The UK-US pharmaceuticals deal will force the NHS to spend an extra £44.7 billion on branded medicines by 2036 without additional funding.
Andy Burnham is finalising his cabinet ahead of assuming the premiership on Monday following Keir Starmer's resignation.
Andy Burnham is finalising his cabinet ahead of becoming prime minister on 20 July 2026 after Keir Starmer's resignation.
Survation poll from 10-14 July puts Reform UK and Labour tied at 24 percent, with Conservatives on 21.
Andy Burnham secured 379 nominations from 403 Labour MPs and faced no eligible rival, leading to his unopposed confirmation as party leader.
Andy Burnham appointed Matthew McGregor, a trustee of Reprieve which campaigns against citizenship stripping, as director of political strategy in mid-July 2026.
Andy Burnham's team is preparing announcements on further North Sea oil and gas drilling at fields including Jackdaw and Rosebank, expected shortly after he takes office on 20 July.
The House of Commons rose on 16 July 2026 for summer recess and will not return until 1 September.
House of Commons rose for summer recess on 16 July 2026 after blocking a Conservative motion to extend sitting by one day
Andy Burnham has ruled out immediate wealth tax rises to avoid creating new divisions.
Keir Starmer declared the end of his political journey during his final PMQs on 15 July 2026, receiving a standing ovation from Labour MPs.
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has not ruled out a wealth tax in remarks to Gary Lineker, citing the state of public finances.
