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BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Burnham pressed on ambition to end rough sleeping

Andy Burnham has said ending rough sleeping in the UK is one of his priorities.

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Mason: What image does Burnham want to project?

Mason: What image does Burnham want to project?

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Watch: Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes PM... the day in 98 seconds

Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace.

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Watch: Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes PM... the day so far

Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace.

Express Politics20 Jul 2026

The solution to ‘broken Britain' is staring Andy Burnham in the face

New Prime Minister faces a large in-tray of problems, but he must not forget the natural environment, writes Craig Bennett

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Express Politics20 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham: 7 key promises he's just made as Prime Minister

Big announcements made on the steps of Downing Street as former Manchester mayor replaces Sir Keir Starmer

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Express Politics20 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham vows to end rough sleeping – but it nearly doubled on his watch in Manchester

New Prime Minister makes huge national commitment on the steps of Downing Street, despite failing to keep a similar promise in the North

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BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

'Make politics work', Burnham says in first speech as PM

Burnham said his generation of politicians will need to "raise our game" and rise to the challenges in front of them.

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BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

'I've had to lay off most of my staff due to roadworks'

Traders have expressed fears about a drop in trade with some even having to let some workers go.

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

'A circuit-breaker moment' - Watch Andy Burnham's first speech as PM in full

Andy Burnham spoke outside Downing Street after he replaced Keir Starmer as prime minister and leader of the Labour party.

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Guido Fawkes20 Jul 2026

Burnham Failed on Own Flagship Rough Sleeping Pledge in Manchester

Burnham has said that his first policy will be to end rough sleeping: “I will soon go through that door behind me and issue my first instruction: to end rough sleeping in our country.” He pledged in his 2017 mayoral campaign to “end rough sleeping by 2020” via a “radical” plan. In January 2018 he invited BBC…

Express Politics20 Jul 2026

17 cabinet ministers who snubbed Starmer's last speech

Some names were noticeably absent as Sir Keir Starmer delivered his farewell speech outside 10 Downing Street on Monday morning.

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