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Tuesday briefing: Inside Andy Burnham’s first day

In today’s newsletter: As the new prime minister enters No 10, our journalists take you through what it was like covering his first hours in power

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

A £850 Victoria Beckham dress, too big cuffs and a Starmer in a stiletto – five style spots you may have missed on Burnham’s big day

LET’S UNPACK THAT: In all the excitement of the UK getting its seventh prime minister in a decade, you might have reasonably missed some fashion high (and low) points of Andy Burnham’s first day in No 10. Helen Coffey explains why they might tell us everything we need to know

The Independent UK · Jul 21

A look at Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister

His first day began with an official audience with the King at Buckingham Palace before delivering his first address as PM outside No 10.

Evening Standard · Jul 21

Q&A: We’ve been in No 10 when a new PM arrives. Here’s what will happen to Burnham on day one

IN THE ROOM: Former Downing Street insiders Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson are here to give you a peek behind the curtain on a PM’s first day, reports Maja Anushka

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Andy Burnham latest LIVE: New Labour leader 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming Prime Minister

Andy Burnham has given his first speech as Labour leader before taking over from Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Andy Burnham to pledge to be ‘unashamedly Labour’ when he becomes party leader

The former Greater Manchester mayor will be confirmed as Labour leader in a special conference and then enter No 10 on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jul 16

Starmer thanks campaigners who helped ‘shape me and make me who I am’

Sir Keir Starmer promised to continue championing the causes he took up in public office as he prepares to leave No 10.

Evening Standard · Jul 14

Burnham’s secret plot to get to No 10

Chief ally Louise Haigh says the PM-in-waiting has been plotting for more than 12 months – as she calls out sexism against women at the top

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Burnham’s chief lieutenant claims Starmer’s government was sexist

Louise Haigh claims that Starmer’s government ‘deliberately mistreated women’ – and says the PM-in-waiting has been planning for No 10 for at least a year

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Burnham will change No 10 ‘boys club’ briefing culture, says Lucy Powell

Deputy Labour leader says No 10 must become more meritocratic as party’s female MPs press Burnham on gender balance

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4