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BBC Two — Newsnight, followed by Weather

Thursday 9 July 2026 · 22:30 BST · 35m · 2 stories · 3 annotated moments · 28 of 35 min on news stories (80%)

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The programme's lead story was Andy Burnham's securing of 322 nominations from Labour MPs, effectively making him the next party leader and prime minister. The panel discussed the lack of a formal contest, the behind-the-scenes planning over the past year, and the potential for internal party friction over cabinet appointments and policy direction.

Burnham then outlined policy positions, including a shift on Gaza by distancing himself from Keir Starmer's earlier stance, and proposed cutting business rates for high-street venues while raising them for warehouse operations. The broadcast also featured an interview with Steve Hilton, a former Downing Street adviser now running for governor of California with Donald Trump's endorsement, who offered advice on how Burnham could build a working relationship with the US president.

  1. 0:00
    Story begins Al Carnes backs Andy Burnham for Labour leadership
  2. 1:33

    Claim Al Carnes backs Andy Burnham for Labour leadership

    Andy Burnham received 322 nominations from Labour MPs.

    BBC TWO HD, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 9 July 2026, 1:33-1:39

  3. 3:14

    Claim Al Carnes backs Andy Burnham for Labour leadership

    Andy Burnham was widely expected to become Labour leader and prime minister, possibly by 17-20 July.

    BBC TWO HD, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 9 July 2026, 3:14-3:19

  4. 20:44
    Story begins Steve Hilton runs for California governor with Trump endorsement
  5. 24:31

    Claim Steve Hilton runs for California governor with Trump endorsement

    Steve Hilton received an endorsement from Donald Trump for his California governor campaign.

    BBC TWO HD, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 9 July 2026, 24:31-24:36

  6. 28:07
    ~7 min without annotations

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