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Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM

Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM
BBC News Tuesday 21 July 2026, 17:14 UTC 1 min read
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The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.

The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.
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