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Burnham’s vow to end Labour briefing wars will test his grip on the party

Tensions between his aims are already there including disputes over key appointments such as chancellor

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

Andy Burnham government: Who could be the winners and losers in London?

Mr Burnham is set to announce landmark changes for Britain which could impact on millions of people

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Nigel Farage v Count Binface: Boris Johnson backs 'space warrior' against Reform leader on Clacton second by-election

‘I thought Count Binface had rather a good point when he said a vote for him would preclude the expense of a second by-election,’ says ex-PM Mr Johnson

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Andy Burnham must raise the spirits of a disillusioned public

Letters: Readers give their views on Britain’s new prime minister

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

As Andy Burnham enters No 10, what of his ‘bezzie mate’ Steve Rotheram?

A longstanding bromance means the Liverpool regional mayor very much has the ear of the soon-to-be PM

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

From leftwing voters to unions: can Burnham win back Labour bases lost by Starmer? – visualised

As Andy Burnham enters No 10, Guardian data analysis reveals the fissures with Labour’s traditional supporters, and the traps the new PM will want to avoid

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

Nigel Farage admits George Cottrell paid for filming and let him use his home

Reform leader says support from fraudster before last election is ‘totally undeclarable in every single way’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

Yes Scotland breaks 12-year Twitter silence to mock 'missing £1.5m' claims

YES Scotland has mocked claims of a “missing £1.5 million” in its first post on Twitter/X in 12 years.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19

Cooperation matters between UK and Scottish Government ahead of new PM – Baillie

During the Holyrood elections in May Scottish Labour lost five seats after calling on Sir Keir Starmer to quit.

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Four London councils cover staff parking fines with taxpayers' cash

Councils in Hackney, Lewisham, Wandsworth and Croydon spent thousands on fines for their staff and contractors

Evening Standard · Jul 19