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Andy Burnham's chief of staff in transparency row over Douglas Alexander meeting

Andy Burnham's incoming chief of staff has been linked to a lobbying row over a meeting with Douglas Alexander when he was Trade Minister

The National (Scotland)

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

After the Prime Minister’s resignation, Anne McElvoy asks Westminster insiders: what went wrong and how could Andy Burnham make it right?

Evening Standard

The war for Burnham’s ear: politicians and wonks fight for influence over a PM

There is high emotion, a deluge of policy papers and an ‘excruciating’ jostle for jobs as Labour’s probable next leader settles back into Westminster life

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Ex-foreign secretary David Miliband hails Andy Burnham’s ‘openness and energy’

The former MP ignored a question over whether he was interested in a return to government if Mr Burnham becomes prime minister.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham 'must end UK complicity with Gaza genocide' as pressure grows

ANDY Burnham has been urged to “finally end” Britain’s complicity with the genocide in Gaza if he becomes prime minister

The National (Scotland)

Unison chief endorses Ed Miliband for chancellor in a Burnham government

Exclusive: Head of trade union backs energy secretary to replace Rachel Reeves, but two other big unions are opposed UK politics live – latest updates

The Guardian - UK

Back on the pitch: how Burnham’s chief of staff pick reunites late-90s Labour football team

Some worry choosing James Purnell, former Demon Eyes teammate, would show Labour struggling for new talent

The Guardian - UK

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Burnham’s pick for chief of staff led firm that advised BP, Apple and Amazon

Appointment of James Purnell, former chief executive of Flint Global, described by one Labour MP as ‘very bad sign’

The Guardian - UK

Blairite former Labour minister 'set to lead Andy Burnham's No 10'

Andy Burnham, who is widely tipped to become the next Prime Minister, has reportedly chosen Blairite and former Cabinet minister James Purnell as…

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham picks former Blair minister James Purnell as chief of staff

Decision is one of Makerfield MP’s most significant since his Westminster return as he builds his team for government

The Guardian - UK

Streeting still ready to challenge Starmer despite show of unity, allies say

Health secretary poised to make leadership bid after May local elections to pre-empt a potential challenge from rival Rayner, MPs close to him say

The Guardian - UK

Rejuvenating and protecting the arts requires creative thinking

Letters: The UK’s creative skills have never been in higher demand, writes James Purnell, while Gush Mundae says we can’t wait for Labour to fix things, and Dan Thompson takes inspiration from the New Deal

The Guardian - UK

University of the Arts London: a creative champion rising up the rankings

University of the Arts London brings together some of the most reputable art schools, and it’s soaring up the league table.

The Guardian - UK

BBC insiders back Emily Maitlis's claims about 'Tory agent' influencing output

BBC insiders have said Emily Maitlis was right when she said that Sir Robbie Gibb was an “active agent” of the Tory party who was influencing…

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Ex-BBC executive says he was blocked from board due to ‘Labour background’

James Purnell, a minister under Gordon Brown, says corporation feared his appointment would anger Boris Johnson’s government

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