Shapps blocked from standing again for the Conservatives
Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC she leads a “new party full of new people” as ex-MP is rejected as a candidate....
Andy Burnham’s plan to collaborate with social media creators
The new prime minister plans to work with influencers and social media creators to get his message out....
Streeting apologises after early prisoner release comments heard on mic
The defence secretary and Mahmood were also heard making jokes about the new justice secretary....
Burnham says he will review early prisoner release scheme
The prime minister says he cannot commit to changing the policy but wants to look at it in detail “before we go further forward”....
Burnham pulls back on suggestion to increase income tax allowance
The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance....
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham’s government
It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords....
Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting
The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity....
Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham’s first 24 hours as PM
The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity – but he is still facing calls for a snap election....
Starmer ally takes swipe at Burnham’s first big policy
Sir Keir Starmer’s former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham’s VAT cut is unfunded....
UK government borrowing falls in June
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt....