GB News interrupted its afternoon broadcast on Monday, July 20, 2026, to deliver a major update on new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first significant action in office. The former Greater Manchester Mayor had just become the seventh UK Prime Minister in a decade, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader.
First Cabinet Sacking Announced Live
Political editor Christopher Hope reported live from outside Downing Street that Housing Secretary Steve Reed had been forced out of government. Hope stated: "Here is the first sacking of Andy Burnham's government. Steve Reed, the Labour Government Housing Secretary, has resigned. He said in a letter to Andy Burnham, released moments ago, that he's sad to be leaving the government and wishes his team every success."
The announcement came just minutes after Burnham took office, signaling a swift reshuffle of the Labour cabinet. GB News halted its regular programming to provide live coverage of the breaking story.
Context of Burnham's Rise
Andy Burnham, previously the Mayor of Greater Manchester, became Prime Minister on Monday, July 20, 2026. His ascension marks the seventh change of UK leadership in ten years. As one of his first official acts, he moved to reshape the cabinet, with Steve Reed being the first casualty.
