Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-07-17
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Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 21:06:11)
The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates. -
Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 21:00:09)
There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes. -
MPs from the West reflect on Keir Starmer's legacy as PM (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 17:03:03)
Labour MPs pay tribute to the outgoing prime minister after his emotional final speech in parliament. -
MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting women (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 16:15:08)
Patrick Spencer is found not guilty by a jury after a trial at Southwark Crown Court. -
Chris Mason: The Labour Party is smiling again (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 16:05:16)
Burnham was confirmed as the new Labour leader. -
Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 16:00:46)
The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years. -
'Barmy' council shake-up could be challenged (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 15:50:11)
The leader of South Kesteven District Council says the changes "beggar belief". -
Burnham says he is still 'finalising' cabinet (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 15:09:14)
The Labour leader says there has been "too much" speculation about who will be in his top team. -
First Reform UK police commissioner elected (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 14:20:19)
This is expected to be the final police and crime commissioner election held, unless anyone else steps down or leaves the role by other means. -
Burnham promises huge change - now to find out how he will deliver it (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 13:52:20)
The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader. -
Burnham promises huge change - but leaves questions about plan to deliver it (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 13:52:20)
The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader. -
Burnham promises to 'bring back hope' as he becomes Labour leader (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 12:54:23)
The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years. -
Andy Burnham is Labour leader: What is he promising? (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 12:44:32)
The BBC's chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what Andy Burnham intends to do as the new leader of the Labour party. -
'I have a plan,' Labour's new leader says (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 12:18:19)
The new Labour leader says he has listened over the past 25 years and he has a plan going forward. -
Police investigate death threat against Reform politician and his family (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 12:15:03)
Senedd member Cai Parry-Jones said the alleged threat was made against him and his family. -
Moment Andy Burnham's declared new Labour leader (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 11:32:56)
The Makerfield MP is confirmed as party leader at a special conference in central London, before he becomes PM. -
'I am ready' - Andy Burnham (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 11:31:04)
Andy Burnham delivers a speech accepting his appointment as leader of the Labour Party. -
Greens leader renews call for extra security after Ann Widdecombe death (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 10:17:16)
Zack Polanski says he "hasn't been offered anything" despite concerns over he and other politicians' safety. -
'He'll be a brilliant prime minister' - Liverpool mayor (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 08:07:03)
The Liverpool City Region mayor tells BBC Breakfast that he thinks Andy Burnham will be a "brilliant" prime minister. -
'We are reaching breaking point in this country' - Green Party leader (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-17 07:11:48)
The Green party leader speaks to BBC Breakfast ahead of Andy Burnham's speech.