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A look at Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister

His first day began with an official audience with the King at Buckingham Palace before delivering his first address as PM outside No 10.

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Once Branded 'Arrogant, Progressive Fool', Richard Hermer Ousted in Burnham's Starmer Clear-Out

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's cabinet reshuffle sees the departure of key figures, including Attorney General Richard Hermer, reflecting a shift in political dynamics and ideological direction.

International Business Times UK

Trump wishes Burnham ‘good luck’ and pledges US help in upbeat endorsement

The president’s positive message signals a fresh start in the transatlantic partnership, which had frayed under Sir Keir Starmer.

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Trump wishes new UK prime minister Andy Burnham ‘godspeed’ but warns he ‘has a big job ahead’

The Republican president had previously described the UK’s latest leader as ‘extremely liberal’ but struck a supportive tone in his latest Truth Social post

The Independent 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

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 Times of India

Andy Burnham’s cabinet reshuffle: The winners and losers

The prime minister has conducted a brutal purge of Starmer loyalists and made some shock appointments to key government roles. Here, The Independent looks at the main winners and losers of Andy Burnham’s reshuffle

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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

Louise Haigh, Andy Burnham's Newly Appointed First Secretary of State, Outranks Cabinet Despite Fraud Conviction

Prime Minister Andy Burnham appoints Louise Haigh as First Secretary of State, marking a significant cabinet reshuffle despite her previous fraud conviction.

International Business Times UK

Voices: With the promise of a new politics, Andy Burnham has made a fresh start

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The prime minister's brutal clearout of his predecessor's cabinet has shown he can wield the knife. Now, he must prove he can chart a different course for Britain

The Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

‘We need to be careful’: Andy Burnham’s team keenly aware of fiscal tightrope

Chancellor pick and early policies avoid market meltdown but next week remains ‘moment of real peril’

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

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Andy Burnham’s Cabinet: Full list of who's in and who's out

All the winners and losers in Andy Burnham’s first Cabinet

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 Economic Times

Former defence minister Healey named as new UK finance minister

John Healey, a former defence minister, has been appointed finance minister by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Healey previously served as a junior minister in the Treasury department under Gordon Brown. He had advocated for increased defence spending, which contributed to Starmer's departure. Analysts reacted positively to Healey's appointment, noting…

The National (Scotland)

Full list of who is in the UK Government after Andy Burnham makes sweeping changes

ANDY Burnham promised the biggest change to British politics in 40 years as he became Prime Minister, making John Healey his Chancellor and sweeping…

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Who is John Healey, the Chancellor picked by new PM Andy Burnham?

Mr Healey served in the Blair and Brown governments as well as the shadow cabinets of Ed Miliband and Jeremy Corbyn.

The Independent UK

Who is John Healey, the chancellor picked by new PM Andy Burnham?

The former defence secretary served in the Blair and Brown governments as well as the shadow cabinets of Ed Miliband and Jeremy Corbyn.

Evening Standard

Swinney says he will push Burnham for powers to hold Scottish independence vote

Scotland’s First Minister said Sir Keir Starmer’s successor could represent a fresh start for relations between the Scottish and UK governments.

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John Healey appointed Chancellor amid Andy Burnham Cabinet clear-out

The ex-defence secretary replaces Rachel Reeves, while Ed Miliband becomes Foreign Secretary and Shabana Mahmood remains Home Secretary.

The Guardian - UK

With PM Burnham, we’ll get warmth, audacity and knowhow. For everything else, cling to hope

He looks the part, with a rise as impressive as his speeches, but is that enough? You cannot know if someone is up to the job until they have to do it, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Evening Standard

New PM Burnham promises sweeping changes as he makes Healey his Chancellor

Andy Burnham jettisoned some of predecessor Sir Keir Starmer’s allies as he handed John Healey the key economic brief.

Evening Standard

Benn pledges ‘full support’ for new PM from backbenches as he leaves NI role

Hilary Benn served for two years as secretary of state for Northern Ireland.

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