BBC Politics17 Jul 2026
Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz
There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.
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The Guardian Politics17 Jul 2026
‘He knows what he thinks’: how ready is Andy Burnham to become PM?
A hasty handover from Starmer meant his successor has not had much time to prepare for office yet his team is quietly confident What Andy Burnham’s first speech as Labour leader tells us Just 20 minutes’ walk along the road to Wigan Pier, Andy Burnham’s own route back to Westminster was cemented. At the Edge community centre, about a mile from the famous canal wharf, the result of the Makerfield byelection was announced, surpassing even his highest expectations. “Andy knew running in Makerfiel
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The Guardian Politics17 Jul 2026
Nigel Farage says questions over his finances are part of ‘coordinated pile-on’
Reform leader says he’s been ‘demonised’ since revelation he received £5m from billionaire before election Nigel Farage has accused people raising questions about his financial backing of “demonising” him as part of a “coordinated pile-on” to stop Reform UK. In one of his first speeches since the opening of two parliamentary standards inquiries into his financial support, the Reform UK leader said he had been “dehumanised in the most extraordinary way” in recent months, after the Guardian reveal
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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026
Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday
The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.
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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026
MPs from the West reflect on Keir Starmer's legacy as PM
Labour MPs pay tribute to the outgoing prime minister after his emotional final speech in parliament.
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Nigel Farage slams Andy Burnham's first speech: 'Utterly vacuous!'
Reform UK leader repeates demands for new prime minister to call a general election
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The Guardian Politics17 Jul 2026
The Guardian view on Andy Burnham: political poetry must become governing prose | Editorial
Larkin, Harrison and Shakespeare shaped Labour’s leader. Now comes the harder task: turning language into lasting change Andy Burnham is finally Labour leader. After trying – and failing – twice to be elected by party members, he took the top job on Friday without a contest. Sir Keir Starmer remains prime minister until Monday, when he will tender his resignation to King Charles, who will invite Mr Burnham to form a government. Then the future that Mr Burnham has long imagined will cease to be a
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The Guardian Politics17 Jul 2026
All hail the king! Good vibes and Greggs as Burnham addresses the Andyites
Keir had achieved greatness, his legacy would be eternal … until the new Labour leader got up to speak The king is dead. Long live the king. Not so much Labour electing a new leader, more a coronation. There were no surprises. No real drama. The deed had been done the moment Andy Burnham had won the Makerfield byelection. That was when Labour MPs switched off Keir Starmer’s life support machine. Even Vladimir Putin would be moderately happy with a 379 to one victory. The only dissenting voice w
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The Guardian Politics17 Jul 2026
Trump administration to grant $12m to groups founded by UK conservatives Jacob Rees-Mogg and Toby Young
Exclusive: Grants are part of controversial package criticised as misuse of public money to influence European politics Donald Trump’s state department intends to allocate $12m to organisations in the UK founded by the prominent Conservatives Jacob Rees-Mogg and Toby Young, the Guardian can reveal. The intended grants, revealed in US government documents, are part of a package of support for European groups viewed favourably by the Trump administration. Some former US officials have criticised t
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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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Conservative Home17 Jul 2026
Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests
The Conservatives gained a seat from Labour in Breckland and a seat from Reform UK in Norfolk. The Green Party gained a seat from Labour in Peterborough. The post Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests appeared first on Conservative Home.
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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.
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