The statement made by Luciana Berger, the former Labour MP for Liverpool Wavertree, on 5 August 2026.
For the avoidance of doubt I don’t believe this man should have *any* role in public life – because of both his racism and his view of women.
Kemi Badenoch – you’ve got this very, very wrong.
The comments made by Greg Hands, the former Conservative MP for Chelsea and Fulham on 5 August 2026.
I have decided not to put myself forward for selection in the Chelsea & Fulham constituency, or any other constituency, at the next General Election.
This has come after considerable reflection, but I have decided to hand over the reins to somebody else to fly the Conservative flag.
I believe strongly that the Conservatives are well placed to regain Chelsea & Fulham, having lost by only 152 votes in 2024.
Under Kemi Badenoch’s strong leadership, a Conservative gain ought to be within reach, if the hard work is put in.
I was the MP for nineteen years, and a Government Minister for 12 years (only Michael Gove served longer in the 2010-24 governments), and it is time for me to face new challenges and for a successor Conservative candidate to win back the seat from Labour, as I did in 2005.
Since last year I have been working for the EP Group and owner Daniel Kretinsky, and chairing GRID-UK, among other private sector roles.
I remain active in UK politics and political commentary and have long been a strong supporter of Kemi Badenoch, who is Britain’s best hope for the future.
I would like to thank the Kensington, Chelsea & Fulham Conservatives for selecting and supporting me, and the people of Chelsea & Fulham (and previously Hammersmith) who elected me 5 times to be their MP. It was, throughout, an honour and a privilege. I wish my successor well.
The statement made by John Healey, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, on 31 July 2026.
This government is working fast to restore hope and back Britain’s communities.
In the past two weeks, we have begun to kickstart growth in every postcode.
We have backed British jobs, British skills and British businesses.
And we have provided just a bit of breathing-space for those families and businesses that feel so squeezed, that feel without hope.
Today, I’m confirming the date of my first Budget as Chancellor will be Wednesday 28th October.
This will be a Budget that moves money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.
It will be built on fiscal discipline.
It will meet our fiscal rules. It’ll give businesses and families some of the stability they need to plan for the future.
Now, let’s get on with the job.
The statement made by Stephen Doughty, the Foreign Office Minister, on 30 July 2026.
The UK strongly condemns the escalating violence across the West Bank.
The recent attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages and communities are appalling, as are violent incidents in response. This includes arson attacks against mosques in Qusra and Kour and lethal incidents in Deir Jarir, Beit Furik and in Tel, the last of which saw both Israelis and Palestinians killed.
This violence is unacceptable. Civilians should always be protected, international law upheld, and the perpetrators held to account.
Security measures must be proportionate, consistent with international law, and contribute to de-escalation rather than further inflaming tensions. The Government of Israel must protect the Palestinian population of the occupied territory and take meaningful action to prevent and prosecute acts of settler violence. Too often, perpetrators have acted with impunity, fuelling further extremist violence.
The UK condemns threats to expand illegal settlements and outposts as a response to violence. Settlements are illegal under international law, undermine the viability of a two-state solution, and fuel insecurity for both Palestinians and Israelis.
The UK remains committed to a negotiated two-state solution, with a safe and secure Israel alongside a sovereign and viable Palestinian state. This remains the only credible path to lasting peace and security.
The comments made by Ellie Reeves, the Attorney General, on 29 July 2026.
James McClements abused the trust placed in him as a police officer, pursuing an intimate relationship with a domestic abuse victim. Furthermore, he pressured the victim into secrecy, when what she needed and deserved was professional support and protection.
I welcome the Court of Appeal’s decision to increase his sentence, and I hope this sends a clear message that serious misconduct will be severely punished.
The comments made by Emma Hardy, the Water Minister, on 29 July 2026.
Our climate is changing, droughts are becoming increasingly common, and we need to be prepared for this new normal.
We’re delivering long-term change in the water industry and driving record investments in infrastructure, including nine new reservoirs.
We expect water companies to follow their drought plans, to go further and faster to reduce leaks, and to ensure supplies are not disrupted even in the driest of weather.
The comments made by Yvette Cooper, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on 29 July 2026.
Too many older and disabled people are being let down by a broken system, while millions of unpaid carers shoulder an enormous burden every day. When social care fails, it affects people’s independence, families’ lives and communities across the country.
More than 50 years ago, Barbara Castle recognised that health and social care must work hand in hand. Today, with demand for care rising and more people relying on support to live independently, that vision has never been more important.
For decades, governments have struggled to solve this challenge. This government is determined to change that, working across political divides to deliver the lasting reform social care needs and build a system that gives people the dignity, support and security they deserve.
The comments made by Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister on 28 July 2026.
Last week I said we needed a different kind of politics: problem-solving, not point-scoring. Nowhere is that more urgent than social care.
For decades, governments have kicked this issue down the road because they’ve seen it as too risky, too difficult, and too complicated.
Politicians might have different views but I’m serious about fixing this issue and to do that, we have to find common ground and listen to others to find a way forward.
It’s time to draw a line under people playing politics when the human cost of that means carers struggling, families paying the price and our NHS buckling under the strain.
This comes down to a choice. We can carry on passing the problem to the next generation, or we can face it head on and work together to build a care system that gives people dignity, security and the support they deserve.
This is about bringing back hope that we can finally fix the difficult issues that have been ignored for too long, and making Britain believe again.
That’s why I’m making this choice and I’m prepared to put everything I’ve got behind it.
The speech made by Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister, on 27 July 2026.
For too long in this country, students have been told that you must take the academic path to do well and to be respected. The whole school system has been built around it and that has let down young people seeking technical qualifications.
I want an education system based on parity between academic and technical which gives all young people a clear path in life. From today, Britain will value the hard hat every bit as much as the graduation cap.
In a fundamental change to the education system, we will introduce new technical education pathways from 14 – prestigious routes that will give students the chance to combine the core academic subjects with the skills, technical knowledge and experience they need to get quality, well-paid jobs where they live. My message to young people is this – whether you choose construction, coding or classics, or maths, manufacturing or mechanics, you’ll get the skills you need and be given the respect you deserve.
Fixing the youth unemployment crisis in Britain will require a major shake-up in how we do things – and that’s what this government will do. I want to ensure that our education system leaves no dead ends for our young people. The changes we’re announcing today will just be the start of our work to restore opportunity and hope across the country.
The comments made by Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister, on 28 July 2026.
Let me say this very directly.
Football does not belong to investors. It belongs to the people who fill the stands and who stand on the touchline week in, week out, rain or shine.
The World Cup is not a product. It is the greatest competition in world sport, and it was never anyone’s to sell. Dress the deal up however you like. Once you have sold a piece of it, you have sold out.
Football belongs to the fans. It always has, and it always will.