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Healey made chancellor, Miliband named foreign secretary and Yvette Cooper becomes health secretary as Burnham picks cabinet
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Extra Extra has grouped 38 reports on this story from 35 news outlets across the political spectrum. By political lean, that breaks down as 11 left-leaning, 12 center, and 15 right-leaning sources.
With a coverage-diversity score of 99 out of 100, this is one of the more evenly reported stories in our index right now — left, center, and right outlets are all giving it attention.
On reliability, 26 of the 35 rated outlets carry a high or mostly-factual reliability rating (A or B) and 9 outlets fall into our mixed or lower-reliability tier (C or D). Ratings are drawn from independent assessments and are meant to help you weigh each report, not to tell you which to trust.
This story has been covered over the span of about 3 days, making it a longer-running thread rather than a single news flash.
Below, the same story is laid out side by side as left, center, and right outlets reported it. Read across the columns and watch what changes: the headline emphasis, which facts lead, the adjectives, and what each side leaves out. The story itself rarely changes — the framing almost always does.
Outlets covering this story: The Independent, The Guardian, MSNBC, NPR, The American Prospect, TIME, NBC News, Le Monde (English), Foreign Policy, Washington Monthly, The Nation, Financial Times, France 24, UPI, Straight Arrow News, South China Morning Post, BBC News, Full Fact, The Economist, Associated Press, RFI (English), Daily Express, The American Conservative, RealClearPolitics, National Post, National Review, The Gateway Pundit, Breitbart, CBN News, Reason, The National Pulse, PJ Media, Spiked, UnHerd, Sky News Australia.
Left(11)
The IndependentBJul 20, 7:36 PM
Andy Burnham latest: Ed Miliband named as foreign secretary with Healey as chancellor in cabinet reshuffle
Shabana Mahmood is set to remain home secretary after reports had tipped her for chancellor
The GuardianAJul 20, 7:20 PM
Healey made chancellor, Miliband named foreign secretary and Yvette Cooper becomes health secretary as Burnham picks cabinet – UK politics live
Several Labour MPs are in Downing Street as the new PM chooses his top team Burnham vows his arrival in power will be ‘circuit breaker’ moment for UK Six highlights from Andy Burnham’s first Downing
MSNBCCJul 20, 5:30 PM
Andy Burnham becomes new U.K. prime minister
The former Manchester mayor becomes the U.K’s seventh prime minister in a decade, after his predecessor, Keir Starmer, resigned in June. The post Andy Burnham becomes new U.K. prime minister appeared
NPRAJul 20, 8:41 AM
Andy Burnham becomes U.K. prime minister
In a transition of power presided over by King Charles, Andy Burnham has replaced Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Both are from the center-left Labour Party.
The American ProspectBJul 17, 7:00 PM
Can Prime Minister Burnham Succeed?
There is a great deal riding on his success, and not just for Britain. The post Can Prime Minister Burnham Succeed? appeared first on The American Prospect.
TIMEBJul 20, 7:07 PM
5 Key Moments From Andy Burnham’s First Day as U.K. Prime Minister, Including His Invite to President Trump
From a meeting with King Charles III to a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, here's what to know about Burnham's first day at the helm of Downing Street.
NBC NewsBJul 20, 11:51 AM
Andy Burnham formally appointed U.K. prime minster
Andy Burnham was formally appointed the newest British prime minster, the seventh to take up the position in the last decade. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports on how Burnham differs from outgoing prime m
Le Monde (English)AJul 20, 11:53 AM
Andy Burnham becomes new UK PM after meeting King Charles
The new British prime minister has promised to address the cost-of-living crisis, telling 'The Times' that 'what we've been doing hasn't been working,' and promised to 'bring forward a new plan for Br
Foreign PolicyBJul 20, 12:35 PM
Britain’s New Prime Minister Must Stand Up to Trump
Keir Starmer allowed his country to be humiliated by Washington. Burnham should learn from his mistakes.
Washington MonthlyBJul 20, 1:25 PM
Andy Burnham’s Challenge
Andy Burnham has built his political identity around Britain’s neglected industrial communities. His premiership may depend on whether he can deliver for them. The post Andy Burnham’s Challenge appear
The NationBJul 17, 6:00 PM
The US Resumes the Iran War, the Ebola Outbreak Surges in the DRC, Andy Burnham Becomes the UK’s PM
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Center(12)
Financial TimesAJul 20, 6:02 PM
Who is in Andy Burnham’s new cabinet?
UK prime minister announces top team, with a number of experienced faces returning to government
France 24AJul 20, 3:41 PM
Andy Burnham: Who is the new UK prime minister?
🇬🇧 Andy Burnham succeeds Keir #Starmer as UK Prime Minister. The former #Manchester mayor has pledged to tackle the cost of living, expand devolution and reform the social care system.
UPIBJul 20, 5:46 PM
Andy Burnham officially becomes British prime minister
Britain has its seventh prime minister in 10 years. Andy Burnham took on the role Monday, succeeding Keir Starmer and promising political change.
Straight Arrow NewsBJul 20, 1:49 PM
‘We need to be better’: Andy Burnham takes over as British Prime Minister
Andy Burnham, Britain's seventh new prime minister in a decade, has officially started his new job, promising to "rewire" the country.
South China Morning PostBJul 20, 7:09 PM
China’s Li congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime minister
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday extended congratulations to Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime minister. Strengthening dialogue and cooperation between China and Britain will benefit
Financial TimesAJul 20, 5:21 PM
Burnham becomes UK prime minister promising ‘unity and positivity’
The former mayor of Greater Manchester succeeds Keir Starmer with vow to tackle the cost of living
BBC NewsAJul 20, 6:29 PM
Key takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PM
The new Labour leader has formally taken office and set out his priorities for power in No 10.
Full FactAJul 17, 12:03 PM
Posts claiming Andy Burnham ‘has no legal right to be Prime Minister’ aren’t accurate
Contrary to a claim circulating on social media, it’s not true that an MP must have been elected in a general election to become Prime Minister.
The EconomistAJul 20, 10:17 AM
A firm Andy: what are new British PM’s plans?
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Associated PressAJul 20, 5:36 PM
Andy Burnham will be UK prime minister after meeting King Charles III - 1News
Andy Burnham will be UK prime minister after meeting King Charles III 1News
RFI (English)AJul 20, 1:42 PM
Burnham becomes the UK's seventh PM in a decade after Starmer resigns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said politicians “need to be better” as he delivered his first speech Monday as Britain’s new leader.
France 24AJul 20, 3:50 PM
'That is our challenge: to make politics work': Andy Burnham becomes UK PM
Andy Burnham has become Britain's new prime minister. The nomination process unfolded on July 20th in London, with one outgoing Labour leader passing the baton to another. The hope is that Burnham wil
Right(15)
Daily ExpressCJul 20, 6:46 PM
Andy Burnham's Cabinet: Who's in and who's out?
Incoming Prime Minister makes sweeping changes as he sacks Starmer loyalists and appoints new team
The American ConservativeBJul 20, 1:44 PM
Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister
State of the Union: The Labour leader will be the UK’s seventh prime minister in the past decade. The post Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister appeared first on The American Conservative.
RealClearPoliticsBJul 20, 7:13 PM
Who Is Andy Burnham, UK's Surprising New Prime Minister?
Andy Burnham was Manchester's mayor two months ago. Now he's Britain's prime minister, facing President Trump's scorn and an old territorial fight.
National PostBJul 20, 5:37 PM
Andy Burnham becomes U.K. prime minister, 7th in a decade
Burnham returned to British parliament last month, after nine years serving as Mayor of Greater Manchester
National ReviewBJul 20, 10:30 AM
Andy Burnham Is Bad News for British Business
The incoming British prime minister shows an inexplicable nostalgia for the business-starving policies of the 1970s.
The Gateway PunditDJul 20, 4:20 PM
Andy Burnham Becomes New British Prime Minister Without Popular Mandate, Under Pressure To Call Early General Elections
The British have not voted for Burnham’s ‘back to the 70’s’ state intervention plan. The post Andy Burnham Becomes New British Prime Minister Without Popular Mandate, Under Pressure To Call Early Gene
BreitbartDJul 20, 12:24 PM
Meet the New Boss: Socialist Andy Burnham Installed as British Prime Minister, Announces '10 Year Plan' to Fix Country
Veteran Westminster swamp creature turned 'King of the North' political chameleon Andy Burnham has been given the keys to Number 10 Downing Street, officially taking over the office of Prime Minister
CBN NewsCJul 20, 1:15 PM
Socialist Takes Charge in UK, 7th New Prime Minister in Just a Decade
ReasonAJul 20, 6:16 PM
Britain's New Prime Minister Andy Burnham Promises 'Stronger Public Control' of Stagnating Economy
Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade inherits weak growth, record-high taxes, and a swelling welfare bill. His proposed cure is an even larger role for the state.
The National PulseDJul 20, 3:22 PM
New UK PM Burnham Dismisses General Election Demands.
Andy Burnham, the new British Prime Minister, has dismissed calls for a fresh General Election, claiming the governing Labour Party's existing parliamentary majority provides sufficient legitimacy.
RealClearPoliticsBJul 20, 7:13 PM
If Britain Has a New Prime Minister, It's a Day Ending in Y
PJ MediaDJul 20, 4:05 PM
Come Meet Britain's Next Worst Prime Minister Ever
SpikedCJul 20, 3:33 PM
Andy Burnham’s Cringe Britannia
The post Andy Burnham’s Cringe Britannia appeared first on spiked.
UnHerdBJul 19, 11:03 PM
Andy Burnham’s missing economic strategy
Britain’s new premier has no plan
Sky News AustraliaCJul 20, 1:39 PM
Andy Burnham appears to be ‘more on the left’ than his predecessors - Sky News Australia
Andy Burnham appears to be ‘more on the left’ than his predecessors Sky News Australia
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