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Racism and sexism have become normalised in Britain, says equalities minister
By Kiran Stacey Policy editor

Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson says politicians have helped fuel hatred and that police are not taking violence against women and girls seriously enough

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/20/racism-and-sexism-have-become-normalised-in-britain-says-equalities-minister-bridget-phillipson

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Tice should apologise to firefighters for ‘enjoy it’ remark on extreme heat, says Labour
By Kiran Stacey Policy editor

Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson’s comments show her party feels voters have been alienated by Reform net zero attacks

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/19/richard-tice-enjoy-it-remark-extreme-heat-labour

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Andy Burnham’s difficult first cabinet – a visual guide to the options and dilemmas
By Jessica Elgot, Barry Ainslie and Seán Clarke

The Makerfield MP enters No 10 as prime minister on Monday. But who will he choose to join him at the table?

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2026/jul/17/andy-burnham-first-cabinet-options-visual-guide

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Andy Burnham’s difficult first cabinet – a visual guide to the options and dilemmas https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2026/jul/17/andy-burnham-first-cabinet-options-visual-guide #AndyBurnham #Labour #ShabanaMahmood #EdMiliband #WesStreeting #RachelReeves #DavidMiliband #Politics #UkNews #LouiseHaigh #LucyPowell #AngelaRayner #LisaNandy #YvetteCooper #BridgetPhillipson #PatMcfadden

Burnham will change No 10 ‘boys club’ briefing culture, says Lucy Powell https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/04/burnham-will-change-no-10-boys-club-briefing-culture-says-lucy-powell #LucyPowell #AndyBurnham #Labour #Politics #Women #UkNews #Society #KeirStarmer #BridgetPhillipson #YvetteCooper

New Year’s Day is often nice and quiet, so what better day to get down to some delightful reading?