No. 25 · Wednesday, 2 September 2026
In his first Commons speech as PM, what did Andy Burnham blame for a 'decade of low growth'?
DBrexit and Thatcher
Why
Burnham said Britain needed to be 'brutally honest' about wrong turns, blaming Brexit and Margaret Thatcher, per the Guardian.
GuardianWhich club signed Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez for a joint-British transfer record fee of £125m?
AManchester City
Why
Manchester City paid £125m for the Chelsea midfielder on deadline day, the BBC reported.
BBCWhich London constituency is Keir Starmer standing down from as MP, triggering a by-election?
DHolborn and St Pancras
Why
Starmer announced he is stepping down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, the BBC reported.
BBCHow much extra funding has Cleveland Police been given to tackle serious crime after the fatal A66 crash?
B£2m
Why
The home secretary announced £2m extra for Cleveland Police after a spate of tragedies around Middlesbrough, per Sky News.
Sky News