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Burnham will be bolder but stick to Labour manifesto, deputy leader says

Kate WhannelPolitical reporter26 minutes agoAndy Burnham will stand by promises made in Labour's 2024 election manifesto but will be bolder and more ambitious, Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell has...

MPs issued chilling ‘build a safe room at home’ warning before Ann Widdecombe murder

MI5 told vulnerable MPs to create safe rooms in their homes just three months before Ann Widdecombe was murdered, it has been revealed. Security services had urged “high-risk” politicians...

Zelensky's removal of popular defence minister sparks protests in Ukraine

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedLaura Gozzi, Anastasiia Levchenko, Kyiv and Sarah Rainsford, Eastern and Southern...

Andy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge

Getty ImagesAdam Goldsmith18 July 2026, 21:02 BSTUpdated 8 minutes agoAndy Burnham will scrap plans for a government-issued digital ID for all British adults when he becomes prime minister on...

Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling

ReutersJack Fenwick, Political correspondent and Alicia Curry6 minutes agoAndy Burnham will announce plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea when he becomes prime minister...

Starmer pledges 'unwavering support' for Ukraine on final visit as PM

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedJennifer McKiernan, Political reporter and Adam Goldsmith16 July 2026Sir Keir Starmer has...

Andy Burnham issued with bombshell warning by International Monetary Fund

Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been issued a warning by a major international organisation amid public spending fears. The MP for Makerfield, who will formally replace Sir Keir Starmer in...

'Pathetic' SNP MP accused of disrespecting Scottish war dead in Argentina celebrations

An SNP politician has been accused of "disrespect" towards the Scots who died in the Falklands War in a post celebrating Argentina's World Cup victory. Lara Bird, SNP MP for Arbroath and Broughty...

Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday

Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter17 July 2026, 13:29 BSTUpdated 28 minutes agoAndy Burnham said he had still not decided who will be in his cabinet ahead of him taking over from Sir Keir...

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

Getty ImagesHenry ZeffmanChief Political Correspondent7 minutes agoAs Andy Burnham waited to enter the hall for the moment he has dreamed about for at least 16 years, he told us he was feeling...

Andy Burnham names 5 things he promises to do as prime minister

Andy Burnham gave a speech as he became Labour leader (Image: GETTY)Andy Burnham set out some key promises as he was confirmed as Labour leader today. The incoming prime minister listed five things...

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

Ben ChuPolicy and Analysis correspondent, BBC Verify3 hours agoWhen Andy Burnham enters No 10 Downing Street, he will inherit some formidable and complex problems that successive prime ministers and...

Burnham to promise new path for UK when he becomes new Labour leader

Getty ImagesJoshua NevettPolitical reporter1 hour agoAndy Burnham will promise a new path for Britain in a speech as he becomes the new Labour leader on Friday.The Makerfield MP will be confirmed in...

Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords

PA MediaJoshua NevettPolitical reporter16 July 2026, 17:32 BSTUpdated 1 minute agoLondon Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is one of 26 new peers to be given seats in the House of Lords in one of Sir Keir...

Starmer on final trip to Ukraine as PM pledges UK's 'cast-iron' support

ReutersAdam Goldsmith1 hour agoSir Keir Starmer has said the UK's "cast-iron" support for Ukraine will continue, as he makes a final trip to the country as prime minister. He will meet Ukrainian...