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Cabinet members, and Larry the cat, arrive in Downing Street as Keir Starmer begins his first full day as prime minister Follow live coverage and analysis:

Cabinet members, and Larry the cat, arrive in Downing Street as Keir Starmer begins his first full day as prime minister Follow live coverage and analysis:

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"I am not proposing that the UK considers rejoining the EU, I respect the decision that was made at the referendum," Andy Burnham says Follow live

"I am not proposing that the UK considers rejoining the EU, I respect the decision that was made at the referendum," Andy Burnham says Follow live

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"Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak are two cheeks of the same backside and they both got well and truly spanked tonight" George Galloway sends message to Labour's leader and the prime minister after his win in Rochdale Follow live coverage

"Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak are two cheeks of the same backside and they both got well and truly spanked tonight" George Galloway sends message to Labour's leader and the prime minister after his win in Rochdale Follow live coverage

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"I am inspired by Reform, our best days can lie ahead...but at the moment Britain is broken" Former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi announces his defection to Reform UK, adding he's prepared to put his "shoulder to the wheel to help it"

"I am inspired by Reform, our best days can lie ahead...but at the moment Britain is broken" Former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi announces his defection to Reform UK, adding he's prepared to put his "shoulder to the wheel to help it"

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Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street before last Prime Minister's Questions Follow #PMQs live:

Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street before last Prime Minister's Questions Follow #PMQs live:

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"I'm more of a Beyoncé person myself" #BBCLauraK asks Rachel Reeves and Kemi Badenoch what their favourite Beatles songs are ahead of her interview with Sir Paul McCartney

"I'm more of a Beyoncé person myself" #BBCLauraK asks Rachel Reeves and Kemi Badenoch what their favourite Beatles songs are ahead of her interview with Sir Paul McCartney

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"I should not have appointed Peter Mandelson, I take responsibility for that decision" PM Keir Starmer says victims of Jeffrey Epstein were "clearly failed" by his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador Follow live:

"I should not have appointed Peter Mandelson, I take responsibility for that decision" PM Keir Starmer says victims of Jeffrey Epstein were "clearly failed" by his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador Follow live:

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"Today's deal will also help British holidaymakers," PM Keir Starmer says "We're confirming that they will be able to use e-gates when they travel to Europe, ending those huge queues at passport control," the prime minister adds Follow live:

"Today's deal will also help British holidaymakers," PM Keir Starmer says "We're confirming that they will be able to use e-gates when they travel to Europe, ending those huge queues at passport control," the prime minister adds Follow live:

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"Is she [Liz Truss] still in the party?" Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asks Chris Mason

"Is she [Liz Truss] still in the party?" Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asks Chris Mason

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...and ahead of the May elections, #BBCLauraK also has a special report from Wales and speaks to all the main party leaders. Sunday 9am BBC Two BBC iPlayer

...and ahead of the May elections, #BBCLauraK also has a special report from Wales and speaks to all the main party leaders. Sunday 9am BBC Two BBC iPlayer

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting, seen as a potential leadership rival to Keir Starmer, leaves Downing Street after meeting with the prime minister Follow live updates:

Health Secretary Wes Streeting, seen as a potential leadership rival to Keir Starmer, leaves Downing Street after meeting with the prime minister Follow live updates:

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First pictures emerge from Downing Street as new PM Keir Starmer holds his first cabinet meeting Follow live

First pictures emerge from Downing Street as new PM Keir Starmer holds his first cabinet meeting Follow live

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"Of course I've talked to Robert Jenrick. Was I on the verge of signing a document with him? No. Have we had conversations? Yes" Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is questioned after the sacking of Jenrick by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch Follow live:

"Of course I've talked to Robert Jenrick. Was I on the verge of signing a document with him? No. Have we had conversations? Yes" Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is questioned after the sacking of Jenrick by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch Follow live:

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Keir Starmer accuses Elon Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder

Keir Starmer accuses Elon Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he thinks there is "every chance" of a 2027 general election Addressing the annual party conference in Birmingham, he adds "we must be ready" Follow live:

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he thinks there is "every chance" of a 2027 general election Addressing the annual party conference in Birmingham, he adds "we must be ready" Follow live:

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"We will provide parents and frontline professionals with the support and training they need to spot the warning signs of misogyny" Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips outlines government plans to tackle violence against women and girls in England

"We will provide parents and frontline professionals with the support and training they need to spot the warning signs of misogyny" Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips outlines government plans to tackle violence against women and girls in England

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"Does the PM still stand by his promises?" Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asks about Labour's promise to not increase income tax, national insurance and VAT "Yes," Keir Starmer replies #PMQs

"Does the PM still stand by his promises?" Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asks about Labour's promise to not increase income tax, national insurance and VAT "Yes," Keir Starmer replies #PMQs

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“I think he’s going to have to stay up north” New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says his dog Axel will stay in Manchester instead of Downing Street as he “wouldn’t get on with Larry [the cat]” #BBCLauraK

“I think he’s going to have to stay up north” New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says his dog Axel will stay in Manchester instead of Downing Street as he “wouldn’t get on with Larry [the cat]” #BBCLauraK

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“We’ll probably all become very passionate Norwegian supporters" SNP MP Lara Bird tells #PoliticsLive who she'll be backing in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday night

“We’ll probably all become very passionate Norwegian supporters" SNP MP Lara Bird tells #PoliticsLive who she'll be backing in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday night

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“I’m going to rule it out” Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg in his first major interview as prime minister, Andy Burnham rules out calling an early general election and says “I don't think people want it” #BBCLauraK

“I’m going to rule it out” Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg in his first major interview as prime minister, Andy Burnham rules out calling an early general election and says “I don't think people want it” #BBCLauraK

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Keir Starmer, with his wife Victoria, leaves Downing Street to make his way to Buckingham Palace to resign as prime minister Follow live

Keir Starmer, with his wife Victoria, leaves Downing Street to make his way to Buckingham Palace to resign as prime minister Follow live

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“It's about changing the nature of the support” Speaking exclusively to #BBCLauraK, Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants to provide “more support” for people on benefits seeking work, but that some support should be “conditional” upon seeking work

“It's about changing the nature of the support” Speaking exclusively to #BBCLauraK, Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants to provide “more support” for people on benefits seeking work, but that some support should be “conditional” upon seeking work

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Andy Burnham says if we don't reform social care "the NHS will collapse" but gives no timeline

Andy Burnham says if we don't reform social care "the NHS will collapse" but gives no timeline

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"I don't have any conscious memory of seeing that motorhome" Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the camper van bought by her former husband Peter Murrell was not "immediately visible" when visiting her in-laws as it "was round the side of the house"

"I don't have any conscious memory of seeing that motorhome" Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the camper van bought by her former husband Peter Murrell was not "immediately visible" when visiting her in-laws as it "was round the side of the house"

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Care teams in England “should be the best paid people in society, not the worst," PM Andy Burnham says He also points to how many people from other countries have been caring for his father Follow live:

Care teams in England “should be the best paid people in society, not the worst," PM Andy Burnham says He also points to how many people from other countries have been caring for his father Follow live:

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Louis Mosley, head of UK and Europe at Palantir Technologies, is challenged on #PoliticsLive by Faiza Shaheen of Tax Justice UK over the company’s contract with the NHS and its use of patient data

Louis Mosley, head of UK and Europe at Palantir Technologies, is challenged on #PoliticsLive by Faiza Shaheen of Tax Justice UK over the company’s contract with the NHS and its use of patient data

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“We’ve got to work out the way of [spending more money on defence]” Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg in his first major interview as prime minister, Andy Burnham wouldn’t commit to spending 3% of GDP on defence by 2030 #BBCLauraK

“We’ve got to work out the way of [spending more money on defence]” Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg in his first major interview as prime minister, Andy Burnham wouldn’t commit to spending 3% of GDP on defence by 2030 #BBCLauraK

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Does Andy Burnham trust Donald Trump?

Does Andy Burnham trust Donald Trump?

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Turning back to the leader of the opposition, the PM says he and Kemi Badenoch have something in common: "Our parties both had tough results at the local elections last week, the difference is she hasn't noticed," he says Follow live:

Turning back to the leader of the opposition, the PM says he and Kemi Badenoch have something in common: "Our parties both had tough results at the local elections last week, the difference is she hasn't noticed," he says Follow live:

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"Officials that were in the room were barely able to contain themselves" Morgan McSweeney gives Nick Robinson an insight into US President Donald Trump's first phone call with Keir Starmer Listen to the latest #PoliticalThinking on BBC Sounds 🎧

"Officials that were in the room were barely able to contain themselves" Morgan McSweeney gives Nick Robinson an insight into US President Donald Trump's first phone call with Keir Starmer Listen to the latest #PoliticalThinking on BBC Sounds 🎧

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"We have a parliamentary democracy, where the PM is chosen by MPs” Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell defends not calling for a general election despite calling for one when Liz Truss was forced to resign which she says was a “particular time” #BBCLauraK

"We have a parliamentary democracy, where the PM is chosen by MPs” Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell defends not calling for a general election despite calling for one when Liz Truss was forced to resign which she says was a “particular time” #BBCLauraK

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“I would be very happy to sit down with him, I quite like Andy Burnham” Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's willing to share her party's plans for the UK Follow live:

“I would be very happy to sit down with him, I quite like Andy Burnham” Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's willing to share her party's plans for the UK Follow live:

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"The change will be the biggest change in our lifetimes to the way the country is run," Andy Burnham says "The change will be driven through the prime minister's office, in an extended operation based here in Manchester," he adds Live:

"The change will be the biggest change in our lifetimes to the way the country is run," Andy Burnham says "The change will be driven through the prime minister's office, in an extended operation based here in Manchester," he adds Live:

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"For security reasons I can't go in the stands... it's as simple as that" PM Keir Starmer defends his decision to accept corporate hospitality at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium

"For security reasons I can't go in the stands... it's as simple as that" PM Keir Starmer defends his decision to accept corporate hospitality at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium

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Former US President Barack Obama visits Downing Street

Former US President Barack Obama visits Downing Street

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"It's not about criticising the leadership” Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch defends removing the whip from Gavin Barwell and says that he was "arguing and criticising the party in a way that is not befitting of a peer of the realm.” #BBCLauraK

"It's not about criticising the leadership” Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch defends removing the whip from Gavin Barwell and says that he was "arguing and criticising the party in a way that is not befitting of a peer of the realm.” #BBCLauraK

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The taxpayer shouldn't be "subsidising private institutions and private schools" Labour MP Lola McEvoy defends the government's decision to add VAT to private school fees as figures show the number of pupils in private schools is falling

The taxpayer shouldn't be "subsidising private institutions and private schools" Labour MP Lola McEvoy defends the government's decision to add VAT to private school fees as figures show the number of pupils in private schools is falling

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