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Andy Burnham is Labour leader: What is he promising?

The BBC's chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what Andy Burnham intends to do as the new prime minister.

BBC Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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Burnham promises to 'bring hope back' as he becomes Labour leader

The new Labour leader says he will give "hope back" to working class communities across the UK.

BBC Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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'I have a plan,' Labour's new leader says

The new Labour leader says he has listened over the past 25 years and he has a plan going forward.

BBC Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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Can Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis?

The Labour government has pledged to build 1.5 million new homes in England over the course of this Parliament - but it is already falling behind on this target.

BBC Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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Police investigate death threat against Reform politician

Senedd member Cai Parry-Jones said the alleged threat was made against him and his family.

BBC Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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Moment Andy Burnham's declared new Labour leader

The Makerfield MP is confirmed as party leader at a special conference in central London, before he becomes PM.

BBC Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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'I am ready' - Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham delivers a speech accepting his appointment as leader of the Labour Party.

BBC Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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Greens leader renews call for extra security after Ann Widdecombe death

Zack Polanski says he "hasn't been offered anything" despite concerns over he and other politicians' safety.

BBC Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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World leaders meet in D.C. to discuss left-wing political violence

Leaders from roughly 60 countries gathered in Washington, DC, to discuss what top Trump administration officials are calling an urgent threat: far left terrorism.

NPR Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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Trump claims the country's voting systems are vulnerable in primetime address

In a primetime address Thursday night, President Trump raised familiar claims about election integrity just months ahead of a midterm election, where Republicans are expected to take losses.

NPR Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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Rep. Jim Himes reacts to Trump's speech on election security

NPR's A Martinez discusses President Trump's speech on election security with Connecticut Rep. Jim Himes, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee.

NPR Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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'He'll be a brilliant prime minister' - Liverpool mayor

The Liverpool City Region mayor tells BBC Breakfast that he thinks Andy Burnham will be a "brilliant" prime minister.

BBC Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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'We are reaching breaking point in this country' - Green Party leader

The Green party leader speaks to BBC Breakfast ahead of Andy Burnham's speech.

BBC Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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The US president accuses China of interfering in 2020 election.

BBC Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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Five big challenges facing Andy Burnham - and how he might tackle them

From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

BBC Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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When does Andy Burnham become prime minister? Six key questions answered

He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race.

BBC Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?

Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

BBC Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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MP calls for Widdecombe memorial in Parliament

Helen Grant replaced Ann Widdecombe as MP for Maidstone and the Weald in the 2010 general election.

BBC Politics · 17 Jul 2026
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