Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-06-24
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What are Andy Burnham's potential policies for No 10? (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-24 17:35:26)
The former Greater Manchester mayor could find himself in Downing Street as soon as mid-July. -
Badenoch won't say sorry for language at fiery Commons session (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-24 15:46:00)
The Tory leader used Prime Minister's Questions to attack government ministers and Labour MPs following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Labour leader. -
Commons tale of lion, nurse and bottle of champagne (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-24 15:44:30)
New Forest West MP, Sir Desmond Swayne uses a poem from 1907 to tease Labour MPs. -
Health Secretary James Murray backs Burnham as PM (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-24 13:11:21)
Newly-appointed health secretary James Murray says he will back Andy Burnham as candidate for Labour leader and PM. -
Starmer leaves No 10 ahead of PMQs (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-24 10:47:47)
Keir Starmer is set to face his first Prime Minister's Questions since he announced his resignation as Labour leader. -
'Was the political heat too hot?': Starmer leaves No 10 ahead of PMQs (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-24 10:47:47)
Keir Starmer is set to face his first Prime Minister's Questions since he announced his resignation as Labour leader. -
Burnham on course to be PM, but what would his No 10 operation look like? (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-24 10:45:45)
Burnham's top team starting to take shape as questions remain over his policies and priorities. -
Burnham's people: MPs and advisers in line for a job if he gains power (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-24 08:42:42)
The key figures likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10. -
Is Al Carns serious about a Labour leadership bid? (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-24 06:54:37)
Al Carns speaks to Victoria Derbyshire on Newsnight about a potential Labour leadership bid and Andy Burnham. -
Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-24 03:35:28)
Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.