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Starmerites already sniping at Andy Burnham after Cabinet purge

KEIR Starmer loyalists have already begun sniping at Andy Burnham after he ruthlessly purged them from the Cabinet.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21

For Andy Burnham 'revenge' was a dish served piping hot to the new PM on his first full day in No10

Commentary: Keir Starmer key ally Darren Jones fires missile into centre of Burnham government with startling attack over energy bills

Evening Standard · Jul 21

‘Agree to disagree’, Burnham tells Swinney on independence – source

The call was the first contact between the two leaders since the Prime Minister took office.

Evening Standard · Jul 21

John Swinney sets out independence mandate to Andy Burnham in first call with new PM

John Swinney has told the new Prime Minister that with a pro-independence majority in Holyrood, the future of Scotland must be "decided by the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21

Douglas Alexander retains Scotland Secretary role as Andy Burnham appoints Cabinet

DOUGLAS Alexander has retained his position as Scotland Secretary in Andy Burnham's new Cabinet

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21

New PM Andy Burnham sets out first steps to reshape Britain

Andy Burnham begins his premiership by unveiling plans to ease living costs. He aims to improve public finances and end political uncertainty. Measures may include capping bus fares and reducing energy expenses. Investors will monitor his finance minister's funding strategies closely. Burnham seeks to demonstrate effective governance and voter support.

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Andy Burnham’s plans could bring the UK closer to Europe than he realises

The new PM’s priorities are domestic, but he will soon realise that closer engagement with the EU is a no-brainer, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveils new government, replacing Starmer era

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham took office on Monday, reshuffling the cabinet to remove allies of predecessor Keir Starmer and appointing John Healey as finance minister, Ed Miliband as foreign minister and Wes Streeting as defence minister. Burnham pledged a 10-year plan to tackle cost-of-living pressures and signalled a…

France 24 · Jul 21

Andy Burnham as new UK PM faces the defining test for the centre-left. Australia will be watching closely

Countering the populist challenge to liberal democracy requires something of a reset

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21

Man, 28, to appear in court charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe

Joshua Kerry, from Rotherham, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday morning

Evening Standard · Jul 21