Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1683, Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex, English politician, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (born 1631) passed away. In 1756, Thomas Rowlandson, English artist and caricaturist (died 1827) was born. In 1863, Margaret Murray, British archaeologist, anthropologist, historian, and folklorist (died 1963) was born. In 1901, Eric Portman, English actor (died 1969) was born. In 1905, Eugenio Pagnini, Italian modern pentathlete (died 1993) was born. In 1910, Lien Gisolf, Dutch high jumper (died 1993) was born. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician was born. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 1979, Craig Bellamy, Welsh footballer was born. In 2015, Martin Litchfield West, English scholar, author, and academic (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Owen Polley:​ The Twelfth has never been more relevant to modern UK

The News Letter

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July 13, 2026

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Owen Polley:​ The Twelfth has never been more relevant to modern UK

​Today, tens of thousands of people in Northern Ireland will enjoy the Twelfth celebrations in what looks likely to be glorious sunshine.

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LabourList

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘Respect? Don’t just say it, show it’

There’s something not quite right in British politics and people can feel it. Patrick Maguire in The Times The post ‘Respect? Don’t just say it, show it’ appeared first on LabourList.

Quadrant Magazine

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· Jun 23, 2026

Henry Nowak Is Britain

Henry Nowak Is Britain

The i Paper

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· Jun 27, 2026

Four ways Burnham could change your child’s education

The policies he's tested in Manchester now matter to every British parent

Daily Mail

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· Jun 29, 2026

POLL OF THE DAY: Will Britain go in a 'new direction' under Andy Burnham, as he promises?

POLL OF THE DAY: Will Britain go in a 'new direction' under Andy Burnham, as he promises?

9 News Australia

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· Jun 23, 2026

'King of the North' Andy Burnham makes his move after British PM's resignation | 9 News Australia

Britain is bracing for another major political shift after Sir Keir Starmer stepped down as Prime Minister. Leaders in the US and Australia have reflected on his tenure, with Canberra confident the AUKUS pact will continue under his successor. *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

Reuters

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· Jun 23, 2026

Can anyone fix Britain?

Prime ministers come and go but the UK’s problems stay the same — stagnant growth, rising debt, and a political system running out of patience. Is anyone able to turn Britain around? Peter Devlin takes a look. https://reut.rs/4w5cM2v #starmer #uk #britain #primeminister #burnham

Real Clear Politics

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· Jun 22, 2026

"Is There No England Now?"

"Is There No England Now?"

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 22, 2026

CHAOS in UK As PM Starmer Departs: Former Blair Adviser & Broadcaster Discuss | GNT

On Global News Today on Al Arabiya English with Tom Burges Watson, we focus on the political turmoil in the UK following Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement that he is stepping down, with former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham now widely expected to succeed him as Prime Minister. We explore why Sir Keir Starmer decided to resign and what his departure means for the future of British politics. Why has the UK seen another prime minister leave office, and what comes next for Labour? Guests: Matthew Stadlen, Broadcaster and Author John McTernan, Former Political Director to Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair #Starmer #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #AndyBurnham #LabourParty #UKGovernment #Britain #London #Manchester #Politics #PrimeMinister #AlArabiyaEnglish #GlobalNewsToday #TomBurgesWatson #BreakingNews #WorldNews

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

Vance hopes Burnham delivers ‘structural change’ amid ‘broken’ UK politics

US Vice-President J.D. Vance said Britain had been “failed by its leadership for a long time”, adding that he hoped the country’s next prime minister could deliver the structural change voters were seeking after years of political turmoil. In an interview with the Sunday Times newspaper, Vance said frequent changes of government pointed to deeper problems in British politics. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced last month he ‌would step down after two years in office, paving the way for...

BizNews

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· Jun 29, 2026

From Manchester to No. 10: Andy Burnham's devolution revolution — First the UK, then SA?

From Manchester to No. 10: Andy Burnham's devolution revolution — First the UK, then SA?

Conservative Home

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· Jul 3, 2026

Rory Bremner: SEND help. The children we are failing and simply mustn’t anymore

Britain's reputation as a compassionate, fair and responsible nation depends not on the promises we make, but on whether we keep them for the children who need us most. The post Rory Bremner: SEND help. The children we are failing and simply mustn’t anymore appeared first on Conservative Home.

Guido Fawkes

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· Jul 5, 2026

Lucy Powell Attempts to Explain What ‘Manchesterism’ Is

On Sky News: “Well, one of Tony Wilson’s most famous phrases is, ‘this is Manchester, we do things differently here’. “And what we have seen [is] a realisation of that really in Manchester, doing things differently, taking powers, working together strategically, collaboratively across business, the voluntary sector, universities and others with a long-term vision about

Football | Mail Online

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· Jul 6, 2026

Join Daily Mail readers to debate LIVE: Was that the best England result since 1966? Give us your view in the comments

Join Daily Mail readers to debate LIVE: Was that the best England result since 1966? Give us your view in the comments

RAPPLER

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· Jun 22, 2026

Unloved and directionless, UK’s Starmer quits after just two years

Perhaps his lasting legacy will be the fracturing of Britain's traditional two-party system

Off The Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

Vance: British Politics ‘Very Broken,’ Pins Hope on Burnham

Vice President JD Vance said Britain has been “failed by its leadership for a long time” and told the “The Sunday Times” he hopes Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to replace outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, can deliver the “structural change” voters are demanding after a decade of political upheaval in London. The interview, published over []...Click to read more

DawnNews English

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· Jul 4, 2026

Keir Starmer Reflects On Two Years As UK Prime Minister | Economy, NHS, Ukraine & More

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reflected on his first two years in office, highlighting his government's achievements on the economy, the NHS, child poverty, apprenticeships, renters' rights and Britain's global leadership. In a wide-ranging Q&A, Starmer also discussed family life, Ukraine, social media protections for young people, and England's World Cup hopes. Watch the full update on the UK Prime Minister's vision for Britain's future. #keirstarmer #uk #britain #politics #labour #nhs #economy #uknews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 2, 2026

Morgan McSweeney shares his regrets about his time in UK politics... and his go-to karaoke song

The Cork man came to be seen as the modern Machiavelli of British politics, for better or worse.

Financial Times

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· Jun 24, 2026

The decade that made Andy Burnham

What 10 years covering the Manchester mayor’s many reinventions taught me about the man who wants to lead Britain

The Standard

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· Jul 13, 2026

Andy Burnham’s got the City in his sights — what will Sadiq Khan do?

The incoming Prime Minister’s focus on the North risks weakening London — and the whole UK economy

GB News

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· Jul 7, 2026

WATCH: Suella Braverman hails 'noble act' by Nigel Farage following resignation as MP

Reform UK MP Suella Braverman has hailed the noble act by Nigel Farage after resigning as MP for Clacton.Speaking to GB News, Ms Braverman said: I think it's a very noble act that Nigel has done today, which is, let's put it to the people, let's see what they think, and let's see if the establishment is actually serving the interests of the British people.They're being let down now by the failures of the Labour Party, who are chopping and changing prime ministers without any kind of consideration for what the British people have asked for. This is about asking the people, that's who all MPs are fundamentally answerable to.WATCH ABOVE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Nigel Farage ‘show is on’ and its on ‘big time’

TalkTV host Mark Dolan says Reform UK is the “Nigel show” and if we were reflecting on his resignation, it would be “over” for the party. “But it turns out it's quite the opposite,” Mr Dolan said. “Based upon this press conference, it’s on and it’s on big time.”

Associated Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

What to know about Nigel Farage, Count Binface and the state of UK politics

Here’s what to know about the recent dramatic development in British politics involving Reform UK leader Nigel Farage...and now, Count Binface. #shorts#politics #uk #countbinface #nigelfarage #election

Egypt Independent

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· Jun 23, 2026

Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy

London — “It’s the economy, stupid!” The catchphrase made famous by Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign springs to mind when considering the instability that seems to have become a feature of Britain’s political life. The United Kingdom is on course for its sixth prime minister in some seven years, as one political leader after another proves The post Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Metro

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· Jun 30, 2026

‘The Tories left it in a worse state than they found it’: Who’s responsible for the state of the UK?

Readers discuss who got the UK into a mess, the Royal Navy's spending plan and if left-wing politics is fairness

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