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Fury as Shabana Mahmood and Wes Streeting joke about letting prisoners out early
The Cabinet members were heard laughing about a hated measure taken by the Government.
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BBC Politics21 Jul 2026
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government
It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.
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BBC Politics21 Jul 2026
Should there have been a general election?
Members of the public are asked if they think they should have being given a vote before Andy Burnham was appointed the new UK prime minister.
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The Guardian Politics21 Jul 2026
From defence uplift to national care service, Andy Burnham faces question of funding
As new prime minister briefs cabinet on ‘cost of living government’, critics ask where money will come from UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham is under mounting pressure to explain how he will pay for his policy pledges as he implored his new cabinet to examine “all possible ways” to tackle the cost of living crisis. On his first full day in power, the prime minister faced questions about how he would fund the removal of VAT from electricity bills and also an expected uplift in def
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BBC Politics21 Jul 2026
Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting
The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.
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Guido Fawkes21 Jul 2026
HOT MIC: Mahmood & Streeting Joke About Letting Prisoners Out Early
A hot mic moment captured by Metro’s social media guru Craig Munro of some drinks held by new Cabinet appointees. Shabana Mahmood (former Justice Secretary), Wes Streeting, and Alex Norris (new Justice Secretary) were chatting about Labour’s policy of early release of prisoners: Streeting: “You know he’s the enemy now, Justice Shabana?” Mahmood: “No he’s…
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The Guardian Politics21 Jul 2026
The Guardian view on social care reform: Andy Burnham is right – this issue must be gripped | Editorial
Ending the pattern of broken pledges and ditched proposals could help to rebuild trust in politics Andy Burnham chose not to make social care the centrepiece of his first speech as prime minister. Instead, rough sleeping was named as his top priority upon entering 10 Downing Street. Given that earlier attempts at overhauling social care have flopped, he was wise not to over-promise on day one. Louise Casey, who is leading the independent commission on the issue, says that “an honest conversatio
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The Guardian Politics21 Jul 2026
Fiscal hawk or big spender – what kind of chancellor will John Healey be?
The diligent, popular, unexpected pick for the Treasury has been given a straitjacket – and the job of funding the PM’s policy promises UK politics live – latest updates On the frequent occasions that John Healey would travel abroad as defence secretary, he was so determined to keep working he would get the crew to tether a desk to the inside of his military aircraft so he could read his papers. His diligence is one reason why Andy Burnham, the new prime minister, made Healey his unexpected pi
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The Guardian Politics21 Jul 2026
Starmer allies see ‘hint of retribution’ in Burnham reshuffle
Former PM’s supporters question pledge to end factional infighting after more than half his cabinet removed or demoted Keir Starmer’s allies have questioned Andy Burnham’s pledge to end factional infighting after he removed or demoted more than half of the outgoing prime minister’s cabinet in his first reshuffle. “This was a deeply factional cabinet reshuffle,” one said. “The idea it was anything else is ridiculous.” Continue reading...
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BBC Politics21 Jul 2026
Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting
The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.
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BBC Politics21 Jul 2026
Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM
The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.
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BBC Politics21 Jul 2026
Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM
The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.
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