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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Moment Andy Burnham's declared new Labour leader

The Makerfield MP is confirmed as party leader at a special conference in central London, before he becomes PM.

BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

'I am ready' - Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham delivers a speech accepting his appointment as leader of the Labour Party.

BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Greens leader renews call for extra security after Ann Widdecombe death

Zack Polanski says he "hasn't been offered anything" despite concerns over he and other politicians' safety.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?

Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

'He'll be a brilliant prime minister' - Liverpool mayor

The Liverpool City Region mayor tells BBC Breakfast that he thinks Andy Burnham will be a "brilliant" prime minister.

BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

'He'll be a brilliant prime minister' - Liverpool mayor

The Liverpool City Region mayor tells BBC Breakfast that he thinks Andy Burnham will be a "brilliant" prime minister.

BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

'We are reaching breaking point in this country' - Green Party leader

The Green party leader speaks to BBC Breakfast ahead of Andy Burnham's speech.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

'We are reaching breaking point in this country' - Green Party leader

The Green party leader speaks to BBC Breakfast ahead of Andy Burnham's speech.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Americast

The US president accuses China of interfering in 2020 election.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Five big challenges facing Andy Burnham - and how he might tackle them

From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM

From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

When does Andy Burnham become prime minister? Six key questions answered

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