PUBLIC TIMELINE

JULY

26 JUL 2026 After orchestrating a bloodless coup against Keir Starmer, in which he was crowned as Labour leader unopposed, the new prime minister has started his tenure in Downing Street with some ey… After orchestrating a bloodless coup against Keir Starmer, in which he was crowned as Labour leader unopposed, the new prime minister has started his tenure in Downing Street with some eye-catching policies and a radically different approach to communication. APPOINTMENT 26 JUL 2026 Summary: From TikTok appearances to ‘sugar rush’ policies, new prime minister is taking different approach to predecessorSix weeks ago Andy Burnham was not even an MP; now the former mayo… Summary: From TikTok appearances to ‘sugar rush’ policies, new prime minister is taking different approach to predecessorSix weeks ago Andy Burnham was not even an MP; now the former mayor of Greater Manchester is the most important political figure in Britain. APPOINTMENT 26 JUL 2026 Everything the new leader promised this week and what might come nextBookmark Everything the new leader promised this week and what might come nextBookmark APPOINTMENT 26 JUL 2026 Special report: Liverpool has seen a worrying spike in rough sleeping, those at its sharpest end and the people looking out for them explain what is needed for the new Prime Minister to a… Special report: Liverpool has seen a worrying spike in rough sleeping, those at its sharpest end and the people looking out for them explain what is needed for the new Prime Minister to achieve his ambitious goalBookmark APPOINTMENT 26 JUL 2026 Liam Halligan appointed CPS Director Liam Halligan appointed CPS Director APPOINTMENT 26 JUL 2026 A false claim that Ms Rayner has been appointed health secretary, alongside an AI-generated image of her smoking, has been circulating online A false claim that Ms Rayner has been appointed health secretary, alongside an AI-generated image of her smoking, has been circulating online. APPOINTMENT 26 JUL 2026 Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, is the new chair of Core Cities UK, one of local government’s most influential sector groups Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, is the new chair of Core Cities UK, one of local government’s most influential sector groups. APPOINTMENT 22 JUL 2026 Summary: Today (26 June) Minister for Women and Equalities, Kemi Badenoch, has selected the current Interim Chair of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC), Alun Francis, as the Government'… Summary: Today (26 June) Minister for Women and Equalities, Kemi Badenoch, has selected the current Interim Chair of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC), Alun Francis, as the Government's preferred candidate for the position of Chair of the SMC. APPOINTMENT 22 JUL 2026 Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dr-lesley-sawers-appointed-interim-deputy-chair-of-the-ehrc Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dr-lesley-sawers-appointed-interim-deputy-chair-of-the-ehrc APPOINTMENT 22 JUL 2026 Summary: Current Equality and Human Rights Commissioner, Dr Lesley Sawers OBE, has been appointed Interim Deputy Chair of the EHRC by the Minister for Women & Equalities Summary: Current Equality and Human Rights Commissioner, Dr Lesley Sawers OBE, has been appointed Interim Deputy Chair of the EHRC by the Minister for Women & Equalities APPOINTMENT 22 JUL 2026 Title: Dr Lesley Sawers Appointed Interim Deputy Chair of the EHRC Title: Dr Lesley Sawers Appointed Interim Deputy Chair of the EHRC APPOINTMENT 22 JUL 2026 Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-deputies-appointed-as-alun-francis-confirmed-as-smc-chair Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-deputies-appointed-as-alun-francis-confirmed-as-smc-chair APPOINTMENT 22 JUL 2026 Summary: Alun Francis has been appointed permanent Chair of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC), with Resham Kotecha and Rob Wilson serving as deputies Summary: Alun Francis has been appointed permanent Chair of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC), with Resham Kotecha and Rob Wilson serving as deputies. APPOINTMENT 22 JUL 2026 Title: New deputies appointed as Alun Francis confirmed as SMC Chair Title: New deputies appointed as Alun Francis confirmed as SMC Chair APPOINTMENT 22 JUL 2026 Summary: An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham Summary: An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham APPOINTMENT 22 JUL 2026 Summary: June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary Summary: June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary. APPOINTMENT 22 JUL 2026 Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ian-murray-has-been-appointed-secretary-of-state-for-scotland Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ian-murray-has-been-appointed-secretary-of-state-for-scotland APPOINTMENT 22 JUL 2026 Title: Ian Murray has been appointed Secretary of State for Scotland Title: Ian Murray has been appointed Secretary of State for Scotland APPOINTMENT