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Wednesday briefing: ​Do MPs have the will to stop mega-donors interfering in UK politics?

The Guardian 15 Jul 2026
In today’s newsletter. The representation of the people bill has become a test of whether ​Britain can curb the surge in billionaire‑backed ​donations trying to influence how we run the country. Good morning ... UK news ... Middle East ... UK politics ... US news .
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Burnham calls for ‘more open’ public debate about defence spending – UK politics live

The Guardian 09 Jul 2026
Doing politics differently means levelling with the public, engaging them in decisions and ensuring more social value in return for increased government spending ... But he also says he wants the UK’s relationship with the US to remain “critical”.
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UK politics just imploded: Farage’s rage-filled resignation stuns nation days after Starmer resigned

Hindustan Times 07 Jul 2026
Farage said he would fight to retain his seat and continue what he described as Reform UK's "political revolution." His decision adds fresh uncertainty to British politics following the ...
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Vance hopes Burnham delivers ‘structural change’ amid ‘broken’ UK politics

South China Morning Post 05 Jul 2026
... minister could deliver the structural change voters were seeking after years of political turmoil.
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Andy Burnham says Labour manifesto has room for ‘movement on tax’ – UK politics live

The Guardian 03 Jul 2026
... end up costing the UK 10,000 jobs, according to an analysis of the government’s own figures.
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Peter Mandelson considered a 'privileged contact' by Russian spies attempting to 'manipulate UK politics' for ...

The Daily Mail 02 Jul 2026
Project Fish was compiled by Christopher Steele, who gained fame for creating the 'Trump dossier' on claims that the US president was 'compromised' by the Kremlin ....
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British Pound Slips Below 1.3250 as UK Political Uncertainty and BoE Repricing Weigh

Bitcoin World 01 Jul 2026
Political Risks Resurface ... The pound is weakening due to rising political risks in the UK and a market repricing of Bank of England interest rate expectations, with traders now anticipating earlier rate cuts.
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Defence investment plan criticised as ‘too little, too late’ ahead of launch – UK politics live

The Guardian 30 Jun 2026
Sharon Graham, the leader of the UK’s second biggest union, Unite, is to face a challenge as general secretary over claims the union is not doing enough to challenge the rise of Reform UK, Matthew Taylor reports ... Royal Navy ... ....
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PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham vows to change UK's politics

The New Arab 29 Jun 2026
Andy Burnham, Britain's prime minister-in-waiting, vowed on Monday to deliver radical change to the nation's politics by handing more power to its regions and encouraging collaboration over argument in a 10-year mission to spur "good" growth.
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British Pound Struggles as UK Politics Weigh, Intervention Fears Bolster Yen

Bitcoin World 27 Jun 2026
Traders should monitor UK political headlines closely, as any resolution or escalation could trigger sharp moves ... Political news from the UK and any signs of Japanese intervention can cause sharp, unpredictable moves.
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GBP/JPY Holds Steady as Markets Weigh UK Political Shifts and Yen Intervention Risks

Bitcoin World 26 Jun 2026
UK Political Landscape and Sterling Support ... With the UK political scene offering no fresh catalysts and Japanese authorities maintaining their verbal warnings, the pair is likely to remain range-bound in the near term.
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Reeves hints she accepts Burnham will not keep her as chancellor – UK politics live

The Guardian 25 Jun 2026
In US politics, when rightwingers use the term “liberal”, they do so pejoratively and ...
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