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‘He knows what he thinks’: how ready is Andy Burnham to become PM?Nigel Farage says questions over his finances are part of ‘coordinated pile-on’The Guardian view on Andy Burnham: political poetry must become governing prose | Editorial
‘He knows what he thinks’: how ready is Andy Burnham to become PM?

‘He knows what he thinks’: how ready is Andy Burnham to become PM?

A hasty handover from Starmer meant his successor has not had much time to prepare…

Nigel Farage says questions over his finances are part of ‘coordinated pile-on’

Nigel Farage says questions over his finances are part of ‘coordinated pile-on’

Reform leader says he’s been ‘demonised’ since revelation he received £5m from billionaire before electionNigel Farage has accused people raising…

The Guardian view on Andy Burnham: political poetry must become governing prose | Editorial

The Guardian view on Andy Burnham: political poetry must become governing prose | Editorial

Larkin, Harrison and Shakespeare shaped Labour’s leader. Now comes the harder task: turning language into…

The Guardian July 17, 2026
MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting women

MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting women

Patrick Spencer is found not guilty by a jury after a trial at Southwark Crown…

BBC July 17, 2026
To Andy Burnham: many backseat drivers will be trying to steer you. Here’s why you should ignore us | Jonathan Freedland

To Andy Burnham: many backseat drivers will be trying to steer you. Here’s why you should ignore us | Jonathan Freedland

As prime minister, you will need a clear plan from the top. For that, look…

The Guardian July 17, 2026
First Reform UK police commissioner elected

First Reform UK police commissioner elected

This is expected to be the final police and crime commissioner election held, unless anyone…

BBC July 17, 2026
How Burnham’s team could reshape the Bank of England

How Burnham’s team could reshape the Bank of England

Taking a fresh look at the Bank’s role would send a strong signal that a Burnham government is prepared to do things differentlyUK politics live…

The Guardian July 17, 2026
What Andy Burnham’s first speech as Labour leader tells us

What Andy Burnham’s first speech as Labour leader tells us

The incoming prime minister showed his oratorical skill and that he is prepared to borrow from populismUK politics live – latest updatesNearing the end of…

The Guardian July 17, 2026
A very quick guide to Andy Burnham

A very quick guide to Andy Burnham

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

BBC July 17, 2026