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PM intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time Image source, PA Media ByChris Mason, Political editor and Kate Whannel, Political reporter Published 6 July 2026, 17:45 BST Updated 52 minutes ago The prime minister and Foreign Office were involved in arguing for the kick-off time for England's World Cup match against Mexico not to be moved earlier – as […]
Farage says he's 'done no wrongdoing' after benefits from ally not declared Image source, Getty Images ByRichard Wheeler Political reporter Published 40 minutes ago Nigel Farage said he has "done no wrongdoing" after it emerged he did not declare benefits provided by an ally once convicted of fraud in the US. The Sunday Times said, […]
Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving defence spending 'mess' for Burnham Image source, PA MediaImage caption, The MoD has set out plans to invest in drone technology ByJennifer McKiernan and Brian Wheeler Political reporters Published 1 July 2026, 10:00 BST Updated 4 minutes ago Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised what she called a missing £5bn […]
Burnham revels on public stage but has little time to hammer ideas into shape Image source, Reuters By Chris Mason Political editor Published 1 hour ago Two things stand out watching Andy Burnham, as I've done during the recent by-election campaign and in the ten or so days since. The first is that he is […]
Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham Image caption, Housing Secretary Steve Reed spoke to Victoria Derbyshire ByJennifer McKiernan Political reporter Published 28 June 2026, 12:04 BST Updated 19 minutes ago The Labour Party is united behind Andy Burnham as its next leader, two senior party figures have told the BBC. The […]
Burnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chief Image source, PA Media BySean Seddon and Joseph Cassidy Published 27 June 2026, 18:01 BST Updated 1 hour ago Andy Burnham will need a "Moscow test" for his policies if he becomes prime minister, the former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir […]
Starmer and home secretary in row over minister's future Image source, Getty Images ByChris Mason, Political editor and Joshua Nevett, Political reporter Published 54 minutes ago A row has broken out between Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over the future of the Immigration Minister Mike Tapp. Tapp had written for the Times newspaper, external […]
Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, 'I don't think anyone can doubt my commitment to the prime minister' – Rachel Reeves ByRachel Clun, Peter Ruddick, Business reporters and James Gregory, Political reporter Published 25 June 2026, 06:00 BST […]
Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM Image source, EPA ByHarry Farley, Political correspondent and Harry Sekulich Published 24 June 2026, 04:35 BST Updated 1 hour ago The BBC understands that if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister then he is expected to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor and offer her a more junior cabinet position. A […]
