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Express Politics17 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham names 5 things he promises to do as prime minister

The incoming PM has just given a big speech after officially becoming Labour leader.

BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

'I have a plan,' Labour's new leader says

The new Labour leader says he has listened over the past 25 years and he has a plan going forward.

Defence
BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Can Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis?

The Labour government has pledged to build 1.5 million new homes in England over the course of this Parliament - but it is already falling behind on this target.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Police investigate death threat against Reform politician

Senedd member Cai Parry-Jones said the alleged threat was made against him and his family.

Crime
Conservative Home17 Jul 2026

Joe Sayer: In Britain it’s less a productivity crisis and more an ambition crisis

Too often our political debate starts with the question of how wealth should be distributed. That's an important conversation, but it shouldn't be the first one. Conservatives should instinctively ask how we create more wealth in the first place, because a country can't redistribute prosperity it never generates. The post Joe Sayer: In Britain it’s less a productivity crisis and more an ambition crisis appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes17 Jul 2026

WATCH: Andy Burnham Starts Dancing After Taking Over Labour Party

BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Moment Andy Burnham's declared new Labour leader

The Makerfield MP is confirmed as party leader at a special conference in central London, before he becomes PM.

BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

'I am ready' - Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham delivers a speech accepting his appointment as leader of the Labour Party.

The Guardian Politics17 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader in final step towards becoming UK PM

Former Greater Manchester mayor expected to take reins as prime minister and appoint new cabinet on Monday Andy Burnham has become the leader of the Labour party, paving the way for him to take over as British prime minister on Monday. The former mayor of Greater Manchester won the overwhelming support of MPs, trade unions and party branches, making him the only choice to take over from Keir Starmer. Continue reading...

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Express Politics17 Jul 2026

Ann Widdecombe was an antidote to our mawkish times – this must be her legacy

OPINION - LEO MCKINSTRY: We need more of Ann's two greatest attributes to rebuild Britain

Guido Fawkes17 Jul 2026

LIVE: Andy Burnham Assumes Labour Leadership

Here come the speeches…

Express Politics17 Jul 2026

Nationalise UK water companies update as key threshold passed and support soars

A campaigner whose demands are being backed by large numbers of people says "our privatised system has failed".