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BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2026

Burnham on how he will fund business rates cut
The new prime minister was speaking after announcing a business rate cut for pubs, social clubs and live music venues.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2026

Burnham pauses early prison release scheme
The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2026

Senior ministers and aides set to work from No 10 North
A think tank blueprint for No 10 North recommends a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2026

Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'
Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2026

Burnham acting like he's still a mayor, says Badenoch
The Tory leader says the new prime minister needs to "lift his sights" to fix broader issues with the UK.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2026

Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return
The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2026

PC Harper's mum on possible early release of killers
Debbie Aldman says her son has not been given "proper justice".

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2026

Inquiry into Farage poster row at anti-racism show
Investigation has begun after row started over posters that displayed Nigel Farage's face.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2026

Shapps blocked from standing again for the Conservatives
Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC she leads a "new party full of new people" as ex-MP is rejected as a candidate.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2026

Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2026

PC Harper's killers 'should be kept in prison', says Badenoch
PC Harper, 28, was killed in 2019 when he was dragged by a car down a country road as three teenagers fled the scene of a quad bike theft in Berkshire.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2026

UK millionaires ask Andy Burnham to tax them more
A group including former England footballer Gary Kineker write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2026

Andy Burnham's plan to collaborate with social media creators
The new prime minister plans to work with influencers and social media creators to get his message out.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2026

Sarwar to become minister in Burnham's government
The Scottish Labour leader will step down and be granted a peerage so he can take up a seat in the House of Lords.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2026

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar 'delighted' to accept trade minister job
Sarwar will leave the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, and take up a seat in the House of Lords.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2026

Ann Widdecombe public memorial to be held later this year, family says
It will follow a private funeral for family and close friends, which will be held in the coming weeks.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2026

Former defence minister Al Carns turns down ministerial offer
Carns quit following the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary in a row over military funding.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2026

Natalie Fleet leaves 'triggering' safeguarding minister role
The MP for Bolsover has spoken about how she was groomed and raped as a teenager.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2026

Burnham rebukes ministers after prisoner releases joke
It comes after Wes Streeting apologises over comments caught on camera ahead of Tuesday's cabinet.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2026

PC Harper's widow criticises early prisoner release plan as Burnham to review scheme
Lissie Harper says the possible early release of prisoners is "deplorable", after reports that two of PC Harper's killers could be freed early.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2026

Defence must cut waste and maximise value for money, says Streeting
A £15bn increase in military spending announced by the last government is not yet fully funded.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2026

Bus travellers respond to fare reduction
'It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2026

Burnham says he will review early prisoner release scheme
The prime minister says he cannot commit to changing the policy but wants to look at it in detail "before we go further forward".

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2026

Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2026

No immediate change to income tax allowance, says Burnham
The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2026

'This phase of government is about reprioritising'
Andy Burnham addresses the latest government policy announcement saying this phase of government is a reprioritising.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2026

Transport secretary quizzed on bus fare change
Labour MP is asked about the lowering of the bus fare cap, after Starmer increased it in 2025.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2026

How will Burnham fund £2 bus fare cap?
Most single bus fares in England will be capped at £2 from January, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2026

Burnham pulls back on suggestion to increase income tax allowance
The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2026

Streeting apologises after early prisoner release comments heard on mic
The defence secretary and Mahmood were also heard making jokes about the new justice secretary.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2026

Chris Mason: Sarwar ministerial role sees promotion of another Starmer critic
Months after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge
A select committee says it has heard "overwhelming evidence" that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government
It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Should there have been a general election?
Members of the public are asked if they think they should have being given a vote before Andy Burnham was appointed the new UK prime minister.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting
The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM
The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Angela Rayner: Cabinet comeback for one of Labour's biggest names
The potential contender to replace Keir Starmer is now back in the cabinet under Andy Burnham.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high
The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

How northern is PM Andy Burnham's new cabinet?
Northern MPs make up a big part of Andy Burnham's new cabinet - but how many are there?

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Sir Chris Bryant outlines 'checklist' of issues as he takes up NI secretary role
Hilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say
Joshua Kerry, 28, attacked Widdecombe while she was eating lunch at her home in Devon before stealing her wallet, prosecutors say.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Will scrapping digital ID pay for a VAT cut?
BBC Political Correspondent Damien Grammaticas explains Andy Burnham's plan to cut VAT and its link to the scrapped digital ID scheme.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Farage calls for general election: 'Burnham has no mandate'
The Reform UK leader says the public want a vote on the new PM's 10-year plan.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Who is the UK's new chancellor?
After becoming PM on Monday, Burnham appointed John Healey as chancellor, Ed Miliband as foreign secretary and Wes Streeting as defence secretary

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Whitehall officials offered move to No 10 North in Manchester
London-based civil servants willing to move north have been told they will be offered relocation packages, the BBC understands.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Burnham VAT cut 'already fallen apart' - Badenoch
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she welcomed the removal of VAT on energy bills, but questioned how Andy Burnham would fund it.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Burnham thanks ministers for joining cabinet
Andy Burnham holds his first cabinet meeting as prime minister

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Applause as Burnham arrives for first cabinet meeting as PM
Andy Burnham is holding his first cabinet meeting as prime minister

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Former Labour leader's 'delight' as son becomes new Welsh secretary
Stephen Kinnock is the son of ex-Labour leader Lord Kinnock and former MEP Glenys Kinnock.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior bounces back
The potential contender to replace Keir Starmer is now back in the cabinet under Andy Burnham.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Key moments on day Andy Burnham became prime minister
Andy Burnham has replaced Sir Keir Starmer as UK prime minister, after becoming Labour leader last week.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Cause of Ann Widdecombe's death not yet established, inquest hears
The 78-year-old was found with "visible injuries" at her home in Devon on 9 July.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Sir Chris Bryant appointed new NI secretary
Hilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up
Kanishka Narayan will attend cabinet - but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Former Labour leader 'thrilled to bits' as son becomes new Welsh secretary
Stephen Kinnock is the son of ex-Labour leader Lord Kinnock and former MEP Glenys Kinnock.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Starmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policy
Sir Keir Starmer's former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham's VAT cut is unfunded.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

UK borrowing falls in June but public finances remain a challenge
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Former Labour leader's son Stephen Kinnock becomes new Welsh secretary
He is the son of ex-Labour leader Neil Kinnock and former MEP Glenys Kinnock.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Chris Mason: New chancellor faces tough spending choices
The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

UK government borrowing falls in June
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Will Burnham's cut to electricity VAT help households?
Andy Burnham says he will remove VAT for household electricity bills, marking his first major costed policy announcement as prime minister.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2026

Chris Mason: Cull of Starmer allies as new chancellor faces crunching spending choices
The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 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.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Who has landed the top jobs in Andy Burnham's cabinet?
The BBC's Annita McVeigh talks us through some key appointments as Andy Burnham takes office.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 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

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

What we know about the Burnham-Trump phone call
US President Donald Trump and new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham had a brief phone call today following his appointment.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 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.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Burnham pledges to 'bring back hope' as he makes Healey chancellor
The new prime minister pledged to make announcements this week to "give people some breathing space".

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?
Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Fiscal control will be my 'first duty' as chancellor - Healey
John Healey says he has worked with Andy Burnham over many years, and shares his values and vision.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 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.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Foreign secretary job is honour of my life, says Ed Miliband
The former energy secretary and Labour veteran was touted as a potential chancellor, but will take over from Yvette Cooper as foreign secretary.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

'Honour of my life to be foreign secretary' - Miliband
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason speaks to Ed Miliband about his new appointment.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Kuenssberg: 'Labour see Burnham as a winner'
The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg says the new PM's popularity matters to No 10.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Key takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PM
The new Labour leader has formally taken office and set out his priorities for power in No 10.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

What PM Andy Burnham has done previously on rough sleeping?
What PM Andy Burnham has done previously on rough sleeping?

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Watch as Starmer resigns and Burnham becomes PM
Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Starmer resigns and Burnham becomes PM
Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Who is Marie-France van Heel, Andy Burnham's wife?
The new prime minister met his Dutch-born wife, known as Frankie, at Cambridge University in 1989.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

What we know about Andy Burnham's policies
The former Greater Manchester has begun outlining the policies he will pursue as prime minister.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants life to be more affordable, but how could he do it?

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Analysis: Burnham's policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be
The new prime minister has begun to set out key policies - starting with a vow to end rough sleeping.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in first speech as prime minister
The Labour leader made a similar pledge as Greater Manchester mayor, although he failed to achieve this.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

What Burnham as PM may mean for sport
The PM has a long history relating to various sports.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Why wasn't there a general election?
BBC Journalist Lucy Woodham explains why we have a new PM but we haven't had a general election.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

No 10 North and backing Ukraine - New PM on his plans
Andy Burnham pledges change at home, but no wavering in the UK's commitment to Ukraine.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Burnham pressed on ambition to end rough sleeping
Andy Burnham has said ending rough sleeping in the UK is one of his priorities.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Mason: What image does Burnham want to project?
Mason: What image does Burnham want to project?

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Watch: Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes PM... the day in 101 seconds
Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Watch: Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes PM... the day in 98 seconds
Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Watch: Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes PM... the day so far
Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?
Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

'Make politics work', Burnham says in first speech as PM
Burnham said his generation of politicians will need to "raise our game" and rise to the challenges in front of them.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

'I've had to lay off most of my staff due to roadworks'
Traders have expressed fears about a drop in trade with some even having to let some workers go.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

'A circuit-breaker moment' - Watch Andy Burnham's first speech as PM in full
Andy Burnham spoke outside Downing Street after he replaced Keir Starmer as prime minister and leader of the Labour party.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2026

A very quick guide to new prime minister Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham replaces Sir Keir Starmer as PM, after winning the backing of Labour MPs.

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