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The Guardian Politics21 Jul 2026

Starmer allies see ‘hint of retribution’ in Burnham reshuffle

Former PM’s supporters question pledge to end factional infighting after more than half his cabinet removed or demoted Keir Starmer’s allies have questioned Andy Burnham’s pledge to end factional infighting after he removed or demoted more than half of the outgoing prime minister’s cabinet in his first reshuffle. “This was a deeply factional cabinet reshuffle,” one said. “The idea it was anything else is ridiculous.” Continue reading...

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BBC Politics21 Jul 2026

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.

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The Guardian Politics21 Jul 2026

Where will Andy Burnham find the money to fund his spending pledges?

The new PM is already under pressure to explain how he will pay for his ambitious plans to remake Britain Andy Burnham has made lowering the cost of living his first major policy announcement in government, with an immediate tax cut to remove VAT on energy bills. As he begins to flesh out his agenda for government, the prime minister said the measure would provide “breathing space” for households. But Burnham is under close scrutiny over how his plans will be funded. Continue reading...

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BBC Politics21 Jul 2026

Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM

The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.

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BBC Politics21 Jul 2026

Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM

The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.

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The Guardian Politics21 Jul 2026

Burnham has forced greater clarity at Thames Water. Now he must choose

Bondholders are suddenly showing flexibility after 18 wasted months at ailing utility company Thames Water investors offer ‘golden share’ in bid to head off nationalisation What a difference a credible political threat of special administration at Thames Water can make. Suddenly, the bondholders are volunteering all manner of new ideas in their attempt to take over the ailing utility. Would you like the state to have a “golden share”, Mr Burnham? Here is a menu of “supervisory structures” that

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Express Politics21 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham blasted as last-ditch bid for Parliamentary debate blocked

Tories accuse new Prime Minister of ‘bending over backwards to avoid telling Parliament what his plans are'

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BBC Politics21 Jul 2026

Angela Rayner: Cabinet comeback for one of Labour's biggest names

The potential contender to replace Keir Starmer is now back in the cabinet under Andy Burnham.

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BBC Politics21 Jul 2026

Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high

The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.

Guido Fawkes21 Jul 2026

Labour and LibDems Unite to Block Tory Calls for Burnham Scrutiny Debate

Peers have rejected the Tories’ motion for one of Burnham’s ministers to face parliamentary questioning this week, with the LibDems joining Labour in voting against Lord True’s calls for a Lords debate on the new government’s policies. 173 to 234, with a majority of 61… Leader of the House of Lords Baroness Smith of Basildon…

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Express Politics21 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham's new Cabinet is like rearranging old, knackered deckchairs on the Titanic

OPINION - CAROLE MALONE: One inspired appointment aside, and welcome news that Shabana Mahmood will remain Home Secretary, this is a disaster

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