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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.

PoliticsHousing
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
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.

Environment
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.

Politics
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.

Environment
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.

Environment