Andy Burnham talks big on bills. Now for the hard part.
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- ABC News (Australia)seen 8 Aug, 20:48headline rewritten
How a day at the footy built the political career of Britain's new PMBritain's new PM is redefining populist anger - dailymail.comseen 10 Aug, 22:59description edited
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The effect, according to one long-standing Burnham ally, has been to create 'a bit of a Mean Girls atmosphere'.Andy Burnham has been admonished for his 'blokeish' obsession with pubs and football, but the reality is that his Government is packed with powerful women competing for his ear.
- straitstimes.comseen 11 Aug, 23:02description edited
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New rules will mean businesses will need to provide clearer up-front information, regular reminders and a much easier exit to contracts. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.Businesses will need to provide clearer upfront information, regular reminders and a much easier exit to contracts. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
- South China Morning Postseen 12 Aug, 05:26headline rewritten
UK PM Burnham vows to end ‘subscription traps’ amid cost-of-living crisisUK’s Burnham vows to end ‘subscription traps’ amid cost-of-living crisis - Bloomberg Politicsseen 12 Aug, 05:26headline rewritten
Burnham Begins UK Cost-of-Living Tour Amid Row Over PrisonersBurnham Begins UK Cost-of-Living Tour Amid Prisons Dispute - Bloomberg Politicsseen 12 Aug, 12:26description edited
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham will hold an emergency government meeting on the UK’s latest heat wave as the country’s grapples with widespread drought and proliferating wildfires.Prime Minister Andy Burnham will hold an emergency government meeting on the UK’s latest heat wave as the country grapples with widespread drought and proliferating wildfires.
- Bloomberg Politicsseen 12 Aug, 19:40headline rewritten
Burnham Calls Emergency Meeting to Manage Drought and WildfiresBurnham Holds Emergency Meeting Over Drought and Wildfires - newstatesman.comseen 13 Aug, 02:05headline rewritten
Is Andy Burnham already doomed?Can Andy Burnham move fast enough for voters? - The Guardian Worldseen 14 Aug, 19:15headline rewritten
Andy Burnham looks to cut new EV sales targetsBurnham criticised for EV and North Sea drilling approach as wildfires heighten climate fears - The Guardian Worldseen 14 Aug, 23:34headline rewritten
Burnham criticised for EV and North Sea drilling approach as wildfires heighten climate fearsBurnham criticised for EV and North Sea approach amid climate crisis - independent.co.ukseen 18 Aug, 18:50URL changed
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- The Guardian Worldseen 18 Aug, 21:03description edited
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Government assessment warns of supply shock that could leave homes and businesses without gas within a decade Great Britain risks running out of gas in the 2030s despite its growing clean energy sources, unless ministers take “unprecedented” action to guard against a future gas supply shock, according to an official assessment of the country’s gas security. The government is considering plans to provide direct financial support to safeguard the country’s ageing gas infrastructure after a...Government assessment warns of supply shock that could leave homes and businesses without gas within a decade Ministers are waking up to Britain’s gas supply risks. It’s time for decisions Great Britain risks running out of gas in the 2030s despite its growing clean energy sources, unless ministers take “unprecedented” action to guard against a future supply shock, according to an official assessment. The government is considering plans to provide direct financial support to safeguard the...
- Bloomberg Politicsseen 19 Aug, 13:25description edited
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham will shift responsibility for economic growth away from the UK Treasury and toward his new office in the north of England, he said in a newspaper interview.Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he will shift responsibility for economic growth away from the UK Treasury and toward his new office in the north of England.
- The Guardian Worldseen 24 Aug, 16:25headline rewritten
Minister tells social media firms to take down dangerous driving content in wake of fatal A66 crash in Middlesbrough – UK politics liveNo 10 says glorification of dangerous driving ‘for clips and entertainment is utterly disgraceful’ – UK politics live - The Guardian Worldseen 26 Aug, 15:10headline rewritten
Burnham to announce plan for 10,000 work experience placements for young people – UK politics liveBurnham announces plan for 10,000 work experience placements for young people – UK politics live - The Guardian Worldseen 26 Aug, 18:14headline rewritten
Burnham announces plan for 10,000 work experience placements for young people – UK politics liveUK politics: Burnham announces plan for 10,000 work experience placements for young people – as it happened - The Guardian Worldseen 26 Aug, 18:14description edited
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Sentiment in hospitality and brewing sectors more positive since business rates action, trade bodies’ survey finds Business live – latest updates Pubs, bars and hotels have reported a “Burnham bounce” in optimism as a result of the prime minister’s overtures to the sector, polling suggests, but they warn that the goodwill could evaporate without further tax relief. Andy Burnham has positioned himself as a staunch ally of the UK’s hospitality industry before and since his arrival at No 10,...Sentiment in hospitality and brewing sectors more positive since business rates action, trade bodies’ survey finds Pubs, bars and hotels have reported a “Burnham bounce” in optimism as a result of the prime minister’s overtures to the sector, polling suggests, but they warn that the goodwill could evaporate without further tax relief. Andy Burnham has positioned himself as a staunch ally of the UK’s hospitality industry both before and since his arrival at No 10, last month announcing a...
- The Guardian Worldseen 1 Sept, 01:00headline rewritten
More public control is only way to grow UK economy, Burnham to tell MPsMore public control is the way to grow UK economy, Burnham to tell MPs - Bloomberg Politicsseen 1 Sept, 07:44headline rewritten
Burnham to Address UK Parliament as MPs Return From Summer BreakBurnham Returns to Daunting UK Agenda After Feel-Good Summer - The Guardian Worldseen 1 Sept, 19:46headline rewritten
Burnham gives first Commons address as PM after Starmer quits parliament – UK politics liveBurnham says Brexit brought ‘decade of low growth’ in first Commons address as prime minister – as it happened - The Guardian Worldseen 2 Sept, 02:49headline rewritten
Burnham promises to bring optimism and ‘substantial change’ in first Commons speech as PMBurnham blames Brexit and Thatcher for ‘wrong turns’ in first Commons speech as PM - Le Monde (France)seen 2 Sept, 10:11headline rewritten
Au Royaume-Uni, Andy Burnham fustige des décennies de « privatisations » et promet de mettre fin au « déclin » du paysAu Royaume-Uni, Andy Burnham fustige des décennies de « privatisation » et promet de mettre fin au « déclin » du pays - The Guardian Worldseen 2 Sept, 14:24headline rewritten
Andy Burnham to face first PMQs as borrowing costs rise – UK politics liveAndy Burnham pressed on borrowing costs and spending at first PMQs – UK politics live - The Guardian Worldseen 2 Sept, 18:54headline rewritten
Andy Burnham pressed on borrowing costs and spending at first PMQs – UK politics liveUK politics: Andy Burnham pressed on borrowing costs and spending at first PMQs – as it happened - aol.co.ukseen 3 Sept, 17:32headline rewritten
More public control is only way to grow UK economy, Burnham to tell MPsMore public control is the way to grow UK economy, Burnham to tell MPs - Bloomberg Politicsseen 4 Sept, 05:08headline rewritten
Surge in UK Borrowing Costs Halves Government’s Fiscal HeadroomSurge in UK Borrowing Costs Halves Labour’s Fiscal Headroom - The Guardian Worldseen 9 Sept, 14:26description edited
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Green leader says ministers must stop ‘hiding the truth’ about threat to UK security from climate and nature crisis Zack Polanski will challenge Andy Burnham’s government to publish an unredacted version of an explosive report by the UK’s spy chiefs that found the collapse of overseas ecosystems would have catastrophic consequences for the UK’s national security. The Green party leader in England will demand that the prime minister come clean about the scale and impact of the climate and nature...Green leader says ministers must stop ‘hiding the truth’ about threat to UK security from climate and nature crisis Zack Polanski has challenged Andy Burnham’s government to publish an unredacted version of an explosive report by the UK’s spy chiefs that found the collapse of overseas ecosystems would have catastrophic consequences for the UK’s national security. The Green party leader in England said the prime minister should come clean about the scale and impact of the climate and nature...
- Bloomberg Politicsseen 11 Sept, 18:09headline rewritten
Burnham’s Caution Toward Brussels Gets Jolt From EU-Canada DealBurnham’s EU Reset Under New Pressure After Bloc’s Canada Deal - Bloomberg Politicsseen 12 Sept, 04:52headline rewritten
Burnham’s EU Reset Under New Pressure After Bloc’s Canada DealBurnham’s EU Reset Under Pressure After Bloc’s Canada Deal - Bloomberg Politicsseen 17 Sept, 08:08headline rewritten
Burnham Mulls Saudi Support Amid UK Fears of Houthi Economic HitUK Mulls Supporting Saudis Amid Fears of Houthi Economic Hit - brisbanetimes.com.auseen 17 Sept, 23:19headline rewritten
National news LIVE: Coalition accuses Labor of rorting grant scheme; PM speaks with King Charles; UK unity threatened by pactAs it happened: Coalition accuses Labor of rorting grant scheme; PM speaks with King Charles; UK unity threatened by pact - The Guardian Worldseen 18 Sept, 17:44headline rewritten
Burnham hosts Ireland’s taoiseach as he bids for UK exemptions from EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ plan – UK politics liveBurnham urged by opposition parties to follow Macron and act with more urgency on Russian threat – as it happened - indiatimes.comseen 19 Sept, 01:01URL changed
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- intelligencer.caseen 19 Sept, 16:47article removed
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JOHNSTON: Pipeline will exacerbate climate crisis - thewhig.comseen 19 Sept, 21:57URL changed
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- express.co.ukseen 21 Sept, 02:39headline rewritten
'Ed Miliband risks leaving UK with no food - Angela Rayner could starve us out''Miliband and Rayner just declared war and it could leave UK with no food' - South China Morning Postseen 22 Sept, 09:11headline rewritten
UK confirms PM Burnham’s former fiefdom of Manchester to host G20 summitUK confirms Manchester to host G20 summit in 2027 - The Guardian Worldseen 22 Sept, 15:47headline rewritten
Andy Burnham fails to rule out Brexit reversal being in next Labour manifestoAndy Burnham does not rule out Brexit reversal being in next Labour manifesto - The Guardian Worldseen 22 Sept, 22:15headline rewritten
Davey says far right in Britain now better funded and supported than in the past – UK politics liveUK politics: Trump says he has a better UK relationship with Burnham as PM – as it happened - The Guardian Worldseen 25 Sept, 02:05headline rewritten
Badenoch says Tories could not form pact with Reform UK because they’re too ‘problematic’ – UK politics liveLondoners get £3bn a year subsidy because structure of council tax biased against north, says thinktank – UK politics live - The Guardian Worldseen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
UK politics live: Burnham says he wants to fight next election on plan for new taxes to pay for free social care in EnglandUK politics live: Pat McFadden tells Labour activists they should not defend benefits system ‘status quo’ because it ‘writes off’ claimants - Bloomberg Politicsseen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
Burnham Hints at New UK Taxes to Pay for Social Care ReformBurnham Hints at New UK Taxes to Fund Major Reform to Elder Care - Bloomberg Politicsseen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
Burnham Declines to Support Plan for Third Runway at HeathrowBurnham Draws Backlash With Cool Response to Heathrow Expansion - Politico Europeseen 29 Sept, 19:22headline rewritten
Britons want to get closer to the EU — and even Farage’s voters agreeBrits want to get closer to the EU — and even Farage’s voters agree - South China Morning Postseen 30 Sept, 05:51headline rewritten
UK Labour Party meets buoyed by Burnham but seeking concrete plansBritain’s Labour Party launches annual conference buoyed by Burnham - The Guardian Worldseen 30 Sept, 05:51headline rewritten
Burnham says he would put PR in Labour manifesto and scrap triple lock to fund social care – UK politics liveBurnham says he would put PR in Labour manifesto and scrap triple lock to fund social care – as it happened - The Guardian Worldseen 30 Sept, 05:51headline rewritten
Burnham vows to seek new ‘long-term’ relationship with EU in emotional Labour conference speechBurnham gambles on radical progressive plan to help Britain ‘rise again’ - ABC News (Australia)seen 30 Sept, 05:51headline rewritten
UK's new PM says 'Brexit has done more harm than good', flags changesUK's new PM says Brexit has done 'more harm than good' - The Guardian Worldseen 30 Sept, 05:51description edited
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PM’s speech, written almost entirely alone, was full of radicalism but his biggest plans will have to wait until after the next election Key takeaways from Andy Burnham’s conference speech UK politics live – latest updates Hope Again is the conference slogan. But what felt even more apt was Try Again. Just forget about the last two years, after the party won a historic majority but where the mood never matched the achievement. Now, as conference delegates and MPs filed out of the hall after...PM’s speech, written almost entirely alone, was full of radicalism but his biggest plans will have to wait until after the next election Key takeaways from Andy Burnham’s conference speech Hope Again is the conference slogan. But what felt even more apt was Try Again. Just forget about the last two years, after the party won a historic majority but where the mood never matched the achievement. Now, as conference delegates and MPs filed out of the hall after Andy Burnham’s first speech as prime...
- Politico Europeseen 30 Sept, 05:51headline rewritten
Burnham tried to plot the next seven years of UK politics in one speechBurnham tried to plot the next 7 years of UK politics in one speech - Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 30 Sept, 22:09headline rewritten
Großbritannien: Andy Burnham versprüht bei Labour-Parteitag HoffnungGroßbritannien: Andy Burnham rechnet mit jahrelanger britischer Politik ab - The Guardian Worldseen 30 Sept, 22:09headline rewritten
Voters back Burnham’s plan to cut back triple lock to fund social care reform by 48% to 28%, poll suggests – UK politics liveVoters back Burnham’s plan to cut back triple lock to fund social care reform by 48% to 28%, poll suggests – as it happened - ANSA (Italy)seen 30 Sept, 22:09headline rewritten
Burnham su Brexit: 'Tutte le opzioni sul tavolo, inclusa riadesione a Ue'Burnham rompe il tabù sulla Brexit: 'Non escludo il ritorno' - ČT24 (Czechia)seen 30 Sept, 22:09description edited
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Premiér Spojeného království Andy Burnham v rozhovoru pro BBC naznačil, že návrat do EU patří mezi možnosti, které by jeho vláda mohla zvážit s cílem přetvořit dlouhodobé vztahy s Evropou. Dříve se v úterním projevu na sjezdu Labouristické strany zavázal prozkoumat možnosti užších vazeb s Unií na summitu, který se uskuteční letos.Premiér Spojeného království Andy Burnham v rozhovoru pro BBC naznačil, že návrat do EU patří mezi možnosti, které by jeho vláda mohla zvážit s cílem přetvořit dlouhodobé vztahy s Evropou. Dříve se v úterním projevu na sjezdu Labouristické strany zavázal prozkoumat možnosti užších vazeb s Unií na summitu, který se uskuteční letos. Francouzský prezident Emmanuel Macron a španělský premiér Pedro Sánchez se shodli, že by návrat Velké Británie do EU uvítali.
- newstatesman.comseen 1 Oct, 00:59URL changed
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- Bloomberg Politicsseen 1 Oct, 07:51headline rewritten
Burnham Vows ‘Clear Vision’ to Tackle UK’s Thorniest ChallengesBurnham’s Vision for Britain Puts Pensions ‘Triple Lock’ in Play - Bloomberg Politicsseen 1 Oct, 07:51headline rewritten
UK Eyes Tougher Benefit Rules in Bid to Cut Soaring Welfare BillUK Eyes Tougher Benefit Rules to Cut Soaring Welfare Bill - derbytelegraph.co.ukseen 1 Oct, 20:16headline rewritten
Andy Burnham given 3 options for PIP cuts to get welfare bill downAndy Burnham's 3 options for PIP cuts to get welfare bill down - South China Morning Postseen 2 Oct, 03:57headline rewritten
PM Burnham vows big shake-up for UK in high-risk political speechBurnham vows big shake-up for UK in high-risk political speech - Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 2 Oct, 03:57headline rewritten
Großbritannien: Er wird es richten müssenGroßbritannien: Burnham bricht das EU-Tabu - Bloomberg Politicsseen 2 Oct, 03:57headline rewritten
Burnham Rolls Dice on Radical UK Policies He Knows May BackfireBurnham Rolls Dice on Radical Policies He Knows May Backfire - The Guardian Worldseen 3 Oct, 05:00description edited
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French president, speaking alongside Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez, says EU bid would be good news for UK and Europeans UK politics live – latest updates The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has reacted warmly to Andy Burnham’s suggestion that the UK could rejoin the EU. “Welcome back,” the French leader said in English with a smile at a news conference in Madrid on Wednesday. Macron continued in French: “If the British want to come back and if the prime minister is moving in that...French president, speaking alongside Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez, says EU bid would be good news for UK and Europeans The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has reacted warmly to Andy Burnham’s suggestion that the UK could rejoin the EU. “Welcome back,” the French leader said in English with a smile at a news conference in Madrid on Wednesday. Macron continued in French: “If the British want to come back and if the prime minister is moving in that direction, I think that is very good...
- Tagesschau (Germany)seen 3 Oct, 21:48headline rewritten
Großbritanniens Zusammenarbeit mit der EU: Bye, bye, Brexit?Großbritanniens Zusammenarbeit mit der EU: Bye-bye, Brexit? - France Info (France)seen 3 Oct, 21:48description edited
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Le Premier ministre Andy Burnham a évoqué cette possibilité lors d'un discours au congrès annuel du Parti travailliste. Les différents scénarios où Londres et Bruxelles renforcent leurs relations sont soutenus par une majorité des Britanniques sondés.Le Premier ministre, Andy Burnham, a évoqué cette possibilité lors d'un discours au congrès annuel du Parti travailliste. Différents scénarios, où Londres et Bruxelles renforcent leurs relations, sont soutenus par une majorité des Britanniques sondés.
- news4jax.comseen 6 Oct, 23:03description edited
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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been in office for two months, and his party seems content for now.The Labour Party has opened its annual conference, the first with Prime Minister Andy Burnham in charge.
- mirror.co.ukseen 8 Oct, 07:33URL changed
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- politics.co.ukseen 9 Oct, 10:36URL changed
now resolves towww.politics.co.uk/2026/09/mary-creagh-mp-andy-burnham-is-right-fixing-social-care-must-come-before-assisted-dying/
- aol.co.ukseen 10 Oct, 03:24headline rewritten
Ed Miliband risks leaving UK with no food - now Angela Rayner is about to starve us outRayner declared war and with Miliband's solar panel policy UK could be left with no food - The Guardian Worldseen 12 Oct, 15:08headline rewritten
Burnham to urge MPs to embrace closer ties with EUBurnham: not pursuing better EU deal would be ‘dereliction of duty’ - The Guardian Worldseen 13 Oct, 04:42headline rewritten
Burnham accepts Brexit result ‘legitimate’ despite Russian interference, says No 10 – UK politics liveBurnham says ‘public will be the boss’ in any future decision about closer relationship with the EU – as it happened - express.co.ukseen 13 Oct, 17:21headline rewritten
Kemi Badenoch has a massive announcement coming - Andy Burnham will hate it'Kemi Badenoch has a massive announcement coming - Andy Burnham will hate it' - South China Morning Postseen 14 Oct, 03:27headline rewritten
It is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in Brexit referendum, says UK PM BurnhamUK’s Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote - La Repubblica (Italy)seen 14 Oct, 03:27headline rewritten
Brexit, la rivelazione di Burnham: “Sì, la russia ha interferito nel referendum”Brexit, la rivelazione di Burnham: “Sì, la Russia ha interferito nel referendum” - The Guardian Worldseen 17 Oct, 01:10headline rewritten
Burnham to deliver speech in Scotland on devolution – UK politics liveBurnham says ‘too much time is wasted in those dramas’ when asked about Scottish independence – as it happened - fenlandcitizen.co.ukseen 20 Oct, 02:51headline rewritten
Flynn pledges to ‘take and run with’ Burnham’s good ideasSNP minister Flynn pledges to ‘take and run with’ Burnham’s good ideas
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Wed, 5 August 2026
2 reports- heraldscotland.com14:37first to report
- Politico Europe19:00
The new PM has promised voters help with energy bills. But he is in the same bind as his predecessor.
Fri, 7 August 2026
2 reports- express.co.uk14:32
This is going to get messy fast
- express.co.uk15:32
OPINION - RICHARD MADELEY: The public will not stand for this.. prepare for yet another Labour U-turn
Sat, 8 August 2026
25 reports- nottinghampost.com05:39
Those who could benefit must ensure their name is on their energy bill - or risk missing out entirely
- moneyweek.com06:00
Andy Burnham's greatest opponents reside in the bond market, not the House of Commons, says Helen Thomas
- plymouthherald.co.uk07:15
The Prime Minister is reported to be looking again at the issue - and a minister has outlined new government thinking in an interview
- The Guardian World08:00
London mayor points to ‘terrifying scenes’ this summer amid speculation Burnham may back Jackdaw and Rosebank projects Sadiq Khan: This burning summer is the proof: the voices of climate denial aren’t just delusional, they’re deadly Sadiq Khan has called on the government to commit to revamped climate action and to reduce the UK’s reliance on oil and gas, as the UK endures a summer of drought, wildfires and heatwaves. Writing in the Guardian , the mayor of London said that Andy Burnham’s...
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- aol.co.uk8 Aug, 08:00their copy
- breitbart.com10:10
Britain could be wealthy and great again, but is held back by being grossly overtaxed, famed economist Art Laffer has warned.
- walesonline.co.uk12:26
Drawing on Andy Burnham's recent plan for a Manchester-based government hub, Jeremy Clarkson revealed why the BBC rejected his proposal to film a show in the South
- Tagesschau (Germany)13:52
In seiner ersten Rede als neuer britischer Premier kündigte Burnham an, Obdachlosigkeit im Land ein Ende zu bereiten. Doch ist das möglich? Erfahrung mit dem Thema jedenfalls hat der ehemalige Bürgermeister von Manchester. Von Christoph Prössl.
- birminghammail.co.uk14:32
Plans had been announced under Sir Keir Starmer to reserve jury trials only for the most serious of cases
- express.co.uk15:16
EXCLUSIVE: The veteran broadcaster did not hold back on his views of the prime minister's approach to the economy.
- manchestereveningnews.co.uk16:11
'I'm not just here as Labour mayor, but as mayor for everyone'
- express.co.uk17:00
This is going to rile a lot of drivers up
- lbc.co.uk18:18
Despite the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1967, it remained a criminal offence for military personnel until 1994
- ABC News (Australia)18:45edited after publishing
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How a day at the footy built the political career of Britain's new PMBritain's new left-leaning PM Andy Burnham has seized the same public discontent driving Nigel Farage on the populist right but with a very different agenda. As One Nation climbs in the polls, Australia should be paying attention.
- express.co.uk20:00
Small firms aren’t buying the hype
- express.co.uk20:00
He’s got a point, to be fair (contains affiliate links)
- dailymail.com20:41edited after publishing
Andy Burnham has been admonished for his 'blokeish' obsession with pubs and football, but the reality is that his Government is packed with powerful women competing for his ear.
- dailymail.com20:44
Mr Lammy, ousted from Cabinet when Andy Burnham entered No 10, is understood to believe the sinking fortunes of Zack Polanski's Greens mean Labour is 'back in play' for the mayoralty.
- chroniclelive.co.uk21:00
The Prime Minister is in 'listening mode', according to Downing Street
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- walesonline.co.uk8 Aug, 21:00their copy
- getsurrey.co.uk8 Aug, 21:00their copy
- cambridge-news.co.uk8 Aug, 21:00their copy
- aol.co.uk21:00
Andy Burnham will kick off a national tour this week to ask the public how the Government can improve their lives. Officials said the Prime Minister would be in “listening mode” as he spends much of the rest of August travelling the country to discuss the cost of living. Having promised to give the public “breathing space”, he is expected to unveil a series of measures intended to help with bills, following on from cuts to energy costs and a £2 cap on bus fares announced in his first week in...
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- liverpoolecho.co.uk8 Aug, 21:00their copy
- aol.co.uk21:00
EXCLUSIVE: Prime Minister Andy Burnham tells The Mirror he'll be spending the month 'out of Westminster and into your town' to ask people 'what would actually make your life better?'
- manchestereveningnews.co.uk21:22
The Prime Minister will spend much of the rest of August travelling the country
- mirror.co.uk21:30
The Prime Minister will bring forward 'easy to exit' rules, making it less painful for consumers to cancel subscriptions and avoid automatic renewal at a higher cost
- dailymail.com22:29
The Prime Minister faced claims that he would ditch Sir Keir Starmer's policy of putting the national flag at the heart of the party's image.
- dailymail.com22:43
He's the civil servant tasked with delivering Andy Burnham 's pledge to end centuries of London-centric government by running an outpost in Manchester.
- onenewspage.com23:10
Andy Burnham will begin a national tour across the UK on Monday to hear public concerns about the cost of living. Downing Street said the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", while opposition figures accused him of "hypocrisy".
Sun, 9 August 2026
18 reports- fourfourtwo.com06:00
Just the one quiz question - but one that none of your mates will guess
- crossmap.com06:23
The new British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has indicated that assisted dying legislation should not be debated in Parliament yet, arguing that social care and palliative care need to be “fixed” first.
- redditchstandard.co.uk06:55
Andy Burnham faces a politically awkward few days: he is set to unveil new measures to ease the cost of living just as his government comes under renewed fire
- walesonline.co.uk08:00
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he will be in 'listening mode' as he spends much of the rest of August travelling the country to discuss the cost of living and high street revival
- birminghammail.co.uk09:40
Matt Galvin, Managing Director of Polestar UK, has urged the new Prime Minister to act
- The Guardian World10:10
PM expected to announce policies to tackle cost of living and indicate intent to help improve country’s high streets Andy Burnham is to undertake a national tour this coming week as he aims to improve the government’s connection with the British public during his premiership. The prime minister is expected to announce a set of policies that will help people financially as many struggle with the cost of living , as well as indicate his intent to improve high streets across the country. Continue...
- The Guardian World18:00
Exclusive: Hamish Falconer wants ‘sense of renewed pace’ in post-Brexit talks while staying within Labour’s red lines ‘I was on my honeymoon!’: Hamish Falconer’s surprise call-up to Burnham’s cabinet The UK will move faster and be more ambitious on achieving closer ties with Europe under Andy Burnham’s government, his new chief post-Brexit negotiator has said. Hamish Falconer, the new cabinet minister in charge of the EU reset talks, said there was “room to be ambitious” within Labour’s red...
- Bloomberg Politics21:30edited after publishing
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Burnham Begins UK Cost-of-Living Tour Amid Row Over PrisonersPrime Minister Andy Burnham is embarking on a nationwide tour to promote new policies aimed at reducing the cost of living, just as controversy over his prisons policy threatens to end the honeymoon he’s enjoyed since taking office.
- nottinghampost.com21:30
The Prime Minister has vowed to act and said he will do everything he can to help
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- grimsbytelegraph.co.uk9 Aug, 21:30their copy
- belfastlive.co.uk9 Aug, 21:30their copy
- hulldailymail.co.uk9 Aug, 21:30their copy
- walesonline.co.uk9 Aug, 21:30their copy
- express.co.uk21:30
Tories say the Prime Minister is rehashing their policies as he announces help with the cost of living crisis
- aol.co.uk21:30
Andy Burnham will begin his summer cost-of-living tour on Monday pledging to provide “everyday fixes” for rising bills. The Prime Minister intends to spend much of the rest of August travelling the country asking the public how the Government can improve their lives. Officials have said he will be in “listening mode”, with a focus on tackling the cost of living and improving local high streets. Mr Burnham is expected to announce a series of “everyday fixes” to reduce costs, promising to “pull...
- theguardian.com21:30
These everyday hassles are small, but they add up – especially in a cost of living crisis. That’s why my government will tackle them head-on, says UK prime minister Andy Burnham
- The Guardian World21:30
First of PM’s ‘everyday fixes’ to be banning fake discounts and making it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions Andy Burnham: I’ll end the rip-offs that people hate Andy Burnham has promised a series of measures to tackle the cost of living, including a ban on fake discounts and making it easier for people to escape unwanted subscriptions. The crackdown on “rip-off” business practices is expected to benefit consumers to the tune of £400m a year and will be the first in a range of “everyday...
- hindustantimes.com21:34
UK PM Burnham vows to end 'subscription traps' amid cost-of-living crisis
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Businesses will need to provide clearer upfront information, regular reminders and a much easier exit to contracts. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
- dailymail.com22:06
Labour has been accused of yet another pro-trade union stitch-up - after businesses seeking government contracts were hit with fresh demands.
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UK PM Burnham vows to end ‘subscription traps’ amid cost-of-living crisisBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to crack down on hard-to-cancel subscriptions and fake discounts as part of measures to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, Downing Street said on Sunday. The announcement came as the new Labour leader was set to return to work after a holiday and begin a tour of the country to talk to people about their financial pressures, his office said. Burnham said in a statement that “people are sick and tired of rip-off discounts and subscription traps”,...
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
Il piano del premier britannico per riallacciare i rapporti economici con l’Unione: protezione militare sul modello della Nato per rientrare nell’area di libero scambio
Mon, 10 August 2026
14 reports- chinadaily.com.cn02:00
- Japan Times03:15
The British prime minister is rolling out "fixes" for smaller problems that contribute to the cost of living, as scrutiny grows of his approach to reducing prison overcrowding.
- manchestereveningnews.co.uk05:11
The Labour Party is split on the issue of whether plans for new oil and gas drilling should go ahead
- bbc.co.uk05:19
A consultation on Jackdaw, a gas field 150 miles east of Aberdeen, will close on Monday.
- walesonline.co.uk05:36
The Prime Minister said 'the cost of living continues to weigh heavily on so many people’s lives
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- nottinghampost.com06:18
The Prime Minister will begin a national cost of living tour, seeking the public's views on household bills support
- Politico Europe06:55
Artificial intelligence could transform the economy, the workplace, and even the way we think — but is Britain ready for it? And is Andy Burnham? In the second of Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy’s summer box set conversations, they sit down with POLITICO UK tech editor Isobel Asher Hamilton to look at the choices facing […]
- hulldailymail.co.uk11:31
Rising fuel costs leading to pressure on government to announce new cost of living help this winter
- dailystar.co.uk12:44
A new report from the Compass think tank has called on Labour MP Andy Burnham to extend National Insurance contributions to property and savings income
- El País (Spain)17:34
El primer ministro busca maximizar su visibilidad tras tres semanas en el poder, en las que dominan las medidas ante el coste de la vida
- chortle.co.uk19:45
'I was very sternly told not to get too much lube on Andy Burnham' - Chris Cantrill on the best and worst of the Fringe
- Bloomberg Politics21:30
Andy Burnham is detailing plans to crack down on the number of new vaping and betting shops, his latest announcement focused on tackling everyday issues as he tries to win over voters since becoming Britain’s prime minister.
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Is Andy Burnham already doomed?New polling suggests the Prime Minister understands what the country wants – but has limited time to deliver it
- wrp.org.uk23:00
At the weekend, Labour’s new prime minister Andy Burnham announced he would be undertaking a ‘national tour’ of the country to improve the government’s ‘connection’ with the British public. Burnham is expected to use this ‘vanity tour’, as the Lib Dems have christened it, to unveil a set of policies to help the millions of […]
Tue, 11 August 2026
9 reports- derbytelegraph.co.uk05:27
The Prime Minister has announced new powers to stop the 'death of the High Street'
- The Guardian World05:46
In today’s newsletter: As we enter our fifth summer heatwave, Andy Burnham’s government is looking at what the UK should do with its remaining North Sea oil and gas Good morning. What a difference a new job can make. “To have a shot at staying within 1.5C global warming, we can’t have any new oil or gasfields … It’s irresponsible and shortsighted to be funding new #fossilfuels when we need to be getting to #NetZero.” This was the 2022 message from Miatta Fahnbulleh, now the secretary of state...
- independent.co.uk11:13
Burnham previously vowed his government would oversee the ‘biggest council house building programme since the post-war period’
- The Guardian World14:00
The new PM could bring in revenue for social care or defence with a land levy or by reforming council tax Residential property is the largest store of wealth in the UK, and has long been a target for those who believe homes should be taxed more. Real estate remains a juicy plum for Andy Burnham to pick as he searches for ways to pay for an overhaul of the social care system and higher defence spending, to name just two fiscal priorities. Yet how to tax property, or possibly the land it sits on,...
- independent.co.uk14:07
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Experts fear that another increase to energy bills could come in October
- dailystar.co.uk14:24
We bring you unadulterated and uncensored readers' views, ranging from why new PM has a burning issue and why he should read Text Maniacs to get a view from the public
- birminghammail.co.uk14:44
It would impact gig-goers and theatre fans, as well as those attending festivals
- express.co.uk16:00
OPINION - TIM NEWARK: There's no need for the Prime Minister to go on tour to understand why people and businesses are hurting
- The Guardian World17:30
The prime minister’s money-saving policies are popular but they are yet to convince voters he can take on the big things It was last year that Martin Lewis, the money-saving guru, advised the government to find “100 small things that piss people off” and set about sorting them out. That approach has been adopted almost immediately by Andy Burnham since entering office, as he began his programme of “everyday fixes” to tackle problems that can be dealt with through minor policy tweaks. Continue...
Wed, 12 August 2026
11 reports- standard.co.uk04:30
The 20% rates relief for pubs and other similar venues was among the first announcements the Prime Minister made when he came into office.
- cambridge-news.co.uk05:28
The Prime Minister said he plans to continue 'relieving pressure'
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Burnham Calls Emergency Meeting to Manage Drought and WildfiresPrime Minister Andy Burnham is holding an emergency government meeting on the UK’s latest heat wave as the country grapples with widespread drought and proliferating wildfires.
- breitbart.com11:56
Burnham will spread boat migrant across the country because middle class communities haven't taken their "fair share" yet, the govt said.
- The Guardian World15:13
PM to look at imposing restriction on devices in public spaces, though campaigners fear it does not go far enough The government will look at banning disposable barbecues as wildfires continue to rage across the UK, Andy Burnham has said. Disposable barbecues have been the cause of a number of serious fires over the last few years, but campaigners were critical of the prime minister’s failure to link those fires more broadly to the climate crisis. Continue reading...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:29
Government is weighing ban as extreme heat, drought fuel rise in wildfires, says British premier
- standard.co.uk18:46
The Prime Minister chaired a meeting of the Government’s emergency Cobra committee in response to the heat, wildfires and drought.
- harringayonline.com19:15
As a Londoner, I'm quite comfortable with our city sharing the limelight with other regions that's currently being occasioned by Burnham. I'm somewhat apprehe…
- morningstaronline.co.uk19:15
CONSIDER the impact of oil and gas on the recent extreme weather hitting Britain, campaigners have urged the Prime Minister as he chaired an emergency Cobra meeting today.Uplift deputy director Robert Palmer told Andy Burnham he will have to block North Sea oil projects if he is to “properly face up to the threat of climate change.”This afternoon, Mr Burnham met with officials, ministers and agencies as the country heads into its fifth heatwave this summer.
- wrp.org.uk23:00
NEWLY installed Prime Minister Andy Burnham is embarking on a whistlestop tour of the UK in a frantic attempt to ‘reconnect’ with workers across the country and convince them that his Labour government is really on their side and determined to ‘fix’ the cost-of-living crisis. So far, all Burnham has come up with are plans […]
- The Guardian World23:01
RCN calls for more air conditioners as Burnham faces pressure to recognise urgency of adaptation to climate crisis Nurses are collapsing during shifts amid “inhumane and impossible” conditions caused by extreme heat, their union has warned, as Andy Burnham promised to grapple with “the bigger questions” of climate adaptation. Amid growing pressure from Labour backbenches to fully acknowledge the urgency of adaptation measures as the climate crisis bites, Burnham said he was for now focusing on...
Thu, 13 August 2026
6 reports- Al Jazeera English11:57
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is on a nationwide tour to listen to the ‘financial concerns’ of the people.
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- nottinghampost.com12:45
The owner of Grosvenor Casinos has issued a warning over the future of the industry
- iRozhlas (Czechia)17:34
Labouristická vláda ve Velké Británii čelí zásadnímu rozhodnutí ohledně schválení nové těžby ropy a plynu v Severním moři. Podle deníku The Times se v otevřeném dopise ohradilo proti těžbě přes 50 vědců a klimatologů, kteří varují vládu před sílícím tlakem těžebních společností a zdůrazňují důležitost ochrany klimatu. „Fyzika atmosféry se nezajímá o to, co vyhovuje průmyslu nebo co je vnímáno jako politicky přijatelné,“ dodává jeden z vědců.
- bromsgrovestandard.co.uk19:14
Conservative and Reform-run councils are preparing to fight Andy Burnham in the courts, should he push ahead with plans to place more asylum seekers.
- Bloomberg Politics21:30
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a dilemma over how to cut the cost of living while rebalancing business taxes toward larger companies. Hitting some bigger firms might cause them to pass prices onto consumers.
- bbc.co.uk22:45
The issues the new PM will be forced to face.
Fri, 14 August 2026
9 reports- The Guardian World05:00
Extreme heat is harming the wellbeing of the ordinary people the PM champions, yet he has ignored the subject From the first day Andy Burnham came into office, climate scientists, campaigners and some of the ordinary people surviving through this summer of extreme heat began to wonder when he would start to talk about the climate crisis. Up until this week, many held back from criticism. After all, he had only been in power for a couple weeks; it felt far too early to start to judge and call...
- harringayonline.com06:00
As a Londoner, I'm quite comfortable with our city sharing the limelight with other regions that's currently being occasioned by Burnham. I'm somewhat apprehe…
- harringayonline.com06:00
As a Londoner, I'm quite comfortable with our city sharing the limelight with other regions that's currently being occasioned by Burnham. I'm somewhat apprehe…
- The Guardian World14:50
PM urges people not to risk lives and homes by starting fires as military brought in to help deal with wildfires UK politics live – latest updates Downing Street has issued a temporary GB-wide ban on the sale of disposable barbecue and brought in the military to help deal with wildfires as Andy Burnham urged people not to risk lives in “tinderbox” Britain this weekend. The prime minister spoke from Stourbridge in the West Midlands, where at least 19 people have been taken to hospital during...
- Le Monde English15:35
His comments came during a visit to an area devastated by wildfires.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:50
Country is like 'tinderbox' as fire crews in West Midlands continue to battle multiple blazes, says Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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Burnham criticised for EV and North Sea drilling approach as wildfires heighten climate fearsCut in electric vehicle sales targets could add millions of tonnes of CO 2 to emissions in UK, say green campaigners Andy Burnham has been criticised for moving to cut electric vehicle (EV) sales targets and accept North Sea drilling at a time of devastating wildfires caused by the climate emergency. The prime minister for the first time acknowledged on Friday that the climate crisis was behind hundreds of wildfires that have ripped across the parts of the UK. Continue reading...
- Bloomberg Politics21:30
The UK government announced new support for farmers, including flexibility in environmental subsidy schemes and support for building reservoirs, as the country grapples with widespread drought and falling crop yields.
- The Guardian World21:30
PM steps up climate response with measures including better water access and support for building farm reservoirs Farmers must not carry the risks of the climate crisis alone, Andy Burnham has said, as he announced £65m of funding to help them manage the devastating drought. The prime minister is stepping up his response to the immediate climate crisis after facing a backlash from his own MPs and Labour’s grassroots for not addressing the climate crisis despite wildfires tearing through Britain...
Sat, 15 August 2026
3 reports- Bloomberg Politics05:00
Addressing a private meeting of Labour’s ministerial advisers this week, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he’d moved on from believing in the “if you’re explaining, you’re losing” maxim popularized by Ronald Reagan.
- harringayonline.com15:30
As a Londoner, I'm quite comfortable with our city sharing the limelight with other regions that's currently being occasioned by Burnham. I'm somewhat apprehe…
- lbc.co.uk21:43
Issues expected to be addressed next week include ending rough sleeping and resolving fly-tipping
Sun, 16 August 2026
5 reports- armstrongeconomics.com04:01
Andy Burnham has not maintained Keir Starmer's migrant policy in full. Instead, he has broken with his predecessor by canceling a key Starmer policy and is
- dailymail.com05:00
Giles Hurley threw his support behind the Prime Minister's plan to crack down on what he called 'invented reductions' saying enforcement must be 'rigorous and targeted'.
- dailymail.com05:01
Higher for longer. That's the only sensible assumption to make about the path for UK interest rates.
- lbc.co.uk05:30
Burnham’s clever war on grifters and the extraction economy will finally free leaseholders, writes Harry Scoffin
- The Guardian World11:29
Exclusive: Campaigners say millions are missing out on key rights including sick pay and protection against unfair dismissal Andy Burnham is being urged to protect 4 million gig economy workers by prosecuting companies that use widespread “bogus” self-employment practices to deny people their rights. As the prime minister fleshes out his agenda, the Fabian Society and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation have warned that millions of workers are missing out on key statutory rights including parental...
Mon, 17 August 2026
2 reports- Al Jazeera English09:41
Britain's new premier has promised to ease the suffering of millions of families unable to afford basic items.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:44
Mayor Sadiq Khan urges Londoners to 'act responsibly' and report suspected arson to police, warning that 'a few cooler days won't undo weeks of dry conditions'
Tue, 18 August 2026
4 reports- Politico Europe02:00
The centrist bloc is giving the prime minister some breathing space — but MPs hope for a distinctive vision too.
- express.co.uk11:00
OPINION - ANDREW MARKOU: This must be part of the conversation.
- The Guardian World13:34edited after publishing
Government assessment warns of supply shock that could leave homes and businesses without gas within a decade Ministers are waking up to Britain’s gas supply risks. It’s time for decisions Great Britain risks running out of gas in the 2030s despite its growing clean energy sources, unless ministers take “unprecedented” action to guard against a future supply shock, according to an official assessment. The government is considering plans to provide direct financial support to safeguard the...
- theguardian.com17:30
Despite declining consumption, the country will still need lots of gas in coming years but solutions aren’t forthcoming UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Wed, 19 August 2026
5 reports- stokesentinel.co.uk05:34
Organisations warn the move will drive up poverty
- Bloomberg Politics07:09edited after publishing
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he will shift responsibility for economic growth away from the UK Treasury and toward his new office in the north of England.
- The Guardian World09:28
Greens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at election UK politics live – latest updates Labour could lose dozens of seats to the Green party if the government allows new drilling in the North Sea, according to internal research shared with the Guardian. Green party analysis suggests up to 50 Labour MPs, including Andy Burnham’s key ally Louise Haigh, could lose their seats at the next election if the government fails to make...
- The Guardian World18:46
PM wants to reduce department’s stranglehold on public purse and bring long-term thinking to economic policy Andy Burnham is far from the first prime minister to dream of taming the power of the mighty Treasury. Boris Johnson all but forced the resignation of Sajid Javid by handpicking his team; Margaret Thatcher favoured her economic adviser Alan Walters over Nigel Lawson, prompting the latter’s furious resignation; and Tony Blair and Gordon Brown’s power struggle was the stuff of Whitehall...
- indiatimes.com22:30
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Britain has its fifth prime minister in less than five years – Andy Burnham – but this political instability is far from unique.
Thu, 20 August 2026
7 reports- Politico Europe02:00
A domestic donations cap will not be in the elections bill when it returns next month.
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Will Andy Burnham move the UK closer to the EU? Euronews.com
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Will Prime Minister Andy Burnham move the UK closer to Europe? Yahoo News Singapore
- grimsbytelegraph.co.uk07:35
This follows the immediate action taken by Prime Minister Andy Burnham to remove VAT from domestic electricity bills
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- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:21
Experts say tackling the cost of living, reviving weak growth, and restoring the UK's strained public finances remain Burnham's top challenges
Fri, 21 August 2026
9 reports- Politico Europe02:15
Caroline Simpson, the No. 10 deputy chief of staff, tells POLITICO England remains "one of the most centralized countries in the Western Hemisphere."
- Politico Europe04:10
A look at the prime minister's Manchester office “No. 10 North” — and what it reveals about his political ambitions.
- Le Monde (France)06:50
Dans une offensive de reconquête de sa base populaire, le nouveau chef de gouvernement travailliste se concentre sur la politique intérieure. Mais ses ambitions de relance industrielle pourraient favoriser un rapprochement avec l’Union européenne, observe le politiste Sébastien Maillard dans une tribune au « Monde »
- Le Monde English09:29
In a bid to win back his party's traditional base, the new Labour prime minister is focusing on domestic policy. However, his ambitions for industrial revival could pave the way for closer ties with the European Union, observes political scientist Sébastien Maillard.
- Google News - Europe query09:29
Why British Prime Minister Andy Burnham should matter to Europe Le Monde.fr
- lbc.co.uk10:20
Andy Burnham said he understands public fear about smart glasses but revealed he "can’t commit today to a change in the law".
- express.co.uk10:58
RICHARD TICE: Don't believe their Damascene conversion schtick - their plans crumble at the slightest scrutiny.
- The Guardian World14:08
Civil service scheme announced after PM convened local leaders to ‘situation room’ meeting from No 10 North UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham is to send more than 100 Whitehall officials to bolster the teams of regional mayors, after convening leaders from across England from his base at No 10 North to discuss how to spread growth. The government described the meeting as a “situation room” to bring local and regional leaders into national decision-making. Continue reading...
- The Guardian World14:19
Polls suggest growing scepticism around net zero, with politicians uncertain how to proceed UK politics live – latest updates Britain has experienced a summer of record-breaking wildfires, deadly heat and drought, with almost 2,900 heat-associated deaths recorded in England during May and June alone. Homes have been destroyed by fires in the West Midlands , and deadly wildfires have swept across Europe. Despite the ever more visible impacts of the climate crisis, there is widespread concern...
Sat, 22 August 2026
2 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)03:26
Sehr gut, wie der britische Premier Andy Burnham gerade zeigt. Sehr offensiv politisiert er seinen Katholizismus. Warum sein Glaube auf diese Weise zur Kampfansage wird.
- Bloomberg Politics09:00
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces an awkward moment when a commission finally rules on the Premier League club’s legal saga.
Sun, 23 August 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories03:10
Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions BBC Burnham expected to give mayors new powers over local planning decisions The Guardian Andy Burnham gives mayors power to overrule nimby protests The Times Burnham hands mayors powers to block Nimby protests The Telegraph New powers for Mayors karenyoung.uk
- Bloomberg Politics07:00
Andy Burnham has tried to instill positivity into a downbeat British public during his first month as prime minister, with some success. Labour’s fortune in opinion polls has begun to turn around and there are even signs of good vibes reaching the economy.
- grimsbytelegraph.co.uk07:40
It would represent a major shift in how things are done
- peakoil.com14:30Drill, Burnham, drill? The oil basin that is a totem for Trump – and a headache for Britain’s new PM
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Mon, 24 August 2026
2 reports- Politico Europe07:41
After a summer of setting out his stall, Andy Burnham now faces the hard task: turning ambition into action. In the last of the summer boxset, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy take a deep dive into five big challenges facing the government in the coming months. From defining the 10-year plan to unresolved pressure at […]
- The Guardian World14:58edited after publishing
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Minister tells social media firms to take down dangerous driving content in wake of fatal A66 crash in Middlesbrough – UK politics liveDowning Street repeats calls for social media platforms to review content and policies as companies urged to uphold legal duties Lee Anderson, the Reform UK MP for Ashfield, is first up to speak. He says young people in his constituency – and in many areas across the country – have “absolutely no chance” of securing council housing or social housing. He says that Reform’s government would “put British people first” in a housing system he characterises as being unfair. Reform UK will use a press...
Tue, 25 August 2026
4 reports- bgr.com16:17
Wind has become the U.K.'s top energy source, accounting for 32% of total output in 2025, but it's producing more energy than can be stored or transported.
- The Guardian World16:55
Government resilience campaign aims to ensure people can cope in a national disaster, in order to free resources for most vulnerable UK citizens will be told to stock up on tinned food and take steps to ensure they are prepared for national emergencies as part of a new government campaign to improve the nation’s resilience. The new campaign from the Cabinet Office will set out ways people can prepare for extreme weather events and potential attacks from hostile states, including stocking up on...
- morningstaronline.co.uk17:00
PM Andy Burnham was urged today by the RMT union to introduce a cost-of-living levy on profiteering train rolling stock leasing companies (Roscos).New figures show that dividends have more than trebled at the firms, which own Britain’s trains and lease them out to operators. Britain’s largest rail union singled out Evershot, which owns much of the country’s rail rolling stock, after it recently announced that it had paid a dividend of £200 million, up from £60m the previous year.
- Bloomberg Politics21:30
Prime Minister Andy Burnham called on British firms to offer work experience to teenagers to help tackle what he called a “youth unemployment crisis”.
Wed, 26 August 2026
9 reports- El País (Spain)03:30
El Gobierno reduce sus ambiciones de construir vivienda social y se enfrenta a una subida de impuestos
- MercoPress (South America)08:25
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested tax rises could be on the cards in the coming Autumn Budget, warning “I won’t be unrealistic” over the state of the public purse. The PM quickly pledged to give people “breathing space” and ease the cost of living after taking the keys to No.10 last month.
- Bloomberg Politics09:40
Pointing to a chasm between the British and American economies, a report drawn up for Andy Burnham’s leadership bid warned: “We have a productivity problem.” The country needed to be more efficient for the sake of prosperity and well-paying jobs, it said.
- The Guardian World14:35edited after publishing
Sentiment in hospitality and brewing sectors more positive since business rates action, trade bodies’ survey finds Pubs, bars and hotels have reported a “Burnham bounce” in optimism as a result of the prime minister’s overtures to the sector, polling suggests, but they warn that the goodwill could evaporate without further tax relief. Andy Burnham has positioned himself as a staunch ally of the UK’s hospitality industry both before and since his arrival at No 10, last month announcing a...
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Burnham announces plan for 10,000 work experience placements for young people – UK politics livePrime minister spoke to press while on visit to a Sainsbury’s supermarket in London this morning Over 40,000 more people died on the hottest days in England between 1988 and 2025 than would be expected, according to data published by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday. The figures do not include this summer, when England has sweltered under a succession of heatwaves and is on track to record its highest ever number of heat-related deaths . The UK Health Security Agency announced on...
- El Pais English18:22
The government has scaled back its council housing ambitions and faces growing pressure to raise taxes ahead of the autumn budget
- The Guardian World19:08
PM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to Labour Andy Burnham has dropped his support for capping political donations, causing anger among activists and Labour MPs who have long campaigned for change to the way parties are funded. The prime minister has decided not to back amendments to the elections bill, which would cap the amount a person or an organisation can give in a single donation, according to government sources....
- dailymail.com22:00
Every day, I look at the extraordinary saga of the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea and shake my head.
- dailymail.com22:12
Households are facing the highest bills in three years with worse to come this winter.
Thu, 27 August 2026
5 reports- Bloomberg Politics08:07
The UK government may extend energy bill support to more of the neediest households, as rising gas prices undermine Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s attempts to bear down on the cost of living.
- The Guardian World14:31
It’s been a month since Andy Burnham became prime minister. And while polls have shown a ‘Burnham bounce’, the coming months will force the new PM into making some tough – and potentially unpopular – decisions that will reveal how serious he is about delivering the changes he believes the country needs. Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker look at the choices facing Burnham Please keep sending your comments and questions to Pippa and Kiran at politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com . Listen back to Kiran’s...
- The Guardian World18:51
Exclusive: Campaigner says PM wrote in email he believed £500k cap should be reduced over time to guard against undue influences Andy Burnham recently supported an even lower donations cap than previously reported, according to correspondence seen by the Guardian, as the row over next week’s elections bill escalates. The prime minister wrote to a campaigner in May outlining his support for a £500,000 individual donations cap, which he said would “guard against the perception of any one party...
- fenlandcitizen.co.uk18:56
The businessman also accused the Prime Minister of picking good media soundbites rather than addressing the country’s underlying financial issues.
- The Guardian World21:30
New rules are aimed at protecting people in debt in England and Wales and stopping homeowners being ripped off A clampdown on “rogue bailiffs” has been launched by Andy Burnham amid concerns that vulnerable people are being overcharged and face aggressive behaviour. In the latest in a series of “everyday fixes” to ease the cost of living and “make Britain fairer”, the prime minister said he was strengthening the rules that apply to bailiffs in England and Wales to better protect people in debt....
Fri, 28 August 2026
3 reports- Bloomberg Politics04:00
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pushed back plans for a nationwide campaign telling Britons how to prepare for emergencies over concerns it would risk being seen as an overly pessimistic start to his premiership.
- The Guardian World14:30
Exclusive: PM also warns his ministers against trying to influence vote when bill returns to Commons next month Andy Burnham has told Labour MPs that he will not cast a vote when the assisted dying bill returns to the Commons next month to avoid influencing the debate. While the move was welcomed by supporters of the measure, No 10 officials said the prime minister had no wish to affect the process in either direction, and was just doing what he thought was best to allow MPs to reach their own...
- express.co.uk19:28
Questions remain over how Andy Burnham's major policies such as social care reforms will be funded.
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- Le Figaro (France)13:51
Selon le quotidien britannique The Telegraph, le président des États-Unis chercherait ainsi à pousser le nouveau premier ministre britannique Andy Burnham à augmenter son budget de défense.
Sun, 30 August 2026
5 reports- Bloomberg Politics06:00
Andy Burnham wants to row back the era of private companies running public services. Britain’s asylum system presents a difficult target.
- Google News - Europe query08:17
Tests loom for popular UK PM Burnham as parliament returns The Jakarta Post
- lynnnews.co.uk11:26
MSPs Joe Fagan and Michael Marra are running to succeed Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour’s leader.
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- South China Morning Post15:29
Andy Burnham has enjoyed a honeymoon first month as UK prime minister, but the hard trade-offs involved in governing are about to get real as parliament returns from its summer break in the coming days. Since succeeding Keir Starmer on July 20, Burnham has pleased voters with several low-cost sweeteners, including cutting electricity bills and bus fares, while burnishing his casual man-of-the-people vibes. He has poured pints of beer with his finance minister, played guitar in Ukraine, and...
- mirror.co.uk16:18
EXCLUSIVE: Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh said Britain’s communities 'will not forgive us if we do not act to protect them' after the UK was ravaged by heatwaves and wildfires this summer
Mon, 31 August 2026
7 reports- Politico Europe02:01
Burnham’s first 42 days were about Britain. Now he has to deal with the U.S. president.
- Google News - Top Stories03:01
The Trump-shaped problems awaiting Andy Burnham, ranked politico.eu Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in Parliament BBC Burnham’s union paymasters poised to bring his easy ride to a screeching halt The Telegraph Andy Burnham’s summer of quietly backing away from radical pledges Financial Times New UK PM Burnham’s honeymoon ends as Trump, first budget loom large South China Morning Post
- The Guardian World04:00
Will the UK ever rejoin the EU? Who is funding Andy Burnham? And will the bedroom tax be scrapped? In a special episode, Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker answer some of your questions Please keep sending your comments and questions to Pippa and Kiran at politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com Continue reading...
- MercoPress (South America)08:42
Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived Thursday in Northern Ireland as part of his summer tour of the United Kingdom, to discuss cost of living, young people priorities and an overall growth agenda. In Northern Ireland for the first time since becoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham met with the First Minister, Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, and later with all five main parties.
- The Guardian World11:48
Andy Burnham urged to seek consensus over response to extreme heat and forthcoming ‘super El Niño’ Andy Burnham should call a cross-party meeting to discuss the UK’s response to worsening extreme weather, including the forthcoming ‘super El Niño’ , the Liberal Democrats have said. The prime minister chaired a Cobra emergency meeting on the drought earlier this month but there has been little from the government on the wider threats posed by five successive heatwaves since May and expected...
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More public control is only way to grow UK economy, Burnham to tell MPsExclusive: Prime minister wants to ‘bring back hope’ by tackling cost of living as MPs call for electoral reform Andy Burnham will drive home his pledge to bring more essential services back into public control, telling MPs in the Commons on Tuesday that it will be the only way to improve growth across the country. Burnham will address the house for the first time in 16 years from the frontbench, and six weeks since he became prime minister, after spending the summer recess announcing a slew of...
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Burnham to Address UK Parliament as MPs Return From Summer BreakAfter a political honeymoon of good vibes and voter-friendly announcements, the return of Parliament means that the UK’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, must confront hard choices that lie ahead.
Tue, 1 September 2026
22 reports- Google News - Top Stories02:36
Andy Burnham to promise 'sense of optimism' in first Commons statement as PM BBC Labour Angst Over Migrants and Welfare Will Test Burnham’s Backbone bloomberg.com Burnham’s honeymoon is over. The real work starts now Yahoo The Trump-shaped problems awaiting Andy Burnham, ranked politico.eu Andy Burnham’s summer of quietly backing away from radical pledges Financial Times
- irishtimes.com05:00
Life as UK prime minister will come at him fast, beginning on Tuesday as recess ends
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Andy Burnham given 3 options for PIP cuts to get welfare bill downPrime Minister Andy Burnham is awaiting the Timms Review into PIP as economist Paul Johnson outlines three options
- dailystar.co.uk06:55
It's a big day in the Burnham household, as Andy Burnham will make his Commons debut as PM later today, calling for greater public control over essential services and more
- Politico Europe07:30
Parliament is back and the honeymoon is over – Andy Burnham now faces his first major test as prime minister. The PM will make his Commons debut as he promises to “bring back hope” and make life more affordable. But with pressure on public finances, can he deliver on his promises to cut energy bills, […]
- Politico Europe14:39
An influential think tank calls on the U.K. prime minister to coordinate aspects of industrial and energy policy with Brussels.
- Google News - Europe query14:47
Team up with EU on energy to combat China, Andy Burnham told politico.eu
- Politico Europe15:06
In his first House of Commons address Britain's new prime minister told MPs he will “meet the climate challenge.”
- Bloomberg Politics15:52edited after publishing
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Surge in UK Borrowing Costs Halves Government’s Fiscal HeadroomUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham was confronted by the harsh reality of Britain’s weak public finances on his return to parliament as the global selloff in government bonds left him facing a £12 billion ($16.2 billion) problem.
- The Guardian World16:28edited after publishing
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Burnham gives first Commons address as PM after Starmer quits parliament – UK politics liveThis liveblog is now closed. Read the Guardian’s report of today’s political news here My colleague Richard Partington , the Guardian’s senior economics correspondent, grew up, like Andy Burnham, in the Warrington suburb of Culcheth. He has been home to find out what people there are saying about the new PM. Yesterday, Kemi Badenoch announced a reshuffle, replacing Mel Stride with Andrew Griffith as shadow chancellor and Priti Patel with Tom Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary. Continue...
- Politico Europe17:08
The government is grappling with the highest natural gas prices in Europe and the U.K. since the winter of 2022/23.
- El País (Spain)18:11
Con un tono optimista pero sin medidas concretas, el primer ministro prevé más poder para las regiones y un mayor control público de los servicios clave
- Google News - Top Stories18:17
Five takeaways from Burnham's Commons debut as PM bbc.com Burnham’s a dud in his debut at Dispatch Box The Telegraph Britain lost its way with Thatcher and Brexit, Burnham tells Parliament in first speech The Globe and Mail Andy Burnham promises more devolution and public control of essential services BBC Burnham blames Brexit for ‘decade of low growth’ in UK The Independent
- The Guardian World18:52edited after publishing
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Burnham promises to bring optimism and ‘substantial change’ in first Commons speech as PMThe prime minister said Britain needed to be brutally honest about the mistakes of the last 40 years of UK politics Andy Burnham has blamed Brexit and Margaret Thatcher for a decade of low growth in the UK, arguing that Britain needs to be brutally honest about having taken “a series of wrong turns” in the last 40 years. In his first Commons appearance since he took over as prime minister about six weeks ago, Burnham told MPs he wanted to build a new sense of optimism so “we can make this next...
- Google News - Top Stories19:18
Andy Burnham promises more devolution and public control of essential services BBC Burnham says Brexit brought ‘decade of low growth’ in first Commons address as prime minister – as it happened theguardian.com UK needs 'substantial change', says PM Andy Burnham in maiden parliament speech France 24 Tax promises, defence targets and Iran: Andy Burnham’s budget headaches theguardian.com Burnham’s ambitious plans need room to breathe – and Westminster suffocates change | Rafael Behr theguardian.com
- Google News - Top Stories19:30
'We'll find way to save Jodrell Bank,' Burnham says BBC See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- Politico Europe19:30
Andy Burnham's first parliamentary statement as prime minister illustrated the pitfalls he'll face on the way to the next election.
- Google News - Top Stories19:32
Burnham promised hope. Reality is already getting in the way politico.eu 'Brexit and Thatcher to blame' and 'Hottest summer ever' BBC Andy Burnham addresses Commons for first time as PM — as it happened The Times Burnham blames Brexit for ‘decade of low growth’ in UK The Independent Tax promises, defence targets and Iran: Andy Burnham’s budget headaches The Guardian
- mirror.co.uk19:42
In his first statement in the Commons, Andy Burnham said it was time to be blunt about what's gone wrong, railing against Margaret Thatcher's legacy of deindustrialisation and privatisation
- mirror.co.uk19:46
Despite 16 years away from the Commons front bench, the new Prime Minister appeared unfazed by spending more than three hours answering 125 questions on his agenda
- South China Morning Post20:40
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since becoming UK leader six weeks ago, with wars in Europe and the Middle East weighing on his promise to kick-start the economy, ease the cost of living and oversee a radical redistribution of power from London to Britain’s regions. On the day parliament returned from its summer break, Burnham said he would “unlock a feeling of positivity and possibility in every postcode in Britain”. “We can...
- Google News - Top Stories21:03
Burnham blames Brexit for ‘decade of low growth’ in UK The Independent Burnham's PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politics BBC UK PM Burnham faces first parliament grilling, vows to ‘bring back hope’ Al Jazeera Britain lost its way with Thatcher and Brexit, Burnham tells Parliament in first speech The Globe and Mail UK politics: Andy Burnham pressed on borrowing costs and spending at first PMQs – as it happened The Guardian
Wed, 2 September 2026
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Au Royaume-Uni, Andy Burnham fustige des décennies de « privatisations » et promet de mettre fin au « déclin » du paysLors de son premier discours devant le Parlement, mardi 1er septembre, le nouveau premier ministre britannique s’est engagé à redonner de « l’espoir » à ses concitoyens, sans annoncer de mesures précises. Le budget qui déterminera la politique du gouvernement sera connu fin octobre.
- express.co.uk06:57
Oof, that’s a rough watch
- The Guardian World07:00
Arthur Downing, author of Power and the People: A History of British Energy, says all-encompassing rapid transition will need a mutualised system Have you ever wondered why it is that most houses in the UK are reliant on gas boilers? Not what’s stopping more people from replacing them with heat pumps, but instead why and how the gas boiler became so ubiquitous in the first place? Arthur Downing, the author of the new book Power and the People: A History of British Energy, can tell you exactly...
- Politico Europe07:21
As Andy Burnham prepares for his first Prime Minister’s Questions, he faces a gathering economic storm. With markets driving up government borrowing costs and the prospect of another interest rate rise, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine what the turmoil could mean for mortgage holders, public spending and the government plans going forward. Could the […]
- express.co.uk07:36
Have your say on whether the PM is right to blame Brexit for Britain's sluggish economic growth
- express.co.uk08:27
Ouch, that nickname stings
- The Guardian World10:37edited after publishing ×2
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Andy Burnham pressed on borrowing costs and spending at first PMQs – UK politics liveBurnham faced questions from Kemi Badenoch and other MPs amid speculation over budget In the news release to mark the first anniversary of his election as the Green party’s leader, Zack Polanski highlighted what he described as 10 achievements during his first year in charge. For the record, this is how he sees his record. -Won the Greens’ first ever parliamentary byelection in Gorton and Denton -More than tripled the party membership from 68,500 to over 230,000 Zack Polanski in Holborn and St...
- Bloomberg Politics11:37
Andy Burnham pledged his UK government would ensure fiscal stability as he sought to blame past Conservative administrations for Britain’s high national debt.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)13:04
Seit sechs Wochen ist Andy Burnham neuer Premierminister. Den Sommer über konnten ihm die Briten auf Instagram beim fröhlichen Arbeiten zusehen. Die Härten des Jobs kommen erst jetzt auf ihn zu.
- Le Monde English13:30
In his first speech before Parliament on Tuesday, Burnham promised to restore 'hope' to his fellow citizens, but stopped short of announcing any specific measures. The budget, which will determine the government's policy direction, will be unveiled at the end of October.
- The Guardian World13:30
In first PMQs clash with Kemi Badenoch, prime minister rejects comparison to Liz Truss’s government UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham blamed the Conservatives’ legacy for leaving the UK vulnerable to market turmoil, in his first prime ministers’ questions clash with Kemi Badenoch, as the UK’s borrowing costs climbed further. The Conservative leader compared the market pressure on Burnham’s second day to Liz Truss’s mini-Budget . But the prime minister said it was the Tories’...
- professionalpensions.com14:15
Political analysts seem still engaged in a political autopsy of Sir Keir Starmer’s government. Kier who?
- standard.co.uk14:29
Former Goldman Sachs chief economist Lord O’Neill warned UK facing ‘escalating problem’ of rising debt repayment bills hitting the public finances
- thenationalnews.com15:45
At his first PMQs, new Prime Minister refuses to commit to welfare cuts or further tax rises to pay for increased spending
- Google News - Top Stories16:27
Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as UK borrowing costs rise BBC Burnham Offers More Style Than Specifics in Parliament Debut Bloomberg.com Britain lost its way with Thatcher and Brexit, Burnham tells Parliament in first speech The Globe and Mail Burnham's PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politics BBC Andy Burnham’s first statement to Parliament contained the seeds of his downfall The Telegraph
- Bloomberg Politics17:25
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham was prepared for a grilling from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch during his first session of prime minister’s questions in the House of Commons, but the surprise attack came from one on his own backbenchers.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:37
Several arrested as protesters block road on Parliament Square, demanding UK government stop approving further oil and gas developments
- Al Jazeera English18:11
Newly appointed leader takes first Prime Minister’s Questions, pledges to fulfill defence, social spending goals.
- Google News - Europe query18:13
Taxing the banks: what Europe’s windfall levies brought in as Burnham eyes his next move The Guardian
- The Guardian World21:30
PM will aim to centre talks with French president on key foreign policy issues such as Iran, smuggling gangs and EU relations Andy Burnham will begin the process of courting European leaders when he welcomes Emmanuel Macron as the first foreign head of state to visit him in Downing Street. The prime minister will meet the French president at No 10 on Thursday as he looks to make inroads on a number of foreign policy objectives, including curbing irregular migration and sealing a new deal with...
- bbc.co.uk22:00
And, Nigel Farage speaks to Chris Mason
Thu, 3 September 2026
6 reports- ABC (Spain)07:02
El primer ministro británico, Andy Burnham , recibirá este jueves en Downing Street al presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron, en una reunión que Londres quiere convertir en una primera demostración de cómo pretende relacionarse el nuevo Gobierno con sus vecinos europeos, a través de una cooperación más estrecha que permita abordar desde las travesías irregulares del Canal de la Mancha hasta el apoyo a Ucrania, la seguridad continental y el crecimiento económico. Macron será el primer dirigente de...
- birminghammail.co.uk08:26
Jim O’Neill said the new prime minister should rein in the “excesses” of government expenditure and tackle “sacred cows”.
- birminghammail.co.uk09:06
It comes amid reports Labour Party Prime Minister Burnham risks a Liz Truss-style market meltdown
- birminghammail.co.uk09:38
Three new rules - stricter emissions, mandatory labelling and increased fines - were consulted on by DEFRA earlier this year.
- Google News - Europe query10:21
The Day in Trade: Burnham raises ‘Made in Europe’ concerns ahead of Macron meeting in Downing Street The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade
- Google News - Europe query15:10
Andy Burnham raises concerns with Emmanuel Macron over ‘Made in Europe’ scheme Financial Times
Fri, 4 September 2026
3 reports- fwi.co.uk06:30
Pressure is mounting on prime minister Andy Burnham to rethink Labour’s farm inheritance tax changes, with Conservatives and countryside campaigners
- The Guardian World07:55
Energy secretary could recommend new North Sea drilling next week, as ministers also consider approval for Rosebank oilfield UK politics live – latest updates Business live – latest updates Ministers are poised to approve a controversial new gasfield in the North Sea this month, according to government sources, and are considering approving a major oilfield later this year. Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, will give her recommendation to approve the Jackdaw field off the coast of...
- humanevents.com16:47
“Your country’s in trouble,” Trump said.
Sat, 5 September 2026
6 reports- Bloomberg Politics05:00
Andy Burnham was just starting to face awkward questions about his plans as Britain’s prime minster this week. Instead, his biggest rival, Nigel Farage, ended up being the one under greater pressure to explain.
- irishnews.com05:00
If he’s going to borrow to fund defence, Poverty in the north will continue to grow
- stokesentinel.co.uk06:27
Charges have risen 879% since they were introduced
- nottinghampost.com07:08
The Government has said it will consult on measures to reduce the environmental impact of the public burning wood
- droitwichstandard.co.uk18:00
Column written by Bromsgrove Eco Action.
- Japan Times23:13
Newly revealed footage showed the Reform UK leader and of his two aides discussing how to avoid campaign finance laws with an undercover journalist.
Sun, 6 September 2026
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'Ed Miliband risks leaving UK with no food - Angela Rayner could starve us out'Britain faces a future of food shortages and soaring prices. Labour's response is madness.
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- aol.co.uk6 Sept, 08:36their copy
Mon, 7 September 2026
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Public fury is boiling over following a weekend of protests
- express.co.uk17:08
The two leaders spoke today.
- El Mundo (Spain)22:09
El 'premier' sopesa si aprobar nuevas extracciones de petróleo y de gas en el Mar del Norte Leer
Wed, 9 September 2026
9 reports- israelnationalnews.com03:45
British PM Andy Burnham defends a new ban on goods from Judea and Samaria, saying Britain must back a two-state solution.
- The Guardian World05:00
Key thinkers suggest other radical measures in Compass report such as free personal social care and abolishing Lords Andy Burnham should tackle inequality in the UK by introducing a wealth tax, universal free personal social care and bringing gas and electricity networks under public ownership, according to a report from more than a dozen influential thinkers. In the lead-up to the first budget of the chancellor, John Healey, this autumn, the Compass thinktank has collated 70 policy options...
- The Guardian World06:00edited after publishing
Green leader says ministers must stop ‘hiding the truth’ about threat to UK security from climate and nature crisis Zack Polanski has challenged Andy Burnham’s government to publish an unredacted version of an explosive report by the UK’s spy chiefs that found the collapse of overseas ecosystems would have catastrophic consequences for the UK’s national security. The Green party leader in England said the prime minister should come clean about the scale and impact of the climate and nature...
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Andy Burnham has left the forthcoming “assisted dying” vote to the conscience of individual MPs, but only after clearly setting out his own view. Ahead of parliament once again considering whether people should be given a legal route to end their lives prematurely on the NHS, the prime minister recently told journalists that we should... Read more »
- bmmagazine.co.uk11:47
Andy Burnham confirmed the electricity VAT cut starts on 1 October as the SNP pressed him at PMQs over rising energy bills, mortgages and $100 oil.
- Bloomberg Politics12:46
Prime minister Andy Burnham declined to support a moratorium on building data centers, as the UK seeks to benefit from the data center boom while avoiding the public backlash unfolding in the US.
- droitwichstandard.co.uk13:21
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced sustained questioning over how the Government intends to fund defence spending during his second appearance at Prime Minister
- The Guardian World14:18
While a survey found Labour, Lib Dem and Green voters to be the strongest backers of such a ban on trade, even Tory and Reform voters were in favour overall UK politics live – latest updates There was a time when placing Israel under strict trade sanctions would have been a politically risky thing for a British prime minister to do. Andy Burnham, however, considers it an electoral asset. As Kemi Badenoch attacked him over defence spending at prime minister’s questions on Wednesday, Burnham...
- Politico Europe23:00
Paul Nowak, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, said he is concerned about union members' voices being 'silenced'
Thu, 10 September 2026
6 reports- The Guardian World05:00
Paul Nowak says changes to immigration rules risk overstretching social care and fuelling far-right sentiment Andy Burnham must overhaul Shabana Mahmood’s migration reforms or risk overstretching social care and fuelling far-right sentiment, the TUC general secretary, Paul Nowak, has warned. Speaking ahead of the TUC’s annual congress in Brighton next week, Nowak welcomed the “sense of optimism” around Burnham’s fledgling government, but he urged the PM to act in a series of areas, including...
- Politico Europe07:34
Having spent the summer trying to ease the cost of living, is a new tourist tax about to hit domestic holiday makers in the pocket? The government is giving mayors additional powers to introduce a levy on hotel stays, with no cap on how much they can charge. With the tourism industry already angry, Sam […]
- Bloomberg Politics08:30
Scottish First Minister John Swinney called for new talks with the UK government about Scotland’s constitutional future after Prime Minister Andy Burnham appeared to soften Westminster’s longstanding opposition to a second referendum on leaving the UK.
- express.co.uk17:00
So who’s actually in charge, then
- dailymail.com17:43
It was reasonable to wonder during the early days of Andy Burnham 's premiership just how clued into the realities of national politics he had been while overhauling Manchester bus services.
- dailymail.com23:59
It hardly requires a PhD in economics to figure out that the last thing needed by the tourism industry or, indeed, England is another tax
Fri, 11 September 2026
4 reports- The Guardian World08:00
Exclusive: Calls from Labour grow as 105 MPs write to PM urging ‘obvious’ step to alleviate cost of living crisis Andy Burnham is coming under increasing pressure from his own MPs to commit to improving paternity leave in the UK in the next budget, with more than a quarter of Labour MPs writing to the prime minister to urge him to take action. Ahead of the chancellor’s first budget next month, 105 MPs have written to Burnham calling on him to increase statutory paternity leave to help alleviate...
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Burnham’s EU Reset Under New Pressure After Bloc’s Canada DealUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham was just weighing his first careful steps toward a reset with the European Union when he got lapped on the road to Brussels by Canada’s Mark Carney.
- oilprice.com13:30
UK business groups urge Chancellor John Healey to scrap electricity levies, warning high energy costs threaten industry competitiveness.
- dailymail.com13:39
It emerged yesterday the Prime Minister would postpone approving drilling the North Sea's Jackdaw oil field until after the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.
Sat, 12 September 2026
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham rejected a moratorium on new UK data centers this week, arguing communities deserve economic gains. A Verdant report challenges industry job claims, projecting far fewer positions while highlighting massive energy and water demands. The findings intensify debates over AI infrastructure priorities amid drought and local opposition.
- indiatimes.com02:56
Berkeley Group urges UK government to reduce property taxes to stimulate housing demand as buyers remain cautious ahead of the October budget. Industry rivals are also advocating for tax reforms to support first-time buyers and address affordability issues.
- Bloomberg Politics05:00
When he entered 10 Downing St. Andy Burnham had a message for any cabinet minister or civil servant running up against a thorny policy problem: “No” is not good enough.
- aol.co.uk16:00
Manchester may be wonderful but do the rest of us really want to copy it?
- Bloomberg Politics19:03
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet new UK leader Andy Burnham for the first time in Liverpool, England.
- Google News - Europe query19:03
Carney to Meet UK’s Burnham as Canada Deepens Europe Ties Bloomberg.com
Sun, 13 September 2026
2 reports- Bloomberg Politics21:30
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Britain needs a “culture shift” to make it easier to start companies and reward risk-taking, as he sought to quell the concerns of business leaders before next month’s budget.
- The Guardian World21:30
Prime minister vows to ‘reindustrialise Britain’ through new partnership with business The prime minister is to host business leaders, entrepreneurs and local mayors at Downing Street on Monday to pitch his government as a “partner for growth” that can offer a stable platform for investment and jobs in the UK. Ahead of the event, Andy Burnham said the country had “everything it needs to succeed”, including talented people and world-class universities, but requires “a culture shift in how...
Mon, 14 September 2026
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cancelled engagements today and tomorrow following the death of his father Roy, who was suffering from Alzheimer’s, Downing Street said.
- The Guardian World12:44
Prime minister had been due to speak at the TUC conference in Brighton UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has cancelled his engagements for Monday and Tuesday after his father, Roy, died. Among other plans, the prime minister had been due to speak to the TUC conference in Brighton on Tuesday. Continue reading...
- Al Jazeera English14:58
Delaying scrutiny will not make questions about UK complicity in Gaza disappear.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:35
UK is 'at its best' when people come together around shared values and problem-solving, rather than division, says Andy Burnham
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Burnham Mulls Saudi Support Amid UK Fears of Houthi Economic HitUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering whether to help Saudi Arabia counter attacks from the Houthis in Yemen amid British concerns about a worsening economic hit from the escalating conflict.
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National news LIVE: Coalition accuses Labor of rorting grant scheme; PM speaks with King Charles; UK unity threatened by pactOur coverage of all the latest developments from around Australia and the world on September 15, 2026.
- El Mundo (Spain)23:35
Los ministros principales de Escocia, Gales e Irlanda del Norte sellan un histórico acuerdo para desafiar a Westminster y avanzar hacia la independencia, aunque no mencionan la palabra "referéndum" Leer
Tue, 15 September 2026
2 reports- Bloomberg Politics05:53
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering whether to help Saudi Arabia counter attacks from the Houthis in Yemen as UK concerns about a worsening economic hit from the escalating conflict grow. The Saudi government has requested a range of diplomatic and military support from the UK, but it's unclear whether Burnham is willing to approve them. Bloomberg's Stuart Livingstone-Wallace has more. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Politico Europe14:30
The ruling Labour Party pledged “no return to the single market, the customs union, or freedom of movement” in its 2024 election manifesto.
Wed, 16 September 2026
8 reports- Politico Europe07:36
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy look at how political communication has changed – from Keir Starmer’s government paying influencers to promote its message, to Andy Burnham putting himself front and centre of the social media operation. Sam has a scoop on how much it all costs. Elsewhere, former Number 10 chief of staff Morgan McSweeny […]
- Bloomberg Politics12:12
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing calls from senior Labour MPs and some of his own government officials to provide greater clarity on the UK’s artificial intelligence policy, after a muted response to dire warnings about the risk of a catastrophic event.
- Bloomberg Politics14:00
Andy Burnham was for years a staunch opponent of Brexit and a vocal supporter of rejoining the European Union. When he became Britain’s new Prime Minister in July, this seemed to augur well for UK-EU relations — but instead, Brussels is looking past its neighbor and cosying up to Canada.
- Google News - Top Stories14:21
Andy Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments bbc.com See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- Google News - Top Stories14:52Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches BBC Burnham warns of ‘difficult decisions’ in budget as inflation rises to 3.1% The Guardian Healey prepares UK for ‘really challenging’ Budget Financial Times Andy Burnham warned he must raise taxes or cut spending in budget The Times Andy Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments BBC
- The Guardian World15:17
PM rejects claim he leads a ‘tax-and-spend’ government, as Bank of England prepares for interest rates decision Andy Burnham has said “difficult decisions” will need to be taken in next month’s budget after a rise in energy prices triggered by the Iran war drove UK inflation above 3%. In a fresh blow for living standards amid the worsening damage to the global economy from the Middle East conflict, official figures showed soaring fuel prices pushed inflation from 2.9% in July to 3.1% in August....
- The Guardian World16:45
PM responds to criticism from former Bank of England chief economist Wes Streeting , the defence secretary, has posted this on social media ahead of Andy Burnham’s meeting with the Nato secretary general Mark Rutte later. Today I am reminded of the words of my Labour predecessor Denis Healey: “Once we cut defence expenditure to the extent where our security is imperilled, we have no houses, we have no hospitals, we have no schools. We have a heap of cinders.” [Britain] is leading, along with...
- aol.co.uk19:55
This week campaigners joined forces to demand the government reset relationships with rural England.
Thu, 17 September 2026
4 reports- Politico Europe07:29
What happens when the keys to Number 10 are handed back? Anne reports from a gathering of former prime ministers – Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer – and reveals what life after power really looks like. Meanwhile, after some football diplomacy with Canadian PM Mark Carney, could it offer a chance for Andy Burnham to […]
- liverpoolecho.co.uk10:53
A senior figure in Burnham's government said they were "putting power back into the hands of working people"
- The Guardian World12:00
Exclusive: PM, who is facing pressure over whether to approve North Sea oil and gasfields, makes strongest comments yet on issue British people understand the climate crisis threat. Today I’m empowering them to tackle it UK politics live – latest updates The UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050, Andy Burnham has argued in his strongest comments yet on the issue, saying it is no longer possible for Britons to believe they are not already affected by a changing climate. Writing for...
- The Guardian World13:25
PM’s push to cut cost of living threatened by rising inflation and government borrowing costs as geopolitics hit home Bank of England holds interest rates Business live – latest updates Good luck to Andy Burnham convincing voters he is giving them “breathing space”, if the Bank of England ratchets up interest rates in the coming months. That was the prospect opened up by Thursday’s minutes of the Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, which left rates unchanged at 3.75% – for now – but...
Fri, 18 September 2026
7 reports- politico.eu02:00
- Politico Europe02:00
Britain’s new prime minister is set for his first meeting with the U.S. president next Tuesday. Unlike Keir Starmer, he won’t be angling for a second helping.
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Burnham hosts Ireland’s taoiseach as he bids for UK exemptions from EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ plan – UK politics liveFrench president Emmanuel Macron earlier said he put measures in place to protect the country’s critical infrastructure Micheál Martin , the taoiseach (Irish PM), thanked Andy Burnham for his stance on Israel as the two men met at No 10 North today. Support for the Palestinian cause is particularly strong in Ireland because of its historical experience of colonialism, and, in a reference to the sanctions on West Bank settlements imposed by Burnham’s government, Martin said: I think for the...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:11
Micheal Martin thanks UK government over stance on Palestine
- aol.co.uk23:01
The UK is facing “another brutal budget”, the SNP has claimed with Dave Doogan warning the tax and spending plans could bring a “bad case of Westminster deja vu”. The SNP’s Commons leader raised fears that Labour ministers are now “softening people up for a Westminster budget of cuts and tax rises”. He spoke out in the wake of Prime Minister Andy Burnham conceding next month’s Budget will be “challenging”. Those comments came after the latest official figures showed inflation reached a...
- dailymail.com23:01
The Resolution Foundation urged the Prime Minister to link the amount that people can claim in housing benefit to rising rental prices - even in expensive areas like central London.
- bbc.co.uk23:06
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
Sat, 19 September 2026
4 reports- Bloomberg Politics05:00
Andy Burnham is about to come face-to-face with the man his own officials blame for the UK government’s economic predicament: Donald Trump.
- La Repubblica (Italy)07:05
L’intervento del rappresentante del governo Burnham: “A dieci anni dal referendum sulla Brexit non è cambiato soltanto il mondo: è cambiato anche il nostro approccio nei confronti dell’Europa. E’ indispensabile una cooperazione più stretta con gli alleati”
- The Guardian World23:09
Tory leader claims prime minister is avoiding difficult decisions as she urges him to increase defence spending Kemi Badenoch has accused Andy Burnham of “fiddling while Europe is at risk of burning”, as she repeated her call for the prime minister to cut the welfare budget to fund increase spending on defence. Speaking to the Telegraph , the Tory leader said that “Burnham may be a people pleaser but difficult choices cannot be avoided through dither and delay”. Continue reading...
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Kemi Badenoch accuses Andy Burnham of ‘fiddling while Europe risks burning’ The Guardian
Sun, 20 September 2026
2 reports- The Guardian World09:15
Bridget Phillipson says Burnham’s past criticisms of US president not an issue as PM prepares to meet Trump at UN Next month’s budget will be made more difficult by Donald Trump’s war with Iran, one of Andy Burnham’s cabinet ministers has said, while adding she did not expect the prime minister’s previous disparaging comments about the US president to be an issue. Burnham is expected to meet Trump early next week at the UN general assembly summit in New York, the pair having previously spoken...
- The Guardian World18:45
PM hopes to be firmer with US leader than his predecessor without provoking diplomatic warfare, as the Iran war weighs on the UK economy No international relationship has more power to determine the success of Andy Burnham’s premiership. So you might imagine the stakes for the prime minister’s first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump on Tuesday would be high. Yet Burnham may prove to be a lucky general. The balance of risk has shifted. Trump is unpopular at home, where inflation remains...
Mon, 21 September 2026
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The Prime Minister was addressing representatives of fire and rescue services, St John Ambulance, the RNLI and other emergency services.
- express.co.uk16:00
OPINION - ESTHER MCVEY: The Prime Minister is showing us exactly who he is.
- express.co.uk16:00
OPINION - ROS MORGAN: We're sending out precisely the wrong message right now.
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UK confirms PM Burnham’s former fiefdom of Manchester to host G20 summitThe leaders of the world’s biggest economies will descend on Manchester next year after the UK government confirmed the English city will host the Group of 20 (G20) summit. Prime Minister Andy Burnham will use his first trip to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to announce the city he led as mayor for almost a decade as the venue for the leaders summit, according to a statement on Monday from his office. The decision to choose Manchester in the northwest of England as the centre...
Tue, 22 September 2026
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Andy Burnham fails to rule out Brexit reversal being in next Labour manifestoPM says immediate focus is on rebuilding bridges with EU as he prepares for first meeting with Ursula von der Leyen Andy Burnham has opened the door to fighting the next election on the UK rejoining the EU, but said his immediate priority was continuing to rebuild bridges with European allies. The prime minister, who will hold his first meeting with the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, on Tuesday, did not rule out including reversing Brexit in Labour’s next manifesto – but...
- Politico Europe08:10
The U.K. PM’s comments are a major shift in rhetoric from the days of predecessor Keir Starmer.
- Index.hr (Croatia)08:45
BRITANSKI premijer Andy Burnham ostavio je otvorenom mogućnost da laburisti u budućnosti predlože poništenje Brexita, što je promjena u odnosu na prethodnika Keira Starmera.
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Davey says far right in Britain now better funded and supported than in the past – UK politics liveUS president says Burnham will be ‘a great PM’ in friendly first meeting on the sidelines of UN General Assembly but makes jibe at Starmer If Andy Burnham wanted to inject some edge into his meeting with Donald Trump later (which he doesn’t), he could bring along a copy of today’s Financial Times. This front page headline speaks for itself. Mortgages ‘on the front line’ as Iran war deals £840 blow to homeowners British homeowners are paying an average of £840 a year more when they refinance...
Wed, 23 September 2026
4 reports- Bloomberg Politics12:59
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK has left itself “overexposed” to global bond markets as he defended controversial comments made last year that alarmed investors.
- The Guardian World14:17
PM says his comments last year were deliberately misinterpreted by Keir Starmer and his advisers UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has said he still believes the UK is far too exposed to global shocks, defending comments last year when he said the UK should be less “in hock” to the bond markets. He said the comments had been deliberately misinterpreted by the former prime minister Keir Starmer and his advisers and said his aim was not more borrowing and spending but a far more...
- Politico Europe23:01
The former British prime minister says Brussels must be on a "credible path to reform" if the U.K. is to rejoin the bloc.
- The Guardian World23:01
Andy Burnham under pressure to revisit Brexit as poll suggests pledge to rejoin could boost Labour’s electoral chances Britain should work towards rejoining the EU in the next decade, Tony Blair has said, adding to growing pressure on Andy Burnham to abandon Labour’s reluctance to revisit the 2016 referendum. The former prime minister has urged Burnham to use his 10-year plan in November to put the country’s membership of the union back on the table, a decade after it voted to leave. Continue...
Thu, 24 September 2026
5 reports- Politico Europe07:05
Is the Burnham bounce starting to show? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy dig into a mega poll projecting Labour as the largest party at the next general election – but still 85 seats short of a Commons majority. What do these numbers mean for Andy Burnham, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage? And how could a […]
- Bloomberg Politics07:20
Labour would win the most seats if a UK general election were held tomorrow, according to a detailed poll that gives Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s outfit a boost ahead of its annual conference and reflects a drop in support for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.
- The Guardian World09:14
Polling suggests Andy Burnham is attracting progressives back to Labour, motivated by desire to stop Nigel Farage • How Labour’s majority depends on five progressive voter types – in charts UK politics live – latest updates Progressive voters could push Reform UK into fourth place and put Labour within touching distance of a majority if tactical voting is widespread at the next election, a major poll has found. Andy Burnham is beginning to attract a significant number of left-leaning voters...
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Badenoch says Tories could not form pact with Reform UK because they’re too ‘problematic’ – UK politics liveResolution Foundation says households outside London are paying hundreds of pounds a year more in council tax than they would be under a fair system Tim Shipman has written about what will be coming up at the Labour conference next week in his cover story for the Spectator. He says: Labour special advisers summoned last week to the pillared state room on the first floor of No. 10 to hear the plan for conference from Burnham’s political secretary, Hayden Munro, left in no doubt that the PM wants...
- mirror.co.uk19:35
Families who have spent years seeking answers over Britain's nuclear weapons tests have taken their concerns to the Prime Minister with further discussions promised following their meeting
Fri, 25 September 2026
1 report- La Repubblica (Italy)07:12
Il nuovo premier britannico non ha escluso la clamorosa svolta. Mentre si accumulano coincidenze sospette, come un articolo pro-Ue di Tony Blair e la tentazione di elezioni anticipate. La furia dei tabloid: “Tradimento”
Sat, 26 September 2026
6 reports- Bloomberg Politics05:00
Andy Burnham will tell the Labour Party faithful next week that he’s the leader who’ll deliver the hope and change they so badly want. The underlying message is slightly more nuanced: stick with me because things might get worse before they get better.
- Google News - Top Stories11:22
How long can Labour's feel-good factor last? BBC ‘I can deliver’: Burnham pledges radical change on eve of Labour conference The Guardian Burnham vows to deliver change despite ‘challenging’ economic outlook on eve of Labour conference The Independent The challenge for Burnham: words are no longer enough Financial Times UK's Burnham says it is crucial to have stability in public finances Reuters
- The Guardian World16:19
Exclusive: Policy initiative for England will help more young people on to property ladder, prime minister tells Guardian A new help-to-buy scheme aimed at giving first-time buyers who cannot rely on the “bank of mum and dad” is to be introduced in a big policy announcement by Andy Burnham. The programme, called “Your first home”, is intended to help buyers in England who have a regular income but have been unable to save for a large deposit or don’t have financial support from their family....
- The Guardian World16:35
Exclusive: UK prime minister says delivering fiscal stability would be ‘crucial’ to be able to fix bigger problems Andy Burnham has said he can deliver on his promise of radical change for the country despite severe economic headwinds, telling the Guardian: “There’s always things you can do; it’s just whether you’re prepared to do them.” The prime minister acknowledged public finances were “challenging” ahead of next month’s budget but said delivering fiscal stability would be “crucial”,...
- Google News - Top Stories18:40
UK to Offer First-Time Home Buyers Loans to Spur Ownership Bloomberg Burnham announces scheme to help first-time buyers onto housing ladder bbc.com UK Homebuilder Shares Surge on Labour Plan for New ‘Help to Buy’ Bloomberg Burnham is already out of ideas telegraph.co.uk New scheme to get first-time buyers on housing ladder announced by Andy Burnham Sky News
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Burnham vows to fix social care after father’s death The Telegraph ‘Rip the plaster off’: Andy Burnham sets out vision for universal free social care The Guardian Andy Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England BBC Burnham Hints at New UK Taxes to Pay for Social Care Reform Bloomberg Labour conference live: Andy Burnham proposes national care service The Times
Sun, 27 September 2026
22 reports- Politico Europe02:00
Here are key dynamics driving the annual gathering of the U.K.'s governing party —Andy Burnham's first in charge.
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The Labour Party has opened its annual conference, the first with Prime Minister Andy Burnham in charge.
- lbc.co.uk06:08
The Prime Minister and Chancellor have said they are able to deliver on their ambitious agenda against a difficult economic backdrop
- goulburnpost.com.au07:12
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been in office for two months, with his party seemingly content as...
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Burnham Hints at New UK Taxes to Pay for Social Care ReformUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham displayed a willingness to take on one of the toughest policy traps in British policies by pledging to overhaul care for the elderly. He also indicated he may introduce new taxes to pay for it.
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Burnham Declines to Support Plan for Third Runway at HeathrowUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s suggestion that he could block plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport set up a dispute with influential Labour interest groups just as the governing party’s annual conference got underway.
- The Guardian World10:00
PM says he will put proposals for NHS-style service funded by everybody into Labour’s next general election manifesto UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has said that he is going to “rip the plaster off” to fix the broken social care system, as he set out a vision for a universal service that would be free at the point of use for everybody in England. The prime minister said the new NHS-style social care service would be funded by “everybody” but did not give further details of how...
- Tagesschau (Germany)10:26
Andy Burnham ist keine 100 Tage im Amt, da steht sein erster Labour-Parteitag als Premierminister an. Er will die Briten für sich gewinnen - auch mit Geld und Einfluss für den Norden. Von Christoph Prössl.
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UK politics live: Burnham says he wants to fight next election on plan for new taxes to pay for free social care in EnglandWork and pensions secretary says the current system is flawed because it consigns too many people to a life on benefits when they would be better off working ‘I can deliver’: Burnham pledges radical change on eve of Labour conference Kuenssberg puts it to Burnham that, according to the Health Foundation, a system offering adult social care free at the point of delivery (like healthcare delivered by the NHS) would cost £18bn. Burnham says the cost is “not that high” (ie, not as high as £18bn)....
- Bloomberg Politics13:53
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe anchor Caroline Hepker is on Bloomberg This Weekend previewing Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first Labour Party conference as leader, where his plans for social care, housing and other reforms face the constraints of a difficult UK fiscal outlook. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini from Liverpool, Hepker says Burnham has ruled out an early election as his government prepares for a challenging budget and tries to build on an initial increase in...
- aol.co.uk14:51
Prime Minister Andy Burnham also said scenes in recent weeks of masked men dressed in black were 'unacceptable' and 'creating fear and intimidation on British streets'
- The Guardian World15:17
The PM oozes confidence and easy-going charm as he tells Laura Kuenssberg the hill he’ll die on is fixing social care UK politics live – latest updates In recent weeks there has been much speculation in some parts of the media that Andy Burnham would call an early general election. Speculation that existed largely in the heads of those writing the stories, as even the most favourable polls suggest Labour would lose its huge majority and become the largest party in a coalition government. But to...
- bbc.co.uk15:30
Laura speaks to the prime minister.
- bbc.co.uk15:30
The prime minister proposes a national care service for England.
- Google News - Top Stories15:40
UK's Burnham pledges to fight next election on social care reform Reuters Andy Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England BBC Andy Burnham signals he will fight election on tax rises to fund social care reform Financial Times Labour conference live: Andy Burnham proposes national care service thetimes.com Burnham refreshes the parts others can’t reach on the Andy and Laura show | John Crace The Guardian
- Politico Europe17:23
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram, who has seen a draft of the PM's address, said there is "no way" he can cover all his arguments in one hour.
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UK Labour Party meets buoyed by Burnham but seeking concrete plansBritain’s ruling Labour Party on Sunday launched its first annual conference under Andy Burnham’s leadership, buoyed by his debut as prime minister as he pledged to take the tough decisions needed to tackle looming challenges. The former mayor of Manchester has injected new life into the centre-left party since MPs propelled him into Downing Street in July after ending Keir Starmer’s two-year premiership. In an interview from the conference in northwestern Liverpool, Burnham pledged to show...
- The Guardian World18:05
Conference delegates grateful ousting Starmer has paid off, but relief tempered by fiscal headwinds ahead UK politics live – latest updates Even Andy Burnham’s closest allies accept that deposing Keir Starmer to install their man as leader was a huge political gamble. But if the mood at the Labour party conference in Liverpool is anything to go by, it is one that – so far – has paid off. The contrast with last year, when Starmer retained his grip on the party and Burnham slunk away from...
- The Guardian World18:56
PM says he is willing to expend political capital to bring in universal service for England funded by ‘everybody’ Analysis: can Labour hang on to Burnham bounce? Andy Burnham will fight the next election with a pledge to finally fix the broken social care system, acknowledging he is willing to expend political capital by asking taxpayers to cover the cost. As Labour’s party conference began in Liverpool, he pledged to “rip the plaster off” to radically transform care, setting out a vision for a...
- PBS NewsHour20:40
The governing Labour Party opened its annual conference beside the River Mersey in Liverpool on Sunday, with Burnham pledging to turn the page on a decade of economic and political turmoil.
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- ABC (Spain)23:53
Diez años después del referéndum que abrió una de las mayores fracturas políticas de la historia reciente del Reino Unido, el regreso a la Unión Europea ha dejado de ser una hipótesis relegada a los márgenes del debate político británico. El primer ministro, Andy Burnham , se ha negado a descartar que una promesa para reincorporar al país al bloque comunitario pueda formar parte del programa con el que el Partido Laborista concurra a las próximas elecciones generales, mientras aumenta la...
Mon, 28 September 2026
16 reports- Bloomberg Politics06:42
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey face a high-stakes moment at the Labour Party's annual conference, as they seek to pivot from the boosterish optimism of Burnham’s early days as premier to a tougher message of tax rises and spending restraint. Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker reports from Liverpool. (Source: Bloomberg)
- MercoPress (South America)08:00
British political parties are holding their annual round of conferences and Labour, in government, has chosen the city of Liverpool for a gathering that started on Sunday, 27 September and will last for three days until 30th September.
- Politico Europe11:00
Voters think the new prime minister has transformed Labour’s chances, but doubt he will help with the cost of living, according to Public First research.
- Politico Europe12:12
The U.K. prime minister is due to set out his vision for relations with the EU during a major speech on Tuesday.
- thenews.com.pk12:16
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to overhaul England's social care system by introducing a universal, NHS-style reform plan, confirming that the comprehensive funding and structural blueprint...
- Bloomberg Politics14:24
Andy Burnham has shown little patience for one of Britain’s oldest political traditions: debating whether the prime minister will call an early election.
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UK Eyes Tougher Benefit Rules in Bid to Cut Soaring Welfare BillPrime Minister Andy Burnham’s government is looking at ways to curb soaring UK spending on benefits, including tighter welfare eligibility rules for young people, potentially reopening a debate that sped the downfall of his predecessor.
- Bloomberg Politics15:42
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will set out details for how he plans to fund proposed reforms of care for the elderly in his Labour Party conference speech on Tuesday.
- fenlandcitizen.co.uk16:45
The Prime Minister will unveil a raft of policies on social care, youth unemployment and public control of utilities.
- Politico Europe17:46
We swilled pints and grilled Labour politicians — from Ed Miliband to Bridget Phillipson — so you didn’t have to.
- newstatesman.com18:07
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How is Andy Burnham managing his first conference as Prime Minister?
- Al Jazeera English19:37
Members at annual conference are optimistic about new PM
- Politico Europe21:10
Cabinet members were all over the place ahead of the prime minister's big Labour address.
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Burnham Vows ‘Clear Vision’ to Tackle UK’s Thorniest ChallengesAndy Burnham will pitch for honest political debate as the antidote to populism, as he reveals his plans for taking on thorny issues at his party’s annual conference.
- Google News - Top Stories21:31
Burnham offers Britain an 'honest conversation' on tackling problems Reuters Labour conference: Burnham warned ditching triple lock would be ‘electoral insanity’ ahead of speech Financial Times Scrapping pensions triple lock 'morally wrong', says union boss bbc.com What is the state pension triple lock and how much would pensioners lose if its scrapped? The Independent ‘We have time to make our case’: Labour insiders are confident Burnham can sell his social care reforms The Guardian
- independent.co.uk23:37
Mr Burnham previously stated his intention to spend his remaining ‘political capital’ on fixing social care - but there are now reports the pensions triple lock could be reformed
Tue, 29 September 2026
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Britons want to get closer to the EU — and even Farage’s voters agreeAs Labour grandees discuss reversing Brexit, Public First results show 70% of voters would welcome tighter ties with the European Union.
- NYT World04:01
Andy Burnham set out a range of policies on Tuesday in his biggest speech since becoming prime minister of Britain. “I accept people will not agree with every part of it,” he said.
- Google News - Top Stories04:01
‘I Have to Break the Mold’: Burnham Lays Out Plan for Change in Emotional Speech The New York Times Andy Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system bbc.com Burnham tried to plot the next seven years of UK politics in one speech politico.eu Conference laps up Andy unplugged as he offers chance to take road less travelled | John Crace theguardian.com ‘New path’: UK’s Burnham promises huge expansion of public services Al Jazeera
- The Guardian World05:00
Analysts believe PM has a ‘golden opportunity’ to offer older people better protection in return for weakening the triple lock guarantee It is a brave party leader who is prepared to go into an election promising a multibillion-pound new public service – likely to be funded by tax rises or holding back increases in the state pension. But Andy Burnham’s colleagues are excited about the confident promise of new social care system that seven previous prime ministers have failed to deliver....
- aol.co.uk07:00
OPINION: The Prime Minister is taking a massive gamble with his plans for a national care system, writes Jonathan Walker.
- Politico Europe07:35
It’s the new prime minister’s big day in Liverpool – but will he explain what Labour conference slogan “hope again” actually means? After a series of major speeches with little substance so far from his cabinet colleagues, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy wonder whether Andy Burnham is saving all the juicy details for himself. Could […]
- The Guardian World09:19
Exclusive: Labour conference speech will kick off process that could replace current system with proportional representation UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham is expected to announce that he will push ahead with plans for electoral reform in his first conference speech as Labour leader, in the latest sign that he intends to radically transform the UK’s political system. The prime minister, a longtime advocate of reform, will kick off a process that could eventually lead to ditching...
- Bloomberg Politics13:23
Prime Minister Andy Burnham vowed to reopen some of the UK’s most vexing debates, from Brexit to pensions to the electoral system, in a sweeping and at times tearful call for change that resets British politics.
- leftfootforward.org13:31
LFF spoke to Patrick Hurley at Labour conference
- DW Top Stories13:38
Andy Burnham is seeking a delicate balance between optimism and realism at Labour's annual party conference. He promised hope and an end to "politics as usual" but also an "honest conversation" about difficult dilemmas.
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- tportal (Croatia)13:41
Britanci žele bliži odnos s Europskom unijom, a takav stav dijeli i dio birača koji su podržali Brexit. Nova anketa pokazuje da bi sedam od deset birača pozdravilo tješnje veze Londona i Bruxellesa, dok bivši premijer Tony Blair poziva vladu da u sljedećih deset godina radi na ponovnom ulasku Ujedinjenog Kraljevstva u EU
- Bloomberg Politics13:56
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would drop the UK’s pensions triple lock to help fund a new national social care service, saying he was willing to pay a political price to fix a crucial issue.
- Bloomberg Politics14:00
"Britain has been on the wrong path for a long time," Prime Minister Andy Burnham says, speaking at the Labour Party's annual party conference in Liverpool. "I am ready to do things my predecessors wouldn’t," he adds. Burnham is seeking to flesh out his longer-term vision for tackling some of the biggest challenges facing the UK. (Source: Bloomberg)
- liverpoolecho.co.uk14:11
Voice of the ECHO: confidence, realism and a nod to his roots from a Prime Minister keen to tackle systemic challenges
- Bloomberg Politics14:32
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the UK will create a commission to review its electoral system. "We will contest the next election with a manifesto commitment to change the electoral system so that everyone's vote counts and everyone's voice is heard," Burnham says at the Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Bloomberg Politics14:41
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham discusses the impact of Brexit on the UK economy and vows to set out different options before finding consensus on Britain's future relationship with the European Union. "Brexit has done more harm than good," Burnham tells delegates at the Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool. (Source: Bloomberg)
- El País (Spain)14:46
“No debe ser un juego de ganadores y perdedores, sino el bien esencial para una buena vida”, ha dicho el primer ministro británico
- liverpoolecho.co.uk14:49
The Prime Minister delivered his first Labour Conference speech as leader of the Labour party
- Bloomberg Politics14:55
Prime Minister Andy Burnham opened the door to rejoining the European Union after the UK’s next general election, vowing to set out options for a new relationship with the bloc later this year.
- express.co.uk14:58
About time buses felt affordable
- liverpoolecho.co.uk15:01
The Prime Minister addressed a range of topics during his speech at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool
- ABC (Spain)15:14
Andy Burnham aprovechó este martes su primer discurso ante el congreso del Partido Laborista como primer ministro para reconocer que el Brexit «ha hecho más daño que bien» al Reino Unido y abrir el debate sobre la futura relación con la Unión Europea. Su plan se enmarca en un programa de reformas con el que prometió romper con «la política de siempre» y afrontar problemas que, sostuvo, los sucesivos gobiernos han evitado durante años.Fue también un discurso marcadamente personal y emocional, en...
- leftfootforward.org15:16Campaigners hail ‘historic moment’ as Andy Burnham announces national commission on electoral reform
The prime minister has taken the next step towards changing the voting system
- Bloomberg Politics15:21
With his pledge to abandon Britain’s pension “triple lock,” Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ventured into risky political territory.
- express.co.uk15:24
Reform UK leader rips into PM over plans to change the triple lock
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- leftfootforward.org15:25
'One of the most impressive Leader's speeches I've seen in all the Labour conferences I've attended', was how one Labour MP described Andy Burnham's first speech as Prime Minister to Labour conference. For this
- leftfootforward.org15:32
Burnham has given his first speech to Labour conference as prime minister
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- walesonline.co.uk15:36
In his first Labour conference speech as leader, Andy Burnham has made a series of pledges to the British public
- Le Monde English15:40
Speaking at a Labour party conference, PM Andy Burnham said 'Brexit has done more harm than good' to the UK and vowed to lay out ideas for the UK's 'long-term relationship with our European partners' at a UK-EU summit later this year.
- liverpoolecho.co.uk15:40
Andy Burnham returned to Liverpool today, making his first speech at Labour Conference as Prime Minister, and announced a series of new policies
- Die Zeit (Germany)15:48
Der Brexit habe mehr geschadet als genutzt, sagt der britische Premier. Einen gemeinsamen Gipfel mit der EU will er nutzen, um die langfristigen Beziehungen zu stärken.
- La Repubblica (Italy)15:55
Il primo ministro britannico scuote il Paese e annuncia “nuove opzioni per i rapporti a lungo termine con l’Europa” post Brexit. Tra gli annunci alla conferenza Labour: acqua ed energia pubbliche, confisca delle abitazioni vuote, demolizione del “thatcherismo” e del sistema elettorale. Poi le lacrime
- Tagesschau (Germany)15:55
Der britische Premierminister Burnham hat beim Parteitag von Labour umfassende politische Reformen angekündigt. Sie sollen langfristig die Lebenshaltungskosten senken und das Sozialsystem neu sortieren. Von Lisa-Maria Röhling.
- Index.hr (Croatia)16:04
BRITANSKI premijer Andy Burnham najavio je prelazak na proporcionalni izborni sustav radi veće stabilnosti i pravednije raspodjele mandata.
- Polsat News (Poland)16:07
- Brexit przyniósł więcej szkody niż pożytku - ocenił we wtorek premier Andy Burnham. Stwierdził, że Wielka Brytania nie przetrwa reszty stulecia bez dobrych relacji z Europą. Szef rządu w Londynie zaznaczył, że wyjście jego kraju ze struktur Unii Europejskiej było hamulcem dla wzrostu gospodarczego.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)16:09
- Brexit przyniósł Wielkiej Brytanii więcej szkód niż korzyści – ocenił premier Andy Burnham podczas konferencji Partii Pracy w Liverpoolu. Szef rządu zapowiedział, że w związku z planowanym na ten rok szczytem z Unią Europejską przedstawi propozycje dotyczące przyszłych relacji z europejskimi partnerami.
- Al Jazeera English16:13
UK prime minister tells his first Labour Party conference 'fundamental rethink' needed to set Britain on right course.
- Google News - Top Stories16:16
‘New path’: UK’s Burnham promises huge expansion of public services Al Jazeera Burnham gambles on radical progressive plan to help Britain ‘rise again’ The Guardian Andy Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system BBC ‘I Have to Break the Mold’: Burnham Lays Out Plan for Change in Emotional Speech nytimes.com You might hate his Oprah Winfrey style, but Burnham’s sofa socialism may win ratings war The Telegraph
- Politico Europe16:19
The U.K. prime minister said he would lay out different paths for the future EU relationship at a summit later this year.
- tportal (Croatia)16:26
Britanski premijer Andy Burnham izjavio je u utorak da će Laburistička stranka na iduće izbore izaći s izbornim programom koji obećava promjenu izbornoga sustava, nakon što je objavio osnivanje nacionalnog povjerenstva za provedbu reforme
- ABC News (Australia)16:43edited after publishing
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UK's new PM says 'Brexit has done more harm than good', flags changesAndy Burnham flags changes to Brexit and promises to keep the UK together in his biggest speech since becoming PM. Here are the key takeaways.
- Bloomberg Politics17:01
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has set out a sweeping vision for Britain — from Brexit to pensions and social care. Caroline Hepker explains. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Guardian World17:13edited after publishing
PM’s speech, written almost entirely alone, was full of radicalism but his biggest plans will have to wait until after the next election Key takeaways from Andy Burnham’s conference speech Hope Again is the conference slogan. But what felt even more apt was Try Again. Just forget about the last two years, after the party won a historic majority but where the mood never matched the achievement. Now, as conference delegates and MPs filed out of the hall after Andy Burnham’s first speech as prime...
- The Guardian World17:20edited after publishing
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Burnham says he would put PR in Labour manifesto and scrap triple lock to fund social care – UK politics livePM, in first speech to party conference as leader, insists his plans are a ‘good deal’ for older people Burnham to signal willingness to look at scrapping pension triple lock to fund social care Angela Rayner , the housing secretary, has apparently confirmed that Andy Burnham will float the prospect of getting rid of the pensions triple lock to help fund the creation of an NHS-style care service. Asked about the prospect on Sky’s Electoral Dysfunction podcast, Rayner said that Burnham was...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:55
Andy Burnham vows to seek 'consensus' on Britain’s long-term relationship with Europe
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:55
Andy Burnham vows to seek 'consensus' on Britain’s long-term relationship with Europe
- Politico Europe18:08edited after publishing
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Burnham tried to plot the next seven years of UK politics in one speechFour issues — Europe, electoral reform, social care and public sector pensions — towered over the rest in the U.K. leader's first speech to conference.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)18:09
Labour regiert seit 2024, aber beim diesjährigen Parteitag herrscht plötzlich wieder Hoffnung – was vor allem an dem fast schon unheimlich beliebten Andy Burnham liegt. Dabei kündigt der neue Premier auch Unpopuläres an.
- iDNES (Czechia)18:14
Odchod Velké Británie z Evropské unie napáchal více škody, než přinesl užitku, prohlásil v úterý britský premiér Andy Burnham ve svém prvním projevu v čele vládnoucích labouristů. V souvislosti s plánovaným summitem mezi Británií a EU přislíbil, že představí možnosti, které podle něj existují ve vztazích mezi ostrovním královstvím a unijní sedmadvacítkou.
- Bloomberg Politics18:21edited after publishing
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Burnham Rolls Dice on Radical UK Policies He Knows May BackfireAndy Burnham’s skeptics had disparaged him as Keir Starmer with a northern accent. He’s now shown he couldn’t be more different.
- The Guardian World18:21edited after publishing
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Burnham vows to seek new ‘long-term’ relationship with EU in emotional Labour conference speechPM accepts some of his plan could be difficult and admits he ‘may pay a political price’ Analysis: PM’s promises will take time to come good Key takeaways from Burnham’s conference speech Andy Burnham has staked his future on a gamble that the public will back radical progressive policies on social care, electoral reform and Europe, telling voters that his agenda will break the mould of the last 40 years and “allow us to rise again”. In a deeply personal speech at Labour’s conference, Burnham...
- South China Morning Post20:16edited after publishing
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PM Burnham vows big shake-up for UK in high-risk political speechNew British Prime Minister Andy Burnham set out a sweeping political vision on Tuesday, pledging to give Britain “a new social contract for the 21st century”, reform the country’s electoral system and reset its relationship with its European neighbours. But he acknowledged that economic constraints make delivering his sweeping plans a big political risk. “Small things will not get us through what are difficult times,” Burnham said in a tough-love speech to the centre-left Labour Party’s...
- Tagesschau (Germany)20:19
Burnham könnte für Labour ein Wendepunkt sein: Seine Nahbarkeit kommt an, mit ihm als Premier wird die Partei wieder beliebter. Nach kleineren Projekten sollen nun große Reformen zeigen, dass er auch anpacken kann. Von Lisa-Maria Röhling.
- Google News - Top Stories21:32
Andy Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system BBC Burnham gambles on radical progressive plan to help Britain ‘rise again’ The Guardian ‘I Have to Break the Mold’: Burnham Lays Out Plan for Change in Emotional Speech The New York Times You might hate his Oprah Winfrey style, but Burnham’s sofa socialism may win ratings war The Telegraph ‘New path’: UK’s Burnham promises huge expansion of public services Al Jazeera
- mirror.co.uk21:44
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Andy Burnham will address the Labour Party conference in Liverpool today pledging to tackle issues that politicians usually avoid - sparking speculation that the triple lock pension could be in his sights to fund a social care shake-up
- Japan Times22:13
It remains unclear when Prime Minister Andy Burnham will plot a detailed route to become the "circuit-breaker" for Britain's political instability.
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Großbritannien: Andy Burnham versprüht bei Labour-Parteitag HoffnungEr zeichnet ein düsteres Bild Großbritanniens, wird persönlich und versprüht dennoch Hoffnung: Andy Burnham hat mit seiner ersten Parteitagsrede als Premier ein Programm für die kommenden Jahre vorgelegt. Womöglich für ein ganzes Jahrzehnt.
- Politico Europe02:00
With his constant stream of late-night emails and private phone calls, Labour’s former leader won’t leave cabinet ministers in peace.
- The Guardian World05:59
In today’s newsletter: At Labour conference members are basking in the glow of the Burnham bounce. But beneath the enthusiasm lies a growing sense that delivery must follow hopeful messaging Good morning from Liverpool (and hello again to the newsletter subscribers I met in person, as I took First Edition on tour to Labour party conference). It’s the first gathering of the party faithful since Andy Burnham ousted Keir Starmer in July, in what I’ve heard delicately referred to as a “soft coup”,...
- Bloomberg Politics06:18
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he could campaign to take Britain back into the European Union at the next general election, reopening the country’s debate on its relationship with the continent a decade on from the Brexit vote.
- N1 Info (Croatia)06:21
Britanski premijer Andy Burnham izjavio je u srijedu da bi Velika Britanija trebala razmotriti različite mogućnosti budućeg odnosa s Europskom unijom,
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- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)30 Sept, 06:50their copy
- Nacional (Croatia)30 Sept, 19:56their copy
- Politico Europe06:30
The British prime minister said Labour ”could go all the way“ as it mulls what's possible a decade on from the Brexit referendum.
- Index.hr (Croatia)06:39
BRITANSKI premijer Andy Burnham izjavio je da bi Velika Britanija trebala razmotriti različite mogućnosti budućeg odnosa s Europskom unijom, uključujući i mogući povratak u EU.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)06:43
"Možemo ostati tu gdje jesmo. To je svakako jedna od mogućnosti, ako ljudi misle da je ovo dobro mjesto na kojem treba ostati", rekao je Burnham.
- Politico Europe07:24
A lot has been said about the prime minister’s first speech as leader at the Labour Party conference. But what didn’t Andy Burnham say? Have the public understood the new PM’s big policy offer? And why was there nothing substantial on welfare reform? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine the headline polling on the Burnham […]
- politico.eu07:24
- Der Spiegel (Germany)07:32
Der britische Premier Andy Burnham sieht im Brexit mehr Schaden als Nutzen für sein Land. Nun möchte er die künftigen Beziehungen zur EU neu ausloten – und hält dabei auch einen Wiederbeitritt für möglich.
- The Guardian World07:41
PM says he is looking at all options and ministers will examine ‘what is doable’ and the ‘pros and cons’ UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has opened the door to the UK rejoining the EU, saying Britain could “go all the way”, as he prepares to reconsider Labour’s post-Brexit red lines. The prime minister used a series of interviews after his emotional Labour conference speech to spell out how wide-ranging his consideration of Britain’s future with Brussels could be because Brexit...
- Le Figaro (France)07:47
Lors de son discours mardi au congrès du Labour à Liverpool, le chef du gouvernement travailliste avait affirmé vouloir présenter «différentes options» pour les relations à long terme avec l’UE à l’occasion d’un sommet prévu d’ici à la fin de l’année.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)07:50edited after publishing
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Großbritannien: Er wird es richten müssenKehrt Großbritannien in die Europäische Union zurück? In einer emotionalen Rede auf seinem ersten Parteitag als Premier deutet Andy Burnham diese Möglichkeit an. Auch innenpolitisch gibt er dem Land Diskussionsstoff.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)07:50
Kehrt Großbritannien in die Europäische Union zurück? In einer emotionalen Rede auf seinem ersten Parteitag als Premier deutet Andy Burnham diese Möglichkeit an. Auch innenpolitisch gibt er dem Land Diskussionsstoff.
- Le Monde (France)08:00
Dans son plan, esquissé mardi lors d’un discours au congrès travailliste, le premier ministre britannique a dit souhaiter revenir sur les politiques de privatisation engagées dans les années 1980 et sur les effets délétères du Brexit.
- El País (Spain)08:02
“Tenemos que decidir cuál va a ser nuestra relación a largo plazo con el que sigue siendo nuestro principal mercado”, afirma el primer ministro británico durante el congreso anual laborista en Liverpool
- ABC (Spain)08:23
El primer ministro británico, Andy Burnham, ha declarado en una entrevista emitida este miércoles que el regreso a la UE figura entre las posibles respuestas a la inevitable pregunta sobre cómo sería la futura relación del Reino Unido con Europa. Sus declaraciones se produjeron después de que anunciara en la conferencia anual de su gobernante Partido Laborista que presentaría «diferentes opciones» para los futuros lazos con la Unión Europea, a medida que se acercara la cumbre prevista con el...
- ANSA (Italy)08:34edited after publishing
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Burnham su Brexit: 'Tutte le opzioni sul tavolo, inclusa riadesione a Ue'Il neopremier apre a tutte le opzioni, 'ma serve consenso'. Macron plaude: 'Welcome back!'
- Il Sole 24 Ore (Italy)08:35
Il premier britannico Andy Burnham ha dichiarato che «tutte le opzioni”»sono sul tavolo per le future relazioni del Regno Unito con Bruxelles, da “restare come siamo” fino ad “andare fino...
- Al Jazeera English08:48
UK's PM Andy Burnham is promising a major improvement to public services including social care, housing and energy.
- Japan Times09:01
The remarks are the first time since the exit referendum a decade ago that a prime minister has suggested to take the country back into the EU.
- ČT24 (Czechia)11:58edited after publishing
Premiér Spojeného království Andy Burnham v rozhovoru pro BBC naznačil, že návrat do EU patří mezi možnosti, které by jeho vláda mohla zvážit s cílem přetvořit dlouhodobé vztahy s Evropou. Dříve se v úterním projevu na sjezdu Labouristické strany zavázal prozkoumat možnosti užších vazeb s Unií na summitu, který se uskuteční letos. Francouzský prezident Emmanuel Macron a španělský premiér Pedro Sánchez se shodli, že by návrat Velké Británie do EU uvítali.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)12:02
Andy Burnham hat sich die Kommunikationsstrategie der Rechtspopulisten gekrallt. Aber nur die – nicht deren Inhalte. Labour feiert ihn auch dafür.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)12:02
Andy Burnham hat sich die Kommunikationsstrategie der Rechtspopulisten gekrallt. Aber nur die – nicht deren Inhalte. Labour feiert ihn auch dafür.
- crookwellgazette.com.au12:10
Andy Burnham says he will outline options for Britain's long-term relationship with the European Union at a UK-EU...
- The Guardian World12:23
PM’s oratory at least as good as Blair’s, says Andrew Marr, while Mail asks who pays for Honest Andy’s ‘New Jerusalem’ UK politics live – latest updates When assessing British political speeches, even many critics of the New Labour years measure success against Tony Blair, a leader whose podium appearances are regarded as the peak of oratory. On that measure, Andrew Marr, the former BBC political editor and now the New Statesman’s chief political commentator, reached for the ultimate accolade....
- The Guardian World12:30edited after publishing
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Voters back Burnham’s plan to cut back triple lock to fund social care reform by 48% to 28%, poll suggests – UK politics liveThis live blog is now closed ‘Oozing everyman charm’: what the papers said about Burnham’s speech Andy Burnham has suggested that it would not be legitimate for a party to form a majority government with less than 30% of the vote. In his Today interview, asked why he wanted electoral reform and a move towards proportional representation, Burnham replied: I found it better being elected under a different system as mayor of Greater Manchester, where people had one or two, they could put that on...
- Politico Europe13:55
Reform UK leader will attack the prime minister’s turn towards Europe in a major speech Thursday.
- Le Monde English14:01
The new British PM said in an interview broadcast earlier on Wednesday that rejoining the EU was among the potential answers to the unavoidable question of what Britain's future relationship with Europe could look like.
- Politico Europe14:35
Andy Burnham's suggestion that the U.K. could rejoin the EU was met with a more muted response from Brussels itself.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)14:44
Der britische Premier Andy Burnham will die künftigen Beziehungen zur EU überdenken. Spaniens Ministerpräsident Pedro Sánchez würde das Vereinigte Königreich »mit offenen Armen« aufnehmen. Emmanuel Macron sieht es ähnlich.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)14:45
Emotionaler Auftritt des britischen Premierministers: Andy Burnham erinnert beim Labour-Parteitag an seinen verstorbenen Vater, beschwört Solidarität und weckt Hoffnungen auf mehr Nähe zur EU. Die wichtigsten Szenen.
- lbc.co.uk14:48
I worry that too many working-class families today are being asked to do all the hard work while the opportunities that are supposed to make it worthwhile keep moving further out of reach
- South China Morning Post15:01
The European Union would embrace the UK if it ever decided to rejoin the bloc, the leaders of Spain and France said shortly after new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham floated the possibility. “Welcome back,” French President Emmanuel Macron quipped in English, speaking Wednesday in Madrid alongside Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who is hosting the leader on a two-day visit. “This prime minister is moving in that direction,” Macron added. “I think it’s very good news both for his country and for...
- Google News - Europe query15:01
France and Spain welcome idea of UK rejoining EU after Burnham’s speech South China Morning Post
- Google News - Europe query15:12
What are Andy Burnham’s options on Europe? Financial Times
- tportal (Croatia)15:18
Francuski predsjednik Emmanuel Macron je u srijedu rekao da će biti "odlična vijest" i "dobra odluka" ako Velika Britanija odluči ponovo se pridružiti Europskoj uniji, a španjolski premijer Pedro Sanchez rekao je da bi njegova zemlja povratak Britanije u EU dočekala 'raširenih ruku'
- The Guardian World15:28
Prime minister’s pure political argument marks new era for party as he sets out his plans and priorities The hottest ticket at Labour conference – after Andy Burnham’s speech – was an afterparty in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, headlined with a set by the noughties girlband Sugababes. As Labour activists and ministers belted out the lyrics under pink spotlights, it was hard not to draw some parallels with the party’s recent history. There have been painful lineup changes and a lot of internal...
- Index.hr (Croatia)15:29
FRANCUSKI i španjolski čelnici pozdravili su najavu britanskog premijera o poništavanju Brexita. Bruxelles je, unatoč pozitivnoj atmosferi, suzdržaniji i čeka konkretne prijedloge iz Londona.
- express.co.uk16:00
OPINION - DAVID WILLIAMSON: Kemi has hauled Tories out of the annihilation zone - now she needs to convince Britons she can win a majority.
- Bloomberg Politics16:00
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he wouldn’t need to increase taxes to pay for his plan to create a new British social care service, just days after indicating that further levies would be required.
- aol.co.uk16:01
Andy Burnham has suggested it is “possible” Labour’s next election manifesto could include an in-out referendum or even a pledge to rejoin the European Union. The Prime Minister said “this isn’t about leaping to a referendum” as he seeks to find a political consensus on the UK’s future relationship with Brussels. But, he said, if public opinion is “pointing towards” backing re-entry into the bloc, he could commit to holding a vote on the issue in the next manifesto. He also declined to rule out...
- iDNES (Czechia)16:22
Francie a Španělsko by uvítaly návrat Británie do Evropské unie. Shodli se na tom francouzský prezident Emmanuel Macron a španělský premiér Pedro Sánchez po společném jednání v Madridu. Vyjádřili se krátce poté, co britský premiér Andy Burnham nevyloučil návrat do EU jako jednu z možných variant posílení vztahu své země s evropským blokem.
- Die Zeit (Germany)16:31
Die Europäische Union gibt Überlegungen des britischen Premiers für einen Wiedereintritt in die EU eine Chance. Großbritannien sei »ein enger und geschätzter Partner«.
- Google News - Europe query16:39
Macron says ‘welcome back’ to Burnham suggestion UK could rejoin EU The Guardian
- The Guardian World16:40edited after publishing
French president, speaking alongside Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez, says EU bid would be good news for UK and Europeans The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has reacted warmly to Andy Burnham’s suggestion that the UK could rejoin the EU. “Welcome back,” the French leader said in English with a smile at a news conference in Madrid on Wednesday. Macron continued in French: “If the British want to come back and if the prime minister is moving in that direction, I think that is very good...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:50
Burnham says he wants to ‘look at the options,’ outlining four possible approaches to Britain’s future relationship with bloc
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:58
‘I think that is very good news,’ Emmanuel Macron says
- Google News - Top Stories17:27
Andy Burnham, faux heretic The Economist How could Great Britain look under proportional representation? See the results for your area | Electoral reform The Guardian Andy Burnham gets bold at last The Economist ‘I Have to Break the Mold’: Burnham Lays Out Plan for Change in Emotional Speech nytimes.com Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core bbc.com
- Times of India17:28
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested the UK need to rethink its relationship with the European Union. He remarked that Brexit has not lived up to its commitment of regaining control, particularly over immigration matters. European leaders remain open to Britain's return, as polls reflect some public support; nevertheless, any formal talks would be postponed until after the next election, likely influenced by changing public sentiments.
- DW Top Stories17:34
During a visit to Spain, France's Emmanuel Macron said it would be "good news" if the UK moves towards the EU, with Pedro Sanchez also embracing the idea. UK PM Andy Burnham has not ruled out rejoining the bloc.
- DW Top Stories17:34
During a visit to Spain, France's Emmanuel Macron said it would be "good news" if the UK moves towards the EU, with Pedro Sanchez also embracing the idea. UK PM Andy Burnham has not ruled out rejoining the bloc.
- Al Jazeera English17:34
British opinion polls suggest the Labour Party steadily gaining favour as Reform UK dips.
- The Guardian World18:33
Senior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing Brexit Senior Downing Street officials have been reaching out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test public support for the UK rejoining the EU. Aides to Andy Burnham have been talking to EU experts in a range of organisations about how the public would view a promise to rejoin, as momentum builds behind including such a pledge in the next Labour manifesto. Continue...
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- irishexaminer.com1 Oct, 07:53their copy
- thepeninsulaqatar.com18:54
London: Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and leading French Pres...
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:28
DUŽNOSNICI britanskog premijera Andyja Burnhama ispituju javno mnijenje o mogućem povratku u EU. Burnham je potvrdio da je i punopravno članstvo jedna od opcija koje se razmatraju.
- El Mundo (Spain)20:35
Sostiene que, si la opinión pública "se inclinara" a favor de una reintegración en la UE, los laboristas podrían incluir en sus promesas de campaña para las próximas generales, previstas para 2029 Leer
- Channel News Asia21:42
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the idea after British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK could consider rejoining the EU.
Thu, 1 October 2026
10 reports- Japan Times01:13
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham floated the possibility on Wednesday, a day after vowing to set out a new relationship with the bloc.
- Bloomberg Politics10:15
Andy Burnham will reveal a 10-year vision to “make this country work for you again,” the UK prime minister promised the British public in his first conference speech as Labour party leader this week. What he failed to mention is the £85 billion ($113 billion) black hole in those plans.
- express.co.uk10:37
OPINION - JONATHAN SAXTY: The EU is on its knees, we should be building more links to the New World for influence... but don't hold your breath
- express.co.uk11:00edited after publishing
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Kemi Badenoch has a massive announcement coming - Andy Burnham will hate itThe Tory leader says she will 'face down' Andy Burnham over Labour's socialist lurch and promised 'aspirational' announcements from her party next week
- Japan Times11:38
New U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham touched off a flurry of speculation that he may campaign to re-enter the EU.
- La Repubblica (Italy)14:11
Parla a Repubblica il leader euroscettico della destra britannica: “Il primo ministro mi ha fatto un favore, così mi ha riabilitato. Un secondo referendum spaccherebbe il Paese e sarà un disastro. Sono rimasto in silenzio per dieci anni sull’Europa, ora vedrete cosa succederà”
- Politico Europe15:52
The Reform UK leader used a speech in a Brexit-supporting Labour heartland to claim reopening the EU debate presents the "biggest boost" to his career.
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:02
NJEMAČKA nudi pomoć pri povratku Britanije u EU, dok premijer Burnham razmatra referendum unatoč otporu i strahu od ekonomske neizvjesnosti.
- Bloomberg Politics21:00
It often seems that UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s biggest political opponent isn’t the right-wing populist Nigel Farage, but a Conservative predecessor who died 13 years ago: Margaret Thatcher.
- Bloomberg Politics21:00
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to reverse Margaret Thatcher’s economic legacy. Bloomberg Originals explores whether this proposed rollback is feasible in the UK’s current fiscal landscape. (Source: Bloomberg)
Fri, 2 October 2026
11 reports- Politico Europe02:02
Polling for POLITICO by Public First finds that most adults, regardless of party affiliation, believe the current voting system is fair.
- Le Monde (France)04:53
Le premier ministre travailliste insiste sur les bénéfices économiques d’un tel mouvement, mais Bruxelles reste très prudent et les formes que pourrait prendre la réintégration de Londres dans le giron européen restent floues.
- Le Monde English10:21
The Labor prime minister spoke of the economic benefits of rejoining the EU, but Brussels remains highly cautious. The terms under which London could reintegrate into the European fold remain unclear.
- Politico Europe10:28
Three former ministers tell POLITICO of “grave consequences” if the U.K. moves closer to the EU under prime minister's bid for a revamped relationship.
- Bloomberg Politics10:44
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has tasked senior officials with finding ways to fill a multi-billion pound hole in his flagship plan for a new UK care service, after aides warned it could be delayed until the end of the next decade.
- leftfootforward.org11:45
Labour MP and NEC member Luke Akehurst has said that Andy Burnham has already succeeded in consolidating the left of British politics behind the Labour Party, as he reflected on the new Labour leader’s first
- bigissue.com13:00
MP Paula Barker hosted a homelessness rally during Labour Party conference in Liverpool. She explains what is required to deliver Andy Burnham’s mission to end rough sleeping – and why Big Issue vendor Nathan was the most important voice she heard.
- leftfootforward.org13:09
The former Green Party leader said the Greens need to take more credit for Burnham’s shift to the left on issues like Gaza, PR and Brexit
- Index.hr (Croatia)13:22
BRITANSKI premijer Andy Burnham najavio je da će predstaviti opcije za novi odnos s EU, uključujući i povratak u blok. Njegova vlada detaljno će razraditi rješenja uoči summita u studenom.
- bbc.co.uk15:15
Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters
- Channel News Asia17:16
Sat, 3 October 2026
10 reports- Bloomberg Politics05:00
As the sugar rush of Andy Burnham’s barnstorming address to the Labour Party’s annual convention wears off, Britain’s unpopular Conservatives are beginning to think he might just have given them a shot at redemption.
- The Guardian World05:00
On the day Andy Burnham spoke of the wrong turn Britain took under Thatcher, football was facing a day of reckoning over its own story of corporate acquisition It was somehow fitting that Tuesday’s damning ruling against Manchester City landed in the heart of the Labour party conference, in the afterglow of Andy Burnham’s rapturously received prime minister’s speech. I was there, and read the astonishing 40 pages of findings – that City created “sham” contracts to boost income artificially by...
- The Guardian World05:00
Exclusive: Findings will bolster those in No 10 who want to negotiate on re-entry but some senior figures remain wary Andy Burnham’s personal preference to rejoin the European Union after the next election is supported by almost half of all voters, a new megapoll has found, although cabinet ministers concerned about reopening Brexit divides are privately urging him to proceed with caution. The poll by the Messina Group (TMG) found that renegotiating the UK’s relationship with the EU could boost...
- La Repubblica (Italy)08:57
Il premier continua a smentire l’ipotesi di elezioni prima del 2029, ma continuano le indiscrezioni. I sondaggi favorevoli e il rischio di aspettare tre anni alimentano l’idea di tentare l’azzardo. Intanto il caso Manchester City diventa il primo passo falso a Downing Street
- Tagesschau (Germany)09:54edited after publishing
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Großbritanniens Zusammenarbeit mit der EU: Bye, bye, Brexit?Großbritanniens Premier Burnham nährt mit einer Aussage Diskussionen um einen Wiedereintritt seines Landes in die EU. Gründe zur Zusammenarbeit gäbe es genug. Aber wäre eine Rückkehr wirklich denkbar? Von Sabrina Fritz.
- France Info (France)11:25edited after publishing
Le Premier ministre, Andy Burnham, a évoqué cette possibilité lors d'un discours au congrès annuel du Parti travailliste. Différents scénarios, où Londres et Bruxelles renforcent leurs relations, sont soutenus par une majorité des Britanniques sondés.
- The Guardian World12:00
The UK prime minister has earned his party a rehearing but the battle of public opinion is not yet won “He’s offering what no other politician has offered for a long, long time. He actually feels like he’s one of us,” was how Neil, a geography teacher, described Andy Burnham in our focus group on Thursday night. Neil wasn’t alone in his praise: this group of Labour 2024 voters – some of whom had drifted to Reform, the Tories and Greens during the Starmer era – provided the most positive...
- birminghammail.co.uk12:19
Mr Burnham has said that the government does not have “huge room for manoeuvre” as it looks at how it can help people with the cost of living.
- wattsupwiththat.com17:00
"... Up to now, the solution has been to build more storage or curtail generation. Both approaches can work, but both can also be expensive. ..."
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
Partendo dalle sue radici e dall’esperienza di sindaco, il leader laburista sta oscurando la vuota retorica Maga
Sun, 4 October 2026
2 reports- La Repubblica (Italy)04:00
The Eurosceptic leader of Britain’s right speaks to La Repubblica: “The Prime Minister has really put me back in the debate, giving me the biggest boost in my career. A second referendum would spell disaster for Burnham. I’ve kept quiet about Europe for ten years. Now you’ll see what happens.”
- Nacional (Croatia)18:45
Brexit je ponovno uzburkao ovih dana britanske političare i javnost. Britanski premijer Andy Burnham poručio je da je Brexit “donio više štete nego koristi” te da se s tim slaže oko 60 posto građana. Najavio je da će na summitu Velike Britanije i EU-a u studenom predstaviti mogućnosti za dugoročni odnos s Unijom, objavio je […]
Mon, 5 October 2026
7 reports- El Mundo (Spain)00:11
El primer ministro lanza una campaña para revertir el Brexit a partir de 2030 Leer
- Politico Europe02:00
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately says Conservatives will present “very different view of the country” — and defends policy on pensions triple lock.
- El País (Spain)03:30
El primer ministro británico abre la vía a la reincorporación del Reino Unido a la UE y confirma que Europa sigue siendo un proyecto atractivo
- The Guardian World04:00
Jukka Salovaara, who served in London during Cool Britannia era, will be ‘very close’ to negotiations as Burnham government resets relations with EU Jukka Salovaara, the newly installed European Union ambassador to the UK, is likely to become a ubiquitous figure in national politics as the Andy Burnham government grapples with the question of its future relationship with the European Union. Burnham has been clearer than his predecessor Keir Starmer in saying that what exists now is not working...
- leftfootforward.org09:17
The Labour Party has hit 30% in the polls for the first time since November 2024, opening up a 5 point lead over Reform. The poll, which was carried out by Opinium after the Labour conference,
- aol.co.uk16:59
The Reform UK leader is on a campaign across Britain as he vows to protect the triple lock and says Burnham's pro-EU push is 'manna from heaven'
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- express.co.uk5 Oct, 16:59their copy
- aol.co.uk17:00
OPINION: While the Prime Minister's proposals sound good on paper, there is one major issue that needs to be urgently addressed to save our high streets, Toby Codd writes.
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- express.co.uk5 Oct, 17:00their copy
Tue, 6 October 2026
3 reports- Politico Europe02:02
Three shadow Cabinet ministers told POLITICO the Conservatives might opt not to offer a rival proposal on the hot-button issue.
- bigissue.com05:00
People will still be rough sleeping in England at Christmas. But that doesn't mean Andy Burnham will have failed, says St Mungo's Emma Haddad.
- dailymail.com23:07
The Government had been expected to carry out a spending review, which would set out the long-awaited timetable for rearmament, in the spring.
Wed, 7 October 2026
7 reports- somersetlive.co.uk05:00
The Prime Minister has pledged to end homelessness across the UK
- standard.co.uk05:18
The Conservative candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election vows to fight controversial Labour policy ‘every step of the way’
- Google News - Europe query13:25
End of the Brexit era? Burnham's pivot back to Europe Anadolu Ajansı
- internationalviewpoint.org13:45
Labour leader Andy Burnham made his first leader’s speech to Labour Party conference on 29 September 2026. It was warmly received. Following this Dave Kellaway discusses how there is still some life left in ’Old Labour’ policies. Some organisations and individual commentators in the movement define Andy Burnham as ‘Starmer continuity’, ‘Starmer 2.0’ or use the phrase ‘new boss same as the old boss’. His conference speech and actions since taking office shows that this sort of analysis is (…)
- The Guardian World14:45
The big question facing Andy Burnham is not whether Brexit has harmed Britain, but if a rapidly changing Europe will keep the door open if the UK decides it wants back in • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here It was lobbed into the national conversation without fanfare or warning, almost a footnote in the UK prime minister’s first speech as leader to his governing Labour party’s annual conference. But Andy Burnham has kicked off a quiet U-turn on Brexit. By stating...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:23
Brexit has done severe damage to the UK and that's why Burnham has, after just 10 weeks in the job, concluded that more has to be done to reverse or at least further mitigate the colossal act of self-harm that Brexit constituted.
- shafaqna.com19:38
Shafaqna English- The UK rejoining the EU was lobbed into the national conversation without fanfare or warning, almost a footnote in the UK prime minister’s first speech as leader to his governing Labour Party’s annual conference. But Andy Burnham has kicked off a quiet U-turn on Brexit. By stating bluntly that...
Thu, 8 October 2026
6 reports- tportal (Croatia)08:21
Francuski ministar financija Roland Lescure otvoreno je pozvao Veliku Britaniju da se vrati u Europsku uniju nakon što je britanski premijer Andy Burnham izjavio da je održavanje novog referenduma o Brexitu moguće. Lescure je poručio da članstvo u Uniji donosi određene poteškoće, ali i mogućnost zajedničkog suočavanja s globalnim izazovima.
- The Guardian World08:24
Finance minister, Roland Lescure, welcomes Burnham’s pledge to explore closer ties with bloc Europe live – latest updates The French finance minister has invited the UK to “come all the way back” to the European Union after Andy Burnham raised the prospect of a new referendum to reverse Brexit. Roland Lescure was speaking after the prime minister used his Labour conference speech to pledge that the government would explore closer ties with the bloc at a summit later this year. Continue...
- Novinky (Czechia)10:36
Francouzský ministr financí Roland Lescure ve čtvrtečním rozhovoru pro televizní stanici BBC pozval Velkou Británii, ať se vrátí do Evropské unie. Britský premiér Andy Burnham minulý týden naznačil, že by jeho vláda mohla svolat referendum o zvrácení brexitu.
- Libération (France)15:58
Premier test électoral du nouveau gouvernement d’Andy Burnham, une législative anticipée se tient ce jeudi 8 octobre à Londres pour la circonscription de l’ex-chef du Labour. Concurrencé par les écologistes, le parti espère reconquérir ceux qu’il a déçus.
- The Guardian World16:30
Exclusive: Letter to PM, also signed by Sally Phillips, says reforms will unfairly remove children’s legal protections Legal rights must be retained for children with Send Campaigners are calling on Andy Burnham to abandon the core elements of the government’s reforms to special educational needs provision, arguing they unfairly remove children’s legal protections. A group of disabled children, parents and experts, led by the broadcaster Chris Packham, have written a letter calling for the...
- dailymail.com22:40
On the eve of the 1997 landslide that brought New Labour to power, this newspaper published a remarkably prescient editorial
Fri, 9 October 2026
2 reports- El Mundo (Spain)05:47
En las primeras elecciones con Andy Burnham como primer ministro, era mucho más que un escaño lo que estaba en juego: era el control de la izquierda británica y el tirón electoral del Premier Leer
- aol.co.uk06:42
Andy Burnham has come under fire for his handling of the UK's fuel crisis as petrol and diesel pumps soar out of control.
Sat, 10 October 2026
1 report- The Guardian World06:00
Some say party risks ‘looking twee’ by focusing on small fixes amid growing nervousness that budget lacks ambition In the days since Labour’s annual conference, party insiders have been sharing a word cloud produced by the pollsters More in Common, which shows the phrases voters most associate with Andy Burnham. Such polling is rarely flattering for politicians, and the prime minister’s version had its fair share of negatives. But one of the most prominent words in the cloud – and the one that...
Sun, 11 October 2026
18 reports- El País (Spain)03:30
El primer ministro reabre el debate que conservadores y laboristas se conjuraron en cerrar
- newarkadvertiser.co.uk04:00
In this week’s Countryfile column, Erin McDaid of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust calls on Andy Burnham to have more focus on the environment…
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:23
'UK stands shoulder to shoulder with them and will continue to stand with them until they prevail,' says foreign secretary
- dailypost.co.uk09:07
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reportedly 'rushing'
- The Guardian World11:16
Ministers reportedly seeking to halve time for Lords scrutiny of voting and donations changes amid election speculation Andy Burnham is facing questions over plans to speed up sweeping changes to Britain’s electoral system amid speculation that some of his closest advisers are pressing for an early general election. Ministers reportedly want to at least halve the time available for peers to scrutinise legislation that would make it possible to vote without photographic identification, lower the...
- manchestereveningnews.co.uk11:30
The Prime Minister has revealed that it is 'clear' that the Kremlin interfered in the vote to leave the European Union
- Die Zeit (Germany)14:11
Der britische Premier Andy Burnham setzt auf starke Kommunen, mehr Bürgerbeteiligung und politische Nähe. Ein solcher Neustart könnte auch Deutschland helfen.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)14:34
Erstmals hat ein britischer Regierungschef öffentlich erklärt, dass sich Russland in die Abstimmung zum Brexit 2016 eingemischt hat. Das sei eine Warnung für Wähler in Deutschland und Frankreich.
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- South China Morning Post11 Oct, 18:11their copy
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:38
BRITANSKI premijer Andy Burnham potvrdio je da se Rusija umiješala u referendum o Brexitu 2016., što potiče nagađanja o poništavanju Brexita i približavanju Ujedinjenog Kraljevstva Europskoj uniji.
- The Guardian World15:33
PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ Russia meddled Andy Burnham has said it is clear Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, after seeking answers on the Kremlin’s involvement in the 2016 vote when he entered Downing Street. Burnham said he had asked whether Moscow had attempted to influence the referendum and received a confirmation that it had. Continue reading...
- La Repubblica (Italy)16:42edited after publishing
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Brexit, la rivelazione di Burnham: “Sì, la russia ha interferito nel referendum”Per la prima volta un premier britannico riconosce che ci fu un’interferenza di Mosca nel processo democratico del 2016
- Google News - Top Stories16:57
UK PM Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote Reuters PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote BBC Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit referendum The Guardian UK prime minister say it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum AP News Russia ‘interfered’ in 2016 Brexit vote, says Andy Burnham Financial Times
- standard.net.au17:16
Andy Burnham has become the first British prime minister to say openly there was evidence of Russian interference...
- Die Zeit (Germany)17:45
Großbritanniens Premier spricht von klaren Belegen dafür, dass Russland Einfluss auf das Brexit-Votum 2016 genommen hat. Burnham will wieder engere Beziehungen zur EU.
- South China Morning Post18:33
Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will publish all details of his dealings with Manchester City in his previous mayoral role after his intervention in support of the football club’s owners raised eyebrows. Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch had urged him to publish “everything” related to his work with the club as Greater Manchester mayor. City have been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations between 2009 and 2018. The club maintained their innocence and...
- ghanamma.com19:15
- Google News - Europe query19:42
UK PM Burnham warns French voters of Russian political influence on back of Brexit vote France 24
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:29
'I asked the question coming to Downing Street ... I’ve had the clear answer that yes, there was,' Andy Burnham says
Mon, 12 October 2026
19 reports- The Guardian World05:00edited after publishing
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Burnham to urge MPs to embrace closer ties with EUPost-recess statement will focus on damage caused by Brexit and the need to cooperate on immigration and trade Andy Burnham will put Brexit back on the Commons agenda as MPs return from recess, warning that failing to pursue a better deal with the EU would be a “major dereliction of duty”. The prime minister will use a statement to the Commons on the first day back after the party conference break to urge MPs to face up to the damage caused by Brexit, and embrace closer ties with the EU to...
- dailystar.co.uk05:52
About 360 pubs are expected to close their doors for good in 2026, according to research from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), as the industry urges Andy Burnham to do more on tax relief
- queanbeyanage.com.au07:23
Andy Burnham will call on all parties to support his Government's push for a closer relationship with the...
- aol.co.uk08:22
Reform spokesperson Zia Yusuf called out the Labour leader in a scathing rant.
- aol.co.uk08:30
The PM faces an urgent decision and he cannot put it off any longer. Whatever Andy Burnham decides, half the country will hate him for it. And he knows it.
- ANSA (Italy)08:49
Il premier britannico ai Comuni: 'Lo status quo nei rapporti con Bruxelles non basta'
- Politico Europe14:55
The two sides want to use the meeting to sign off new agreements on agri-food trade, emissions trading, and a youth mobility scheme.
- aol.co.uk15:08
Andy Burnham will use a key UK-EU summit next month to push for closer ties with the bloc as he insisted “the status quo is not good enough” for Britain. The two sides will seek to sign a new post-Brexit food and drink deal, a youth mobility scheme and an agreement on emissions trading to avoid European carbon taxes on British business. In a Commons address on Monday, the Prime Minister told MPs it would be a “dereliction of duty” not to seek deeper partnership with the EU but said the British...
- El Mundo (Spain)15:27
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- Al Jazeera English16:02
PM Burnham confirms talks in Brussels next month, insisting the British public will be 'the boss' of the reset.
- standard.co.uk16:15
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told MPs it would be a ‘dereliction of duty’ not to seek deeper partnership with the EU.
- The Guardian World16:36edited after publishing
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Burnham accepts Brexit result ‘legitimate’ despite Russian interference, says No 10 – UK politics liveThe prime minister tells MPs the next summit with the EU will be held on 20 November Burnham to urge MPs to embrace closer ties with EU Zia Yusuf , Reform UK’s home affairs spokesperson, is speaking now. He started his speech with an account of a 73-year-old woman dying in North Wales after having to wait 23 hours for an ambulance, and he sought to link this to immigration. He said: The Royal College of Emergency Medicine estimates that 15,000 people across Britain died last year due to excess...
- The Guardian World19:15
PM hails next month’s ‘reset’ summit as first step to closer ties, but tensions over trade may prove problematic Andy Burnham has promised a “serious dialogue” over the UK’s future place in Europe, saying the existing relationship is “not good enough” as he framed next month’s Brussels summit as a possible first step to EU membership. The prime minister said Britain must take a “clear-eyed rational look” at its long-term relationship with the bloc to boost economic growth and control...
- Index.hr (Croatia)20:01
BRITANSKI premijer Andy Burnham tražit će nove post-Brexit sporazume s EU-om radi poticanja gospodarstva, unatoč protivljenju oporbe i bez povratka na jedinstveno tržište.
- Channel News Asia21:32
- Channel News Asia21:32
- manchestereveningnews.co.uk21:57
"Your grief matters, and you are not alone"
- dailymail.com22:00
What does Andy Burnham desire or envisage? What are his plans? After his two-hour session in the Commons it was unclear if he himself knew.
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
Parla a Repubblica l’84enne ex leader del Labour e padre politico del primo ministro britannico: “Vi spiego perché Andy è l’uomo giusto contro la destra populista, e correggerà l’errore più grande dei progressisti europei: non aver regolato la globalizzazione”
Tue, 13 October 2026
5 reports- Der Spiegel (Germany)02:06
Als erster britischer Regierungschef seit dem Brexit hat Andy Burnham konkret über eine Möglichkeit zur Rückkehr in die EU gesprochen. Von einem Gipfeltreffen kommenden Monat erhofft er sich nun eine Annäherung.
- The Guardian World05:42
In today’s newsletter: The prime minister is calling for closer ties with the EU, but what could this actually amount to? Good morning. After a holiday spent contracting nursery bugs from an 11-month-old, it’s good to return. Yesterday, Andy Burnham marked his first day back after party conference by calling for a closer relationship with the EU and drawing a line under a decade of “drift and division”. On Sunday, he said it was “clear” the Kremlin had been involved with the 2016 Brexit...
- tportal (Croatia)09:00
Andy Burnham optužen je da nastoji razmontirati izvorni sporazum o Brexitu nakon što je najavio da će ključni samit Ujedinjenog Kraljevstva i EU-a koji se održava idući mjesec iskoristiti za zalaganje za nove trgovinske sporazume s tim blokom
- aol.co.uk11:57
Labour's Chairwoman described the proposal as "disgusting and illegal".
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- express.co.uk13 Oct, 11:57their copy
- Politico Europe21:30
The British leader has asked ministers to draw up proposals for further sanctions, military support and fiscal packages to help the war-torn country.
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- cambridge-news.co.uk08:47
Prime Minister is being asked to offer a 'fair chance'
Thu, 15 October 2026
3 reports- Tagesschau (Germany)04:00
Andy Burnham überrascht mit kritischen Äußerungen zum Brexit. Kommt Großbritannien zurück in die EU? 11KM über den "Soft Socialist" Burnham und wie der neue Premier die britische Politik prägt.
- The Guardian World06:00
Prime minister presents new kind of challenge for SNP, and his Scottish visit will loom large over its big event This year, even Andy Burnham is invited to the Scottish National party conference. But by the time John Swinney stands up to address members on Saturday afternoon in Aberdeen to reinvigorate the case for a second independence referendum, his party may regret giving the UK prime minister so much prominence in the conference buildup. Burnham is expected to visit Scotland on Friday –...
- briefingwire.com19:30
A BBC analysis by Labours 'Nemesis' Chris Mason asks why the Prime Minister wants to talk about Brexit again. The more interesting question may be this: Why shouldn't he - the majority of the public who actually fund Mason and the BBC are as well??
Fri, 16 October 2026
9 reports- Politico Europe03:00
Customs union, single market, rejoin, second referendum. It’s all feeling a little Ground Hog day in Westminster after Andy Burnham reopened the Europe question at Labour Party conference. Hosts Sascha O’Sullivan and Pat Baker find out how the row over Europe will play out in the next few years, with Reform MP Danny Kruger and […]
- The Guardian World05:00
Shevaun Haviland argues PM is right to revisit Labour’s EU red lines as current trading relationship is bad for business Repairing the economic damage of Brexit should be the top priority for Andy Burnham as he reconsiders Labour’s red lines on EU membership, the head of one of Britain’s leading business groups has said. Shevaun Haviland, the director general of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said she welcomed the prime minister reopening the Brexit battle lines despite the uncertainty...
- La Repubblica (Italy)06:38
C’è un piano sul tavolo del primo ministro britannico: la strategia dei prossimi mesi, il ruolo del sindaco di Londra Sadiq Khan, i tanti “imprevisti” all'orizzonte, la necessità di un secondo referendum. Ma il rientro di Londra nella Ue non è mai stato così possibile dallo scisma del 2016
- el-balad.com08:24
Andy Burnham told the House of Commons Brexit has done more harm than good, as Bernd Lange and Brussels shape a reset summit next month.
- express.co.uk08:31
Andy Burnham has made a few gaffes in recent days, but don't underestimate him. He's just scored a brilliant victory.
- aol.co.uk08:34
Scottish minister Stephen Flynn has pledged to “take and run with” any of the Prime Minister’s “good ideas” on public service reform. Andy Burnham will head north on Friday to make a speech in North Lanarkshire , where he will urge the Scottish Government to work with Whitehall to push powers to local communities. Speaking to the Press Association on the second day of his party’s conference in Aberdeen, Scottish Economy Secretary Stephen Flynn said his Government was open to working with their...
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- fenlandcitizen.co.uk16 Oct, 07:34their copy
- express.co.uk08:41
What a mess
- The Guardian World13:53edited after publishing
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Burnham to deliver speech in Scotland on devolution – UK politics liveThis blog is now closed Burnham spoke of Ravenscraig, once the pride of Scotland’s steel industry that employed tens of thousands of people before it closed in 1992. He said: When it closed, it wasn’t just a works that shut, it was a whole community which saw the pillars underneath it just taken away, collapsed beneath it. That was a decision taken hundreds of miles away without any real consequences for what that would mean for people here, taken by people who would never have to live with...
- dailyrecord.co.uk15:27
A Prime Minister with a positive message for Scotland clashes with the SNP's endless claims that Westminster must be viewed as the enemy, says Chris McCall
Sat, 17 October 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:43
Andy Burnham proposes devolving employment support, calls for closer cooperation with Scottish government to address local challenges
- rutland-times.co.uk07:56
The Prime Minister visited Scotland on Friday.
Sun, 18 October 2026
1 report- express.co.uk08:33
Tax jitters are getting real now
Mon, 19 October 2026
6 reports- morningadvertiser.co.uk00:00
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to overhaul the welfare system to help young people into work, with the hospitality sector aiming to create 100,000 youth jobs over the next three years.
- El País (Spain)03:30
La popularidad del nuevo primer ministro, Andy Burnham, y una alternativa más extremista hunden a los ultras de Reform UK en los sondeos
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:02
ANDY Burnham upozorava na ekonomsku katastrofu zbog milijun mladih u Britaniji koji ne rade niti se školuju te najavljuje reformu socijalne skrbi.
- plymouthherald.co.uk05:24
The Prime Minister has said he will set out the possibilities for Britain’s long-term relationship with Europe
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- leicestermercury.co.uk19 Oct, 05:24their copy
- Politico Europe07:12
Having more than a million young people not in education, employment or training is an “economic catastrophe” according to the prime minister. So, what will the government do about it? With Alan Milburn’s long-awaited review due next month, is Andy Burnham laying the groundwork for tougher benefit conditions in the budget – as ministers look […]
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:49
Andy Burnham calls for greater investment in jobs, skills and opportunities as nearly 1M young people remain outside education, employment or training