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BBC Politics21 Jul 2026

Chris Mason: Cull of Starmer allies as new chancellor faces crunching spending choices

The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.

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BBC Politics21 Jul 2026

Chris Mason: Cull of Starmer allies as new chancellor faces crunching spending choices

The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.

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BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

How is the new PM's cabinet shaping up?

The BBC's Annita McVeigh talks us through some key appointments as Andy Burnham takes office.

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BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

What we know about the Burnham-Trump phone call

US President Donald Trump and new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham had a brief phone call today following his appointment.

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Benn sacked as NI secretary, as Bryant named successor

Hilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.

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BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Former Labour leader's son Stephen Kinnock becomes new Welsh secretary

He is the son of ex-Labour leader Neil Kinnock and former MEP Glenys Kinnock.

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Burnham pledges to 'bring back hope' as he makes Healey chancellor

The new prime minister pledged to make announcements this week to "give people some breathing space".

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Burnham pledges to 'bring back hope' as he makes Healey chancellor

The new prime minister pledged to make announcements this week to "give people some breathing space".

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?

An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

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BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?

Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Fiscal control will be my 'first duty' as chancellor - Healey

John Healey says he has worked with Andy Burnham over many years, and shares his values and vision.

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BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Louise Haigh: Labour power broker behind Burnham's rise

The Sheffield MP's return to the cabinet comes after she emerged as one of the PM's key political allies.

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