Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-07-20
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How is the new PM's cabinet shaping up? (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 23:08:17)
The BBC's Annita McVeigh talks us through some key appointments as Andy Burnham takes office. -
Who has landed the top jobs in Andy Burnham's cabinet? (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 23:08:17)
The BBC's Annita McVeigh talks us through some key appointments as Andy Burnham takes office. -
What we know about the Burnham-Trump phone call (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 22:45:29)
US President Donald Trump and new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham had a brief phone call today following his appointment. -
Benn sacked as NI secretary, as Bryant named successor (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 22:25:41)
Hilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. -
Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet? (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 22:20:24)
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham -
Burnham pledges to 'bring back hope' as he makes Healey chancellor (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 22:00:57)
The new prime minister pledged to make announcements this week to "give people some breathing space". -
Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost? (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 21:47:14)
Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time -
Fiscal control will be my 'first duty' as chancellor - Healey (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 21:14:49)
John Healey says he has worked with Andy Burnham over many years, and shares his values and vision. -
Louise Haigh: Labour power broker behind Burnham's rise (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 20:15:48)
The Sheffield MP's return to the cabinet comes after she emerged as one of the PM's key political allies. -
Foreign secretary job is honour of my life, says Ed Miliband (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 19:28:18)
The former energy secretary and Labour veteran was touted as a potential chancellor, but will take over from Yvette Cooper as foreign secretary. -
'Honour of my life to be foreign secretary' - Miliband (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 18:54:59)
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason speaks to Ed Miliband about his new appointment. -
John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 18:44:55)
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances. -
Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 18:44:55)
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances. -
Kuenssberg: 'Labour see Burnham as a winner' (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 18:29:55)
The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg says the new PM's popularity matters to No 10. -
Key takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PM (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 17:39:09)
The new Labour leader has formally taken office and set out his priorities for power in No 10. -
What PM Andy Burnham has done previously on rough sleeping? (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 16:44:29)
What PM Andy Burnham has done previously on rough sleeping? -
Starmer resigns and Burnham becomes PM (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 16:42:57)
Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace. -
Watch as Starmer resigns and Burnham becomes PM (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 16:42:57)
Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace. -
Who is Marie-France van Heel, Andy Burnham's wife? (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 16:01:58)
The new prime minister met his Dutch-born wife, known as Frankie, at Cambridge University in 1989. -
Analysis: Burnham's policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-20 15:41:02)
The new prime minister has begun to set out key policies - starting with a vow to end rough sleeping.