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Andy Burnham's (Un)Funded Tax Cut
Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans for a “cost of living government”.
21 Jul 2026,32 mins
Andy Burnham Appoints His New Cabinet
Andy Burnham makes John Healey his chancellor as he assembles his cabinet.
21 Jul 2026,33 mins
Andy Burnham Becomes Prime Minister
Andy Burnham officially becomes Prime Minister and promises “breathing space now”.
20 Jul 2026,39 mins
What No 10 Will Really Be Like For Andy Burnham
Former insiders explain ahead of moving in day.
19 Jul 2026,42 mins
How Is Andy Burnham Preparing For Government?
The incoming prime minister is making decisions on people and policy.
18 Jul 2026,41 mins
Who is Andy Burnham?
Newscast looks at the life and career of the man who will soon be Prime Minister.
17 Jul 2026,62 mins
Andrew Marr on Burnham's Plan For Number 10
What will Andy Burnham do when he becomes Prime Minister?
16 Jul 2026,31 mins
Keir Starmer Says Goodbye
Sir Keir Starmer makes his final PMQs appearance as Prime Minister.
15 Jul 2026,27 mins
The £10 Billion Wasted On Covid PPE
How did the government waste £10 billion on Covid PPE?
14 Jul 2026,40 mins
Counter Terrorism Police Investigating Ann Widdecombe Death
Counter terrorism police takeover the investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death.
13 Jul 2026,28 mins
Does Andy Burnham Have A New Plan For Tax?
And what will his premiership mean for your payslip?
12 Jul 2026,29 mins
The Rachel Reeves Interview (Her Last As Chancellor?)
The full conversation between Laura and Rachel Reeves.
12 Jul 2026,22 mins
The Ann Widdecombe Murder Investigation
And what could be Rachel Reeves’ last interview as chancellor.
11 Jul 2026,35 mins
What’s Andy Burnham’s Plan To Move Power Out Of London?
Adam and Alex take a deep dive into Andy Burnham’s plan to move power out of London
10 Jul 2026,43 mins
Andy Burnham (Almost) Wins
Burnham on track to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him.
09 Jul 2026,36 mins
Has The US-Iran War Restarted?
The US and Iran exchange fire as Trump says the ceasefire is over… or is it?
08 Jul 2026,30 mins
Nigel Farage Resigns As MP
Nigel Farage resigns as MP but says he’ll fight the by-election.
07 Jul 2026,35 mins
Is Trump Interfering In The World Cup?
Trump spoke to Fifa president about controversial red card for USA player.
06 Jul 2026,32 mins
Who Is The Fraudster Who Paid For Farage’s Security?
Reform denies rules were broken over benefits provided to Nigel Farage.
05 Jul 2026,32 mins
The Keir Starmer Resignation Interview: Analysis
Henry speaks to Laura and Paddy about his conversation with the PM.
04 Jul 2026,35 mins
The Keir Starmer Resignation Interview
The first interview the prime minister has given since stepping down.
04 Jul 2026,24 mins
The Story Of Andy Burnham's Return To Westminster - Live At Crossed Wires Festival
Chris and Faisal look at how he's gone from mayor to likely next PM.
04 Jul 2026,53 mins
Teen Rapists Face Custody After Appeal Overturns "Lenient" Sentence
And Morgan McSweeney admits Labour didn’t prepare properly for power.
02 Jul 2026,41 mins,
How Did Donald Trump Make $1.4 Billion From Crypto?
What does President Trump’s mandatory financial report reveal?
01 Jul 2026,31 mins
What Does It Cost To Keep The UK Safe?
The government releases it’s long awaited defence investment plan.
30 Jun 2026,42 mins
What's Andy Burnham's Plan For Number 10 (North)?
Burnham unveils "Number 10 North" in first speech since running for PM.
29 Jun 2026,38 mins
The Starmer-Burnham Defence Handover
We look at new details from the controversial defence plan a new PM would inherit.
28 Jun 2026,29 mins
What's Andy Burnham's Economic Plan?
The prospective PM will set out his vision on Monday.
27 Jun 2026,38 mins
The King (Sort Of) Reveals His Finances
King Charles has become the first monarch to reveal their tax bill, paying £12.9m.
26 Jun 2026,45 mins
Why Is This Heatwave So Much Worse?
The UK recorded for the hottest June day has been broken for the second day in a row.
25 Jun 2026,34 mins