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Burnham promises ‘circuit breaker’ moment for UK as he becomes PM
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Politics
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Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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The Guardian Politics
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The Guardian Politics 10 hours ago

Burnham promises ‘circuit breaker’ moment for UK as he becomes PM

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New prime minister says his political and economic model will bring ‘biggest changes in 40 years’ Andy Burnham has said his arrival in power will be a “circuit breaker” moment for Britain, pledging that his government will restore hope to millions of people, as he addressed the country for the first time from Downing Street. After taking over from Keir Starmer, the new prime minister said he would set out a 10-year plan later this year to transform the UK from “where we are now to where I believe we all want Britain to be”. Continue reading...

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

From the Treasury to the Home Office, we look at who is heading up key departments in new PM’s government Burnham vows his arrival in power will be ‘circuit breaker’ moment for UK Six highlights from Andy Burnham’s first Downing Street speech Andy Burnham has appointed his first cabinet, with the new prime minister rewarding those who have been loyal to his takeover efforts. He had promised to pick his top team from all wings of the party in an effort to show he is trying to run a more inclusive administration. But at the same time, his decision to have a brutal clearout of Starmer allies resulted in many considered to be on the right of the party or close to the former prime minister losing their jobs. These are the key announcements so far: Continue reading...

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