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Express Politics19 Jul 2026

Nigel Farage demands 'general election now!' as Andy Burnham strolls into Number 10

EXCLUSIVE: The Reform UK leader warned Andy Burnham has no mandate to lead the country

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The Guardian Politics19 Jul 2026

Ella Baron on the revolving door of Downing Street – cartoon

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The Guardian Politics19 Jul 2026

Burnham to warn UK must be honest about its challenges as he prepares to become PM

Labour leader will visit king to accept role on Monday and will start making cabinet appointments that afternoon Andy Burnham will warn that Britain must be honest about the challenges it faces as he becomes its sixth prime minister in a decade and prepares to appoint his first cabinet. The Labour leader is set to start making appointments in the afternoon on Monday after going to Buckingham Palace to accept the role of prime minister from the king. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics19 Jul 2026

Fossil fuels, utilities and housing: what we know about Andy Burnham’s plans

Incoming prime minister has set out distinctly leftwing vision while also promising to be pro-business As an incoming prime minister promising huge change, one of the strongest criticisms Andy Burnham has faced so far is that he has failed to provide the details of what he plans to do. The new Labour leader, who will be made prime minister on Monday, has thus far set out a distinctly leftwing vision, while also pledging to be “pro-business”. Continue reading...

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Sky News Politics19 Jul 2026

'What is my sin?': Farage mounts staunch defence amid questions over £5m 'gift'

Nigel Farage has given a fresh interview defending himself after facing questions in recent weeks over money and benefits in kind that he received ahead of the 2024 general election.

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BBC Politics19 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham to Scrap Digital ID Plans

He will take over at Number 10 tomorrow with plans to focus on tackling the cost of living

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Express Politics19 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham should enjoy his honeymoon while he can - voters will soon see through him

Andy Burnham has a very short time to convince the people of Britain he's more than talk, says Jonathan Walker

Express Politics19 Jul 2026

Boris Johnson lets loose on JD Vance's claims on UK immigration - 'just b*****s'

The former prime minister has hit back at the US vice president's claims that a lack of migration control is fuelling 'civilisational suicide'.

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BBC Politics19 Jul 2026

Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?

The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.

BBC Politics19 Jul 2026

Burnham will be bolder but stick to Labour manifesto, deputy leader says

Meanwhile Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says Burnham is a "people pleaser", ahead of him becoming prime minister on Monday.

The Guardian Politics19 Jul 2026

As Andy Burnham enters No 10, what of his ‘bezzie mate’ Steve Rotheram?

A longstanding bromance means the Liverpool regional major very much has the ear of the soon-to-be PM When a new prime minister enters Downing Street, observers usually look to those around the cabinet table to see where influence lies. With Andy Burnham, they should look 200 miles north – not to Manchester, but Liverpool. Steve Rotheram, the mayor of Liverpool city region, may not have a formal role in government but he has a strong claim to having the closest personal bond to the incoming prim

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Express Politics19 Jul 2026

Who is Andy Burnham's wife Marie-France van Heel

While Marie-France van Heel tends to stay out of the spotlight, she did feature in a hit ITV show in the 80s