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Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'

Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Andy Burnham says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own national interest".

BBC Politics · 26 Jul 2026
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Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution

A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running".

BBC Politics · 25 Jul 2026
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Laura Kuenssberg goes behind the scenes with Andy Burnham in his first week as PM

See inside Andy Burnham's first week in charge, with an exclusive behind the scenes look with Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC Politics · 25 Jul 2026
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Week in Politics: Iran War; Trump attends solemn ritual; nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The Trump administration is seeking tens of billions of dollars in supplemental appropriations for the Iran War, a war which the president and allies have repeatedly claimed is already won.

NPR Politics · 25 Jul 2026
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St. Louis Democratic House primary exposes party rifts over Israel

St. Louis Public Radio hosted one of the first media appearances this year between Rep. Wesley Bell and former Congresswoman Cori Bush. The primary race is a rematch of a race Bush lost last year to B

NPR Politics · 24 Jul 2026
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Trump's replacement tariffs continue to put pressure on U.S. economy

President Trump slapped replacement tariffs on 59 countries and the European Union to replace expiring ones.

NPR Politics · 24 Jul 2026
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Current-ish

Lucy Porter gets current-ish with John Tothill, Kyrah Gray and Amy Annette.

BBC Politics · 24 Jul 2026
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Green-led council 'won't assist immigration raids'

Lewisham has become the first council in the UK to refuse to assist Home Office immigration raids.

BBC Politics · 24 Jul 2026
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Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating

While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.

BBC Politics · 24 Jul 2026
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Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?

BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for

BBC Politics · 24 Jul 2026
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Chris Mason: What his first week in power tells us about Andy Burnham

The fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, the BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.

BBC Politics · 24 Jul 2026
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Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England

The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.

BBC Politics · 24 Jul 2026
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UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss

The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn

BBC Politics · 23 Jul 2026
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Trump to impose double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries

The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries accounting for 99% of U.S. imports, charging that they have inadequately enforced bans on goods produced by forced labor.

NPR Politics · 23 Jul 2026
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Burnham to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10

Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.

BBC Politics · 23 Jul 2026
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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 · 23 Jul 2026
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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 · 23 Jul 2026
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Burnham pauses early prison release scheme

The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.

BBC Politics · 23 Jul 2026
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