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Who is the UK's new chancellor?

More on Andy Burnham's announcements on his first day at Prime Minister.

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John Healey
Andy Burnham
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Keir Starmer smiling in the house of commons

Watch: Starmer's kind send-off across the Commons in final PMQs

A warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister.

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Starmer, Badenoch and Farage in three separate photos put togethor.

Shocked and upset - Politicians react to Ann Widdecombe's death

The prime minister and opposition leader spoke after the police announced a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.

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Nigel Farage stands behind a podium with two Union Jack's on each side

Watch: Farage resigns to trigger by-election he will stand in

In a statement filmed by Reform UK Nigel Farage announced he will resign as an MP to trigger a by-election which he will stand in.

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Morgan McSweeney

Watch: PM's former top aide on Starmer's first call with Trump

Trump was more 'funny' than he had been expecting, Morgan McSweeney told the BBC.

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Chris Mason appearing next to Wes Street and Keir Starmer

Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up

Political turmoil continued in Westminster on Thursday after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned Starmer's government saying he had "lost confidence" in his leadership.

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The King in the royal carriage

Watch: Pomp and ceremony as King delivers speech in Parliament

King Charles III has unveiled the government's agenda in a speech to Parliament.

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A composite image of Wes Streeting, Lisa Nandy and Ed Miliband leaving Downing Street on 12 May 2026

Watch: Reporters shout questions at ministers leaving No 10

Several ministers were met with a barrage of questions about the PM's future after leaving a cabinet meeting.

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Henry Zeffman on Downing Street

Watch: Keir Starmer's message of defiance to his own party

Watch: Keir Starmer's message of defiance to his own party

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Labour MP Louise Haigh

'The message is clear' - Labour MPs on Keir Starmer's leadership

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Henry Zeffman stands on one side of the image outside 10 Downing Street. On the other side  Labour party supporters look-on as counting gets underway at Barnsley Metrodome on May 08, 2026 in Barnsley, England.

Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable

Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable

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A woman sits in a purple radio studio

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch on calling out the PM

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Zack Polanski

Green Party leader Zack Polanski: 'It's up to government to fund social care'

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Morgan McSweeney wearing a suit, giving evidence to Foreign Affairs select committee

Watch: PM's ex-top aide on Mandelson revelations

Key moments as Morgan McSweeney gives evidence to MPs about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.

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A split screen with Sarah Smith on the left and Donald Trump on the right.

My five-minute phone call with President Trump

Sarah Smith asked the president about King Charles's upcoming visit, the state of the so-called special relationship and the war with Iran.

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Sir Olly Robbins

Watch key moments from sacked Foreign Office chief's testimony

Sir Olly Robbins told MPs No 10 had a "dismissive approach" to Lord Peter Mandelson's security vetting.

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Keir Starmer in Commons

Watch: Starmer faces MPs as Mandelson row drags on

Sir Keir Starmer addressed MPs in the Commons about Peter Mandelson's vetting for his job as US ambassador.

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Keir and Starmer pictured together talking outside in Scotland in July 2025

From friendship to friction: Inside the growing tensions between Trump and Starmer

BBC’s Sarah Smith examines how the Iran war has led to discrepancies between the US president and UK prime minister.

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Woman opening a front door to a house

Watch: Reporter told to pose as gay for asylum claim

A BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system.

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Chris Mason in front of Big Ben

Will the UK ban social media for under 16s?

As a US trial finds Meta and Google intentionally built addictive social media platforms, will the UK change its rules?

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Mike Tapp

'What is the height of the London Eye?' minister asked

Migration minister Mike Tapp is unable to answer one of the questions on the UK citizenship test.

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