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Reform back on top of Labour in new poll

‘Burnham bounce’ saw Labour’s popularity rise after the new prime minister entered Downing Street – but new poll suggests it could be shortlived

The Independent UK

Apple boss was ‘transfixed’ by portrait of the Queen | Lessons from No 10

Working under Theresa May, Jimmy McLoughlin accompanied some of the world’s most important CEOs as they entered Downing Street for the first time.

The Independent UK

Lessons from No 10: When the world’s most powerful CEOs enter Downing Street | Jimmy McLoughlin

When Apple chief executive Tim Cook visited No 10, he stopped to admire David Bailey’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Jimmy McLoughlin, then Downing Street’s business director, gave him an impromptu tour and discovered along the way that Cook was also a fan of Netflix’s acclaimed royal drama The Crown.

The Independent UK

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As Larry the cat welcomes yet another prime minister, an expert explains how pets adapt to change

Larry, the Downing Street cat, has had to adapt to seven different prime ministers moving into No 10 over the past decade. Yet while the nation’s attention is fixed on the departing and incoming political leaders, who is thinking about the effect these upheavals might have on one of the…

The Conversation

No 10 Fed Journalists False Information About Burnham's Chancellor Pick, and Insiders Are Not Sorry Press Got Burned

Downing Street let false briefings about Andy Burnham's chancellor choice spread, leaving lobby reporters wrong‑footed and raising fresh questions over No 10's leak and media strategy.

International Business Times UK

As mayor, Andy Burnham’s climate record was strong – this city knowledge is key to decarbonising the UK

When Andy Burnham walked into Downing Street on July 20 as the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade, he promised to act as a “circuit-breaker for Britain”. Burnham is the first UK premier to come straight from running a major city region. Used well, that experience could transform the…

The Conversation

Why Andy Burnham’s dog Axel won’t be moving to Downing Street

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Burnham is master of his message for now. But he should know this: media foes will offer no respite

While the new PM’s slick social media operation can help him bypass the hostile press that devoured Starmer, he will still need friends in the fourth estate, says former Labour party adviser Tom Baldwin

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham to Give Zelensky 'Stone Cloak' Tech That Helps Drones Evade Russian Air Defences

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will transfer the 'Stone Cloak' electronic warfare system to Ukraine, enabling domestic production and reducing reliance on overseas deliveries, during President Zelensky's UK visit.

International Business Times UK

Burnham says he will defend Britain’s national interest in dealings with Trump

They spoke on the phone on Monday, within an hour of Mr Burnham arriving in Downing Street.

Evening Standard

‘Breathing room’ promises have squeezed fiscal headroom, says think tank

Mr Burnham entered Downing Street as Prime Minister for the first time this week, pledging to lead a ‘cost-of-living Government’.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer goes down the pub after quitting Number 10 as ex-PM celebrates with Rachel Reeves and other loyalists

The pair seemed in good spirits in north London shortly after making their Downing Street departure

Evening Standard

Larry the Cat Has Outlasted Six UK Prime Ministers: Here's Every British Leader He's Seen Come and Go

Larry the Cat, the 'Chief Mouser' at 10 Downing Street, endures despite frequent changes in UK prime ministers since 2011, most recently Andy Burnham.

International Business Times UK

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…

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The Times of India

Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in Britain in his first speech as new UK PM

Andy Burnham has become the United Kingdom's seventh prime minister in ten years. He made his first pledge to end rough sleeping across the country. Burnham met the king at Buckingham Palace before heading to Downing Street. He promised to address the cost of living and build more council homes.…

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham vows to ‘bring back hope’ as he unveils his cabinet

New prime minister says government must ‘do better’ to deliver change but promises prudent approach to economy

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Andy Burnham’s first day: the right vision, but time is of the essence

Editorial: Outside Downing Street, Britain’s new prime minister struck the right notes. Now he and his cabinet need to be brave

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham promises to be ‘circuit-breaker’ PM as he purges cabinet

Prime minister says his first instruction is to end rough sleeping and insists he does not want to leave Downing Street before the social care crisis is fixed

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Evening Standard

When will Andy Burnham call a general election? Demands for poll grow as new PM pledges 'circuit breaker'

The former mayor of Manchester entered Downing Street on Monday promising his appointment would be a ‘circuit breaker’ for Britain

The Guardian - UK

Six highlights from Andy Burnham’s first Downing Street speech

From ‘circuit breaker for Britain’ to 10-year plan, new prime minister sets out his stall

Euronews

Burnham promises to restore stability as UK enters 'new era'

Andy Burnham made a speech at Downing Street moments after being confirmed as the UK's new prime minister, speaking about support for Ukraine, ending rough sleeping and stabilising the economy.

The Independent UK

Larry the Cat welcomes yet another prime minister into No 10

The Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office has become a beloved fixture of British public life

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham's first PM speech greeted by man singing EU anthem and Rosebank protests

A MAN could be heard singing Beethoven’s Ode to Joy as Andy Burnham gave his first speech as the new Prime Minister of the UK.

The Independent UK

Why isn’t Andy Burnham using a lectern in No 10 speech?

The podium has long been a staple of prime ministerial speeches

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister promising a ’10-year plan for the country’

Mr Burnham became Prime Minister after Sir Keir Starmer resigned saying ‘my work is done’ after two years in No 10.

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