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What Andy Burnham’s first interview as PM really revealed

IN THE ROOM: Andy Burnham has kicked off his second week as PM with a Laura Kuenssberg interview. But how did he fare in this first scrutiny test? Ex-Whitehall insiders Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson weigh in. Reported by Maja Anushka

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham warns of ‘big decisions’ ahead on unfair council tax system

The Prime Minister highlighted that residents in Greater Manchester are paying more than those in London

The Independent UK

Poll shows Labour ahead of Reform UK for first time since Burnham became PM – as it happened

New PM says he ‘wouldn’t get carried away’ by latest polling but says he is pleased if he has ‘connected with people’

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Why Burnham can succeed on slashing the welfare bill where Starmer failed

NEWS ANALYSIS: As Andy Burnham admits he is preparing to make some benefits ‘conditional’, political editor David Maddox looks at the politics of the Labour Party and when the new PM is taking a big but necessary risk

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham says he will disagree with Trump in public if necessary

PM promises to ‘defend national interest before anything else’ in first big broadcast interview since entering No 10

The Guardian - UK

I will stand up to President Trump if I have to, says Andy Burnham

In an interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, the new prime minister vowed to stand up to Trump and find the money to invest in defence

The Independent UK

BBC employees slam senior leadership over presenter pay rises: ‘The mood is pretty low’

‘Younger and more junior staff are asked to make do on one per cent pay rises,’ staff told The Independent

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Naga Munchetty's huge BBC salary revealed in new rich list after 'bullying probe'

Munchetty’s pay has increased despite reportedly being placed under review last year following complaints

Evening Standard

BBC rich list 2026: Sacked Scott Mills was corporation's top earner on at least £745k a year, report reveals

The 53-year-old, who lost his job over a Metropolitan Police investigation into alleged sexual offences, earned between £745,000 and £749,999 in a year

Evening Standard

Scott Mills was BBC’s highest-paid employee until he was sacked from Radio 2

The BBC has revealed the corporation’s highest earners in its latest Annual Report

The Independent UK

Scott Mills revealed as BBC’s highest earner until sacking

The 53-year-old earned between £745,000 and £749,999 for the year ending in March 2026 according to the BBC’s Annual Report.

Evening Standard

Reeves appears to accept time as chancellor is over as she warns Burnham ‘governing is hard’

Defiant chancellor refused to say her controversial decision to strip the winter fuel allowance from millions of pensioners had been a mistake

The Independent UK

‘Perfectly reasonable’ for Burnham to plot Downing Street pathway, Reeves says

The Chancellor however warned Mr Burnham he must remain ‘laser focused’ on what he wants to achieve in power.

Evening Standard

Reeves tells Burnham to expect ‘shocks and challenges’ from outset in No 10

Chancellor says PM-in-waiting needs ‘worked through plan’, in what could be one of her final interviews in No 11

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The National (Scotland)

Who is on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg today? Full list

THE Chancellor is set to appear on the BBC's flagship Sunday politics programme, alongside her opposition counterpart.

The National (Scotland)

When a GB News interview with Reform is tougher than the BBC, there’s a problem

NIGEL Farage’s finances are once again under scrutiny, but it wasn’t the Reform UK leader who took on the Sunday broadcast round to defend being…

The Guardian - UK

It must be bad for Nige and his finances if it’s Honest Bob Jenrick to the rescue

‘Nothing to see here,’ says the man who once overruled council planners in favour of Richard ‘Dirty’ Desmond

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage did not declare gifts from crypto entrepreneur convicted of fraud

Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick says Farage accepted staff, security and accommodation from George Cottrell before becoming an MP

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Evening Standard

Andy Burnham 'to ease London homes crisis by discouraging Northerners from moving to capital'

‘It doesn't help London if London is the only place where people see opportunities for jobs,’ says Cabinet minister Steve Reed

The Independent UK

Starmer on the brink: PM and Burnham ‘working towards’ handover in September

Tech secretary Peter Kyle said that the PM is discussing the ‘political realities’ of his position as foreign secretary Yvette Cooper becomes the most senior minister to tell him to go but MPs warn Starmer may have to go by mid-July

The Guardian - UK

The business secretary knows about jobs, and seems pretty sure Keir is out of one

Doing the rounds of the Sunday studios, Peter Kyle sounded like someone who knew it would all be over come Monday

The Independent UK

Starmer to unveil social media ban for under-16s

The UK will follow Australia’s example in raising the minimum age for sites including TikTok, Instagram and Facebook

The National (Scotland)

Al Carns claims welfare bill should be cut to fund increased defence spending

WELFARE spending could be cut to increase defence funding, it has been suggested after two senior Labour figures quit their roles in protest.

The National (Scotland)

Who is on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg today? Full list

AL Carns, the former armed forced minister who left his role in protest earlier this week will join Laura Kuenssberg on the BBC's flagship…

The Guardian - UK

David Lammy: I told JD Vance he was wrong about Henry Nowak murder

Deputy PM says he spoke to US vice-president about post that blamed ‘mass invasion of migrants’ for teenager’s death

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