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JULY

21 JUL 2026 21:56 BSTScottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government, published at 21:56 BSTScottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham'… 21:56 BSTScottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government, published at 21:56 BSTScottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government ANNOUNCEMENT 21 JUL 2026 Farage calls for general election: 'Burnham has no mandate' Video, 00:00:24Farage calls for general election: 'Burnham has no mandate' Farage calls for general election: 'Burnham has no mandate' Video, 00:00:24Farage calls for general election: 'Burnham has no mandate' ELECTION 21 JUL 2026 Video, 00:00:52Should there have been a general election? Video, 00:00:52Should there have been a general election? ELECTION 21 JUL 2026 Should there have been a general election? Should there have been a general election? ELECTION 21 JUL 2026 Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians INVESTIGATION 21 JUL 2026 The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity. APPOINTMENT 21 JUL 2026 What The Media Refuses To Tell You About Keir Starmer’s Resignation What The Media Refuses To Tell You About Keir Starmer’s Resignation RESIGNATION 21 JUL 2026 Summary: A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his government would “put its focus where people need it right now” Summary: A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his government would “put its focus where people need it right now”. APPOINTMENT 21 JUL 2026 Summary: The new prime minister pledged to make announcements this week to "give people some breathing space" Summary: The new prime minister pledged to make announcements this week to "give people some breathing space". APPOINTMENT 21 JUL 2026 Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary RESIGNATION 21 JUL 2026 Published: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:10:06 GMT Published: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:10:06 GMT ANNOUNCEMENT 21 JUL 2026 Summary: Hilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham Summary: Hilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. APPOINTMENT 21 JUL 2026 Published: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:36:29 GMT Published: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:36:29 GMT ANNOUNCEMENT 21 JUL 2026 Published: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:35:04 GMT Published: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:35:04 GMT ANNOUNCEMENT 21 JUL 2026 Published: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:11:14 GMT Published: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:11:14 GMT ANNOUNCEMENT 21 JUL 2026 Summary: 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 Summary: 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. ANNOUNCEMENT 21 JUL 2026 Published: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:35:08 GMT Published: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:35:08 GMT ANNOUNCEMENT 21 JUL 2026 Published: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:01:00 GMT Published: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:01:00 GMT ANNOUNCEMENT