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Defence Secretary Wes Streeting says sorry for early prisoner release joke

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The Independent UK

Streeting and Mahmood apologise for joke about early prisoner release caught on hot mic

The Defence Secretary made the remarks in a conversation with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and the new Justice Secretary Alex Norris

The Independent UK

Ann Widdecombe Murder: Who Is Joshua Kerry, the 28‑Year‑Old from Rotherham Now at the Centre of a Motive Mystery

Ann Widdecombe murder probe deepens as Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, is charged, with detectives still examining the motive behind the alleged attack.

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In The Room | Andy Burnham is Prime Minister. Now what?

After weeks of speculation, Andy Burnham finally unveiled his first cabinet late on Tuesday, with John Healey the surprise choice as chancellor, Ed Miliband moving to the Foreign Office and Shabana Mahmood remaining as home secretary.

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Same gang, different seats’: Readers unimpressed as Andy Burnham names new cabinet

YOUR VIEWS: As Andy Burnham unveils his first cabinet, readers are debating whether familiar faces in new jobs amount to real change

The Independent UK

More women than ever before – and more privately educated than Starmer’s: A closer look at Andy Burnham’s top team

Andy Burnham purged a number of Sir Keir Starmer’s close allies on Monday as he unveiled his new cabinet - but how different really is his top team from that of his predecessor? Millie Cooke and Albert Toth take a closer look

The Independent UK

Can Andy Burnham afford his own ambitions? Chris Blackhurst answers your questions

ASK ME ANYTHING: Renowned business journalist Chris Blackhurst answers readers’ questions on why Rachel Reeves had to go, whether Burnham can avoid a Liz Truss-style market reaction, and how he pays for the rough sleeping pledge he never delivered in Manchester

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John Healey is the UK’s chancellor: what Burnham’s surprise pick says about his style of government

The UK’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has appointed John Healey as chancellor of the exchequer. His pick to fill the UK’s top economic post was something of a surprise: if we were to believe the speculation, the choice was between a minister with strong views on the economy –…

The Conversation

UK PM Andy Burnham promotes British Indian AI minister to Cabinet post

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has formed his new Cabinet team in London. British Indian minister Kanishka Narayan was promoted to the Cabinet as AI Minister. Lisa Nandy retained her department and gained new digital responsibilities. Shabana Mahmood continues as Home Secretary, and Jonathan Reynolds resumes trade. Several senior ministers allied…

The Economic Times

Tuesday briefing: Inside Andy Burnham’s first day

In today’s newsletter: As the new prime minister enters No 10, our journalists take you through what it was like covering his first hours in power

The Guardian - UK

Who has Andy Burnham picked to be in his Cabinet?

Here, the Press Association looks at the appointments to Andy Burnham’s Cabinet so far.

The Independent UK

Burnham to set out cost-of-living support and chair first Cabinet meeting as PM

The new premier promised to provide early ‘breathing space’ for households struggling with the cost of living as he stood on the steps of No 10.

Evening Standard

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

Briefing wars: how Labour ministers tried, and failed, to get into Burnham’s cabinet

Choice of John Healey for chancellor shocks insiders after weeks of fierce lobbying on behalf of party big hitters

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John Healey’s appointment as chancellor signals one clear priority for the new prime minister

ANALYSIS: The new prime minister has sought a compromise figure over the favourites from the right or left of the party, as political editor David Maddox explains

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham’s first Labour cabinet: who’s in and who’s out?

From the Treasury to the Home Office, we look at who will head up key departments in new PM’s government

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham names new Chancellor in shock decision as his cabinet takes shape

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The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as Chancellor in major twist

ANDY Burnham has upended expectations by appointing former defence secretary John Healey as Chancellor

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Evening Standard

Who's in Andy Burnham's Cabinet? John Healey named Chancellor as Angela Rayner makes big comeback

Mr Burnham has appointed senior Cabinet ministers to deliver ‘the most significant change moment in our politics for 40 years’

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham’s in-tray: All the pressing issues the new PM will face, from taxes to Trump

The Makerfield MP is expected to take office on Monday

The Independent UK

Bulletin AM briefing: Spain secure victory over Argentina as Trump booed

Spain crowned World Cup winners in final against Argentina followed by ugly scenes Trump endures ‘chorus of boos’ at World Cup final as he crowns Spain the champions ICE introduces new body camera rule after multiple fatal shootings How Shabana Mahmood’s history on tax could spark tension with Burnham allies…

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham latest: New PM tells first cabinet meeting ‘we need to be a cost-of-living government’

Newly appointed ministers have been told to give Britons the sense that ‘help is coming’

The Guardian - UK

Fossil fuels, utilities and housing: what we know about Andy Burnham’s plans

Incoming prime minister has set out distinctly leftwing vision while also promising to be pro-business

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham to promise ‘breathing room’ as he takes over as prime minister

The new Labour leader will set out his domestic priorities in his first speech from Downing Street.

The Independent UK

How Shabana Mahmood’s history on tax could spark tension with Burnham allies

Shabana Mahmood is the frontrunner to be named Andy Burnham’s Chancellor, a move already causing tensions with left-wing Labour MPs due to her past criticisms of tax and welfare policies. Mahmood privately branded Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes as “ridiculous” and “anti-competitive,” opposing measures such as increased employers’ national insurance contributions,…

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