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Extra Extra has grouped 28 reports on this story from 25 news outlets across the political spectrum. By political lean, that breaks down as 5 left-leaning, 10 center, and 13 right-leaning sources.
With a coverage-diversity score of 94 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, 18 of the 25 rated outlets carry a high or mostly-factual reliability rating (A or B) and 7 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 4 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: New York Times, The Guardian, The Nation, Washington Monthly, CNBC, Deutsche Welle, RFI (English), PBS NewsHour, Full Fact, Religion News Service, BBC News, RTÉ News, The Economist, RealClearPolitics, The American Spectator, Reason, Just the News, Daily Mail, Fox News, The American Conservative, CBN News, Power Line, National Review, UnHerd, Spiked.
Left(5)
New York TimesAJul 21, 10:12 AM
New UK Prime Minister Burnham Promises Hope and Change. The Hurdles Are High.
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, promised policies that would give average Britons financial “breathing space.” His opponents are already doling out criticism.
The GuardianAJul 21, 9:48 AM
World leaders congratulate Andy Burnham as he becomes Britain’s PM
Beyond the diplomatic platitudes global media focuses on the ‘immense’ scale of the challenge he faces in the job UK politics live – latest updates World leaders have warmly congratulated Andy Burnh
New York TimesAJul 21, 9:39 AM
UK’s New Prime Minister Burnham Orders Cut in Taxes on Electricity
Prime Minister Andy Burnham moved quickly to confront the high cost of living. And President Trump wished him well after a phone call between the two leaders.
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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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
Center(10)
CNBCBJul 21, 9:06 AM
Opinion: Burnham is Britain's new prime minister. Now what?
The U.K.'s new prime minister faces a huge test when it comes to convincing the financial markets.
Deutsche WelleAJul 21, 5:41 AM
UK's new PM Andy Burnham cuts household electricity tax
The UK's new leader moved to remove VAT from electricity bills from October 1. The move comes before Burnham chairs his first cabinet meeting later today.
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.
PBS NewsHourAJul 20, 10:45 PM
News Wrap: Andy Burnham becomes Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade
In our news wrap Monday, Andy Burnham became Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in federal custody as they fight extradition to the UK where they face do
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.
Religion News ServiceBJul 20, 9:18 PM
How Andy Burnham’s religious roots shaped Britain’s first Catholic-born prime minister
(RNS) — Back in 2009, Burnham recalled that important influences on him were, in order: the Everton FC soccer team, the Labour Party and the Catholic Church.
BBC NewsAJul 21, 7:57 AM
Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
RTÉ NewsAJul 21, 7:00 AM
Who has Andy Burnham picked to be in his cabinet?
Andy Burnham is selecting his Cabinet after replacing Keir Starmer as British Prime Minister.
The EconomistAJul 20, 8:31 PM
Andy Burnham hits the ground strolling
Britain’s new prime minister promises a lot but reveals little
BBC NewsAJul 21, 9:45 AM
What does an Andy Burnham-led government mean for your money?
The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but admitted changing it would be difficult.
Right(13)
RealClearPoliticsBJul 21, 12:55 AM
If Britain Has a New Prime Minister, It's a Day Ending in Y
Can Andy Burnham pull the U.K. out of its slough? Unlikely, unless he has something new to offer.
The American SpectatorCJul 21, 3:49 AM
Andrew Burnham Is the New UK Prime Minister
On Monday, July 20, Andrew Burnham became prime minister of the United Kingdom, promising “a new political model and a...
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.
RealClearPoliticsBJul 21, 12:55 AM
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.
Just the NewsCJul 20, 12:00 AM
Trump says he had a 'very good conversation' with new British prime minister
Burnham became the prime minister earlier Monday, shortly after winning a special election to represent his area in parliament. Last week he was named head of the governing Labour Party and former Pri
Daily MailDJul 21, 9:59 AM
NADINE DORRIES: I have witnessed first-hand what happens to new Prime Ministers when they enter No10... and this is why Andy Burnham will be out by May
There's a phrase beloved of civil servants tasked with assisting a newly appointed Secretary of State in their first weeks in the job: 'He's/she's drinking from a firehose.'
Fox NewsCJul 21, 1:26 AM
Trump says first call with new UK PM Burnham went 'very well,' pledges US support
Trump pledged U.S. support for Britain's new prime minister after the pair discussed the U.S.-U.K. alliance, trade and Middle East security during their first call.
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.
CBN NewsCJul 20, 1:15 PM
Socialist Takes Charge in UK, 7th New Prime Minister in Just a Decade
Power LineCJul 21, 1:17 AM
7th Prime Minister in 10 years
From NBC News, ‘King of the North’ Andy Burnham to become 7th UK prime minister in a decade. The 7th in ten years, dating back to David Cameron in 2016. By my count, only Burnham’s immediate predecess
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.
UnHerdBJul 19, 11:03 PM
Andy Burnham’s missing economic strategy
Britain’s new premier has no plan
SpikedCJul 20, 3:33 PM
Andy Burnham’s Cringe Britannia
The post Andy Burnham’s Cringe Britannia appeared first on spiked.
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