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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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@maddyseb From YouTube ↗ 22 Jul 2026 1
Lamy's and Reeves's smiles are amazing, they look like they're about to pop up champagne.
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The very first day in Downing St, Burnham went to the toilet. He pulled down his trousers while calmly sitting on the shitter... He relaxed his sphincter and after a few seconds he solemnly uttered: "I did it. Who's laughing now, Dad? Yesss, I did it."
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Is that kiers old suit hes wearing 😊
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I seem to remember that Andy was one of those that said if a change of PM happens then there should be an election
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@bumache From YouTube ↗ 22 Jul 2026 1
The chairs are being moved on the deck of the titanic.
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@kizzmiaz From YouTube ↗ 22 Jul 2026 1
Pretty sure he had an undeclared cup of tea and 2 chocolate digestives. 😂
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@hixta7889 From YouTube ↗ 22 Jul 2026 17
Out of 400+ elected labour MP's, not one of them was capable of leading their party. Not one.
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"I won't call a general election because I know I would lose"
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There were ten in the bed and the little one said.....move over...move over.......😂
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Burnham offered Defence to Reeves.
I think one has to question his judgement.
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@thewispo From YouTube ↗ 21 Jul 2026 48
If someone can get it right, the public wouldn’t mind someone sitting for 8,12 years. But nobody can do it.
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@jwalks100 From YouTube ↗ 21 Jul 2026 105
5 so called PM's in 4 years!! When I grew up I remember Wilson, Heath, Callaghan, Thatcher and Major......that was 30 years!
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One set of traitors replaced by another set...
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Corbyn still had more votes than Starmer did in their respective general elections
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He never returned the sausages 😥
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He didn't win a landslide, the Tories lost the trust of the people. He actually got less votes than Jeremy Corbyn.
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When will the British people see through the circus that's always been in front of them.
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Ok - Burnham's been in for long enough - who's next? Who wants a go?
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My Father said many years ago prior to 24 hour news: ‘Why do they keep speculating? Why can’t they wait for it to happen and report on that?’ He wasn’t wrong!
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@pytchley721 From YouTube ↗ 21 Jul 2026 304
The media's role in this instability is clear.
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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.