Politics

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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

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

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.

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.

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.

'Honour of my life to be foreign secretary' - Miliband

The BBC's political editor Chris Mason speaks to Ed Miliband about his new appointment.

Kuenssberg: 'Labour see Burnham as a winner'

The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg says the new PM's popularity matters to No 10.

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.

What PM Andy Burnham has done previously on rough sleeping?

Starmer resigns and Burnham becomes PM

Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace.

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.