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The Guardian Politics17 Jul 2026

Martin Rowson on Andy Burnham taking over from Keir Starmer – cartoon

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Burnham says he is still 'finalising' cabinet

The Labour leader says there has been "too much" speculation about who will be in his top team.

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Conservative Home17 Jul 2026

Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests

The Conservatives gained a seat from Labour in Breckland and a seat from Reform UK in Norfolk. The Green Party gained a seat from Labour in Peterborough. The post Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes17 Jul 2026

WATCH: When Guido Went to CPAC GB…

Guido’s Adam Cherry has been at CPAC GB. Watch the video above, and subscribe to Guido on YouTube by clicking here…

BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

First Reform UK police commissioner elected

This is expected to be the final police and crime commissioner election held, unless anyone else steps down or leaves the role by other means.

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The Guardian Politics17 Jul 2026

How Burnham’s team could reshape the Bank of England

Taking a fresh look at the Bank’s role would send a strong signal that a Burnham government is prepared to do things differently UK politics live – latest updates Business live – latest updates When Louise Haigh – then a lowly backbencher – wrote a policy prospectus for the leftwing Renewal journal back in May, it contained a little-noticed nugget: a rethink of the Bank of England’s mandate. Haigh, who quit as transport secretary in 2024 after it emerged she had been convicted of fraud over a

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The Guardian Politics17 Jul 2026

What Andy Burnham’s first speech as Labour leader tells us

The incoming prime minister showed his oratorical skill and that he is prepared to borrow from populism UK politics live – latest updates Nearing the end of his speech accepting the Labour leadership, Andy Burnham paused. “I know what to do,” he said. “I have a plan.” Perhaps he does. But even after half an hour of dense rhetoric, it is still not especially clear what this is. Burnham, who will become prime minister on Monday after this formal party coronation, is a politician who runs largely

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The Guardian Politics17 Jul 2026

Burnham finally answers the burning question: how does he take his tea?

Incoming PM has deigned to answer some quickfire questions on TikTok – also revealing his stance on socks with sandals UK politics live – latest updates It was Tony Blair who wrote that the “leader sets out for the people what they need and not simply what they want. Otherwise, the leader is just a follower”. The incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, must have been channelling his predecessor when this week he started to set out his views on the big issues facing the UK: should milk go in the

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

First Reform UK police commissioner elected

This is expected to be the final police and crime commissioner election held, unless anyone else steps down or leaves the role by other means.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

A very quick guide to Andy Burnham

He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race.

Guido Fawkes17 Jul 2026

Guido Whispers: Is It Really a New Day in Number 10?

Guido Fawkes members get access to Guido Whispers, our exclusive insiders-only newsletter revealing all the latest gossip and tittle-tattle swirling around Westminster. To find out that and much more, become a Guido member today. Sign up here and get all the gossip first…

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Conservative Home17 Jul 2026

John Cooper: Bring back Saturday jobs

Labour's tired old one-note greatest hits will cut it no longer. He would be well advised to give the country a cover version of Save the Summer Job by that amazing band who are again rising in the charts, the Conservatives. The post John Cooper: Bring back Saturday jobs appeared first on Conservative Home.