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US bombers depart UK bases for Iran after Burnham approves Trump request

The bombers left the UK shortly after US President Donald Trump threatened strikes on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility, according to Iranian news outlet, The Hormuz Letter.The claim was...

Inside Sir Keir's boozy send-off complete with karaoke, Starmer T-shirts and crying aides

Following his last day as Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer had a boozy celebration with his Downing Street staff, it has emerged. Starmer was joined by his wife, Vic, and their children at a pub in...

Andy Burnham rows back on plans to increase tax-free personal allowance

He said it was "lodged in my mind" as it was “the thing I heard the most on the doorsteps” when campaigning in the Makerfield by-election. But an ally of the Prime Minister told the Financial...

Nigel Farage steps up demands for 'general election now!' with new petition

Nigel Farage repeated his call for a general election as Reform UK launched a petition demanding a snap vote. The Reform UK leader insisted new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has "no mandate" after he...

Putin 'scores own goal' as Russian warship fires near UK coast

File image of Russian navy frigate, the Neustrashimy (Image: Getty)A Russian warship’s rare gunnery exercise near the UK could “backfire” on Vladimir Putin, a former head of the Royal Navy has...

Chris Mason: Starmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policy

Getty ImagesChris MasonPolitical editor1 hour agoWhenever there is a reshuffle at the top of government, it is worth keeping an eye and an ear on the dislodged, demoted and rejected former ministers....

Sorry Mr Burnham but here's why you must call an election now to obtain a fresh mandate

Andy Burnham waltzed into Number 10 on Monday, a little over one month after his shotgun win in the Makerfield by-election. Off the back of 25,000 Mancunian voters, the new Labour leader feels he has...

Sacked Starmer minister exposes huge problem with Andy Burnham new plan

Darren Jones (Image: Getty)A Keir Starmer ally sacked by Andy Burnham has warned the new Prime Minister that he may already have a funding black hole. Former chief secretary to the prime minister...

Chris Mason: Cull of Starmer allies as new chancellor faces crunching spending choices

EPAChris MasonPolitical editor18 minutes agoA government ends and a new government begins, determined to make a splash with its early policy announcements.We can expect to see and hear plenty from...

Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?

By the Visual Journalism teamBBC News20 July 2026Updated 6 hours agoPrime Minister Andy Burnham has started building his new cabinet after taking office following the resignation of Sir Keir...

Burnham to set out cost of living support as his Cabinet meets for first time

EPA/ShutterstockTabby Wilson and Jack Fenwick and Richard Wheeler26 minutes agoAndy Burnham is set to announce new support to help people with the cost of living crisis as his cabinet meets...

Burnham pledges to 'bring back hope' as he makes Healey chancellor

Jeff Overs/BBCRichard Wheeler, Political reporter and Jack Fenwick, Political correspondent20 July 2026, 20:03 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAndy Burnham pledged to "bring back hope" to...

Donald Trump shares details of first call with Andy Burnham - including 4 issues discussed

Trump's post continued: "The Prime Minister has got a big job ahead of him, but he will be able to do it and, of course, the U.S.A. will be there to help!"Trump said that the two leaders discussed...

Andy Burnham makes bombshell Cabinet appointment hours after becoming PM

John Healey made Chancellor in bombshell appointment (Image: Getty)Andy Burnham has made John Healey his Chancellor in a bombshell appointment on Monday. The new Prime Minister sacked Rachel Reeves...

Who's in the cabinet?

By the Visual Journalism teamBBC News20 July 2026, 18:59 BSTUpdated 6 minutes agoPrime Minister Andy Burnham has started building his new cabinet after taking office following the resignation of Sir...