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Politics Independent 21/07/2026 08:16:34 PM Europe: The Way Back Andy Burnham’s cabinet – who’s in and who’s out? Who are the key winners and losers of Andy Burnham’s reshuffle so far? Andy Burnham is a truly Gen X prime minister – here’s why that matters Burnham’s shock pick for chancellor signals a true government overhaul Burnham vows to be ‘circuit breaker’ PM as he purges cabinet Burnham latest: Rayner and Streeting return in cabinet reshuffle PM Burnham needs urgent Foreign Office strategy over aid, experts warn Andy Burnham invites Trump to Manchester hours after entering No 10 ‘A bit of Tony Blair’: Readers react to Burnham’s first speech Ask Chris Blackhurst anything on Andy Burnham’s economic plans as PM Larry the Cat welcomes yet another prime minister into No 10 Andy Burnham’s main policy pledges – and what they mean for you Andy Burnham to pledge he will ‘be there’ for Zelensky Andy Burnham’s speech in full Why isn’t Andy Burnham using a lectern in No 10 speech? Marie-France van Heel: What to know about Andy Burnham’s wife Meet Andy Burnham’s wife whose harrowing health scare shaped them both Andy Burnham’s father unaware of son becoming PM due to Alzheimer’s Andy Burnham latest: Rayner returns in reshuffle as Streeting named defence secretary Who is Andy Burnham expected to pick for his chancellor? Starmer’s speech in full as he leaves Downing Street What’s in Andy Burnham’s in-tray? Why have the police banned amplifiers by No 10 for Burnham’s speech? Andy Burnham must increase defence spending, says US ambassador to UK Burnham hit with legal threat over water nationalisation plans What voters really think about Andy Burnham becoming prime minister When will Andy Burnham become prime minister? The Latest: Andy Burnham becomes seventh British prime minister in a decade The key moments of Keir Starmer’s chaotic two years as prime minister Andy Burnham will become UK prime minister after a meeting with King Charles III Trump weighs in on North Sea drilling row as Burnham becomes PM Mahmood’s history on tax sparks tensions with Burnham allies Burnham-led Labour could damage Green Party’s poll surge, experts say Andy Burnham ‘to put Thames Water into special administration regime’ MI5 advises vulnerable MPs to build a safe room at home Burnham plots Ed Miliband Foreign Office shake-up and policy blitz Burnham ditches Starmer’s digital ID plan to show change of direction Argentina’s president ridiculed as he talks of ‘national holiday’ for World Cup team – which lost 23 times Trump has seemingly 'fallen asleep' in his second term Inside Burnham’s roundabout route to No 10, according to his allies Farage going ‘full conspiracy theory’ not impressing voters in Clacton White House defends Argentina’s controversial Falklands banner Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general election Farage and Count Binface among 34 candidates in Clacton by-election Farage says Burnham has ‘no mandate’ and demands general election Andy Burnham tells Labour: I’m your last chance Q&A: Here’s what will happen to Burnham on day one as PM What some are already getting very wrong about Shabana Mahmood Reform mayoral candidate under fire for comments on trans people

BBC Politics 21/07/2026 08:16:28 PM Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity. Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM Attribution Starmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policy Attribution Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet? Attribution VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October Attribution AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up Attribution Whitehall officials offered move to No 10 North in Manchester Attribution Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say Attribution Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high Attribution Former Labour leader's 'delight' as son becomes new Welsh secretary Attribution UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge Attribution Sir Chris Bryant outlines 'checklist' of issues as he takes up NI secretary role Attribution Northern Ireland Politics Posted Louise Haigh: Labour power broker behind Burnham's rise Attribution Angela Rayner: Cabinet comeback for one of Labour's biggest names Attribution He'll be the first Andy in No 10 - but his rise to power has been decades in the making Attribution What we know about Andy Burnham's policies Attribution Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM Attribution Key takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PM Attribution Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost? Attribution Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10? Attribution Analysis: Burnham's policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be Attribution Burnham does not rule out wealth tax Attribution From our Political Editor Chris Mason Starmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policy Attribution Chris Mason: New chancellor faces tough spending choices Attribution Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend Attribution Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians Attribution Ann Widdecombe's 'extraordinary' character. Video, 00:00:55Ann Widdecombe's 'extraordinary' character Attribution Ruthless plotter? Flip-flopper? Dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham Attribution Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK? Attribution The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here Attribution Is it harder than ever to be prime minister? Attribution Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections Attribution How northern is PM Andy Burnham's new cabinet? Video, 00:01:32How northern is PM Andy Burnham's new cabinet? Attribution Will scrapping digital ID pay for a VAT cut? Video, 00:00:59Will scrapping digital ID pay for a VAT cut? Attribution Farage calls for general election: 'Burnham has no mandate' Video, 00:00:24Farage calls for general election: 'Burnham has no mandate' Attribution Who is the UK's new chancellor? Video, 00:01:10Who is the UK's new chancellor? Attribution Burnham VAT cut 'already fallen apart' - Badenoch. Video, 00:00:50Burnham VAT cut 'already fallen apart' - Badenoch Attribution 19:58 BSTFarage stands by Reform stance amid Pride protests, published at 19:58 BSTFarage stands by Reform stance amid Pride protests 18:25 BSTBurnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting, published at 18:25 BSTBurnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting Attribution 18:14 BSTSackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM, published at 18:14 BSTSackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM Attribution 17:54 BSTFirst minister urges Andy Burnham to give Wales more powers in first call, published at 17:54 BSTFirst minister urges Andy Burnham to give Wales more powers in first call Attribution 17:12 BSTAngela Rayner: Cabinet comeback for one of Labour's biggest names, published at 17:12 BSTAngela Rayner: Cabinet comeback for one of Labour's biggest names Attribution 17:01 BSTWhitehall officials offered move to No 10 North in Manchester, published at 17:01 BSTWhitehall officials offered move to No 10 North in Manchester Attribution 16:50 BSTWho's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?, published at 16:50 BSTWho's in Andy Burnham's cabinet? Attribution 15:58 BSTHow northern is PM Andy Burnham's new cabinet? Video, 00:01:32, published at 15:58 BSTHow northern is PM Andy Burnham's new cabinet? Attribution 15:53 BSTSir Chris Bryant outlines 'checklist' of issues as he takes up NI secretary role, published at 15:53 BSTSir Chris Bryant outlines 'checklist' of issues as he takes up NI secretary role Attribution Northern Ireland Politics 15:37 BSTWill scrapping digital ID pay for a VAT cut? Video, 00:00:59, published at 15:37 BSTWill scrapping digital ID pay for a VAT cut? Attribution 15:07 BSTFarage calls for general election: 'Burnham has no mandate' Video, 00:00:24, published at 15:07 BSTFarage calls for general election: 'Burnham has no mandate' Attribution 14:15 BSTWho is the UK's new chancellor? Video, 00:01:10, published at 14:15 BSTWho is the UK's new chancellor? Attribution 13:50 BSTBurnham VAT cut 'already fallen apart' - Badenoch. Video, 00:00:50, published at 13:50 BSTBurnham VAT cut 'already fallen apart' - Badenoch Attribution 13:47 BSTBurnham thanks ministers for joining cabinet. Video, 00:01:03, published at 13:47 BSTBurnham thanks ministers for joining cabinet Attribution 13:39 BSTApplause as Burnham arrives for first cabinet meeting as PM. Video, 00:00:17, published at 13:39 BSTApplause as Burnham arrives for first cabinet meeting as PM Attribution 13:35 BSTFormer Labour leader's 'delight' as son becomes new Welsh secretary, published at 13:35 BSTFormer Labour leader's 'delight' as son becomes new Welsh secretary Attribution 13:23 BSTReform councillors scrap £32m leisure centre plan, published at 13:23 BSTReform councillors scrap £32m leisure centre plan Attribution 12:18 BSTNew PM Burnham tells John Swinney 'agree to disagree' on Scottish independence, published at 12:18 BSTNew PM Burnham tells John Swinney 'agree to disagree' on Scottish independence Attribution 11:37 BSTKey moments on day Andy Burnham became prime minister. Video, 00:01:30, published at 11:37 BSTKey moments on day Andy Burnham became prime minister Attribution 10:00 BSTStarmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policy, published at 10:00 BSTStarmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policy Attribution 08:21 BSTChris Mason: New chancellor faces tough spending choices, published at 08:21 BSTChris Mason: New chancellor faces tough spending choices Attribution 07:10 BSTWill Burnham's cut to electricity VAT help households? Video, 00:01:19, published at 07:10 BSTWill Burnham's cut to electricity VAT help households? Attribution 06:34 BSTLittle-Pengelly was 'floored' by news of Donaldson arrest, published at 06:34 BSTLittle-Pengelly was 'floored' by news of Donaldson arrest Attribution Northern Ireland Politics 06:13 BST'Cut our tax bill' - key demands for Andy Burnham as new PM, published at 06:13 BST'Cut our tax bill' - key demands for Andy Burnham as new PM Attribution Hereford & Worcester Why you can trust BBC News Best of the BBC Andy Burnham: Who is he and what does he stand for? Attribution 1985: The birth of fashion's iconic Birkin handbag Attribution A twisty mystery starring Nikki Amuka-Bird and John Simm Attribution How a chance encounter made a mother's dream come true Attribution Make an editorial complaint Read about our approach to external linking. 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The Spectator 21/07/2026 08:16:35 PM As it happened: Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as Chancellor The tainted legacy of Lord Hermer John Healey is a clever choice for Chancellor Andy Burnham would be mad to introduce rent controls My run-in with Hugh Grant Count Binface has shown Burnham how to make a manifesto Turtle doves and the myth of rewilding Sorry, I won’t try to remember your name Oasis are the World Cup’s real champions How Volkswagen drove its own demise My run-in with Hugh Grant Count Binface has shown Burnham how to make a manifesto Turtle doves and the myth of rewilding Sorry, I won’t try to remember your name From Spectator Life Oasis are the World Cup’s real champions From Spectator Life How Volkswagen drove its own demise From Spectator Life Burnham cannot allow Ali Milani near power Yvette Cooper is a left-field choice for Health Secretary Can Andy Burnham end rough sleeping? ‘The moment we bring back hope’: Burnham’s plan for Britain Andy Burnham’s rough record on homelessness Will Burnham and the King get on? My work as Prime Minister is done They don’t make broadcasters like Ed Stourton any more Keir Starmer leaves the country in a terrible state Livestream: Tim Shipman meets Nick Clegg The tainted legacy of Lord Hermer As it happened: Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as Chancellor John Healey is a clever choice for Chancellor Yvette Cooper is a left-field choice for Health Secretary How Volkswagen drove its own demise Keir Starmer’s biggest problem was always right behind him at PMQs It’s time the Tory party got properly nasty again How has Tower Hamlets really spent my council tax? Waving goodbye to Rachel Reeves Count Binface has shown Burnham how to make a manifesto Sorry, I won’t try to remember your name From Spectator Life ‘Short king summer’ is here From Spectator Life I’m proud of my utterly insignificant association with Nasa From Spectator Life Three ante-post tips for York and Goodwood From Spectator Life Oasis are the World Cup’s real champions From Spectator Life How Volkswagen drove its own demise From Spectator Life Andy Burnham can’t afford to please everyone Andy Burnham thinks his critics need a new joke about him. The old one about a Blairite, a Brownite and a Corbynite walking into a bar (Hello, Mr Burnham, says the barman) is about to be eclipsed. On Monday, it wont be a barman offering good wishes it will be the Cabinet Secretary, Antonia Romeo, when Burnham walks into No. 10 as Britains 59th prime minister.Before that, on Friday, Burnham will accept the leadership of the Labour party, unopposed, at the headquarters of the Trades Union Congress. The speech he will give is still being worked on, but Burnham is holding the pen himself, aides say. Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey is a triumph Shut up about your disability Are you enjoying a ‘nun girl summer’? Turtle doves and the myth of rewilding In defence of Little House on the Prairie A funny, unorthodox Much Ado About Nothing Confessions II gets thrillingly close to vintage Madonna The Odyssey is shallow and tiring The greatest symphony that no one’s heard of Damien Hirst should burn down his gallery  Three cheers for Britain’s most unabashedly elitist school Britain wants you to binge drink From Spectator Life

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