Andy Burnham rejects calls for a General Election as he becomes Britain’s new Prime Minister
Andy Burnham has rejected calls for a new General Election as he became Britain’s new Prime Minister.Speaking to broadcasters just hours before being invited by King Charles to form a government, the former Manchester Mayor promised to deliver “a massive change in our politics” but brushed aside the need to seek a new mandate to govern. Mr Burnham will enjoy a 166 Parliamentary majority to push through his agenda, a position won by his predecessor, Sir Keir Starmer, in 2024. Asked when he would...
Andy Burnham: Who is the new PM?
From Manchester Mayor to prime minister in a matter of months; Burnham has been in politics for decades but what is his record and what does he stand for? The BBC
Andy Burnham takes over as UK prime minister, calls for 'new political model'
New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham assumed power Monday morning, vowing to move authority away from London as his new government confronts economic strain, political instability and potential friction with Washington."We will change politics, to make it more collaborative, more about problem-solving than point scoring," Burnham said outside 10 Downing Street. "And we will take power out of here and carry it into every postcode in the land, so that they can do more."And, in doing more, build...
Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles
New Labour leader takes over from Keir Starmer and will head to Downing Street to appoint his cabinetUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has formally become the UK prime minister after meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace, the fourth person to hold the role in less than four years and the sixth within a decade.Burnham, who took over from Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour party on Friday, accepted the appointment as prime minister shortly after Starmer had gone to the palace to...
Socialist-backed Michigan Senate hopeful calls American politics a 'disease' after professing love for US
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Sunday described America's political system as a "disease" moments after professing his love for the country where he was raised.El-Sayed delivered blistering attacks on the American political system during the final stop of "The People v. The Powerful" tour at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids. He spoke at the event alongside Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., as the trio criticized President Donald Trump, part...
A World Cup of records, redemption and remarkable stories: How football won the summer
Spain and Argentina fought for the sport's biggest prize right down to the very last kick of extra time, watched by a global audience that dwarfed anything politics could ever hope to command. In the end, the football did what it has always done best, it brought people together, across borders and languages and passports, no matter what was happening outside the stadium gates. That, more than any scoreline, is why this World Cup will be remembered as the biggest and perhaps one of the best ever...
Maine Democrats rally around Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in crucial Senate race – US politics live
Former state legislator in strong position to become Democratic candidate after several appointments drop out over the weekend Troy Jackson, a former state legislator, moved into a strong position to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic candidate in the crucial Maine Senate race after several of his opponents dropped out over the weekend.Maine’s secretary of state, Shenna Bellows, withdrew yesterday morning, saying Democrats didn’t have “a day to waste in unifying” around the goal of defeati...
LEE CARTER: Why I believe collapsing trust, not ideology, is reshaping American politics
After every recent election in which a Democratic Socialist or self-described progressive outsider scores an upset victory, the same debate erupts: Is America really moving that far to the left?Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rise in New York reignited the question. Before his campaign collapsed, Graham Platner’s meteoric rise in Maine sparked similar headlines. And now, as Democrats look to replace him, many are rallying around Troy Jackson, a self-described "pickup truck progressive."The conventional w...
Trump says new Air Force One will be sent to get ‘maxed out’ for upgrades
Politics NewsTrump says new Air Force One will be sent to get ‘maxed out’ for upgradesThe news comes amid questions over the security features of the luxury jet gifted by Qatar, following the president’s decision to fly back from a NATO summit in a different presidential aircraft.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00President Donald Trump walks off Air Force One at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on Friday.Andrew Harnik / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to Goo...
Andy Burnham to become new prime minister and lay out ‘10-year plan’ for the UK in No 10 speech - UK politics live
Keir Starmer will give his final speech from Downing Street before Burnham arrives and is appointed as new PMGood morning. Today we are getting a new PM. It is the sixth time this has happened in just over a decade (Theresa May replaced David Cameron on 13 July 2016), and so in some respects there is nothing very new or surprising about this. Yet the process has been unusual. In the past, when parties in power have replaced a PM, generally they have opted for someone popular with their own MPs,...
Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend
Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trendImage source, PA MediaByChris MasonPolitical editorPublished51 minutes agoBy lunchtime today, the UK will have its fifth prime minister in four years.No other sentence can so pithily summarise the nature of British politics right now than that one.In the summer of 2022 Boris Johnson was on his way out, but still in office. Since then there has been Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer.Little wonder Andy Burnha...
Foreign aid could be doubled and Thames Water taken over in blizzard of politics
Foreign aid could be doubled and Thames Water taken over in blizzard of politicsSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JASON GROVES, POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 00:38, 20 July 2026 | Updated: 00:38, 20 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Stephen A Smith warns politics is causing 'division' within America's last unifying pastime
Sports have brought Americans together despite political differences for decades, and Stephen A. Smith is determined to keep it that way.The outspoken media personality issued a passionate warning about politics encroaching on sports during a July 17 episode of SiriusXM's "The Stephen A. Smith Show," broadcast from the third annual Fanatics Fest sports convention in New York City. Smith warned of politics hijacking the discourse surrounding how WNBA star Caitlin Clark is treated by the league an...
Trump's Latest Moves: From Airport Rebranding to Military Escalation
Former President Trump's recent endeavors, including a controversial rebranding of Palm Beach airport and his administration's activation of a dormant court for deportations, highlight his ongoing influence in American politics. As tensions rise globally, Trump's positioning amid the Iran conflict adds a complex layer to his political narrative.
Burnham’s vow to end Labour briefing wars will test his grip on the party
Tensions between his aims are already there, including disputes over key appointments such as chancellorAndy Burnham’s vision for cleaning up Westminster politics is a utopian one: ending the dominance of the whipping system, Whitehall power hoarding and the “insidious briefing culture” of the bubble.In his first speech on becoming Labour leader, he warned his party it “won’t beat Britain’s new right if we are consumed by infighting and pulling in different directions”. Continue reading...
Andy Burnham may ‘not wear a suit’ on first appearance as Prime Minister reveals Christopher Hope
Andy Burnham could be set to forgo the formality of wearing a suit or using a lectern in his first appearance as Prime Minister, Christopher Hope has revealed. The GB News' Political Editor suggested such a move could "set the tone for a more informal Government".Despite a long career in politics, including Cabinet posts, Mr Burnham has been keen to stress his standing as a politician outside the Westminster mould. As such, the former Manchester Mayor is often seen sporting a signature dark blue...
Ilhan Omar posts 'cringey' video claiming Minnesota has 'defeated' ICE
Sign up here to our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:36, 19 July 2026 | Updated: 16:38, 19 July 2026 e-mail View comments
WC final preview: Why Spain vs Argentina is much more than Messi vs Yamal
Spain and Argentina meet in a World Cup final loaded with footballing destiny, La Masia symbolism, Messi’s last miracle, Yamal’s first coronation and enough off-field politics to make FIFA’s “football unites the world” slogan file for leave. Read more in today's OFFSIDE.
‘I don’t regret it!’ Robert Jenrick refuses to withdraw brutal jibes when pressed on language in politics
Robert Jenrick has refused to withdraw a series of brutal jibes at his opponents when pressed on the use of appropriate language in politics. The Reform UK treasury spokesman was taken to task by GB News’s Camilla Tominey, who insisted “rhetoric does matter”. The pair were speaking after Reform pledged to provide £100million in security for all sitting MPs and prominent former MPs following the murder of Ann Widdecombe in what police have said was a “targeted attack”. Her death contributed to an...
India’s cockroach politics is no joke
The Cockroach Janta Party has crept onto the political scene at a time when Indian democracy is struggling.