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Who is Marie-France van Heel, Andy Burnham's wife?
The new prime minister met his Dutch-born wife, known as Frankie, at Cambridge University in 1989. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Analysis: Burnham's policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be
The new prime minister has begun to set out key policies - starting with a vow to end rough sleeping. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Why wasn't there a general election?
BBC Journalist Lucy Woodham explains why we have a new PM but we haven't had a general election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Burnham makes ending rough sleeping his first policy pledge as prime minister
The Labour leader made a similar pledge as Greater Manchester mayor, although he failed to achieve this. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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No 10 North and backing Ukraine - New PM on his plans
Andy Burnham pledges change at home, but no wavering in the UK's commitment to Ukraine. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Burnham pressed on ambition to end rough sleeping
Andy Burnham has said ending rough sleeping in the UK is one of his priorities. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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Mason: What image does Burnham want to project?
Mason: What image does Burnham want to project? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publisher for...
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Watch: Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes PM... the day in 98 seconds
Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament
Some protesters demanding education reforms said they werew injured in clashes with police who banned the march. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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'Make politics work', Burnham says in first speech as PM
Burnham said his generation of politicians will need to "raise our game" and rise to the challenges in front of them. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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'I've had to lay off most of my staff due to roadworks'
Traders have expressed fears about a drop in trade with some even having to let some workers go. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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What does a Burnham-led government mean for your money?
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants life to be more affordable, but how could he do it? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busines...
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Watch: Sir Keir Starmer's last speech as prime minister in full
Starmer spoke in front of an applauding crowd on Downing Street. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the origin...
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Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government
The businessman said it was an "honour" to serve in the post, but the BBC understands he feels he has achieved all he can in the role. Newsiline summarise...
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From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown
BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for education reforms. N...
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Counties to be split into three new unitary councils
Oxfordshire - and a part of Berkshire - will be split into three new unitary authorities. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and li...
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Badenoch: Burnham's plans are 'airy-fairy stuff'
Kemi Badenoch was asked about Andy Burnham as prime minister during Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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What do people in Burnham-on-Sea think of the likely new PM?
Andy Burnham has pledged to undertake a summer tour across the UK during the early weeks of his premiership. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend
Determined to hit the ground running, the former mayor hopes to maintain the leadership style he adopted in Manchester. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Andy Burnham to Scrap Digital ID Plans
He will take over at Number 10 tomorrow with plans to focus on tackling the cost of living Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal
Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and lin...
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Ruthless plotter or dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham
Who is the real Andy Burnham? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates
The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz
There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes. Newsiline summarises t...
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Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Do declassified files support Trump's election security claims?
BBC Verify has reviewed these documents, although some of them have been heavily redacted. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says
The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertai...
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MPs from the West reflect on Keir Starmer's legacy as PM
Labour MPs pay tribute to the outgoing prime minister after his emotional final speech in parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Chris Mason: The Labour Party is smiling again
Burnham was confirmed as the new Labour leader. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publisher for...
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'Barmy' council shake-up could be challenged
The leader of South Kesteven District Council says the changes "beggar belief". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting women
A jury finds Patrick Spencer not guilty of sexually assaulting two women. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to t...
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Burnham says he is still 'finalising' cabinet
The Labour leader says there has been "too much" speculation about who will be in his top team. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Burnham promises big change - but offers few clues on how he will deliver it
The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader. Newsiline summ...
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Burnham promises to 'bring back hope' as he becomes Labour leader
The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Andy Burnham is Labour leader: What is he promising?
The BBC's chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what Andy Burnham intends to do as the new leader of the Labour party. Newsiline summarises...
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'I have a plan,' Labour's new leader says
The new Labour leader says he has listened over the past 25 years and he has a plan going forward. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...