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The Guardian Politics21 Jul 2026

Burnham begins: what awaits the new PM? - podcast

Senior political correspondent Peter Walker and former No 10 press secretary Paul Harrison analyse Andy Burnham’s first day as PM On Monday, Andy Burnham finally realised his long-held ambition to become prime minister. But what problems can he expect to confront now he’s in No 10? Former Downing Street press secretary Paul Harrison talks through the challenges of the office, from the awkward living arrangements to the even more awkward conversations with the president of the US. Continue readi

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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

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

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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Express Politics20 Jul 2026

The 12 cabinet members who just got axed by Andy Burnham - full list

Andy Burnham has ousted key figures from the Labour Government after pledging to deliver the biggest change to British politics in 40 years.

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The Guardian Politics20 Jul 2026

Can Andy Burnham’s cabinet fix Britain? – podcast

The new prime minister has promised a ‘circuit breaker’ moment for the country, as he becomes the UK’s seventh leader since 2016. But will he be able to make the changes that are desperately needed? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how he will try to do things differently and who will be helping him in the cabinet Please keep sending your comments and questions to Pippa and Kiran at politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com Continue reading...

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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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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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The Guardian Politics20 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham vows to ‘bring back hope’ as he unveils his cabinet

New prime minister says government must ‘do better’ to deliver change but promises prudent approach to economy UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has said his arrival in power will “bring back hope” to Britain as he launched his premiership with the surprise appointment of John Healey as chancellor and a promise to repair the damage caused to communities during the Thatcher era. The new UK prime minister acknowledged people were “fed up” with politics as he addressed the country af

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Express Politics20 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham could be forced to set out his policy plans in front of Parliament this week

Tory peers are plotting to haul one of his ministers in front of the House of Lords.

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Express Politics20 Jul 2026

Disaster for Andy Burnham as decision to sack Reeves backfires - markets in freefall

Financial markets took a downturn after Andy Burnham sacked Rachel Reeves as chancellor in a sweeping Cabinet reshuffle.

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The Guardian Politics20 Jul 2026

Briefing wars: how Labour ministers tried, and failed, to get into Burnham’s cabinet

Choice of John Healey for chancellor shocks insiders after weeks of fierce lobbying on behalf of party big hitters UK politics live – latest updates For weeks, as ministers jostled, lobbied and positioned themselves for big jobs in an Andy Burnham government, the incoming prime minister remained sphinxlike. He told an interviewer on Monday that he had a black box containing his ministerial picks and major policy announcements, adding that even as he prepared to enter Downing Street: “The black

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