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Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start

The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.

BBC Politics · 11 Jul 2026
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Ann Widdecombe's 'extraordinary' character

The BBC's political editor reflects on Widdecombe's life after the former government minister's death.

BBC Politics · 11 Jul 2026
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Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question - Chris Mason on Ann Widdecombe

Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable.

BBC Politics · 10 Jul 2026
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Watch: Police confirm 26 year-old suspect in custody

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe, police say.

BBC Politics · 10 Jul 2026
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Watch: Ann Widdecombe's last public appearance

The politician was found dead on Thursday, after her last public appearance on TalkTV the day before.

BBC Politics · 10 Jul 2026
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Shocked and upset - Politicians react to Ann Widdecombe's death

The prime minister and opposition leader spoke after the police announced a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.

BBC Politics · 10 Jul 2026
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Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister

Lisa Nandy was speaking as 322 Labour MPs voted to back Burnham, meaning he is likely to become leader.

BBC Politics · 10 Jul 2026
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Starmer got Labour off to bad start on Gaza, Lammy says

The deputy prime minister tells the BBC Labour's initial response to the conflict was "problematic".

BBC Politics · 10 Jul 2026
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Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor set to be the next prime minister

The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.

BBC Politics · 10 Jul 2026
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Disability benefit review considers alternatives to cash payments

A minister says the review is looking at whether some claimants could be pointed to other kinds of help.

BBC Politics · 10 Jul 2026
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Met police investigating Reform over election donations - reports

The investigation is looking into donations made to Reform UK by the mother of the convicted fraudster George Cottrell, according to the Times.

BBC Politics · 10 Jul 2026
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Clacton by-election date set for 13 August

The by-election is triggered after Nigel Farage MP stood down, but he intends to stand again.

BBC Politics · 10 Jul 2026
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Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally

The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

BBC Politics · 10 Jul 2026
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Burnham apologises for Labour's initial response to Gaza war

Burnham, along other with Labour figures, had called for a ceasefire by late October 2023 - putting him at odds with Sir Keir Starmer.

BBC Politics · 9 Jul 2026
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Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane tragedy as 'one murder'

Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane".

BBC Politics · 9 Jul 2026
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Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says

Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.

BBC Politics · 9 Jul 2026
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Burnham planning for No 10 for at least a year, key ally says

The former transport secretary says Burnham's time away from Westminster does not mean he is "unprepared" for government.

BBC Politics · 9 Jul 2026
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Ken Skates likely to become Welsh Labour leader as party brings contest forward

Skates has been interim leader since Eluned Morgan quit in the wake of Labour's Senedd election defeat.

BBC Politics · 9 Jul 2026
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