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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 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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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 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 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'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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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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...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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"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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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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“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 will score as many points as possible if it means the right thing for the country” Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she won’t give Andy Burnham a “blank cheque” after the incoming PM said he wanted to work with other parties #BBCLauraK

“I will score as many points as possible if it means the right thing for the country” Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she won’t give Andy Burnham a “blank cheque” after the incoming PM said he wanted to work with other parties #BBCLauraK

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New Labour leader Andy Burnham says the decision on his cabinet picks will be made "very shortly" "I'm not in the job yet, but when I am, I will do it in the proper way," he adds Follow live:

New Labour leader Andy Burnham says the decision on his cabinet picks will be made "very shortly" "I'm not in the job yet, but when I am, I will do it in the proper way," he adds Follow live:

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"We will take power back from Westminster and Whitehall and give it to the place where you live" Andy Burnham reflects on the "series of wrong turns" Britain took in the 1980s, and promises a country "where life is more affordable" Follow live:

"We will take power back from Westminster and Whitehall and give it to the place where you live" Andy Burnham reflects on the "series of wrong turns" Britain took in the 1980s, and promises a country "where life is more affordable" Follow live:

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"As your leader I will set a direction that is distinctively Labour," Andy Burnham says "We win by being us," the new Labour leader adds Follow live:

"As your leader I will set a direction that is distinctively Labour," Andy Burnham says "We win by being us," the new Labour leader adds Follow live:

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"I want people to say once again, that Labour are for us," Andy Burnham says We can be the party that "puts more power in people's hands" and "hope in every heart", he adds Follow live:

"I want people to say once again, that Labour are for us," Andy Burnham says We can be the party that "puts more power in people's hands" and "hope in every heart", he adds Follow live:

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"This is a proud moment... and an emotional one." Andy Burnham credits Keir Starmer for putting Labour back in a position to change people's lives, as he delivers his first speech as leader of the party Follow live:

"This is a proud moment... and an emotional one." Andy Burnham credits Keir Starmer for putting Labour back in a position to change people's lives, as he delivers his first speech as leader of the party Follow live:

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“We need to find ways to give people respite and that’s about money in their pockets" Labour MP Miatta Fahnbulleh, who advises Andy Burnham on policy, says his first priority will be “dealing with the cost of living in the short term” #BBCLauraK

“We need to find ways to give people respite and that’s about money in their pockets" Labour MP Miatta Fahnbulleh, who advises Andy Burnham on policy, says his first priority will be “dealing with the cost of living in the short term” #BBCLauraK

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#BBCLauraK: "Why do you think the government has come to an end?” Rachel Reeves: “Governing is hard” In her likely last interview in office, the Chancellor says shocks like Covid-19 and wars abroad have affected the government

#BBCLauraK: "Why do you think the government has come to an end?” Rachel Reeves: “Governing is hard” In her likely last interview in office, the Chancellor says shocks like Covid-19 and wars abroad have affected the government

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In her final exchange with the prime minister, Kemi Badenoch thanks Keir Starmer’s family for the support they have given him in his time in office He replied saying he knows the Leader of the Opposition is “the most difficult role in politics” #PMQs

In her final exchange with the prime minister, Kemi Badenoch thanks Keir Starmer’s family for the support they have given him in his time in office He replied saying he knows the Leader of the Opposition is “the most difficult role in politics” #PMQs

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"I would say don't cry on national television." Rachel Reeves describes her toughest day as Chancellor but says it was still preferable to the years she spent in opposition. #bbclaurak

"I would say don't cry on national television." Rachel Reeves describes her toughest day as Chancellor but says it was still preferable to the years she spent in opposition. #bbclaurak

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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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Keir Starmer gives his final message from Prime Minister's Questions, thanking members of his team and the civil service "This is the end of my political journey", he says before leaving the chamber to applause #PMQs

Keir Starmer gives his final message from Prime Minister's Questions, thanking members of his team and the civil service "This is the end of my political journey", he says before leaving the chamber to applause #PMQs

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"I’m sure it has meaning to him” Archbishop Moth, the leader of the Catholic Church in England, says he believes Andy Burnham’s Catholic background will affect how he runs the country and that he hopes we see "a real concern for humanity" #BBCLauraK

"I’m sure it has meaning to him” Archbishop Moth, the leader of the Catholic Church in England, says he believes Andy Burnham’s Catholic background will affect how he runs the country and that he hopes we see "a real concern for humanity" #BBCLauraK

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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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"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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“Andy has never shied away from the fact that he wanted at some point to lead the Labour Party” Rachel Reeves tells #bbclaurak that Andy Burnham needs “a worked-through plan” when he becomes PM and says it is "perfectly reasonable for people to have ambition".

“Andy has never shied away from the fact that he wanted at some point to lead the Labour Party” Rachel Reeves tells #bbclaurak that Andy Burnham needs “a worked-through plan” when he becomes PM and says it is "perfectly reasonable for people to have ambition".

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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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“He’s personable, he’s pragmatic” Lord Gove, editor of the Spectator, assesses Andy Burnham and says he’s a “more formidable political operator” than when he last ran for Labour leadership #bbclaurak

“He’s personable, he’s pragmatic” Lord Gove, editor of the Spectator, assesses Andy Burnham and says he’s a “more formidable political operator” than when he last ran for Labour leadership #bbclaurak

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