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The Guardian Politics20 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham’s first Labour cabinet: who’s in and who’s out?

From the Treasury to the Home Office, we look at who is heading up key departments in new PM’s government UK politics live – latest updates Burnham vows his arrival in power will be ‘circuit breaker’ moment for UK Six highlights from Andy Burnham’s first Downing Street speech Andy Burnham has appointed his first cabinet, with the new prime minister rewarding those who have been loyal to his takeover efforts. He had promised to pick his top team from all wings of the party in an effort to sho

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BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job

The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.

Defence
Express Politics20 Jul 2026

Piers Morgan blasts Starmer's 'victorious' last moments as PM - 'he was forced out!'

The pundit took to X to share his thoughts now that Andy Burnham has taken over as Prime Minister.

Express Politics20 Jul 2026

Beth Rigby brutally tears apart Andy Burnham's ‘first promise’ as PM - 'not successful'

Andy Burnham officially became the Prime Minister on Monday, with his first pledge already facing major backlash.

Express Politics20 Jul 2026

Police issue major update on Ann Widdecombe murder probe as suspect charged

Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, has been charged with Ann Widdecombe's murder

Crime
Guido Fawkes20 Jul 2026

IN FULL: Ed Miliband’s Public Hatred for Trump

Here’s what Ed Miliband has made of Donald Trump over the years: 2016: “We must do our best at home and abroad to resist the worst of Trumpism… These are dark days for America and the world. There can be little solace right now.” 2016: “The idea that we have shared values with a racist,…

Guido Fawkes20 Jul 2026

BREAKING: Man Charged Over Murder of Ann Widdecombe

Joshua Kerry, 28, of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, has been charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, the Crown Prosecution Service said. He is due to appear at Westminster magistrates’ court tomorrow.

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Guido Fawkes20 Jul 2026

Convicted Fraudster Gets Control of Propriety & Ethics in the British Government

Convicted fraudster Louise Haigh has been given responsibility for propriety and ethics in government as a whole. Clown country latest… As Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Haigh has oversight of the entire Cabinet Office, and, according to the government: Coordination and delivery of cross-government priorities Oversight of national security policy coordination Oversight of state…

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Guido Fawkes20 Jul 2026

BREAKING: Ed Miliband Appointed Foreign Secretary

Time to clock up the air miles…

The Guardian Politics20 Jul 2026

With PM Burnham, we’ll get warmth, audacity and knowhow. For everything else, cling to hope | Polly Toynbee

He looks the part, with a rise as impressive as his speeches, but is that enough? You cannot know if someone is up to the job until they have to do it Only vaulting ambition takes anyone to No 10, but Andy Burnham’s ambition reaches phenomenal heights. Can he really make the biggest changes in 40 years? Can he build a new economy? The new prime minister lashes himself to the mast of those mighty aspirations, but adds in something even riskier – an end to rough sleeping, ordered immediately. That

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