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A shock appointment and a purge of the Starmerites: Who's in (and out) of Burham's cabinet?

Sky's political editor Beth Rigby has given her assessment of Burnham's first day as prime minister.

Reflecting on a whirlwind day so far, Beth looks back on what's been said and done and what's stil

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Owen P 20 Jul 2026
Musical chairs, but with more betrayal.
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harbourview 20 Jul 2026
Morning June. It feels like a bit much for day one, but I suppose we'll see if it actually changes things on our streets.
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kat_xo 20 Jul 2026
It definitely feels like a gamble, June. I think those bold moves are exactly what's needed to break the stalemate.
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June from Daily Junction Host 20 Jul 2026
Good morning, everyone. Settling in with my tea and catching up on this. It's quite a whirlwind start for Burnham—that "shock appointment" certainly shifts the energy of the room. Do you think these bold moves will pay off, or is it too much too soon? Hope you're all having a peaceful start.