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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting women

A jury finds Patrick Spencer not guilty of sexually assaulting two women.

BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Burnham says he is still 'finalising' cabinet

The Labour leader says there has been "too much" speculation about who will be in his top team.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

First Reform UK police commissioner elected

This is expected to be the final police and crime commissioner election held, unless anyone else steps down or leaves the role by other means.

PoliticsReformCrime
BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

First Reform UK police commissioner elected

This is expected to be the final police and crime commissioner election held, unless anyone else steps down or leaves the role by other means.

PoliticsReformCrime
BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

A very quick guide to Andy Burnham

He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race.

BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Burnham promises big change - but offers few clues on how he will deliver it

The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Burnham promises huge change - but leaves questions about plan to deliver it

The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham is Labour leader: What is he promising?

The BBC's chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what Andy Burnham intends to do as the new prime minister.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Burnham promises to 'bring hope back' as he becomes Labour leader

The new Labour leader says he will give "hope back" to working class communities across the UK.

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