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BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

What do people in Burnham-on-Sea think of the likely new PM?

Andy Burnham has pledged to undertake a summer tour across the UK during the early weeks of his premiership.

BBC Politics19 Jul 2026

Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend

Determined to hit the ground running, the former mayor hopes to maintain the leadership style he adopted in Manchester.

BBC Politics19 Jul 2026

Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend

Determined to hit the ground running, the former mayor hopes to maintain the leadership style he adopted in Manchester.

BBC Politics19 Jul 2026

Burnham to promise 'more breathing room' in first speech as PM

The Labour leader will say he is "acutely conscious" of the UK's high turnover of prime ministers, as he becomes the seventh in 10 years on Monday.

BBC Politics19 Jul 2026

Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation

The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.

BBC Politics19 Jul 2026

Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation

The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.

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

Economy
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.

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.

BBC Politics19 Jul 2026

Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation

Jingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel.

BBC Politics19 Jul 2026

Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation

Jingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel.