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Which bands does Prime Minister-to-be Andy Burnham listen to?

Andy Burnham has blind-ranked his favourite British bands in a recent interview, giving the public further insight into his listening habits.

13 July 2026

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Burnham on course to become next UK PM with backing of 322 Labour MPs

If Burnham reaches at least 323 nominations then it would no longer be mathematically possible for another challenger to get the 81 signatures required to join the race out of the total of 402 Labour MPs.

9 July 2026

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Prospective UK PM Burnham rules out early general election

Burnham indicated he still backs reforming Britain's first-past-the-post electoral system, which has historically benefited the country's traditional two main parties.

3 July 2026

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Burnham vows to 'rewire Britain' with devolution and 'No. 10 North'

Labour's likely next PM set out a 10-year economic plan in his Manchester speech, promising greater regional powers and a shift away from trickle-down economics.

29 June 2026

Europe News

'Another day, another leader': Londoners react to Starmer's resignation

People in central London expressed frustration, uncertainty and cautious hope after Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK prime minister.

22 June 2026