/parents-of-uk-students-dig-deep-to-fund-university-costs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/parents-of-uk-students-dig-deep-to-fund-university-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to fix Britain’s housing crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[We need to find ways to lift the financial and resource constraints on new homebuilding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-to-fix-britains-housing-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-to-fix-britains-housing-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham urged to rule out changes to pension lump sums in next Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do not invite pre-Budget speculation for third year running, City bosses warn new PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-urged-to-rule-out-changes-to-pension-lump-sums-in-next-budget/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-urged-to-rule-out-changes-to-pension-lump-sums-in-next-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating Ann Widdecombe murder reopen inquiry into attempted burglary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Counterterror officers had identified &lsquo;relevant&rsquo; information missed during an investigation last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/police-investigating-ann-widdecombe-murder-reopen-inquiry-into-attempted-burglary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/police-investigating-ann-widdecombe-murder-reopen-inquiry-into-attempted-burglary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe murder probe reopens inquiry into attempted burglary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Counterterror officers had identified &lsquo;relevant&rsquo; information missed during an investigation last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ann-widdecombe-murder-probe-reopens-inquiry-into-attempted-burglary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ann-widdecombe-murder-probe-reopens-inquiry-into-attempted-burglary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch pens letter to Clacton ahead of by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tories are not standing in next week's election, triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/badenoch-pens-letter-to-clacton-ahead-of-by-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/badenoch-pens-letter-to-clacton-ahead-of-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham’s UK tour to focus on cutting cost of living and helping high streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister returns from holiday next week with plans to visit every region]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-uk-tour-to-focus-on-cutting-cost-of-living-and-helping-high-streets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-uk-tour-to-focus-on-cutting-cost-of-living-and-helping-high-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government criticised over plastic spill response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers call for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to intervene and declare it a "national disaster".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/government-criticised-over-plastic-spill-response/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/government-criticised-over-plastic-spill-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streeting 'sickened' by sex abuse claims at Army college]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defence secretary promises to look into what went wrong at the college in North Yorkshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/streeting-sickened-by-sex-abuse-claims-at-army-college/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/streeting-sickened-by-sex-abuse-claims-at-army-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why there's a row about standing up while drinking in central London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westminster Council is under fire as part of its plans to update a licensing policy. Why?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-theres-a-row-about-standing-up-while-drinking-in-central-london/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-theres-a-row-about-standing-up-while-drinking-in-central-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/officer-who-led-pc-harper-investigation-appalled-killers-could-be-released-early/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/officer-who-led-pc-harper-investigation-appalled-killers-could-be-released-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham's first big test as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prison overcrowding crisis presents the new PM with a dilemma for which there are only unpalatable choices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/prisoner-release-row-proving-to-be-burnhams-first-big-test-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/prisoner-release-row-proving-to-be-burnhams-first-big-test-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Farage’s gamble pay off?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the ground in Clacton; plus, what Badenoch&rsquo;s backing for a former neo-Nazi says about her leadership style]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/will-farages-gamble-pay-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/will-farages-gamble-pay-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Manchester roots of Andy Burnham’s skills revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[An early political dividing line on technical education risks obscuring the case for which he has long argued]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-manchester-roots-of-andy-burnhams-skills-revolution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-manchester-roots-of-andy-burnhams-skills-revolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/conservatives-pledge-to-ban-foreign-nationals-from-social-housing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/conservatives-pledge-to-ban-foreign-nationals-from-social-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents haggle with private schools over fees as VAT pushes up costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Financial advisers say families now band together to negotiate a group discount for their children as 20% tax rate bites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/parents-haggle-with-private-schools-over-fees-as-vat-pushes-up-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/parents-haggle-with-private-schools-over-fees-as-vat-pushes-up-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ll support him all the way’: Clacton voters rally to Farage despite scrutiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK leader forecast to comfortably win by-election in Essex seat even as national approval ratings plunge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ill-support-him-all-the-way-clacton-voters-rally-to-farage-despite-scrutiny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ill-support-him-all-the-way-clacton-voters-rally-to-farage-despite-scrutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illegal working arrests double in two years, Home Office says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Office says there has been a record number of raids and arrests in the first six months of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/illegal-working-arrests-double-in-two-years-home-office-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/illegal-working-arrests-double-in-two-years-home-office-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sturgeon's criticisms of Swinney reveal tensions in SNP ranks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former first minister's attack on the SNP's 2026 election campaign has led to rebukes from ex-colleagues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sturgeons-criticisms-of-swinney-reveal-tensions-in-snp-ranks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sturgeons-criticisms-of-swinney-reveal-tensions-in-snp-ranks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail users face further disruption after Manchester power cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of trains were cancelled in north-west England after a 90-second outage at a critical train signalling centre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rail-users-face-further-disruption-after-manchester-power-cut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rail-users-face-further-disruption-after-manchester-power-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories vow to ban foreign nationals from accessing UK social housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Party leader Kemi Badenoch pledges to implement policy if she forms next government as she tries to outflank Reform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tories-vow-to-ban-foreign-nationals-from-accessing-uk-social-housing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tories-vow-to-ban-foreign-nationals-from-accessing-uk-social-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[90-second power cut to Manchester train signalling centre causes chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of trains cancelled in northern England as backup systems slow to kick in at critical facility]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/90-second-power-cut-to-manchester-train-signalling-centre-causes-chaos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/90-second-power-cut-to-manchester-train-signalling-centre-causes-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester power failure causes severe train disruption in northern England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Network Rail says outage started at 2pm and hundreds of cancellations have taken place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/manchester-power-failure-causes-severe-train-disruption-in-northern-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/manchester-power-failure-causes-severe-train-disruption-in-northern-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East mayors disagree over income tax revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen disagree on income tax revenue use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/north-east-mayors-disagree-over-income-tax-revenue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/north-east-mayors-disagree-over-income-tax-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNP write-off value of Murrell motorhome in party accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The luxury vehicle was bought for &pound;124,550 by the party's former chief executive as part of a &pound;400,000 embezzlement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/snp-write-off-value-of-murrell-motorhome-in-party-accounts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/snp-write-off-value-of-murrell-motorhome-in-party-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer made misleading defence spending claim, watchdog says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wales Office and MoD also repeated the claim that &pound;270bn more was being spent on defence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sir-keir-starmer-made-misleading-defence-spending-claim-watchdog-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sir-keir-starmer-made-misleading-defence-spending-claim-watchdog-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases]]></title><description><![CDATA[The announcement of the review comes after the Tory leader raised concerns that child sex offenders could leave jail early.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-orders-review-of-grooming-gang-early-releases/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-orders-review-of-grooming-gang-early-releases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referrals to Prevent anti-terror scheme at record high]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Office says the 10-year-high in referrals could be due to the 2024 Southport attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/referrals-to-prevent-anti-terror-scheme-at-record-high/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/referrals-to-prevent-anti-terror-scheme-at-record-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All schools in England to get pupil attendance targets, government says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC understands schools will not be penalised for missing targets, but they will be monitored.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/all-schools-in-england-to-get-pupil-attendance-targets-government-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/all-schools-in-england-to-get-pupil-attendance-targets-government-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The serial candidates standing against Farage in the Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify takes a look at the serial candidates standing in Clacton, how they fared in previous elections, and whether they have ever won enough votes to get their deposits back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-serial-candidates-standing-against-farage-in-the-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-serial-candidates-standing-against-farage-in-the-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount agrees safeguards for UK approval of $110bn WBD deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Ellison makes commitments on news provision, investment and programming to win government nod]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/paramount-agrees-safeguards-for-uk-approval-of-110bn-wbd-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/paramount-agrees-safeguards-for-uk-approval-of-110bn-wbd-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform Facebook page accuses Plaid minister of using husband's death for political gain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Reform constituency page criticised the Plaid Cymru minister for discussing her husband's death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-facebook-page-accuses-plaid-minister-of-using-husbands-death-for-political-gain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-facebook-page-accuses-plaid-minister-of-using-husbands-death-for-political-gain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New £215,000 council CEO was reality show winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businessman Dennis Bacon has a background in adult social care and is expected to start next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/new-215000-council-ceo-was-reality-show-winner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/new-215000-council-ceo-was-reality-show-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The good, the bad and the green of Badenoch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tory leader&rsquo;s stance on climate exposes her greatest strength and weaknesses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-good-the-bad-and-the-green-of-badenoch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-good-the-bad-and-the-green-of-badenoch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least &pound;41,700.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/car-washes-and-vape-shops-can-still-sponsor-skilled-foreign-workers-despite-visa-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/car-washes-and-vape-shops-can-still-sponsor-skilled-foreign-workers-despite-visa-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/walk-in-mental-health-centres-to-open-in-banks-and-libraries-across-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/walk-in-mental-health-centres-to-open-in-banks-and-libraries-across-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will Devon's four new councils mean for you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shake-up will need to consider everything from leisure centres and planning to recycling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-will-devons-four-new-councils-mean-for-you/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-will-devons-four-new-councils-mean-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The one climate issue uniting Greens and Reform in Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insurgent parties of left and right find common cause in stance over major solar farm scheme but UK government will have final say]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-one-climate-issue-uniting-greens-and-reform-in-kent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-one-climate-issue-uniting-greens-and-reform-in-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK and Green Party unite in opposing Kent solar farm plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insurgent parties of left and right find common cause in stance over major solar farm scheme but UK government will have final say]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-and-green-party-unite-in-opposing-kent-solar-farm-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-and-green-party-unite-in-opposing-kent-solar-farm-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BP North Sea exit presents wake-up call on Scottish energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blow to oil and gas industry comes as renewables projects are faltering]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/bp-north-sea-exit-presents-wake-up-call-on-scottish-energy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/bp-north-sea-exit-presents-wake-up-call-on-scottish-energy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miliband says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'essential' as he meets Rubio]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move is required "to ease cost-of-living pressures", Miliband says, as he meets his US counterpart in Washington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/miliband-says-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-essential-as-he-meets-rubio/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/miliband-says-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-essential-as-he-meets-rubio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch says Joshua Bonehill-Paine will now advise the Conservatives on tackling extremism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ex-neo-nazi-activist-withdraws-as-tory-election-candidate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ex-neo-nazi-activist-withdraws-as-tory-election-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 120 MPs and peers have asked John Healey to carry out an "urgent review" of repayments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/student-loan-repayment-rates-an-unsustainable-burden-chancellor-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/student-loan-repayment-rates-an-unsustainable-burden-chancellor-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch ‘sad’ over former antisemite’s withdrawal as Tory council candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Bonehill-Paine says he will now advise Conservative Party on its culture and integration commission]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/badenoch-sad-over-former-antisemites-withdrawal-as-tory-council-candidate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/badenoch-sad-over-former-antisemites-withdrawal-as-tory-council-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers are set to be included in the government's early release scheme, which begins in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/police-chief-considers-joining-legal-action-over-pc-harper-killers-early-release/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/police-chief-considers-joining-legal-action-over-pc-harper-killers-early-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform repaid Tice loan on same day £1mn donated by mother of Farage aide Cottrell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transactions fuel criticism of the party&rsquo;s lack of transparency over its financing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-repaid-tice-loan-on-same-day-1mn-donated-by-mother-of-farage-aide-cottrell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-repaid-tice-loan-on-same-day-1mn-donated-by-mother-of-farage-aide-cottrell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polanski calls for higher taxes on oil and gas profits to fund wildfire prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demand comes as both Shell and BP declared their highest quarterly profit in 4 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/polanski-calls-for-higher-taxes-on-oil-and-gas-profits-to-fund-wildfire-prevention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/polanski-calls-for-higher-taxes-on-oil-and-gas-profits-to-fund-wildfire-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham failing public over heat threats, says Green leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Polanski has accused ministers of a "dereliction of duty" in response to this summer's heatwaves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-failing-public-over-heat-threats-says-green-leader/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-failing-public-over-heat-threats-says-green-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham not actively considering Epstein inquiry, No 10 says]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after the victims minister told the BBC she discussed an inquiry with the PM when she was re-appointed to her role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-not-actively-considering-epstein-inquiry-no-10-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-not-actively-considering-epstein-inquiry-no-10-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/prioritise-new-jobs-over-green-targets-to-win-public-contracts-firms-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/prioritise-new-jobs-over-green-targets-to-win-public-contracts-firms-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham rewires the ‘unaccountable’ state]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister&rsquo;s opening devolution gambit does not lack ambition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-rewires-the-unaccountable-state/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-rewires-the-unaccountable-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can the UK’s newest rail station escape the problems of HS2?]]></title><description><![CDATA[At taxpayer-funded Old Oak Common the cost and other details have yet to be revealed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/can-the-uks-newest-rail-station-escape-the-problems-of-hs2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/can-the-uks-newest-rail-station-escape-the-problems-of-hs2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to strip back procurement rules to focus on job creation, says Louise Haigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham&rsquo;s de facto deputy PM says requirements for businesses vying for Whitehall contracts will be streamlined]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-to-strip-back-procurement-rules-to-focus-on-job-creation-says-louise-haigh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-to-strip-back-procurement-rules-to-focus-on-job-creation-says-louise-haigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to strip back procurement rules to focus on job creation, says Haigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham&rsquo;s de facto deputy PM says requirements for businesses vying for Whitehall contracts will be streamlined]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-to-strip-back-procurement-rules-to-focus-on-job-creation-says-haigh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-to-strip-back-procurement-rules-to-focus-on-job-creation-says-haigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early release scheme may not avert future prison crisis, say experts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-chief inspector of prisons warns of &lsquo;real risk&rsquo; that measure will not be enough to prevent overcrowding within a few years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/early-release-scheme-may-not-avert-future-prison-crisis-say-experts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/early-release-scheme-may-not-avert-future-prison-crisis-say-experts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prison early release scheme comes 'at expense of victims', families complain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but those guilty of manslaughter may be eligible, leaving PC Harper's family "devastated".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/prison-early-release-scheme-comes-at-expense-of-victims-families-complain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/prison-early-release-scheme-comes-at-expense-of-victims-families-complain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex neo-Nazi activist selected as Tory candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed in 2015 after posting antisemitic remarks ahead of a protest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ex-neo-nazi-activist-selected-as-tory-candidate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ex-neo-nazi-activist-selected-as-tory-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government to function as normal while Burnham on holiday, No 10 says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downing Street says the PM remains in contact with officials, but Reform UK says he has "bunked off".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/government-to-function-as-normal-while-burnham-on-holiday-no-10-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/government-to-function-as-normal-while-burnham-on-holiday-no-10-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM is changing the scheme for some prisoners after a police officer's widow said the possible early release of his killers was "deplorable".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-could-happen-to-prisoner-early-release-scheme-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-could-happen-to-prisoner-early-release-scheme-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/apple-issues-new-challenge-against-uk-order-for-access-to-private-user-data/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/apple-issues-new-challenge-against-uk-order-for-access-to-private-user-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory party rebuilds relations with UK business after rocky two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corporate Britain is gaining confidence in Kemi Badenoch after a revolving door of shortlived Conservative leaders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-party-rebuilds-relations-with-uk-business-after-rocky-two-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-party-rebuilds-relations-with-uk-business-after-rocky-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to end the cycle of mistrust between the Treasury and everybody else]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lesson from Manchester is that it takes time for public investment policies to show up in GDP]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-to-end-the-cycle-of-mistrust-between-the-treasury-and-everybody-else/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-to-end-the-cycle-of-mistrust-between-the-treasury-and-everybody-else/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservatives rebuild relations with UK business after rocky two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corporate Britain is gaining confidence in Kemi Badenoch after a revolving door of shortlived Tory leaders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/conservatives-rebuild-relations-with-uk-business-after-rocky-two-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/conservatives-rebuild-relations-with-uk-business-after-rocky-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham bars serious sex offenders from early release scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister insists &lsquo;keeping the public safe is my top priority&rsquo; after campaigners raised concerns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-bars-serious-sex-offenders-from-early-release-scheme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-bars-serious-sex-offenders-from-early-release-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh national social care service will not arrive before next Senedd election, says minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to make social care free at the point of use will not happen before 2030, a minister says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/welsh-national-social-care-service-will-not-arrive-before-next-senedd-election-says-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/welsh-national-social-care-service-will-not-arrive-before-next-senedd-election-says-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage says he discussed return to politics months before general election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farage said the talks came "quite some time after" he received a &pound;5m gift from a Reform donor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-says-he-discussed-return-to-politics-months-before-general-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/farage-says-he-discussed-return-to-politics-months-before-general-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France hits out at Reform UK plan to return migrants using Navy]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after the party said it would override French objections to return migrants to France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/france-hits-out-at-reform-uk-plan-to-return-migrants-using-navy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/france-hits-out-at-reform-uk-plan-to-return-migrants-using-navy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservatives call for greater use of facial recognition from police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservatives have called for all images of suspects to be run through facial recognition software.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/conservatives-call-for-greater-use-of-facial-recognition-from-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/conservatives-call-for-greater-use-of-facial-recognition-from-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time for Andy Burnham to smile on UK science]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waning support for basic research threatens Britain&rsquo;s technology ambitions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/time-for-andy-burnham-to-smile-on-uk-science/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/time-for-andy-burnham-to-smile-on-uk-science/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK's Richard Tice investigated by parliamentary standards watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tice says the complaint related to a debate on Israeli influence and whether he should have referenced his register of interests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uks-richard-tice-investigated-by-parliamentary-standards-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uks-richard-tice-investigated-by-parliamentary-standards-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Burnham is wrong about education and opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Success in adulthood is not just about connections]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-burnham-is-wrong-about-education-and-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-burnham-is-wrong-about-education-and-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform’s Richard Tice probed over alleged failure to declare an interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK&rsquo;s parliamentary standards watchdog is investigating the party&rsquo;s deputy leader]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reforms-richard-tice-probed-over-alleged-failure-to-declare-an-interest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reforms-richard-tice-probed-over-alleged-failure-to-declare-an-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK promises large-scale ‘military operation’ to block small boat crossings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rightwing party&rsquo;s policy announcement comes as Reform drops behind Labour in polls]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-promises-large-scale-military-operation-to-block-small-boat-crossings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-promises-large-scale-military-operation-to-block-small-boat-crossings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t let tax rows eclipse the fundamentals of social care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like in the case of wind power, agreement on the big structural issues is much more important than finance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/dont-let-tax-rows-eclipse-the-fundamentals-of-social-care/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/dont-let-tax-rows-eclipse-the-fundamentals-of-social-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS England to revise Palantir platform data after staff concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes to two most widely cited claims come as scrutiny grows over US tech company&rsquo;s contract]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nhs-england-to-revise-palantir-platform-data-after-staff-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nhs-england-to-revise-palantir-platform-data-after-staff-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour overtakes Reform UK in polls for first time in more than a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Party commands about 25 per cent of the vote as Andy Burnham promises to &lsquo;bring back hope&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-overtakes-reform-uk-in-polls-for-first-time-in-more-than-a-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-overtakes-reform-uk-in-polls-for-first-time-in-more-than-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour overtakes Reform in polls for first time in over a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Party commands about 25% of the vote as Andy Burnham promises to &lsquo;bring back hope&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-overtakes-reform-in-polls-for-first-time-in-over-a-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-overtakes-reform-in-polls-for-first-time-in-over-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to save the British high street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communities need help to tackle the blight of delinquent landlords who let empty properties decay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-to-save-the-british-high-street/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-to-save-the-british-high-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rupert Lowe offers to find ‘common way forward’ with Reform UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comments by Restore Britain founder come as Nigel Farage&rsquo;s party slips in polls and faces scrutiny over its finances]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rupert-lowe-offers-to-find-common-way-forward-with-reform-uk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rupert-lowe-offers-to-find-common-way-forward-with-reform-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballot paper for Clacton by-election is longest in British electoral history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list of 34 candidates standing in the Clacton by-election is nearly a metre long.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ballot-paper-for-clacton-by-election-is-longest-in-british-electoral-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ballot-paper-for-clacton-by-election-is-longest-in-british-electoral-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t pretend jokes can’t lead to political violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The taboo around political violence is fraying &mdash; but restricting speech is not the answer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/dont-pretend-jokes-cant-lead-to-political-violence/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/dont-pretend-jokes-cant-lead-to-political-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says devolution plan paves the way for a written UK constitution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister&rsquo;s sweeping powers for local mayors could lead to &lsquo;new principles&rsquo; for running England]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-devolution-plan-paves-the-way-for-a-written-uk-constitution/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-devolution-plan-paves-the-way-for-a-written-uk-constitution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor says Burnham's new powers will change lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor after winning Thursday's by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mayor-says-burnhams-new-powers-will-change-lives/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mayor-says-burnhams-new-powers-will-change-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sir-john-curtice-the-burnham-bounce-is-real-but-its-not-massive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sir-john-curtice-the-burnham-bounce-is-real-but-its-not-massive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stick to spending limits, PM and chancellor tell ministers in joint memo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chancellor said the Budget on 28 October would &ldquo;meet our fiscal rules&rdquo; and give families "stability" to plan for the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/stick-to-spending-limits-pm-and-chancellor-tell-ministers-in-joint-memo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/stick-to-spending-limits-pm-and-chancellor-tell-ministers-in-joint-memo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham grabs the narrative in first fortnight of power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour Party overtakes Nigel Farage&rsquo;s Reform UK in some polls after new prime minister finds feel-good tone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-grabs-the-narrative-in-first-fortnight-of-power/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-grabs-the-narrative-in-first-fortnight-of-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour's Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester, replacing Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour's Bev Craig secures nearly double the number of votes won by Reform UK's Sian Astley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labours-bev-craig-elected-mayor-of-greater-manchester-replacing-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labours-bev-craig-elected-mayor-of-greater-manchester-replacing-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour holds Greater Manchester mayoralty vacated by Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council leader Bev Craig beats the Reform UK candidate in a second-round run-off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-holds-greater-manchester-mayoralty-vacated-by-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-holds-greater-manchester-mayoralty-vacated-by-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Glasgow have its own mayor?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's David Wallace Lockhart asks if Scotland's largest city should have its own elected mayor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/should-glasgow-have-its-own-mayor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/should-glasgow-have-its-own-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Court upholds decision to allow Chinese mega embassy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has given the green light to the site on the old Royal Mint, near the Tower of London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/high-court-upholds-decision-to-allow-chinese-mega-embassy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/high-court-upholds-decision-to-allow-chinese-mega-embassy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healey looks for fiscal buffer in October’s UK Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor to stick to Labour&rsquo;s fiscal rules while moving &lsquo;power and money out of Westminster&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/healey-looks-for-fiscal-buffer-in-octobers-uk-budget/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/healey-looks-for-fiscal-buffer-in-octobers-uk-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheels could come off Stormont without reform, says Sinn Féin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Democratic Unionist Party says it is interested in delivering for the people of Northern Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/wheels-could-come-off-stormont-without-reform-says-sinn-fin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/wheels-could-come-off-stormont-without-reform-says-sinn-fin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healey to deliver Budget on October 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor says he will stick to Labour&rsquo;s fiscal rules while moving &lsquo;power and money out of Westminster&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/healey-to-deliver-budget-on-october-28/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/healey-to-deliver-budget-on-october-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham faces criticism over plans for mayors to get share of income tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tory mayor Lord Houchen wants to offer a rebate, but the prime minister says it should be reinvested in communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-faces-criticism-over-plans-for-mayors-to-get-share-of-income-tax/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-faces-criticism-over-plans-for-mayors-to-get-share-of-income-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BP puts North Sea business up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/bp-puts-north-sea-business-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/bp-puts-north-sea-business-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham considers reversing plan to scrap some jury trials]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says his "instinct" is to reverse plans by the last PM to limit jury trials in England and Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-considers-reversing-plan-to-scrap-some-jury-trials/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-considers-reversing-plan-to-scrap-some-jury-trials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council cancels climate emergency declaration]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Reform UK motion argues the council can improve the local environment without the official pledge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/council-cancels-climate-emergency-declaration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/council-cancels-climate-emergency-declaration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London residents lose legal challenge against Chinese ‘mega’ embassy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Locals had sought to block construction partly on basis the complex could be used to target Chinese dissidents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/london-residents-lose-legal-challenge-against-chinese-mega-embassy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/london-residents-lose-legal-challenge-against-chinese-mega-embassy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa says Burnham as criticism grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Gianni Infantino is "the wrong man" to lead Fifa as criticism grows of the controversial investment plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/infantino-wrong-man-to-lead-fifa-says-burnham-as-criticism-grows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/infantino-wrong-man-to-lead-fifa-says-burnham-as-criticism-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham’s policy bonanza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can the new PM succeed where so many have failed?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-policy-bonanza/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-policy-bonanza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unions to boycott Labour women's conference over trans ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC understands the ban goes against long-standing policies on trans inclusion in most unions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/unions-to-boycott-labour-womens-conference-over-trans-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/unions-to-boycott-labour-womens-conference-over-trans-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayoral scrutiny is a pressing issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Burnham devolves power, remember much of the country lacks Manchester&rsquo;s media ecosystem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mayoral-scrutiny-is-a-pressing-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mayoral-scrutiny-is-a-pressing-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain’s climate divide widens amid fires and heat deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Against a backdrop of burning horizons, the mainstream parties are increasingly at odds over pursuing net zero]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/britains-climate-divide-widens-amid-fires-and-heat-deaths/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/britains-climate-divide-widens-amid-fires-and-heat-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour readmits veteran MP Diane Abbott after disciplinary process]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish MP Joani Reid also returns to party just a fortnight into Andy Burnham&rsquo;s new premiership]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-readmits-veteran-mp-diane-abbott-after-disciplinary-process/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-readmits-veteran-mp-diane-abbott-after-disciplinary-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-to-give-regional-mayors-share-of-income-tax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-to-give-regional-mayors-share-of-income-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to give mayors share of income tax from 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[New prime minister accelerates former chancellor Rachel Reeves&rsquo; efforts to move power away from Westminster]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-give-mayors-share-of-income-tax-from-2028/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-give-mayors-share-of-income-tax-from-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-serving MP apologises for past comments and says she has been issued with a "formal warning".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mp-diane-abbott-readmitted-into-labour-party-after-suspension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mp-diane-abbott-readmitted-into-labour-party-after-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's highest court gives Palestine Action's co-founder permission to appeal the government's proscription of the group under anti-terrorism legislation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/palestine-action-ban-to-be-reviewed-by-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/palestine-action-ban-to-be-reviewed-by-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/virtual-interviews-dont-show-bosses-your-personality-says-burnham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/virtual-interviews-dont-show-bosses-your-personality-says-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens review social media operation as Polanski row rumbles on]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Green Party is grappling with how to manage its social media following a controversial post by its leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/greens-review-social-media-operation-as-polanski-row-rumbles-on/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/greens-review-social-media-operation-as-polanski-row-rumbles-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/bank-holds-interest-rates-but-says-it-is-ready-to-raise-them-if-iran-war-escalates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/bank-holds-interest-rates-but-says-it-is-ready-to-raise-them-if-iran-war-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data suggests fears of UK ‘non-dom’ exodus overblown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Number fell by just 0.5% in 2024-25, casting doubt on claims tougher rules would lead to wealthy people leaving]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/data-suggests-fears-of-uk-non-dom-exodus-overblown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/data-suggests-fears-of-uk-non-dom-exodus-overblown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-he-told-trump-uk-will-be-pragmatic-about-north-sea-oil/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-he-told-trump-uk-will-be-pragmatic-about-north-sea-oil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK stands by Farage aide George Cottrell amid financial scrutiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metropolitan Police are investigating donations made by mother of long-term party figure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-stands-by-farage-aide-george-cottrell-amid-financial-scrutiny/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-stands-by-farage-aide-george-cottrell-amid-financial-scrutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large rise in offenders sent back to prison, figures reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been a large rise in the number of offenders being recalled to prisons in England and Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/large-rise-in-offenders-sent-back-to-prison-figures-reveal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/large-rise-in-offenders-sent-back-to-prison-figures-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jenrick urges Burnham to rule out tax rises to fund social care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister has not ruled out tax rises to fund a long-awaited shake-up of social care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/jenrick-urges-burnham-to-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fund-social-care/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/jenrick-urges-burnham-to-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fund-social-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There is no modern-day Maggie to save Britain from Burnhamism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The right hopes that Labour&rsquo;s new leader will fail, but who exactly is going to step in and shake things up?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/there-is-no-modern-day-maggie-to-save-britain-from-burnhamism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/there-is-no-modern-day-maggie-to-save-britain-from-burnhamism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor sanctioned in row over 'sexualisation']]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of the Reform UK group at Devon County Council says it was important to raise concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/councillor-sanctioned-in-row-over-sexualisation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/councillor-sanctioned-in-row-over-sexualisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Burnham bounce shouldn’t come as a surprise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour may be enjoying an uptick in the polls but the public mood remains largely one of disinterest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-burnham-bounce-shouldnt-come-as-a-surprise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-burnham-bounce-shouldnt-come-as-a-surprise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-nuclear-sub-investment-will-protect-uk-and-boost-jobs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-nuclear-sub-investment-will-protect-uk-and-boost-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are PuFins and how do Burnham and Healey plan to use them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[State-owned institutions are aimed at spurring private-sector activity, and mayors want them to work more flexibly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-are-pufins-and-how-do-burnham-and-healey-plan-to-use-them/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-are-pufins-and-how-do-burnham-and-healey-plan-to-use-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK business secretary argues against rejoining EU customs union]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour&rsquo;s 2024 manifesto position on the bloc &lsquo;absolutely the right one&rsquo;, says Jonathan Reynolds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-business-secretary-argues-against-rejoining-eu-customs-union/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-business-secretary-argues-against-rejoining-eu-customs-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquiry finds MoD Afghan data breach was foreseeable failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commons' Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a "shield" against proper expertise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/inquiry-finds-mod-afghan-data-breach-was-foreseeable-failure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/inquiry-finds-mod-afghan-data-breach-was-foreseeable-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Every day I'm just winging it': The families hoping for social care reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/every-day-im-just-winging-it-the-families-hoping-for-social-care-reform/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/every-day-im-just-winging-it-the-families-hoping-for-social-care-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-doesnt-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fix-social-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-doesnt-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fix-social-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gangland hitman who threw acid at Scottish Conservative leader is freed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russell Findlay has warned that organised crime groups may still have "unfinished business" with him after learning William Burns would be leaving prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/gangland-hitman-who-threw-acid-at-scottish-conservative-leader-is-freed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/gangland-hitman-who-threw-acid-at-scottish-conservative-leader-is-freed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor charged over Nigerian population comment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glenn Gibbins, from Sunderland, will appear at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/councillor-charged-over-nigerian-population-comment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/councillor-charged-over-nigerian-population-comment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham dashes hopes of assisted dying law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister says contentious change should wait until after solutions are found for social care and palliative care]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-dashes-hopes-of-assisted-dying-law/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-dashes-hopes-of-assisted-dying-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burham dashes hopes of assisted dying law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister says contentious change should wait until after solutions are found for social care and palliative care]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burham-dashes-hopes-of-assisted-dying-law/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burham-dashes-hopes-of-assisted-dying-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assisted dying debate should wait until social care is fixed, says Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister&rsquo;s comments dash Labour MPs&rsquo; hopes of reviving contentious legislation later this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/assisted-dying-debate-should-wait-until-social-care-is-fixed-says-burnham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/assisted-dying-debate-should-wait-until-social-care-is-fixed-says-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fix palliative care before assisted dying debate, says PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's comments suggest he will not personally back a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/fix-palliative-care-before-assisted-dying-debate-says-pm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/fix-palliative-care-before-assisted-dying-debate-says-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assisted dying debate should wait until social care is fixed, Burnham says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister&rsquo;s comments dash Labour MPs&rsquo; hopes of reviving contentious legislation later this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/assisted-dying-debate-should-wait-until-social-care-is-fixed-burnham-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/assisted-dying-debate-should-wait-until-social-care-is-fixed-burnham-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham opens door to tax rises to pay for social care overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister says he wants to avoid people having to sell their homes to pay for care]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-opens-door-to-tax-rises-to-pay-for-social-care-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-opens-door-to-tax-rises-to-pay-for-social-care-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-wants-to-fix-social-care-what-are-the-options/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-wants-to-fix-social-care-what-are-the-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philp seeks answers over French navy firing drill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shadow home secretary says he is planning to contact the French ambassador by next Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/philp-seeks-answers-over-french-navy-firing-drill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/philp-seeks-answers-over-french-navy-firing-drill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham has Labour voters’ attention but for how long?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether core voters stay onside remains to be seen, while opposition parties&rsquo; strategies look unconvincing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-has-labour-voters-attention-but-for-how-long/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-has-labour-voters-attention-but-for-how-long/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory MPs earn millions from advisory roles that Labour pledged to ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former prime minister Rishi Sunak is the highest earner, according to House of Commons register]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-mps-earn-millions-from-advisory-roles-that-labour-pledged-to-ban/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-mps-earn-millions-from-advisory-roles-that-labour-pledged-to-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TfL demands £1bn from carmakers over allegedly unpaid Ulez charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[London transport authority claims leading manufacturers misled authorities over diesel emissions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tfl-demands-1bn-from-carmakers-over-allegedly-unpaid-ulez-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tfl-demands-1bn-from-carmakers-over-allegedly-unpaid-ulez-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher inflation to cut value of UK public spending by £24bn, think-tank says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niesr calls for new policy commitments to be fully funded owing to impact of Iran war]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/higher-inflation-to-cut-value-of-uk-public-spending-by-24bn-think-tank-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/higher-inflation-to-cut-value-of-uk-public-spending-by-24bn-think-tank-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-has-no-scope-to-increase-borrowing-think-tank-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-has-no-scope-to-increase-borrowing-think-tank-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham wants partnership with private sector, says UK business secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Reynolds tells FT that Starmer government dropped focus on economic growth because of &lsquo;so many priorities&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-wants-partnership-with-private-sector-says-uk-business-secretary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-wants-partnership-with-private-sector-says-uk-business-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens and Reform take a hit from the Burnham bounce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour&rsquo;s recovery appears to have come at the expense ofZack Polanski&rsquo;s party]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/greens-and-reform-take-a-hit-from-the-burnham-bounce/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/greens-and-reform-take-a-hit-from-the-burnham-bounce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham bounce puts Greens and Reform on the back foot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour&rsquo;s recovery appears to have come at the expense ofZack Polanski&rsquo;s party]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-bounce-puts-greens-and-reform-on-the-back-foot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-bounce-puts-greens-and-reform-on-the-back-foot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools to offer technical subjects to pupils from age 14 in England, Burnham says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/schools-to-offer-technical-subjects-to-pupils-from-age-14-in-england-burnham-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/schools-to-offer-technical-subjects-to-pupils-from-age-14-in-england-burnham-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zack Polanski reported to police over guillotine post]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Polanski reported to police over guillotine post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/zack-polanski-reported-to-police-over-guillotine-post/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/zack-polanski-reported-to-police-over-guillotine-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uefa-and-pm-criticise-infantino-world-cup-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uefa-and-pm-criticise-infantino-world-cup-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We need an OBR for infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[An independent expert body with the right capabilities can reassure investors that projects are worth the cost]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/we-need-an-obr-for-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/we-need-an-obr-for-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powell says student loan system at top of in-tray]]></title><description><![CDATA[She says she stands by past comments that the interest charged on Plan 2 loans is "egregious".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/powell-says-student-loan-system-at-top-of-in-tray/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/powell-says-student-loan-system-at-top-of-in-tray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fake sex images of MP are 'gross violation', court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lowestoft MP Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok for damages in the High Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/fake-sex-images-of-mp-are-gross-violation-court-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/fake-sex-images-of-mp-are-gross-violation-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/badenoch-calls-for-emergency-legislation-to-stop-early-release-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/badenoch-calls-for-emergency-legislation-to-stop-early-release-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Education is not to blame for England’s Neet crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham&rsquo;s schools overhaul risks throwing babies out with the bathwater, as changes will probably require cuts elsewhere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/education-is-not-to-blame-for-englands-neet-crisis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/education-is-not-to-blame-for-englands-neet-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham appoints Phillipson as Labour Party chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[She will work closely with Lucy Powell, having lost out to her in the deputy leadership contest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-appoints-phillipson-as-labour-party-chair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-appoints-phillipson-as-labour-party-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fit schools, hospitals and new homes with air con, say Lib Dems]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party says the country is "woefully unprepared for extreme heat", as parts of the UK prepare for another heatwave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/fit-schools-hospitals-and-new-homes-with-air-con-say-lib-dems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/fit-schools-hospitals-and-new-homes-with-air-con-say-lib-dems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham aims to cut welfare bill by getting young people into work]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK prime minister draws on experience as Greater Manchester mayor with move to link up schools and employers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-aims-to-cut-welfare-bill-by-getting-young-people-into-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-aims-to-cut-welfare-bill-by-getting-young-people-into-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM doles out jobs in bid to avert Labour unrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[New leader has appointed 61 private parliamentary secretaries, an unpaid role that binds the holder to the government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pm-doles-out-jobs-in-bid-to-avert-labour-unrest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pm-doles-out-jobs-in-bid-to-avert-labour-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham doles out jobs in bid to avert Labour unrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[New PM has appointed 61 private parliamentary secretaries, an unpaid role that binds the holder to vote with the government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-doles-out-jobs-in-bid-to-avert-labour-unrest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-doles-out-jobs-in-bid-to-avert-labour-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ex-political-advisor-admits-fraud-over-expense-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ex-political-advisor-admits-fraud-over-expense-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nhs-will-collapse-without-social-care-reform-pm-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nhs-will-collapse-without-social-care-reform-pm-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canary Wharf holds lessons for Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Areas that combine employment, housing, culture and leisure will outperform those designed around a single use]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/canary-wharf-holds-lessons-for-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/canary-wharf-holds-lessons-for-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelensky visit sends clear message of support for Ukraine, Burnham says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/zelensky-visit-sends-clear-message-of-support-for-ukraine-burnham-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/zelensky-visit-sends-clear-message-of-support-for-ukraine-burnham-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham rejects northern Labour MPs’ call to abolish council tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downing Street says it is not considering replacing the levy and stamp duty with a new property tax]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-rejects-northern-labour-mps-call-to-abolish-council-tax/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-rejects-northern-labour-mps-call-to-abolish-council-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham and the problem of politics by social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[The old tightly regulated party broadcast model is dead &mdash; for better and for worse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-and-the-problem-of-politics-by-social-media/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-and-the-problem-of-politics-by-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brexit ‘reset’ could constrain UK’s freedom of movement on trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Brussels pursues economic defences against Beijing, London might feel pressure to follow suit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/brexit-reset-could-constrain-uks-freedom-of-movement-on-trade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/brexit-reset-could-constrain-uks-freedom-of-movement-on-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The good, the bad and the mixed of Burnham’s government overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[PM should have gone further in scrapping Cabinet Office, while handing Lisa Nandy an expanded brief is a gamble]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-good-the-bad-and-the-mixed-of-burnhams-government-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-good-the-bad-and-the-mixed-of-burnhams-government-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My dog Axel 'wouldn't get on' with Larry the cat, says Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM says he doesn't think his poodle-mix would "get along" with Larry the cat, who has lived at No 10 for 15 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/my-dog-axel-wouldnt-get-on-with-larry-the-cat-says-burnham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/my-dog-axel-wouldnt-get-on-with-larry-the-cat-says-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister&rsquo;s first days in power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/our-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-access-at-no-10-as-andy-burnham-became-pm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/our-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-access-at-no-10-as-andy-burnham-became-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laura Kuenssberg: Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister&rsquo;s first days in power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/laura-kuenssberg-our-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-access-at-no-10-as-andy-burnham-became-pm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/laura-kuenssberg-our-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-access-at-no-10-as-andy-burnham-became-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palantir tool has not cut hospital discharge delays, study says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think-tank&rsquo;s findings likely to add to calls for audit of NHS England claims around Federated Data Platform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/palantir-tool-has-not-cut-hospital-discharge-delays-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/palantir-tool-has-not-cut-hospital-discharge-delays-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palantir tool has not cut hospital discharge delays, says study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think-tank&rsquo;s findings likely to add to calls for audit of NHS England claims around Federated Data Platform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/palantir-tool-has-not-cut-hospital-discharge-delays-says-study/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/palantir-tool-has-not-cut-hospital-discharge-delays-says-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France raises questions over UK participation in EU’s €5bn tech start-up fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debate over British role shows strained relations during UK-EU &lsquo;reset&rsquo; negotiations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/france-raises-questions-over-uk-participation-in-eus-5bn-tech-start-up-fund/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/france-raises-questions-over-uk-participation-in-eus-5bn-tech-start-up-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If No 10 North is the ‘situation room for growth’ let’s get situated near it]]></title><description><![CDATA[A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/if-no-10-north-is-the-situation-room-for-growth-lets-get-situated-near-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/if-no-10-north-is-the-situation-room-for-growth-lets-get-situated-near-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosecutors call for Barclays protesters to be sentenced under UK terror laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defendants, who are affiliated with Palestine Action, were found guilty last month of criminal damage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/prosecutors-call-for-barclays-protesters-to-be-sentenced-under-uk-terror-laws/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/prosecutors-call-for-barclays-protesters-to-be-sentenced-under-uk-terror-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pm-pledges-continued-support-for-ukraine-ahead-of-zelensky-visit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pm-pledges-continued-support-for-ukraine-ahead-of-zelensky-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/badenoch-says-pm-must-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fund-social-care-reform/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/badenoch-says-pm-must-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fund-social-care-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK’s bank account was frozen during 2024 election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage&rsquo;s party faces increased scrutiny of finances ahead of Clacton by-election]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uks-bank-account-was-frozen-during-2024-election/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uks-bank-account-was-frozen-during-2024-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gibraltar should show Burnham a softer Brexit is the only option]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent deal again illustrates that closer alignment with the EU offers the best of both worlds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/gibraltar-should-show-burnham-a-softer-brexit-is-the-only-option/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/gibraltar-should-show-burnham-a-softer-brexit-is-the-only-option/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham ‘rules out’ early election]]></title><description><![CDATA[New UK prime minister says he will stand up to Donald Trump when in Britain&rsquo;s interest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-rules-out-early-election/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-rules-out-early-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran's 'sabre-rattling' should not intimidate UK, Wes Streeting says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defence secretary warns Britain "stands ready to respond to any attacks Iran wishes to wage against this country or our allies".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/irans-sabre-rattling-should-not-intimidate-uk-wes-streeting-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/irans-sabre-rattling-should-not-intimidate-uk-wes-streeting-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain']]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking exclusively to the BBC, the prime minister says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own national interest".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-he-is-prepared-to-call-out-trump-if-right-for-britain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-he-is-prepared-to-call-out-trump-if-right-for-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-rules-out-early-election-in-exclusive-bbc-interview/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-rules-out-early-election-in-exclusive-bbc-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The British state school that is the first to open an overseas branch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queen Elizabeth&rsquo;s School thinks it can be a model for others as it hunts for new revenue in Dubai and Delhi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-british-state-school-that-is-the-first-to-open-an-overseas-branch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-british-state-school-that-is-the-first-to-open-an-overseas-branch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chips and drones to be at heart of Burnham’s push to ‘reindustrialise’, AI minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanishka Narayan tells FT that new prime minister views technology as way for Britain &lsquo;to get its mojo back&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chips-and-drones-to-be-at-heart-of-burnhams-push-to-reindustrialise-ai-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chips-and-drones-to-be-at-heart-of-burnhams-push-to-reindustrialise-ai-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British state school to open overseas branches for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queen Elizabeth&rsquo;s School says it can be a model for others as it hunts for new revenue in Dubai and Delhi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/british-state-school-to-open-overseas-branches-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/british-state-school-to-open-overseas-branches-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-address-social-care-youth-unemployment-and-devolution/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-address-social-care-youth-unemployment-and-devolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laura Kuenssberg goes behind the scenes with Andy Burnham in his first week as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[See inside Andy Burnham's first week in charge, with an exclusive behind the scenes look with Laura Kuenssberg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/laura-kuenssberg-goes-behind-the-scenes-with-andy-burnham-in-his-first-week-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/laura-kuenssberg-goes-behind-the-scenes-with-andy-burnham-in-his-first-week-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington and London discuss plan for meeting to resolve Hormuz crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gathering to consider forming an international maritime coalition to safeguard shipping]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/washington-and-london-discuss-plan-for-meeting-to-resolve-hormuz-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/washington-and-london-discuss-plan-for-meeting-to-resolve-hormuz-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 600,000 UK high earners could be dragged into pension trap by 2032]]></title><description><![CDATA[If thresholds are not changed, 114,000 more taxpayers face being caught by the tapered annual allowance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/more-than-600000-uk-high-earners-could-be-dragged-into-pension-trap-by-2032/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/more-than-600000-uk-high-earners-could-be-dragged-into-pension-trap-by-2032/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green-led council 'won't assist immigration raids']]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewisham has become the first council in the UK to refuse to assist Home Office immigration raids.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/green-led-council-wont-assist-immigration-raids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/green-led-council-wont-assist-immigration-raids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number 10 North is no ‘gimmick’, says Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister remains insistent that new Manchester office sends a more important signal to rest of the country]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/number-10-north-is-no-gimmick-says-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/number-10-north-is-no-gimmick-says-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Current-ish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucy Porter gets current-ish with John Tothill, Kyrah Gray and Amy Annette.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/current-ish/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/current-ish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory party blocks candidates who do not back its human rights and net zero pledges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chair Kevin Hollinrake says would-be MPs need to endorse leader Kemi Badenoch&rsquo;s agenda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-party-blocks-candidates-who-do-not-back-its-human-rights-and-net-zero-pledges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-party-blocks-candidates-who-do-not-back-its-human-rights-and-net-zero-pledges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory party ‘bans’ candidates who don’t back its human rights and net zero pledges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chair Kevin Hollinrake says would-be MPs need to endorse leader Kemi Badenoch&rsquo;s UK agenda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-party-bans-candidates-who-dont-back-its-human-rights-and-net-zero-pledges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-party-bans-candidates-who-dont-back-its-human-rights-and-net-zero-pledges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory party ‘bans’ candidates who do not back its human rights and net zero pledges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chair Kevin Hollinrake says would-be MPs need to endorse leader Kemi Badenoch&rsquo;s UK agenda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-party-bans-candidates-who-do-not-back-its-human-rights-and-net-zero-pledges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/tory-party-bans-candidates-who-do-not-back-its-human-rights-and-net-zero-pledges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healey under pressure to raise taxes or cut UK spending as fiscal headroom shrinks]]></title><description><![CDATA[US-Iran war and new spending commitments threaten to cut buffer to as little as &pound;7bn, economists estimate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/healey-under-pressure-to-raise-taxes-or-cut-uk-spending-as-fiscal-headroom-shrinks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/healey-under-pressure-to-raise-taxes-or-cut-uk-spending-as-fiscal-headroom-shrinks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chancellor joins PM on first day working from No 10 North]]></title><description><![CDATA[Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chancellor-joins-pm-on-first-day-working-from-no-10-north/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chancellor-joins-pm-on-first-day-working-from-no-10-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is driving the sharp decline in UK small boat crossings?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of people arriving by such vessels between January 1 and July 23 this year is down 45%]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-is-driving-the-sharp-decline-in-uk-small-boat-crossings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-is-driving-the-sharp-decline-in-uk-small-boat-crossings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Victorians have some lessons for Burnham on radical devolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain needs the social and economic glue of local power]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-victorians-have-some-lessons-for-burnham-on-radical-devolution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-victorians-have-some-lessons-for-burnham-on-radical-devolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/angela-rayner-rules-out-rent-controls-in-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/angela-rayner-rules-out-rent-controls-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/faisal-islam-the-uks-trump-trade-deal-no-longer-looks-world-beating/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/faisal-islam-the-uks-trump-trade-deal-no-longer-looks-world-beating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnhams-first-week-pledges-how-much-do-they-add-up-to/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnhams-first-week-pledges-how-much-do-they-add-up-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: What his first week in power tells us about Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, the BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-what-his-first-week-in-power-tells-us-about-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-what-his-first-week-in-power-tells-us-about-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham’s economic vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus: Can &lsquo;Brand Burnham&rsquo; survive contact with No 10?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-economic-vision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-economic-vision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Manchester can’t tell you about Burnhamism]]></title><description><![CDATA[His governing record in the city tells us what he would like to do but how it scales nationally remains uncertain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-manchester-cant-tell-you-about-burnhamism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-manchester-cant-tell-you-about-burnhamism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When will Andy Burnham tackle the ‘cost of working’ crisis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early measures to target the cost of living ignore looming tax problems as workers are squeezed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/when-will-andy-burnham-tackle-the-cost-of-working-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/when-will-andy-burnham-tackle-the-cost-of-working-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rapid rise of English councils funding private online school places]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virtual learning is a lifeline for some but a lack of regulation is raising concerns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-rapid-rise-of-english-councils-funding-private-online-school-places/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-rapid-rise-of-english-councils-funding-private-online-school-places/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The fight to be the next Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Election for new mayor of Greater Manchester takes place on July 30]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-fight-to-be-the-next-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-fight-to-be-the-next-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior City of London Police officer urges Burnham to be ‘loud’ on fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding must be made a priority to tackle the UK&rsquo;s most prevalent crime]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/senior-city-of-london-police-officer-urges-burnham-to-be-loud-on-fraud/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/senior-city-of-london-police-officer-urges-burnham-to-be-loud-on-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham the builder: can British housebuilders deliver his ambition?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New UK government must rely on sector in turmoil to deliver record amount of council homes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-the-builder-can-british-housebuilders-deliver-his-ambition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-the-builder-can-british-housebuilders-deliver-his-ambition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.<br />
Dr Charles Woodburn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-complacent-about-war-threat-warns-bae-boss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-complacent-about-war-threat-warns-bae-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step']]></title><description><![CDATA[Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-20-business-rates-cut-for-english-pubs-a-first-step/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-20-business-rates-cut-for-english-pubs-a-first-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Andy Burnham’s rise to PM was helped by those axed by Starmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[List of people sacked or cast aside includes Louise Haigh, Lucy Powell and Anneliese Midgley, some of new premier&rsquo;s most powerful allies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-andy-burnhams-rise-to-pm-was-helped-by-those-axed-by-starmer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-andy-burnhams-rise-to-pm-was-helped-by-those-axed-by-starmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham pauses early prison release scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-pauses-early-prison-release-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-pauses-early-prison-release-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Sea oil and gas industry looks for answers from new energy secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miatta Fahnbulleh&rsquo;s visit to Aberdeen comes as companies hope to sway Burnham&rsquo;s government on new drilling licences]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/north-sea-oil-and-gas-industry-looks-for-answers-from-new-energy-secretary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/north-sea-oil-and-gas-industry-looks-for-answers-from-new-energy-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK employers should keep access to skilled trades visas, government advisers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Migration Advisory Committee says work permits for 28 roles should be granted on a temporary basis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-employers-should-keep-access-to-skilled-trades-visas-government-advisers-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-employers-should-keep-access-to-skilled-trades-visas-government-advisers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/gary-lineker-among-millionaires-asking-andy-burnham-to-tax-them-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/gary-lineker-among-millionaires-asking-andy-burnham-to-tax-them-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham on how he will fund business rates cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister was speaking after announcing a business rate cut for pubs, social clubs and live music venues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-on-how-he-will-fund-business-rates-cut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-on-how-he-will-fund-business-rates-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior ministers and aides set to work from No 10 North]]></title><description><![CDATA[A think tank blueprint for No 10 North recommends a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/senior-ministers-and-aides-set-to-work-from-no-10-north/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/senior-ministers-and-aides-set-to-work-from-no-10-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham acting like he's still a mayor, says Badenoch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tory leader says the new prime minister needs to "lift his sights" to fix broader issues with the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-acting-like-hes-still-a-mayor-says-badenoch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-acting-like-hes-still-a-mayor-says-badenoch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rayner says she will not be repaying severance cash after making cabinet return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The returning housing secretary received &pound;16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rayner-says-she-will-not-be-repaying-severance-cash-after-making-cabinet-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rayner-says-she-will-not-be-repaying-severance-cash-after-making-cabinet-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC Harper's mum on possible early release of killers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debbie Aldman says her son has not been given "proper justice".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pc-harpers-mum-on-possible-early-release-of-killers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pc-harpers-mum-on-possible-early-release-of-killers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquiry into Farage poster row at anti-racism show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigation has begun after row started over posters that displayed Nigel Farage's face.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/inquiry-into-farage-poster-row-at-anti-racism-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/inquiry-into-farage-poster-row-at-anti-racism-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shapps blocked from standing again for the Conservatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC she leads a "new party full of new people" as ex-MP is rejected as a candidate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/shapps-blocked-from-standing-again-for-the-conservatives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/shapps-blocked-from-standing-again-for-the-conservatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC Harper's killers 'should be kept in prison', says Badenoch]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Harper, 28, was killed in 2019 when he was dragged by a car down a country road as three teenagers fled the scene of a quad bike theft in Berkshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pc-harpers-killers-should-be-kept-in-prison-says-badenoch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pc-harpers-killers-should-be-kept-in-prison-says-badenoch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live reader Q&amp;A &mdash; How will Burnham govern the UK?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join a live Ask an Expert Q&amp;A with the FT&rsquo;s northern England correspondent Jennifer Williams, columnist and Inside Politics writer Stephen Bush and UK chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley, now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/live-reader-qampa-mdash-how-will-burnham-govern-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/live-reader-qampa-mdash-how-will-burnham-govern-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will Burnham govern? You asked, we answered]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FT&rsquo;s northern England correspondent Jennifer Williams, columnist and Inside Politics writer Stephen Bush and UK chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley, replied to reader questions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-will-burnham-govern-you-asked-we-answered/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-will-burnham-govern-you-asked-we-answered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The return of the political professional]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of duds and dilettantes, true operators have returned to Downing Street &mdash; but that won&rsquo;t guarantee success]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-return-of-the-political-professional/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-return-of-the-political-professional/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Submit your questions: How will Burnham govern the UK?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join a live Ask an Expert Q&amp;A with the FT&rsquo;s northern England correspondent Jennifer Williams, columnist and Inside Politics writer Stephen Bush and UK chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley today at 1pm (BST)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/submit-your-questions-how-will-burnham-govern-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/submit-your-questions-how-will-burnham-govern-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Burnham go big or go home?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reasons to be sceptical about the UK&rsquo;s new prime minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/will-burnham-go-big-or-go-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/will-burnham-go-big-or-go-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A stealth fighter jet could blow a hole in Healey’s budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[To fly, Tempest and the GCAP need to defy the history of failed joint national projects&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/a-stealth-fighter-jet-could-blow-a-hole-in-healeys-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/a-stealth-fighter-jet-could-blow-a-hole-in-healeys-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham’s high-risk start may help him get ahead of political pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[PM&rsquo;s bet on time-consuming Whitehall reform could mean he is building up the case to seek a mandate of his own]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-high-risk-start-may-help-him-get-ahead-of-political-pain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-high-risk-start-may-help-him-get-ahead-of-political-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's plan to collaborate with social media creators]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister plans to work with influencers and social media creators to get his message out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnhams-plan-to-collaborate-with-social-media-creators/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnhams-plan-to-collaborate-with-social-media-creators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar 'delighted' to accept trade minister job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarwar will leave the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, and take up a seat in the House of Lords.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/scottish-labour-leader-anas-sarwar-delighted-to-accept-trade-minister-job/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/scottish-labour-leader-anas-sarwar-delighted-to-accept-trade-minister-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to cut business rates for pubs and clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister says move will help boost high streets across UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-cut-business-rates-for-pubs-and-clubs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-cut-business-rates-for-pubs-and-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham announces cut to business rates for pubs and clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister says move will help boost high streets across UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-announces-cut-to-business-rates-for-pubs-and-clubs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-announces-cut-to-business-rates-for-pubs-and-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe public memorial to be held later this year, family says]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will follow a private funeral for family and close friends, which will be held in the coming weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ann-widdecombe-public-memorial-to-be-held-later-this-year-family-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ann-widdecombe-public-memorial-to-be-held-later-this-year-family-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A practical problem with Andy Burnham’s postcode power-up plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[We need stats, stat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/a-practical-problem-with-andy-burnhams-postcode-power-up-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/a-practical-problem-with-andy-burnhams-postcode-power-up-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is England unable to fix social care?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The failure of successive governments to confront the problem carries a heavy political cost]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-is-england-unable-to-fix-social-care/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-is-england-unable-to-fix-social-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation data gives Burnham’s cost of living pledge a boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s new prime minister has promised to ease pressure on voters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/inflation-data-gives-burnhams-cost-of-living-pledge-a-boost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/inflation-data-gives-burnhams-cost-of-living-pledge-a-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation data gives Andy Burnham’s cost of living pledge a boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s new prime minister has promised to ease pressure on voters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/inflation-data-gives-andy-burnhams-cost-of-living-pledge-a-boost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/inflation-data-gives-andy-burnhams-cost-of-living-pledge-a-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former defence minister Al Carns turns down ministerial offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carns quit following the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary in a row over military funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/former-defence-minister-al-carns-turns-down-ministerial-offer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/former-defence-minister-al-carns-turns-down-ministerial-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natalie Fleet leaves 'triggering' safeguarding minister role]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MP for Bolsover has spoken about how she was groomed and raped as a teenager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/natalie-fleet-leaves-triggering-safeguarding-minister-role/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/natalie-fleet-leaves-triggering-safeguarding-minister-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK education secretary accused of misleading claim about Oxford entry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Xaverian College pupils say Lucy Powell was not the &lsquo;only one&rsquo; in her year to attend elite university]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-education-secretary-accused-of-misleading-claim-about-oxford-entry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-education-secretary-accused-of-misleading-claim-about-oxford-entry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham rebukes ministers after prisoner releases joke]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after Wes Streeting apologises over comments caught on camera ahead of Tuesday's cabinet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-rebukes-ministers-after-prisoner-releases-joke/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-rebukes-ministers-after-prisoner-releases-joke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC Harper's widow criticises early prisoner release plan as Burnham to review scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lissie Harper says the possible early release of prisoners is "deplorable", after reports that two of PC Harper's killers could be freed early.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pc-harpers-widow-criticises-early-prisoner-release-plan-as-burnham-to-review-scheme/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pc-harpers-widow-criticises-early-prisoner-release-plan-as-burnham-to-review-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streeting refuses to commit to 3% defence spending ambition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Previous defence minister resigned after warning current spending plan was not enough to keep UK safe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/streeting-refuses-to-commit-to-3-defence-spending-ambition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/streeting-refuses-to-commit-to-3-defence-spending-ambition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can ‘Brand Burnham’ survive the move to Number 10?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister looks to be continuing the everyman style cultivated as mayor of Greater Manchester]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/can-brand-burnham-survive-the-move-to-number-10/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/can-brand-burnham-survive-the-move-to-number-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS England adds caveat to pro-Palantir data after watchdog probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regulator urges health service to ensure communications about benefits are &lsquo;clearly and appropriately labelled&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nhs-england-adds-caveat-to-pro-palantir-data-after-watchdog-probe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nhs-england-adds-caveat-to-pro-palantir-data-after-watchdog-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defence must cut waste and maximise value for money, says Streeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;15bn increase in military spending announced by the last government is not yet fully funded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/defence-must-cut-waste-and-maximise-value-for-money-says-streeting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/defence-must-cut-waste-and-maximise-value-for-money-says-streeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus travellers respond to fare reduction]]></title><description><![CDATA['It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/bus-travellers-respond-to-fare-reduction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/bus-travellers-respond-to-fare-reduction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham signals review of early-release scheme for prisoners]]></title><description><![CDATA[New prime minister makes first intervention in area of criminal justice in England and Wales]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-signals-review-of-early-release-scheme-for-prisoners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-signals-review-of-early-release-scheme-for-prisoners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/most-bus-fares-in-england-to-be-capped-at-2-from-january/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/most-bus-fares-in-england-to-be-capped-at-2-from-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham can be the failure that Britain needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big government must be tested to destruction for serious reform to finally happen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-can-be-the-failure-that-britain-needs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-can-be-the-failure-that-britain-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No immediate change to income tax allowance, says Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/no-immediate-change-to-income-tax-allowance-says-burnham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/no-immediate-change-to-income-tax-allowance-says-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This phase of government is about reprioritising']]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham addresses the latest government policy announcement saying this phase of government is a reprioritising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/this-phase-of-government-is-about-reprioritising/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/this-phase-of-government-is-about-reprioritising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government]]></title><description><![CDATA[It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/scottish-labour-leader-anas-sarwar-set-to-become-a-minister-in-burnhams-government/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/scottish-labour-leader-anas-sarwar-set-to-become-a-minister-in-burnhams-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cutting VAT from energy bills is a painkiller, not a cure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fighting cost-of-living pressures this way may symbolise change but it cannot be a long-term solution]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/cutting-vat-from-energy-bills-is-a-painkiller-not-a-cure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/cutting-vat-from-energy-bills-is-a-painkiller-not-a-cure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/whos-in-andy-burnhams-cabinet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/whos-in-andy-burnhams-cabinet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transport secretary quizzed on bus fare change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour MP is asked about the lowering of the bus fare cap, after Starmer increased it in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/transport-secretary-quizzed-on-bus-fare-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/transport-secretary-quizzed-on-bus-fare-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham launches £2 cap on bus fares]]></title><description><![CDATA[New prime minister says measure will reduce prices by up to a third for millions of people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-launches-2-cap-on-bus-fares/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-launches-2-cap-on-bus-fares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will Burnham fund £2 bus fare cap?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most single bus fares in England will be capped at &pound;2 from January, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-will-burnham-fund-2-bus-fare-cap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-will-burnham-fund-2-bus-fare-cap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Sarwar ministerial role sees promotion of another Starmer critic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Months after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political editor writes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-sarwar-ministerial-role-sees-promotion-of-another-starmer-critic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-sarwar-ministerial-role-sees-promotion-of-another-starmer-critic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The UK’s biggest university is a private company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters say franchised providers widen access to further education, but others doubt the real value of their &lsquo;no frills&rsquo; courses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-uks-biggest-university-is-a-private-company/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-uks-biggest-university-is-a-private-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New UK energy secretary previously called for acceleration of net zero target]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fahnbulleh was head of a think-tank when it pushed for a total end to new drilling in the North Sea basin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/new-uk-energy-secretary-previously-called-for-acceleration-of-net-zero-target/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/new-uk-energy-secretary-previously-called-for-acceleration-of-net-zero-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investors could do with their own ‘Number 10 North’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those willing to venture outside London should find they have less competition for good companies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/investors-could-do-with-their-own-number-10-north/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/investors-could-do-with-their-own-number-10-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A select committee says it has heard "overwhelming evidence" that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/boost-youth-jobs-by-cutting-employers-national-insurance-mps-urge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/boost-youth-jobs-by-cutting-employers-national-insurance-mps-urge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-tells-cabinet-to-tackle-living-costs-at-first-meeting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-tells-cabinet-to-tackle-living-costs-at-first-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs call on Burnham to extend employer tax break for under-25s]]></title><description><![CDATA[New prime minister has pledged to help jobless young people find work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mps-call-on-burnham-to-extend-employer-tax-break-for-under-25s/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mps-call-on-burnham-to-extend-employer-tax-break-for-under-25s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should there have been a general election?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the public are asked if they think they should have being given a vote before Andy Burnham was appointed the new UK prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/should-there-have-been-a-general-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/should-there-have-been-a-general-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Chris Bryant outlines 'checklist' of issues as he takes up NI secretary role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sir-chris-bryant-outlines-checklist-of-issues-as-he-takes-up-ni-secretary-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sir-chris-bryant-outlines-checklist-of-issues-as-he-takes-up-ni-secretary-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New prime minister’s ‘Number 10 North’ is already up and running]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government intends Manchester office to be &lsquo;engine room of devolution and good growth in every postcode&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/new-prime-ministers-number-10-north-is-already-up-and-running/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/new-prime-ministers-number-10-north-is-already-up-and-running/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sackings-cabinet-surprises-and-policies-burnhams-first-24-hours-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sackings-cabinet-surprises-and-policies-burnhams-first-24-hours-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shares in UK defence groups rise on hopes Healey will boost military spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[New chancellor backed by investors to find cash he previously said was required to keep country safe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/shares-in-uk-defence-groups-rise-on-hopes-healey-will-boost-military-spending/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/shares-in-uk-defence-groups-rise-on-hopes-healey-will-boost-military-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angela Rayner: Cabinet comeback for one of Labour's biggest names]]></title><description><![CDATA[The potential contender to replace Keir Starmer is now back in the cabinet under Andy Burnham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/angela-rayner-cabinet-comeback-for-one-of-labours-biggest-names/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/angela-rayner-cabinet-comeback-for-one-of-labours-biggest-names/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/three-reasons-why-uk-electricity-prices-are-so-high/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/three-reasons-why-uk-electricity-prices-are-so-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham’s cabinet: who’s in, who’s out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus: policy announcements and how to fund them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnhams-cabinet-whos-in-whos-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnhams-cabinet-whos-in-whos-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitehall officials offered move to No 10 North in Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[London-based civil servants willing to move north have been told they will be offered relocation packages, the BBC understands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/whitehall-officials-offered-move-to-no-10-north-in-manchester/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/whitehall-officials-offered-move-to-no-10-north-in-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Kerry, 28, attacked Widdecombe while she was eating lunch at her home in Devon before stealing her wallet, prosecutors say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ann-widdecombe-was-hit-on-head-21-times-with-hammer-prosecutors-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ann-widdecombe-was-hit-on-head-21-times-with-hammer-prosecutors-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham backs away from costly increase to income tax allowance]]></title><description><![CDATA[New prime minister had explored raising &pound;12,570 personal allowance before taking office on Monday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-backs-away-from-costly-increase-to-income-tax-allowance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-backs-away-from-costly-increase-to-income-tax-allowance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homes will save around &pound;45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/vat-to-be-cut-from-household-electricity-bills-in-october/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/vat-to-be-cut-from-household-electricity-bills-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will UK foreign policy change under Ed Miliband?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former energy secretary vows to reinvigorate climate diplomacy, stand up for rule of law and &lsquo;nurture&rsquo; relationship with US]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-will-uk-foreign-policy-change-under-ed-miliband/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-will-uk-foreign-policy-change-under-ed-miliband/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Axing UK science department risks slower policymaking, say tech leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry figures welcome Kanishka Narayan&rsquo;s promotion as AI minister but warn shake-up could push sector down agenda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/axing-uk-science-department-risks-slower-policymaking-say-tech-leaders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/axing-uk-science-department-risks-slower-policymaking-say-tech-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe died after being ‘struck 21 times with hammer’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors set out details of what police said was a &lsquo;targeted attack&rsquo; on 78-year-old former minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ann-widdecombe-died-after-being-struck-21-times-with-hammer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ann-widdecombe-died-after-being-struck-21-times-with-hammer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-borrows-less-than-expected-in-june-but-public-finances-remain-a-challenge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-borrows-less-than-expected-in-june-but-public-finances-remain-a-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Labour leader's 'delight' as son becomes new Welsh secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Kinnock is the son of ex-Labour leader Lord Kinnock and former MEP Glenys Kinnock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/former-labour-leaders-delight-as-son-becomes-new-welsh-secretary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/former-labour-leaders-delight-as-son-becomes-new-welsh-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six foolish mistakes for the new chancellor to avoid]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Healey will be under pressure on many fronts, but bear-pits are lurking&thinsp;.&thinsp;.&thinsp;.&thinsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/six-foolish-mistakes-for-the-new-chancellor-to-avoid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/six-foolish-mistakes-for-the-new-chancellor-to-avoid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we learnt from the new PM’s choices for his top team]]></title><description><![CDATA[New leader signals he will depart from Keir Starmer&rsquo;s approach in some areas while stressing continuity in others]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-we-learnt-from-the-new-pms-choices-for-his-top-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-we-learnt-from-the-new-pms-choices-for-his-top-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lack of UK jobs growth highlights challenges for Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Payroll employment has flatlined while private sector wage growth eases to slowest pace in five years, ONS figures show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/lack-of-uk-jobs-growth-highlights-challenges-for-burnham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/lack-of-uk-jobs-growth-highlights-challenges-for-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanishka Narayan will attend cabinet - but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ai-minister-role-boosted-but-tech-department-axed-in-burnham-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ai-minister-role-boosted-but-tech-department-axed-in-burnham-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer's former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham's VAT cut is unfunded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-ally-takes-swipe-at-burnhams-first-big-policy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-ally-takes-swipe-at-burnhams-first-big-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water lenders to offer ‘golden share’ to UK government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creditors plan improved offer in bid to avoid nationalisation by new Burnham government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-water-lenders-to-offer-golden-share-to-uk-government/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-water-lenders-to-offer-golden-share-to-uk-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Continuity and change in Burnham’s new cabinet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor from Labour&rsquo;s &lsquo;old right&rsquo; is experienced but unlikely to meaningfully diverge from previous set up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/continuity-and-change-in-burnhams-new-cabinet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/continuity-and-change-in-burnhams-new-cabinet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham breaks with Starmer era, except at the Treasury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor from Labour&rsquo;s &lsquo;old right&rsquo; is experienced but unlikely to meaningfully diverge from previous set up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-breaks-with-starmer-era-except-at-the-treasury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-breaks-with-starmer-era-except-at-the-treasury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A break with the Starmer era — except at the Treasury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor from Labour&rsquo;s &lsquo;old right&rsquo; is experienced but unlikely to meaningfully diverge from previous set up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/a-break-with-the-starmer-era-except-at-the-treasury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/a-break-with-the-starmer-era-except-at-the-treasury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: New chancellor faces tough spending choices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-new-chancellor-faces-tough-spending-choices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-new-chancellor-faces-tough-spending-choices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to remove VAT on household electricity bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[New prime minister has vowed to help households with the cost of living]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-remove-vat-on-household-electricity-bills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-remove-vat-on-household-electricity-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham move to eliminate VAT on electricity bills sparks funding row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government claim that measure would be funded by scrapping digital ID scheme disputed by former minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-move-to-eliminate-vat-on-electricity-bills-sparks-funding-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-move-to-eliminate-vat-on-electricity-bills-sparks-funding-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham and Healey pledge ‘fiscal discipline’ after VAT cut sparks funding row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former minister disputed government claim that scrapping digital ID scheme would pay for measure to ease electricity bills]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-and-healey-pledge-fiscal-discipline-after-vat-cut-sparks-funding-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-and-healey-pledge-fiscal-discipline-after-vat-cut-sparks-funding-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As it happened: Burnham backs away from income tax changes in second day as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[New government&rsquo;s move to cut VAT on household electricity bills triggered dispute over how its removal would be funded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/as-it-happened-burnham-backs-away-from-income-tax-changes-in-second-day-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/as-it-happened-burnham-backs-away-from-income-tax-changes-in-second-day-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham pledges ‘fiscal discipline’ after retreat on income tax changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[New government&rsquo;s move to cut VAT on household electricity bills triggers dispute over how its removal would be funded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-pledges-fiscal-discipline-after-retreat-on-income-tax-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-pledges-fiscal-discipline-after-retreat-on-income-tax-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK chancellor John Healey inherits tricky finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister&rsquo;s choice of former defence minister surprises allies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-chancellor-john-healey-inherits-tricky-finances/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-chancellor-john-healey-inherits-tricky-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The five fiscal challenges facing John Healey]]></title><description><![CDATA[New chancellor must fund rising defence spending and promises of cost-of-living support for households]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-five-fiscal-challenges-facing-john-healey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-five-fiscal-challenges-facing-john-healey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pointers for Burnham on what Britain really wants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister can learn from 40 years of polling the UK population]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pointers-for-burnham-on-what-britain-really-wants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pointers-for-burnham-on-what-britain-really-wants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon warns of ‘consequences’ if Burnham taxes banks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief executive says any tax raid by new UK prime minister would threaten bank&rsquo;s planned &pound;3bn London office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/jpmorgan-boss-jamie-dimon-warns-of-consequences-if-burnham-taxes-banks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/jpmorgan-boss-jamie-dimon-warns-of-consequences-if-burnham-taxes-banks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon warns of ‘consequences’ if Andy Burnham taxes banks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Banking chief says any tax raid by new UK prime minister would threaten bank&rsquo;s planned &pound;3bn London office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/jpmorgan-boss-jamie-dimon-warns-of-consequences-if-andy-burnham-taxes-banks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/jpmorgan-boss-jamie-dimon-warns-of-consequences-if-andy-burnham-taxes-banks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham surprises Labour MPs by choosing Healey as new chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK prime minister&rsquo;s choice of former defence minister surprises allies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-surprises-labour-mps-by-choosing-healey-as-new-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-surprises-labour-mps-by-choosing-healey-as-new-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham pledges to 'bring back hope' as he makes Healey chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister pledged to make announcements this week to "give people some breathing space".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-pledges-to-bring-back-hope-as-he-makes-healey-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-pledges-to-bring-back-hope-as-he-makes-healey-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six things we learnt from the new prime minister’s choices for his top team]]></title><description><![CDATA[New prime minister signals he will depart from Keir Starmer&rsquo;s approach in some areas while stressing continuity in others]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/six-things-we-learnt-from-the-new-prime-ministers-choices-for-his-top-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/six-things-we-learnt-from-the-new-prime-ministers-choices-for-his-top-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six things we learnt from Andy Burnham’s top appointments]]></title><description><![CDATA[New prime minister signals he will depart from Keir Starmer&rsquo;s approach in some areas while stressing continuity in others]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/six-things-we-learnt-from-andy-burnhams-top-appointments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/six-things-we-learnt-from-andy-burnhams-top-appointments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six things we learnt from Andy Burnham’s choices for his top team]]></title><description><![CDATA[New prime minister signals he will depart from Keir Starmer&rsquo;s approach in some areas while stressing continuity in others]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/six-things-we-learnt-from-andy-burnhams-choices-for-his-top-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/six-things-we-learnt-from-andy-burnhams-choices-for-his-top-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-has-big-ideas-but-what-will-they-cost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-has-big-ideas-but-what-will-they-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As it happened: Andy Burnham’s first day as UK prime minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Healey becomes chancellor while Shabana Mahmood stays at the home office and Ed Miliband moves to the foreign office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/as-it-happened-andy-burnhams-first-day-as-uk-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/as-it-happened-andy-burnhams-first-day-as-uk-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham makes more appointments for his first cabinet]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Healey becomes chancellor while Shabana Mahmood stays at the home office and Ed Miliband moves to the foreign office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-makes-more-appointments-for-his-first-cabinet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-makes-more-appointments-for-his-first-cabinet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louise Haigh: Labour power broker behind Burnham's rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sheffield MP's return to the cabinet comes after she emerged as one of the PM's key political allies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/louise-haigh-labour-power-broker-behind-burnhams-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/louise-haigh-labour-power-broker-behind-burnhams-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Labour leader has formally taken office and set out his priorities for power in No 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/key-takeaways-as-andy-burnham-becomes-pm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/key-takeaways-as-andy-burnham-becomes-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foreign secretary job is honour of my life, says Ed Miliband]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former energy secretary and Labour veteran was touted as a potential chancellor, but will take over from Yvette Cooper as foreign secretary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/foreign-secretary-job-is-honour-of-my-life-says-ed-miliband/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/foreign-secretary-job-is-honour-of-my-life-says-ed-miliband/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/who-is-new-chancellor-john-healey-labour-veteran-who-quit-as-defence-secretary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/who-is-new-chancellor-john-healey-labour-veteran-who-quit-as-defence-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with Ann Widdecombe murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Kerry will appear in court on Tuesday in relation to the killing of former Conservative minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/man-charged-with-ann-widdecombe-murder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/man-charged-with-ann-widdecombe-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilts under pressure as investors brace for higher spending under new PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham said he will &lsquo;use any flexibility&rsquo; within the fiscal rules]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/gilts-under-pressure-as-investors-brace-for-higher-spending-under-new-pm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/gilts-under-pressure-as-investors-brace-for-higher-spending-under-new-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham stuns Labour MPs by choosing Healey as new chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK prime minister&rsquo;s choice of former defence minister surprises allies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-stuns-labour-mps-by-choosing-healey-as-new-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-stuns-labour-mps-by-choosing-healey-as-new-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is in Andy Burnham’s new cabinet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK prime minister announces top team, with a number of experienced faces returning to government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/who-is-in-andy-burnhams-new-cabinet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/who-is-in-andy-burnhams-new-cabinet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham’s tenure begins with troubling signals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain needs to revive animal spirits, not return to a statist past]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnhams-tenure-begins-with-troubling-signals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnhams-tenure-begins-with-troubling-signals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham picks John Healey as new chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK prime minister&rsquo;s choice of former defence minister surprises MPs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-picks-john-healey-as-new-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-picks-john-healey-as-new-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham becomes UK prime minister promising ‘unity and positivity’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former mayor of Greater Manchester succeeds Keir Starmer with vow to tackle the cost of living]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-becomes-uk-prime-minister-promising-unity-and-positivity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-becomes-uk-prime-minister-promising-unity-and-positivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilts under pressure as investors brace for higher spending under Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[New UK prime minister said he will &lsquo;use any flexibility&rsquo; within the fiscal rules]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/gilts-under-pressure-as-investors-brace-for-higher-spending-under-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/gilts-under-pressure-as-investors-brace-for-higher-spending-under-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour has handed Burnham a blank cheque]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new premier&rsquo;s MPs think they have backed a winner but have no idea what his programme will be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-has-handed-burnham-a-blank-cheque/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-has-handed-burnham-a-blank-cheque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysis: Burnham's policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister has begun to set out key policies - starting with a vow to end rough sleeping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/analysis-burnhams-policy-choices-reveal-what-kind-of-pm-he-wants-to-be/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/analysis-burnhams-policy-choices-reveal-what-kind-of-pm-he-wants-to-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in first speech as prime minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Labour leader made a similar pledge as Greater Manchester mayor, although he failed to achieve this.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-pledges-to-end-rough-sleeping-in-first-speech-as-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-pledges-to-end-rough-sleeping-in-first-speech-as-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham’s first speech as PM: what he said and what he meant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downing Street address offers succinct outline of new leader&rsquo;s politics &mdash; and the problems he will face]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnhams-first-speech-as-pm-what-he-said-and-what-he-meant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnhams-first-speech-as-pm-what-he-said-and-what-he-meant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Healey appointed UK chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surprise pick comes after Rachel Reeves and David Lammy announced they would be returning to backbenches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/john-healey-appointed-uk-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/john-healey-appointed-uk-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham pledges ‘circuit-breaker’ premiership]]></title><description><![CDATA[New PM to name cabinet later on Monday after becoming UK&rsquo;s seventh leader in past decade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-pledges-circuit-breaker-premiership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-pledges-circuit-breaker-premiership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham opens door to using ‘flexibility’ within fiscal rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[New PM to name cabinet after becoming UK&rsquo;s seventh leader in past decade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-opens-door-to-using-flexibility-within-fiscal-rules/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-opens-door-to-using-flexibility-within-fiscal-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as chancellor in surprise pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former defence secretary leads Treasury while Shabana Mahmood stays at the home office and Ed Miliband moves to the foreign office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-appoints-john-healey-as-chancellor-in-surprise-pick/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-appoints-john-healey-as-chancellor-in-surprise-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham appointed prime minister after Keir Starmer resigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming PM to name cabinet later on Monday after becoming UK&rsquo;s seventh leader in past decade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-appointed-prime-minister-after-keir-starmer-resigns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-appointed-prime-minister-after-keir-starmer-resigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad cabinet appointments will steal Burnham’s precious hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming leader would do well to take Rishi Sunak&rsquo;s advice on maximising your time as prime minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/bad-cabinet-appointments-will-steal-burnhams-precious-hours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/bad-cabinet-appointments-will-steal-burnhams-precious-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The businessman said it was an "honour" to serve in the post, but the BBC understands he feels he has achieved all he can in the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/prisons-minister-lord-timpson-quits-government/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/prisons-minister-lord-timpson-quits-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jobs, borrowing and taxes: Andy Burnham's economic challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The person in charge of the country will change but the financial challenges remain the same.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/jobs-borrowing-and-taxes-andy-burnhams-economic-challenges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/jobs-borrowing-and-taxes-andy-burnhams-economic-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the UK can be cleverer about stamp duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Complaints about stamp duty are as old as the tax]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-the-uk-can-be-cleverer-about-stamp-duty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-the-uk-can-be-cleverer-about-stamp-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to expect from Burnham’s ‘crucial’ first 100 days as UK prime minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming leader promises big changes but he will face many tests during his early months in Downing Street]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-to-expect-from-burnhams-crucial-first-100-days-as-uk-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-to-expect-from-burnhams-crucial-first-100-days-as-uk-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to expect from Burnham’s ‘crucial’ first 100 days as prime minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming leader promises big changes but he will face many tests during his early months in Downing Street]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-to-expect-from-burnhams-crucial-first-100-days-as-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-to-expect-from-burnhams-crucial-first-100-days-as-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham must remember the first rule of government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest mistake of all would be to imagine the country enjoys a free fiscal lunch. In fact, it only has hard choices]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-must-remember-the-first-rule-of-government/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-must-remember-the-first-rule-of-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Determined to hit the ground running, the former mayor hopes to maintain the leadership style he adopted in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-burnham-is-fifth-pm-in-four-years-now-hell-try-to-buck-the-trend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-burnham-is-fifth-pm-in-four-years-now-hell-try-to-buck-the-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham plans beefed-up control centre in Downing Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming prime minister wants to be less reliant on &lsquo;imperial&rsquo; Treasury as he bids to restore confidence in government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-plans-beefed-up-control-centre-in-downing-street/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-plans-beefed-up-control-centre-in-downing-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham plans beefed-up control centre in Downing Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming prime minister wants to be less reliant on &lsquo;imperial&rsquo; Treasury as he bids to restore confidence in government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-plans-beefed-up-control-centre-in-downing-street/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-plans-beefed-up-control-centre-in-downing-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-water-lenders-preparing-legal-challenge-in-event-of-burnham-nationalisation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-water-lenders-preparing-legal-challenge-in-event-of-burnham-nationalisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/is-burnham-promising-a-new-dawn-for-north-sea-oil-and-gas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/is-burnham-promising-a-new-dawn-for-north-sea-oil-and-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to maintain ban on North Sea exploration licences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Decision criticised by oil and gas industry as well as trade union]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-maintain-ban-on-north-sea-exploration-licences/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-maintain-ban-on-north-sea-exploration-licences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham should pursue a devolution ‘big bang’]]></title><description><![CDATA[If done right, radical decentralisation could boost UK productivity growth and living standards]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-should-pursue-a-devolution-big-bang/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-should-pursue-a-devolution-big-bang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital ID plan to be scrapped in Burnham's first major policy pledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his government would &ldquo;put its focus where people need it right now&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/digital-id-plan-to-be-scrapped-in-burnhams-first-major-policy-pledge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/digital-id-plan-to-be-scrapped-in-burnhams-first-major-policy-pledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why ‘rightwing’ is no longer such a dirty word in Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[When words like fascist and Nazi are thrown around, being merely conservative seems mild by comparison]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-rightwing-is-no-longer-such-a-dirty-word-in-britain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/why-rightwing-is-no-longer-such-a-dirty-word-in-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No longer grim up north for UK banks as Burnham comes to power]]></title><description><![CDATA[NatWest and Lloyds push regional lending credentials as they look to finance new Labour leader&rsquo;s devolution agenda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/no-longer-grim-up-north-for-uk-banks-as-burnham-comes-to-power/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/no-longer-grim-up-north-for-uk-banks-as-burnham-comes-to-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can an ‘unelected’ prime minister succeed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham will take power without winning an election. So have most other recent British prime ministers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/can-an-unelected-prime-minister-succeed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/can-an-unelected-prime-minister-succeed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/can-burnhams-casual-style-survive-contact-with-no-10/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/can-burnhams-casual-style-survive-contact-with-no-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his government would &ldquo;put its focus where people need it right now&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-scrap-digital-id-to-focus-on-cost-of-living-in-first-major-policy-pledge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-scrap-digital-id-to-focus-on-cost-of-living-in-first-major-policy-pledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham scraps new digital ID scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming prime minister says money saved will go towards tackling cost-of-living crisis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-scraps-new-digital-id-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-scraps-new-digital-id-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham is 'people pleaser' with 'airy fairy' plans, says Kemi Badenoch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, the Conservative leader accused the incoming PM of not knowing "what the country's priorities are".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-is-people-pleaser-with-airy-fairy-plans-says-kemi-badenoch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-is-people-pleaser-with-airy-fairy-plans-says-kemi-badenoch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruthless plotter? Flip-flopper? Dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who is the real Andy Burnham? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ruthless-plotter-flip-flopper-dad-dancer-insiders-reveal-the-real-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ruthless-plotter-flip-flopper-dad-dancer-insiders-reveal-the-real-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lib Dems urge FA and Uefa to withdraw from Fifa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Ed Davey says Gianni Infantino and world football's governing body is "destroying the integrity of the beautiful game".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/lib-dems-urge-fa-and-uefa-to-withdraw-from-fifa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/lib-dems-urge-fa-and-uefa-to-withdraw-from-fifa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The makers of the little red government box]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who are the elusive craftsmen behind one of Britain&rsquo;s most prized possessions, shared by monarchs, prime ministers and private collectors?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-makers-of-the-little-red-government-box/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-makers-of-the-little-red-government-box/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to fix the housing crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deregulation isn&rsquo;t enough. Nor is government intervention. We need both]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-to-fix-the-housing-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-to-fix-the-housing-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/clacton-by-election-attracts-34-candidates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/clacton-by-election-attracts-34-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-pins-hopes-on-burnham-reboot-as-he-plans-policy-blitz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-pins-hopes-on-burnham-reboot-as-he-plans-policy-blitz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Burnham era begins: Mahmood set for chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, Starmer&rsquo;s farewell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-burnham-era-begins-mahmood-set-for-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-burnham-era-begins-mahmood-set-for-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK volunteer who made homophobic remarks hosted patrons’ event]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Jones presented the champagne and canap&eacute;s gathering at the Caledonian Club in Belgravia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-volunteer-who-made-homophobic-remarks-hosted-patrons-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reform-uk-volunteer-who-made-homophobic-remarks-hosted-patrons-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham takes Labour reins as focus shifts to delivering on vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Labour leader wins rapturous reception but faces immediate questions over how he will keep bold promises]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-takes-labour-reins-as-focus-shifts-to-delivering-on-vision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-takes-labour-reins-as-focus-shifts-to-delivering-on-vision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-he-is-finalising-cabinet-ahead-of-becoming-pm-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-he-is-finalising-cabinet-ahead-of-becoming-pm-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain’s Burnham and nostalgia for a semi-imaginary past]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister has to set out a coherent and business-friendly platform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/britains-burnham-and-nostalgia-for-a-semi-imaginary-past/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/britains-burnham-and-nostalgia-for-a-semi-imaginary-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs from the West reflect on Keir Starmer's legacy as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour MPs pay tribute to the outgoing prime minister after his emotional final speech in parliament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mps-from-the-west-reflect-on-keir-starmers-legacy-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mps-from-the-west-reflect-on-keir-starmers-legacy-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick Spencer is found not guilty by a jury after a trial at Southwark Crown Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mp-found-not-guilty-of-sexually-assaulting-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mp-found-not-guilty-of-sexually-assaulting-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Jenrick’s wife knew in 2024 about foreign payments to his top donor, lawyer claimed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating the legality of donations to the politician during his Conservative Party leadership bid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/robert-jenricks-wife-knew-in-2024-about-foreign-payments-to-his-top-donor-lawyer-claimed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/robert-jenricks-wife-knew-in-2024-about-foreign-payments-to-his-top-donor-lawyer-claimed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: The Labour Party is smiling again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham was confirmed as the new Labour leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-the-labour-party-is-smiling-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-the-labour-party-is-smiling-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Barmy' council shake-up could be challenged]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of South Kesteven District Council says the changes "beggar belief".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/barmy-council-shake-up-could-be-challenged/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/barmy-council-shake-up-could-be-challenged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham eyes Jonathan Reynolds to lead beefed-up business department]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming prime minister discussing plans to give ministry more powers over science policy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-eyes-jonathan-reynolds-to-lead-beefed-up-business-department/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-eyes-jonathan-reynolds-to-lead-beefed-up-business-department/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says he is still 'finalising' cabinet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Labour leader says there has been "too much" speculation about who will be in his top team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-he-is-still-finalising-cabinet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-says-he-is-still-finalising-cabinet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Reform UK police commissioner elected]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is expected to be the final police and crime commissioner election held, unless anyone else steps down or leaves the role by other means.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/first-reform-uk-police-commissioner-elected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/first-reform-uk-police-commissioner-elected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonathan Reynolds set to oversee beefed-up business department]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming prime minister Andy Burnham discussing plans to give ministry more powers over science and energy policy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/jonathan-reynolds-set-to-oversee-beefed-up-business-department/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/jonathan-reynolds-set-to-oversee-beefed-up-business-department/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A very quick guide to Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/a-very-quick-guide-to-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/a-very-quick-guide-to-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham promises huge change - but leaves questions about plan to deliver it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-promises-huge-change-but-leaves-questions-about-plan-to-deliver-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-promises-huge-change-but-leaves-questions-about-plan-to-deliver-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven charts Britain’s next PM should see]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incoming prime minister promises to boost growth across the country but faces several obstacles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/seven-charts-britains-next-pm-should-see/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/seven-charts-britains-next-pm-should-see/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham will find that hope is not enough to govern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once in Downing Street, the new prime minister should tell the Labour Party what it doesn&rsquo;t want to hear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-will-find-that-hope-is-not-enough-to-govern/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-will-find-that-hope-is-not-enough-to-govern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham is Labour leader: What is he promising?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what Andy Burnham intends to do as the new leader of the Labour party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-is-labour-leader-what-is-he-promising/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-is-labour-leader-what-is-he-promising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I have a plan,' Labour's new leader says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Labour leader says he has listened over the past 25 years and he has a plan going forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/i-have-a-plan-labours-new-leader-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/i-have-a-plan-labours-new-leader-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham promises to be ‘pro-business’ as he is crowned Labour leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming prime minister says he will &lsquo;set a direction that is distinctively Labour&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-promises-to-be-pro-business-as-he-is-crowned-labour-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-promises-to-be-pro-business-as-he-is-crowned-labour-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate death threat against Reform politician and his family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senedd member Cai Parry-Jones said the alleged threat was made against him and his family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/police-investigate-death-threat-against-reform-politician-and-his-family/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/police-investigate-death-threat-against-reform-politician-and-his-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Submit your questions: How will Andy Burnham govern the UK?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join a live Ask an Expert Q&amp;A with the FT&rsquo;s northern England correspondent Jennifer Williams, columnist and Inside Politics writer Stephen Bush and UK chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley on Thursday July 23 at 1pm (BST)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/submit-your-questions-how-will-andy-burnham-govern-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/submit-your-questions-how-will-andy-burnham-govern-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham’s Britain in seven charts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incoming prime minister promises to boost growth across the country but faces several obstacles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnhams-britain-in-seven-charts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnhams-britain-in-seven-charts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens leader renews call for extra security after Ann Widdecombe death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Polanski says he "hasn't been offered anything" despite concerns over he and other politicians' safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/greens-leader-renews-call-for-extra-security-after-ann-widdecombe-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/greens-leader-renews-call-for-extra-security-after-ann-widdecombe-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/who-is-the-frontrunner-to-be-the-uks-next-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/who-is-the-frontrunner-to-be-the-uks-next-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham’s industrial revival will join up local needs and strengths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward-looking centre in Rotherham collaborates with business, capitalising on &lsquo;muscle memory&rsquo; and existing assets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-industrial-revival-will-join-up-local-needs-and-strengths/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-industrial-revival-will-join-up-local-needs-and-strengths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to promise to ‘give back control’ as he is crowned Labour leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming prime minister will argue that &lsquo;Britain took a series of wrong turns in the 1980s&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-promise-to-give-back-control-as-he-is-crowned-labour-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-to-promise-to-give-back-control-as-he-is-crowned-labour-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/five-headaches-andy-burnham-will-have-to-deal-with-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/five-headaches-andy-burnham-will-have-to-deal-with-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-manchesterism-got-him-to-no-10-but-will-it-work-for-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnhams-manchesterism-got-him-to-no-10-but-will-it-work-for-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP calls for Widdecombe memorial in Parliament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helen Grant replaced Ann Widdecombe as MP for Maidstone and the Weald in the 2010 general election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mp-calls-for-widdecombe-memorial-in-parliament/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mp-calls-for-widdecombe-memorial-in-parliament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The year-long plan to make Burnham Labour leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Project &lsquo;ABC&rsquo;, Andy by conference, succeeds with two months to spare]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-year-long-plan-to-make-burnham-labour-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-year-long-plan-to-make-burnham-labour-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The lessons Burnham must heed on the economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Policy must go beyond mere announcements and budget arithmetic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-lessons-burnham-must-heed-on-the-economy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-lessons-burnham-must-heed-on-the-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the year-long plan to make Burnham Labour leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Project &lsquo;ABC&rsquo; &mdash; Andy by conference&mdash; succeeds with two months to spare]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/inside-the-year-long-plan-to-make-burnham-labour-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/inside-the-year-long-plan-to-make-burnham-labour-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head of Roman Abramovich foundation says UK blocking his salary over Ukraine dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government locked into row about humanitarian dispersal of Russian billionaire&rsquo;s &pound;2.5bn frozen assets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/head-of-roman-abramovich-foundation-says-uk-blocking-his-salary-over-ukraine-dispute/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/head-of-roman-abramovich-foundation-says-uk-blocking-his-salary-over-ukraine-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abramovich foundation chief accuses UK of blocking his salary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government locked into row about humanitarian dispersal of Russian billionaire&rsquo;s &pound;2.5bn frozen assets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/abramovich-foundation-chief-accuses-uk-of-blocking-his-salary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/abramovich-foundation-chief-accuses-uk-of-blocking-his-salary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan resisting UK attempts to deport grooming gang leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pakistan-resisting-uk-attempts-to-deport-grooming-gang-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pakistan-resisting-uk-attempts-to-deport-grooming-gang-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-says-falkland-islands-definitely-ours-after-argentina-banner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-says-falkland-islands-definitely-ours-after-argentina-banner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer pledges 'unwavering support' for Ukraine on final visit as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outgoing prime minister assures President Zelensky of the UK's continued support in its war with Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-pledges-unwavering-support-for-ukraine-on-final-visit-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-pledges-unwavering-support-for-ukraine-on-final-visit-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham plans policy blitz on entering Number 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cost of living, North Sea energy and devolution set to feature in early days and weeks of new premiership]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-plans-policy-blitz-on-entering-number-10/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-plans-policy-blitz-on-entering-number-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham plans policy blitz on entering Number 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cost of living, North Sea energy and devolution set to feature in early days and weeks of new premiership]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-plans-policy-blitz-on-entering-number-10/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-plans-policy-blitz-on-entering-number-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham planning summer tour of UK in early weeks as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Described as a "listening tour of the UK", Burnham will travel across the country in August while MPs break for the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-planning-summer-tour-of-uk-in-early-weeks-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-planning-summer-tour-of-uk-in-early-weeks-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shabana Mahmood to tackle MI5 after scathing report into officers’ conduct]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home secretary promises to hold security service to account following case in which an agent was accused of abusing women]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/shabana-mahmood-to-tackle-mi5-after-scathing-report-into-officers-conduct/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/shabana-mahmood-to-tackle-mi5-after-scathing-report-into-officers-conduct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahmood to tackle MI5 after scathing report into officers’ conduct]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home secretary promises to hold security service to account following case in which an agent was accused of abusing women]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mahmood-to-tackle-mi5-after-scathing-report-into-officers-conduct/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mahmood-to-tackle-mi5-after-scathing-report-into-officers-conduct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords]]></title><description><![CDATA[The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sadiq-khan-among-26-new-peers-to-enter-the-lords/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sadiq-khan-among-26-new-peers-to-enter-the-lords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs decline to endorse former Virgin Money chief’s role as regulator]]></title><description><![CDATA[City figure Jayne-Anne Gadhia confirmed by government as chair of Financial Reporting Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mps-decline-to-endorse-former-virgin-money-chiefs-role-as-regulator/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mps-decline-to-endorse-former-virgin-money-chiefs-role-as-regulator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs decline to endorse former Virgin Money chief’s appointment as regulator]]></title><description><![CDATA[City figure Jayne-Anne Gadhia confirmed by government as chair of Financial Reporting Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mps-decline-to-endorse-former-virgin-money-chiefs-appointment-as-regulator/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mps-decline-to-endorse-former-virgin-money-chiefs-appointment-as-regulator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The great British corporate sell-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s business case needs strengthening to stop a self-reinforcing exodus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-great-british-corporate-sell-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-great-british-corporate-sell-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New councils to be created in 14 areas of England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans will see the abolition of two-tier government, with district and county councils replaced with single, unitary authorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/new-councils-to-be-created-in-14-areas-of-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/new-councils-to-be-created-in-14-areas-of-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couples free to marry at the beach or the pub under new plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/couples-free-to-marry-at-the-beach-or-the-pub-under-new-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/couples-free-to-marry-at-the-beach-or-the-pub-under-new-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs refuse to endorse former Virgin Money chief to lead accounting regulator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prominent City figure Jayne-Anne Gadhia is business secretary&rsquo;s preferred candidate for FRC chair]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mps-refuse-to-endorse-former-virgin-money-chief-to-lead-accounting-regulator/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mps-refuse-to-endorse-former-virgin-money-chief-to-lead-accounting-regulator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMF warns Burnham he cannot afford to boost public spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fund urges &lsquo;cautious approach&rsquo; to fiscal pressures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/imf-warns-burnham-he-cannot-afford-to-boost-public-spending/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/imf-warns-burnham-he-cannot-afford-to-boost-public-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/british-steel-taken-into-public-ownership-to-protect-vital-uk-supply/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/british-steel-taken-into-public-ownership-to-protect-vital-uk-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vibes, not results, will dictate Burnham’s true election timetable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The political realities point to the new PM going long &mdash; but not too long]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/vibes-not-results-will-dictate-burnhams-true-election-timetable/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/vibes-not-results-will-dictate-burnhams-true-election-timetable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK economy returns to growth in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-economy-returns-to-growth-in-may/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-economy-returns-to-growth-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shabana Mahmood ticks almost every box]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home secretary is aligned with Andy Burnham but poor at selling tough policies to MPs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/shabana-mahmood-ticks-almost-every-box/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/shabana-mahmood-ticks-almost-every-box/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Varun Chandra to stay as Number 10 business adviser under Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Decision expected to be welcomed by UK business leaders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/varun-chandra-to-stay-as-number-10-business-adviser-under-burnham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/varun-chandra-to-stay-as-number-10-business-adviser-under-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/can-andy-burnham-solve-the-housing-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/can-andy-burnham-solve-the-housing-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What did Keir Starmer actually achieve?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outgoing prime minister says UK is &lsquo;in better shape&rsquo; than two years ago, but in range of policy areas the picture is mixed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-did-keir-starmer-actually-achieve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-did-keir-starmer-actually-achieve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business worries about how to reach Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Who do we call?&rsquo; Chief executives struggle to be heard ahead of arrival of new prime minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/business-worries-about-how-to-reach-burnham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/business-worries-about-how-to-reach-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer says it's the 'end of my political journey' at his final Prime Minister's Questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs on all sides of the House of Commons paid tribute to the departing PM, traded jokes and shared anecdotes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-says-its-the-end-of-my-political-journey-at-his-final-prime-ministers-questions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-says-its-the-end-of-my-political-journey-at-his-final-prime-ministers-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs debated how prejudice against strong regional accents could affect social mobility in Westminster Hall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mocking-regional-accents-is-last-form-of-acceptable-discrimination-says-mp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mocking-regional-accents-is-last-form-of-acceptable-discrimination-says-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Shabana Mahmood’s vision for the economy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham&rsquo;s expected choice for chancellor is seen as a tough operator but has said little about economic policy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-is-shabana-mahmoods-vision-for-the-economy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-is-shabana-mahmoods-vision-for-the-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Mahmood’s vision for the economy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham&rsquo;s expected choice for chancellor is seen as a tough operator but has said little about economic policy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-is-mahmoods-vision-for-the-economy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-is-mahmoods-vision-for-the-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shabana Mahmood: the migration hardliner who refused to serve under Corbyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham&rsquo;s expected appointment as chancellor is seen as a tough operator, but has said little about economic policy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/shabana-mahmood-the-migration-hardliner-who-refused-to-serve-under-corbyn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/shabana-mahmood-the-migration-hardliner-who-refused-to-serve-under-corbyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water warns over future as Burnham eyes state control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s next prime minister is set to make an announcement on sector]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-water-warns-over-future-as-burnham-eyes-state-control/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/thames-water-warns-over-future-as-burnham-eyes-state-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham does not rule out wealth tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[The expected next PM says he may have to "ask for a little more" in tax and warns of "difficult" choices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-does-not-rule-out-wealth-tax/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-does-not-rule-out-wealth-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-faces-crucial-choice-for-chancellor-as-battle-for-no-11-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-faces-crucial-choice-for-chancellor-as-battle-for-no-11-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahmood set to be named UK chancellor by Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Current home secretary expected to succeed Rachel Reeves as finance minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mahmood-set-to-be-named-uk-chancellor-by-burnham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mahmood-set-to-be-named-uk-chancellor-by-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested over social media post threatening to shoot Farage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Met Police says a man in his 20s was held in south London this week on suspicion of sending threatening communications to an MP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/man-arrested-over-social-media-post-threatening-to-shoot-farage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/man-arrested-over-social-media-post-threatening-to-shoot-farage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shabana Mahmood set to be named UK chancellor by Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Current home secretary expected to succeed Rachel Reeves as finance minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/shabana-mahmood-set-to-be-named-uk-chancellor-by-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/shabana-mahmood-set-to-be-named-uk-chancellor-by-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report finds secrecy impacted handling of nuclear test veterans' records]]></title><description><![CDATA[The veterans are campaigning for full disclosure of the impact of the UK's nucleartesting programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/report-finds-secrecy-impacted-handling-of-nuclear-test-veterans-records/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/report-finds-secrecy-impacted-handling-of-nuclear-test-veterans-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The UK is forgetting the dull bit of climate change policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adaptation has never been the priority, but this summer&rsquo;s heat is a message that the Treasury needs to act]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-uk-is-forgetting-the-dull-bit-of-climate-change-policy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-uk-is-forgetting-the-dull-bit-of-climate-change-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite returning to profit after hiking bills 40%, the deeply troubled company is far from out of the woods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/cash-strapped-thames-water-poses-big-test-for-burnham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/cash-strapped-thames-water-poses-big-test-for-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top US lawmaker demands briefing from Nandy on ‘news prominence’ plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Jordan warns culture secretary on UK move to force social media companies to boost trusted news]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/top-us-lawmaker-demands-briefing-from-nandy-on-news-prominence-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/top-us-lawmaker-demands-briefing-from-nandy-on-news-prominence-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK entry to EU loan scheme for Ukraine is ‘template’ for future deals, says bloc envoy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pedro Serrano tells FT that London and Brussels are in &lsquo;the phase of winning&rsquo;, 10 years on from Brexit vote]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-entry-to-eu-loan-scheme-for-ukraine-is-template-for-future-deals-says-bloc-envoy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-entry-to-eu-loan-scheme-for-ukraine-is-template-for-future-deals-says-bloc-envoy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VAT is Burnham’s best tax-raising tool if UK public finances go off track, says OECD]]></title><description><![CDATA[New report argues long-term reforms should focus on spending restraint, including end to pensions triple lock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/vat-is-burnhams-best-tax-raising-tool-if-uk-public-finances-go-off-track-says-oecd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/vat-is-burnhams-best-tax-raising-tool-if-uk-public-finances-go-off-track-says-oecd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consensus on chancellor shifts — but I still wouldn’t bet on it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nothing is certain as lobbying war rages on, but Westminster view is growing that Ed Miliband will be passed over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/consensus-on-chancellor-shifts-but-i-still-wouldnt-bet-on-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/consensus-on-chancellor-shifts-but-i-still-wouldnt-bet-on-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unprecedented UK stretch above 30C stokes ‘firewave’ and strains emergency services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swath of the nation from Kent to Lincolnshire records significantly more rapid warming than the rest of the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/unprecedented-uk-stretch-above-30c-stokes-firewave-and-strains-emergency-services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/unprecedented-uk-stretch-above-30c-stokes-firewave-and-strains-emergency-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The former Britpop stalwart at the heart of Burnham’s machine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anneliese Midgley, who previously advised Jeremy Corbyn and Sir Keir Starmer, has been credited as a key influence on the incoming PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-former-britpop-stalwart-at-the-heart-of-burnhams-machine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-former-britpop-stalwart-at-the-heart-of-burnhams-machine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain does not need looser fiscal rules. It needs better ones]]></title><description><![CDATA[The budget framework needs to be fixed to reward stewardship rather than neglect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/britain-does-not-need-looser-fiscal-rules-it-needs-better-ones/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/britain-does-not-need-looser-fiscal-rules-it-needs-better-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenagers will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/midnight-social-media-curfew-proposed-for-older-uk-teens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/midnight-social-media-curfew-proposed-for-older-uk-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City leaders chew over Reeves’ successor at Mansion House banquet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conversations at annual gathering focus on who will take key job of chancellor in new Burnham government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/city-leaders-chew-over-reeves-successor-at-mansion-house-banquet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/city-leaders-chew-over-reeves-successor-at-mansion-house-banquet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK teenagers face midnight curfew on using social media platforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Addictive features such as autoplay videos and infinite scrolling will be switched off under planned laws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-teenagers-face-midnight-curfew-on-using-social-media-platforms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-teenagers-face-midnight-curfew-on-using-social-media-platforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/review-of-mp-security-needed-after-widdecombe-death-burnham-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/review-of-mp-security-needed-after-widdecombe-death-burnham-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miliband trails Mahmood in race to become Burnham’s chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home secretary emerges as favourite for key role amid criticism of energy secretary&rsquo;s radical net zero policies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/miliband-trails-mahmood-in-race-to-become-burnhams-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/miliband-trails-mahmood-in-race-to-become-burnhams-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer and Burnham hail Hillsborough Law as MPs give approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legislation cleared the House of Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-and-burnham-hail-hillsborough-law-as-mps-give-approval/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-and-burnham-hail-hillsborough-law-as-mps-give-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[France's President Emmanuel Macron praised Starmer's "decency" and contribution to Ukraine and the security of Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-becomes-first-uk-pm-to-receive-top-french-honour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-becomes-first-uk-pm-to-receive-top-french-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public to be told how to prepare for cyber-attack and weather emergencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government provides an update on its national resilience plans "should the worst ever happen".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/public-to-be-told-how-to-prepare-for-cyber-attack-and-weather-emergencies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/public-to-be-told-how-to-prepare-for-cyber-attack-and-weather-emergencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lib Dem leader urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to "be brave" to fulfil his promise to change politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/change-voting-system-before-next-election-davey-urges-burnham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/change-voting-system-before-next-election-davey-urges-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Row after Tory bid to make Burnham face MPs before autumn fails]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tories have accused Labour of "running scared" after ministers denied them a chance to delay Parliament's summer break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/row-after-tory-bid-to-make-burnham-face-mps-before-autumn-fails/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/row-after-tory-bid-to-make-burnham-face-mps-before-autumn-fails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’, counterterror police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Conservative minister and Reform spokesperson was found dead at her home in Devon on Thursday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ann-widdecombe-killed-in-targeted-attack-counterterror-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ann-widdecombe-killed-in-targeted-attack-counterterror-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP was 'bit of a pest', sexual assault trial hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suffolk MP is on trial in London after being accused of two counts of sexual assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mp-was-bit-of-a-pest-sexual-assault-trial-hears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mp-was-bit-of-a-pest-sexual-assault-trial-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK ‘wasted’ nearly £10bn on PPE during pandemic, inquiry says]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Vast&rsquo; sums squandered in health crisis, report finds, as it criticises so-called VIP lane for procurement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-wasted-nearly-10bn-on-ppe-during-pandemic-inquiry-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-wasted-nearly-10bn-on-ppe-during-pandemic-inquiry-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK borrowing costs hit highest level since May as oil surges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten-year yield back above 5% just days before Andy Burnham set to become prime minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-borrowing-costs-hit-highest-level-since-may-as-oil-surges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-borrowing-costs-hit-highest-level-since-may-as-oil-surges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham’s theory of government]]></title><description><![CDATA[His commitment to reining in outsourcing reflects his frustration at poor accountability]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnhams-theory-of-government/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnhams-theory-of-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The candidates standing in Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full list of candidates who have declared they intend to fight the Clacton by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-candidates-standing-in-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-candidates-standing-in-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-investigation-into-widdecombes-death-rekindles-debate-over-how-to-protect-politicians/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/chris-mason-investigation-into-widdecombes-death-rekindles-debate-over-how-to-protect-politicians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visa applicants’ medical data wrongly sent to lawyers hired by employers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information sharing between Home Office and NHS England has led to leaks of sensitive data]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/visa-applicants-medical-data-wrongly-sent-to-lawyers-hired-by-employers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/visa-applicants-medical-data-wrongly-sent-to-lawyers-hired-by-employers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The union power struggle that could reshape Labour’s future funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the leadership of Sharon Graham, who now faces a challenge, Unite has cut its annual affiliation fee to the party from &pound;1.45mn to &pound;870,000]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-union-power-struggle-that-could-reshape-labours-future-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-union-power-struggle-that-could-reshape-labours-future-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The political fast lane keeps making the same scandal mistake]]></title><description><![CDATA[A story might be reported to no great acclaim for months before it finally blows up in the public consciousness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-political-fast-lane-keeps-making-the-same-scandal-mistake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-political-fast-lane-keeps-making-the-same-scandal-mistake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain begins Gibraltar airport checks as Brexit reaches the Rock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troubled EU entry system will be turned on from Wednesday, with UK territory in effect becoming part of Schengen zone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/spain-begins-gibraltar-airport-checks-as-brexit-reaches-the-rock/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/spain-begins-gibraltar-airport-checks-as-brexit-reaches-the-rock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give Wales more tax powers, first minister tells Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales wants the same borrowing abilities as Scotland, says Rhun ap Iorwerth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/give-wales-more-tax-powers-first-minister-tells-burnham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/give-wales-more-tax-powers-first-minister-tells-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham tells Labour MPs he will rein in Britain’s outsourcing industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[PM-in-waiting says he will appoint a &lsquo;broad church&rsquo; ministerial team and bring government contracts in-house]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-tells-labour-mps-he-will-rein-in-britains-outsourcing-industry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-tells-labour-mps-he-will-rein-in-britains-outsourcing-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham tells Labour MPs he will rein in Britain’s outsourcing industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[PM-in-waiting tells hustings he will appoint a &lsquo;broad church&rsquo; ministerial team and bring government contracts in-house]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-tells-labour-mps-he-will-rein-in-britains-outsourcing-industry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-tells-labour-mps-he-will-rein-in-britains-outsourcing-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-cements-labour-leadership-with-backing-of-349-mps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-cements-labour-leadership-with-backing-of-349-mps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahmood says law will be changed to help deport grooming gang leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calls to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed have been growing since his release from prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mahmood-says-law-will-be-changed-to-help-deport-grooming-gang-leader/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/mahmood-says-law-will-be-changed-to-help-deport-grooming-gang-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will Burnham do on immigration?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Likely next prime minister is looking to satisfy calls for tougher borders while appealing to Labour&rsquo;s liberal supporters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-will-burnham-do-on-immigration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/what-will-burnham-do-on-immigration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham will struggle to exorcise Labour’s historic weakness]]></title><description><![CDATA[History shows us that the party will default to over-optimism and spending money that isn&rsquo;t there]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-will-struggle-to-exorcise-labours-historic-weakness/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-will-struggle-to-exorcise-labours-historic-weakness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shabana Mahmood tells MPs suspect in Ann Widdecombe investigation ‘not known to Prevent’ – UK politics live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home secretary updates Parliament after counter-terrorism police take over investigation into her deathAnn Widdecombe death: counter-terrorism police take over investigationThe government has announced that it is in effect proscribing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). It is doing so using new powers under the National Security (State Threats) Act 2026.Ministers have been under pressure for years to proscribe the IRGC, which backs terrorist activity outside Iran. But the last Conserva]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/shabana-mahmood-tells-mps-suspect-in-ann-widdecombe-investigation-not-known-to-prevent-uk-politics-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/shabana-mahmood-tells-mps-suspect-in-ann-widdecombe-investigation-not-known-to-prevent-uk-politics-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Count Binface represents the Silly Sausage Britain I know and love | Sofie Jenkinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mr Blobby, the Liz Truss lettuce, Boaty McBoatface &hellip; the Clacton hopeful is part of a rich tradition &ndash; and a reminder that it&rsquo;s laughter that defines us, not hateNigel Farage&rsquo;s pointless byelection in Clacton, in which he will stand against Count Binface, has inadvertently pitted two versions of Britain against one another. In one corner we have those who will argue that we are divided, cynical and jaded, that Britain isn&rsquo;t what it once was and there is little to c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/count-binface-represents-the-silly-sausage-britain-i-know-and-love-sofie-jenkinson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/count-binface-represents-the-silly-sausage-britain-i-know-and-love-sofie-jenkinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twelve arrests over alleged far-right threat to Muslim event in Suffolk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers of religious festival ended event early after police warning about threat of &lsquo;disorder&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/twelve-arrests-over-alleged-far-right-threat-to-muslim-event-in-suffolk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/twelve-arrests-over-alleged-far-right-threat-to-muslim-event-in-suffolk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK and Switzerland to loosen visa restrictions as part of services trade deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agreement will also enable British travellers to use automated passport gates at Swiss airports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-and-switzerland-to-loosen-visa-restrictions-as-part-of-services-trade-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-and-switzerland-to-loosen-visa-restrictions-as-part-of-services-trade-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham expected to vote in favour of Mahmood’s asylum system changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home secretary also set to outline plans to enable deportation of grooming gang ringleader Shabir AhmedUK politics live &ndash; latest updatesAndy Burnham is expected to vote for the immigration bill on Monday night in the Commons, with his team indicating that he backs Shabana Mahmood&rsquo;s changes for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) and on refugee settlement.The bill returns to the Commons on Monday for its second reading, where Mahmood is also expected to announce plans to make it possible]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-expected-to-vote-in-favour-of-mahmoods-asylum-system-changes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-expected-to-vote-in-favour-of-mahmoods-asylum-system-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Counterterror police take over Widdecombe murder probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say &lsquo;new information and evidence&rsquo; have come to light over killing of former Conservative minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/counterterror-police-take-over-widdecombe-murder-probe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/counterterror-police-take-over-widdecombe-murder-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK bans support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabana Mahmood will use new powers to ban support for the group, which has been linked to death threats and intimidation on British soil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-bans-support-for-irans-islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-bans-support-for-irans-islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olly Robbins launches legal challenge to dismissal as Foreign Office chief by Keir Starmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-FCDO top civil servant says he was given &lsquo;irrational&rsquo; reasons for firing amid Peter Mandelson vetting scandalUK politics live &ndash; latest updatesOlly Robbins, the former Foreign Office chief sacked by Keir Starmer over the Peter Mandelson security vetting scandal, has submitted a legal challenge over his dismissal.Robbins has applied to the high court for a judicial review of the prime minister&rsquo;s decision to remove him as the top civil servant at the Foreign Office, the F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/olly-robbins-launches-legal-challenge-to-dismissal-as-foreign-office-chief-by-keir-starmer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/olly-robbins-launches-legal-challenge-to-dismissal-as-foreign-office-chief-by-keir-starmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former official was fired in April over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be the UK's ambassador to the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/former-top-official-robbins-takes-legal-action-over-sacking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/former-top-official-robbins-takes-legal-action-over-sacking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK uses new powers to ban Iran’s IRGC and Russian intelligence unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iranian group &lsquo;almost certainly directed&rsquo; antisemitic attacks in UK earlier this year, minister says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-uses-new-powers-to-ban-irans-irgc-and-russian-intelligence-unit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-uses-new-powers-to-ban-irans-irgc-and-russian-intelligence-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Counter-terror police take over Widdecombe murder probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Conservative minister was found dead at her home in Devon on Thursday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/counter-terror-police-take-over-widdecombe-murder-probe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/counter-terror-police-take-over-widdecombe-murder-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home Office announces ban on support for Iranian military group in escalation of diplomatic tensions with TehranThe UK will list Iran&rsquo;s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation, ministers have announced, in a major escalation of the diplomatic tensions with Tehran.The Home Office said on Monday it would ban support for the IRGC, a central branch of the Iranian military, after years of political division over the issue. The move is equivalent to proscription, though not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-to-list-irans-islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps-as-terrorist-organisation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-to-list-irans-islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps-as-terrorist-organisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to restore nature in England by 2030 criticised as ‘completely insufficient’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Critics accuse ministers of failing to take control of nature crisis and leaving it to private landowners to act voluntarilyThe government&rsquo;s plan to protect and restore nature in England by 2030 has been condemned as &ldquo;pathetic&rdquo; and &ldquo;completely insufficient&rdquo; in the face of the spiralling environmental crisis.The long-awaited plan published on Monday calls for landowners to voluntarily opt to protect and enhance nature, rather than creating legal protections for natur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/plan-to-restore-nature-in-england-by-2030-criticised-as-completely-insufficient/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/plan-to-restore-nature-in-england-by-2030-criticised-as-completely-insufficient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has body of work that speaks volumes about how he gets football | Rob Draper]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 PanelPicking up the country when it is in a slump of self-doubt is perhaps within Andy Burnham&rsquo;s reach. And football, close to his heart, may provide the template. There have been several occasions in the past 20 years when English football has been in a state of anguish, but a nadir came in 2007&nbsp;&ndash; when Burnham made one of his most]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-has-body-of-work-that-speaks-volumes-about-how-he-gets-football-rob-draper/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-has-body-of-work-that-speaks-volumes-about-how-he-gets-football-rob-draper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top civil servant seeks judicial review over sacking in Mandelson scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olly Robbins says Keir Starmer&rsquo;s actions were &lsquo;unlawful&rsquo; and &lsquo;unreasonable&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/top-civil-servant-seeks-judicial-review-over-sacking-in-mandelson-scandal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/top-civil-servant-seeks-judicial-review-over-sacking-in-mandelson-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olly Robbins takes legal action over sacking in Mandelson scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Foreign Office chief says Keir Starmer&rsquo;s actions were &lsquo;unlawful&rsquo; and &lsquo;unreasonable&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/olly-robbins-takes-legal-action-over-sacking-in-mandelson-scandal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/olly-robbins-takes-legal-action-over-sacking-in-mandelson-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A bold, unpopular Budget could pay off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting big and controversial reforms out of the way can reap dividends for governments closer to election time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/a-bold-unpopular-budget-could-pay-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/a-bold-unpopular-budget-could-pay-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 16,000 refugees unable to reunite with families in UK, says Refugee Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suspension of family reunion route has left many stuck in conflict zones or using people smugglers to reach safetyMore than 16,000 refugees have been unable to reunite with families in the UK, leaving them either stuck in conflict zones or resorting to using people-smugglers to reach safety, according to the Refugee Council.The government suspended the refugee family reunion route last September. It allowed a person granted refugee status to apply to bring immediate family members such as a spou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/more-than-16000-refugees-unable-to-reunite-with-families-in-uk-says-refugee-council/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/more-than-16000-refugees-unable-to-reunite-with-families-in-uk-says-refugee-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK proposal on EU youth mobility scheme is ‘non-starter’, diplomats warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Number of places available is key sticking point in &lsquo;reset&rsquo; negotiations between London and Brussels]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-proposal-on-eu-youth-mobility-scheme-is-non-starter-diplomats-warn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-proposal-on-eu-youth-mobility-scheme-is-non-starter-diplomats-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speeding up digital finance shift ‘could deliver £33bn boost’ to UK economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chair of new task force predicts &lsquo;huge prize&rsquo; if progress is made in areas such as issuing sovereign bonds on blockchain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/speeding-up-digital-finance-shift-could-deliver-33bn-boost-to-uk-economy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/speeding-up-digital-finance-shift-could-deliver-33bn-boost-to-uk-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the US, China, Europe, Russia and elsewhere, how is the UK's expected new prime minister regarded?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-set-for-no-10-bbc-correspondents-on-what-trump-putin-and-others-will-make-of-him/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-set-for-no-10-bbc-correspondents-on-what-trump-putin-and-others-will-make-of-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Office to spend £250m on protecting Jewish communities in England and Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-year plan will deliver an extra 500 officers to patrol Jewish neighbourhoods after series of antisemitic incidentsMore than &pound;250m will be invested by the government to increase policing in Jewish communities after a spate of violent attacks, the Home Office has announced.The funding over the next three years will deliver more than 500 additional officers across England and Wales in Jewish neighbourhoods and around schools, synagogues and community centres, while strengthening nationa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/home-office-to-spend-250m-on-protecting-jewish-communities-in-england-and-wales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/home-office-to-spend-250m-on-protecting-jewish-communities-in-england-and-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham explores holding expanded autumn Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK&rsquo;s incoming PM is considering combining fiscal statement with spending review to set out his political strategy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-explores-holding-expanded-autumn-budget/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-explores-holding-expanded-autumn-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham looks at holding expanded autumn Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK&rsquo;s incoming PM is exploring combining fiscal statement with spending review to set out his political strategy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-looks-at-holding-expanded-autumn-budget/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-looks-at-holding-expanded-autumn-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham explores holding expanded autumn Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK&rsquo;s incoming PM is considering combining fiscal statement with spending review to set out his political strategy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-explores-holding-expanded-autumn-budget/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnham-explores-holding-expanded-autumn-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reeves makes last-minute pitch for senior job under Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor will say in Mansion House speech on Tuesday that she has left the economy in a good state for incoming PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reeves-makes-last-minute-pitch-for-senior-job-under-burnham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reeves-makes-last-minute-pitch-for-senior-job-under-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police ‘open minded’ on motive for Widdecombe killing after second arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Conservative minister was found dead at her home in Devon on Thursday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/police-open-minded-on-motive-for-widdecombe-killing-after-second-arrest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/police-open-minded-on-motive-for-widdecombe-killing-after-second-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham will deal with living costs in short term, key adviser says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miatta Fahnbulleh says she expects people will have "more money in their pockets" if Burnham becomes PM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-will-deal-with-living-costs-in-short-term-key-adviser-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-will-deal-with-living-costs-in-short-term-key-adviser-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK must cap political donations to stop the rich buying influence | Heather Stewart]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Keir Starmer won&rsquo;t act then his successor should &ndash; by restricting the power of a small group of mega-donorsJust as Nigel Farage kicks off a summer of &ldquo;arguing with a bin&rdquo;, as the chancellor, Rachel Reeves called it, Labour&rsquo;s bill to clean up politics returns to the House of Commons this week.As more questions emerge about the financing of Reform UK and Farage&rsquo;s mega-donor chums &ndash; through the brilliant reporting of Guardian colleagues &ndash; MPs shoul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-must-cap-political-donations-to-stop-the-rich-buying-influence-heather-stewart/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-must-cap-political-donations-to-stop-the-rich-buying-influence-heather-stewart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage is just one strand in the tangle of rightwing politicians and crypto investors | John Harris]]></title><description><![CDATA[These financiers want to remodel the UK into a form that suits them &ndash; one that could threaten to erode the barriers between crime and businessThis coming Tuesday, the government&rsquo;s representation of the people bill comes back to the House of Commons for its third reading. It bundles up a multitude of measures, including an extension of the franchise to 16- and 17-year-olds and welcome changes to voter registration. But thanks to the continuing furore around Nigel Farage and his extrem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nigel-farage-is-just-one-strand-in-the-tangle-of-rightwing-politicians-and-crypto-investors-john-harris/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/nigel-farage-is-just-one-strand-in-the-tangle-of-rightwing-politicians-and-crypto-investors-john-harris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK launches national dementia registry to speed up search for treatments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Platform aims to improve access to clinical trials and boost life sciences investment in the country]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-launches-national-dementia-registry-to-speed-up-search-for-treatments/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-launches-national-dementia-registry-to-speed-up-search-for-treatments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘innovators and disrupters’ hired to bring AI to the UK public sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government fellowship scheme places tech experts on &lsquo;high-impact tours of duty&rsquo; to improve services]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-innovators-and-disrupters-hired-to-bring-ai-to-the-uk-public-sector/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-innovators-and-disrupters-hired-to-bring-ai-to-the-uk-public-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK police make new arrest in Ann Widdecombe murder case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detention of 28-year-old man came hours after the release of a different suspect in the death of former Conservative minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-police-make-new-arrest-in-ann-widdecombe-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-police-make-new-arrest-in-ann-widdecombe-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police ‘pursuing enquiries’ in Widdecombe murder case after releasing arrested man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall force said 26-year-old was no longer part of the investigation and issued appeal for help]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/police-pursuing-enquiries-in-widdecombe-murder-case-after-releasing-arrested-man/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/police-pursuing-enquiries-in-widdecombe-murder-case-after-releasing-arrested-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Harborne suffered serious medical issues while donating £12mn to Reform UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thailand-based crypto billionaire paused US lawsuit for nearly a year until January 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/christopher-harborne-suffered-serious-medical-issues-while-donating-12mn-to-reform-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/christopher-harborne-suffered-serious-medical-issues-while-donating-12mn-to-reform-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reeves-tells-bbc-burnham-needs-worked-through-plan-to-govern-from-the-start/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/reeves-tells-bbc-burnham-needs-worked-through-plan-to-govern-from-the-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s Wizard of Oz stuff’: Clacton voters divided over Farage byelection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters&rsquo; views range from adulation to scepticism to outright cynicism over contest triggered by sitting MPAs Nigel Farage inflicts an August byelection on the Clacton constituency in Essex, local voters are divided over whether they need, or want, to give the Reform UK leader a fresh mandate.In this self-styled battle between the &ldquo;establishment and the people&rdquo; views range from adulatory to sceptical to outright cynical over a contest that all mainstream parties are boycotting,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/its-wizard-of-oz-stuff-clacton-voters-divided-over-farage-byelection/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/its-wizard-of-oz-stuff-clacton-voters-divided-over-farage-byelection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police release man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall force says 26-year-old is no longer part of the investigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/police-release-man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-of-ann-widdecombe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/police-release-man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-of-ann-widdecombe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He goes a bit funny if you use his real name’: the unstoppable rise of Count Binface]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage foresaw a summer stroll to glory when he forced a byelection &ndash; but now risks his career being trashedThe votes were being counted and the media had gathered for the moment that Andy Burnham, his sights on Downing Street, would be elected as the MP for Makerfield in greater Manchester. But Nick the Flying Brick, a candidate on numerous occasions for the Monster Raving Loony party, could not help but be distracted. How could it be that the candidate across the Edge Conference Ce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/he-goes-a-bit-funny-if-you-use-his-real-name-the-unstoppable-rise-of-count-binface/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/he-goes-a-bit-funny-if-you-use-his-real-name-the-unstoppable-rise-of-count-binface/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The long electoral lineage of Count Binface]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parody candidates are a well-established tradition in Britain&rsquo;s political panto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-long-electoral-lineage-of-count-binface/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-long-electoral-lineage-of-count-binface/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sadiq Khan lobbies for Ed Miliband to become chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy secretary wins support from London mayor but faces opposition from some Labour MPs over his net zero policies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sadiq-khan-lobbies-for-ed-miliband-to-become-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/sadiq-khan-lobbies-for-ed-miliband-to-become-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rewiring the nation, Burnham-style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collaboration is the secret sauce that will make the proposed new way of governing the UK work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rewiring-the-nation-burnham-style/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/rewiring-the-nation-burnham-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How parents can best help their unemployed children]]></title><description><![CDATA[It could be a tough summer for those not in education, employment or training &mdash; but there are some practical steps to mitigate the effect on their finances]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-parents-can-best-help-their-unemployed-children/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/how-parents-can-best-help-their-unemployed-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Further increases to UK minimum wage would be risky, warns Low Pay Commission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economy may not be able to absorb raising wage floor further towards median earnings, says advisory body]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/further-increases-to-uk-minimum-wage-would-be-risky-warns-low-pay-commission/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/further-increases-to-uk-minimum-wage-would-be-risky-warns-low-pay-commission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe's 'extraordinary' character]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's political editor reflects on Widdecombe's life after the former government minister's death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ann-widdecombes-extraordinary-character/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ann-widdecombes-extraordinary-character/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of Ann Widdecombe]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was initially no suggestion of suspicious circumstances when her death was announced on Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-after-death-of-ann-widdecombe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-after-death-of-ann-widdecombe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question - Chris Mason on Widdecombe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pugnacious-charismatic-and-she-always-answered-the-question-chris-mason-on-widdecombe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pugnacious-charismatic-and-she-always-answered-the-question-chris-mason-on-widdecombe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question - Chris Mason on Ann Widdecombe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pugnacious-charismatic-and-she-always-answered-the-question-chris-mason-on-ann-widdecombe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/pugnacious-charismatic-and-she-always-answered-the-question-chris-mason-on-ann-widdecombe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Guardian view on disability benefits: Pip must not become another route for cuts | Editorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stronger European welfare states expose a Tory myth.Benefits can enable independence, work and growthSir Stephen Timms, Labour&rsquo;s minister for social security and disability, is widely acknowledged to be a parliamentary expert on welfare. He has seen the system from almost every angle: as a pensions and Treasury minister under New Labour, a shadow&nbsp;welfare spokesperson, a select committee chair, and now as a government minister. After Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel&nbsp;Reeves&rsquo;s ham-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-guardian-view-on-disability-benefits-pip-must-not-become-another-route-for-cuts-editorial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/the-guardian-view-on-disability-benefits-pip-must-not-become-another-route-for-cuts-editorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to sign up to €60bn EU defence loan scheme for Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer keen to leave Downing Street with positive signal to Europe by pledging financial commitment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-to-sign-up-to-60bn-eu-defence-loan-scheme-for-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-to-sign-up-to-60bn-eu-defence-loan-scheme-for-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Police confirm 26 year-old suspect in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/watch-police-confirm-26-year-old-suspect-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/watch-police-confirm-26-year-old-suspect-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Ann Widdecombe's last public appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The politician was found dead on Thursday, after her last public appearance on TalkTV the day before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/watch-ann-widdecombes-last-public-appearance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/watch-ann-widdecombes-last-public-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they are searching for a suspect in connection with the former MP's death at her home on Dartmoor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ann-widdecombe-murder-probe-what-we-know-so-far/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/ann-widdecombe-murder-probe-what-we-know-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 26, arrested on suspicion of murder after death of former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police say Widdecombe, 78, sustained &lsquo;serious injuries&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/man-26-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-after-death-of-former-tory-minister-ann-widdecombe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/man-26-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-after-death-of-former-tory-minister-ann-widdecombe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham will have to master something Starmer couldn’t: the art of dealing with Donald Trump | Gaby Hinsliff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new PM will need a superb foreign secretary and the ability to get like-minded countries on board. Early signs suggest he may have the right skillsIt&rsquo;s all starting to feel very real now. Or so Andy Burnham said on the day he in effect became Britain&rsquo;s official prime minister-in-waiting; a moment both heady and sobering.The papers are signed, the die cast. Keir Starmer has yet to leave the building, but his party is already talking about him as if he somehow couldn&rsquo;t hear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-will-have-to-master-something-starmer-couldnt-the-art-of-dealing-with-donald-trump-gaby-hinsliff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/burnham-will-have-to-master-something-starmer-couldnt-the-art-of-dealing-with-donald-trump-gaby-hinsliff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: 'Shocked' and 'upset' - Starmer, Badenoch and Farage respond]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister and opposition leader spoke after the police announced a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/watch-shocked-and-upset-starmer-badenoch-and-farage-respond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/watch-shocked-and-upset-starmer-badenoch-and-farage-respond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shocked and upset - Politicians react to Ann Widdecombe's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister and opposition leader spoke after the police announced a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/shocked-and-upset-politicians-react-to-ann-widdecombes-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/shocked-and-upset-politicians-react-to-ann-widdecombes-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Rowson on Nigel Farage’s byelection campaign – cartoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/martin-rowson-on-nigel-farages-byelection-campaign-cartoon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/martin-rowson-on-nigel-farages-byelection-campaign-cartoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Nandy was speaking as 322 Labour MPs voted to back Burnham, meaning he is likely to become leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-under-burnham-will-be-faster-and-bolder-says-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/labour-under-burnham-will-be-faster-and-bolder-says-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's path to becoming prime minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Greater Manchester mayor is set to become the next Labour leader and prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnhams-path-to-becoming-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/andy-burnhams-path-to-becoming-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer got Labour off to bad start on Gaza, Lammy says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deputy prime minister tells the BBC Labour's initial response to the conflict was "problematic".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-got-labour-off-to-bad-start-on-gaza-lammy-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/starmer-got-labour-off-to-bad-start-on-gaza-lammy-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor set to be the next prime minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/who-is-andy-burnham-ex-manchester-mayor-set-to-be-the-next-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/who-is-andy-burnham-ex-manchester-mayor-set-to-be-the-next-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He'll be the first Andy in No 10 - but his rise to power has been decades in the making]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/hell-be-the-first-andy-in-no-10-but-his-rise-to-power-has-been-decades-in-the-making/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/hell-be-the-first-andy-in-no-10-but-his-rise-to-power-has-been-decades-in-the-making/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder inquiry launched into death of former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police say Widdecombe, 78, sustained &lsquo;serious injuries&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/murder-inquiry-launched-into-death-of-former-tory-minister-ann-widdecombe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/murder-inquiry-launched-into-death-of-former-tory-minister-ann-widdecombe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disability benefit review considers alternatives to cash payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[A minister says the review is looking at whether some claimants could be pointed to other kinds of help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/disability-benefit-review-considers-alternatives-to-cash-payments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/disability-benefit-review-considers-alternatives-to-cash-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t underestimate Farage in this Very British Farce]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;establishment&rsquo; he is so fond of bashing must beware of playing into stereotype]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/dont-underestimate-farage-in-this-very-british-farce/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/dont-underestimate-farage-in-this-very-british-farce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK regulators to scrutinise top US cloud groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Designating Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as &lsquo;critical third parties&rsquo; will help improve resilience, says Treasury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-regulators-to-scrutinise-top-us-cloud-groups/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/uk-regulators-to-scrutinise-top-us-cloud-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One thought on the Clacton contenders: the ‘establishment’ looks a bit different these days, doesn’t it? | Marina Hyde]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage has billed his byelection as a clash with the powers that be. To wit: Laurence Fox, a naked celebrity and a man with a bin on his headQuick look at the Clacton byelection field as it stands: Nigel Farage, Count Binface, Piers Corbyn, Laurence Fox, some bloke who&rsquo;s been on Married at First Sight and Dating Naked ... anyway, there&rsquo;s more, but you get the picture. It&rsquo;s going to be a long hot summer. By the end of this contest Clacton will be begging to be left behind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/one-thought-on-the-clacton-contenders-the-establishment-looks-a-bit-different-these-days-doesnt-it-marina-hyde/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/political/one-thought-on-the-clacton-contenders-the-establishment-looks-a-bit-different-these-days-doesnt-it-marina-hyde/</guid></item></channel></rss>