Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham faces criticism over unfunded tax cuts and spending plans
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing political backlash over a wave of unfunded tax cuts and revived proposals for a major social care estate levy.
Andy Burnham hit by social media backlash over small boats defence
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced a social media backlash over Channel crossings during his first week in office, despite defending government data showing an overall drop.
Andy Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to cross‑party social care summit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called an emergency Downing Street summit on social care, inviting Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey to find a cross-party solution.
Labour takes poll lead over Reform UK following Burnham bounce
Labour has surged ahead of Reform UK in national opinion polls following a leadership bounce, bringing an end to Reform's lengthy lead in the surveys.
David Baines appointed parliamentary private secretary by Prime Minister Andy Burnham
St Helens North MP David Baines has been named parliamentary private secretary by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, tightening the premier's ties to the North West.
New technical education routes to be offered at 14 in England
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a major curriculum overhaul allowing pupils in England to study technical subjects from age 14 to combat youth unemployment.
Burnham government to top up benefits for parents of apprentices
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is introducing a universal credit top-up for families whose 16- or 17-year-old children leave education for an apprenticeship. The policy aims to offset child benefit losses and tackle rising youth unemployment.
PM Andy Burnham warns NHS will collapse without social care reform
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that the NHS faces collapse without urgent social care reform, as Downing Street considers accelerating the Casey Commission.
Labour tops polls for first time in 16 months after Burnham’s first week as PM
Labour has surged to the top of national opinion polls for the first time in months, following the opening week and cost-of-living measures of the new administration.
Burnham says he will stand up to Trump ‘if right for Britain’
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declared he will publicly challenge US President Donald Trump to protect British national interests, setting a firm tone in his first broadcast interviews.
Andy Burnham bypasses traditional media to embrace social media as prime minister
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has dramatically shifted government communications by bypassing traditional media in favor of social platforms like TikTok and Reddit.
Andy Burnham rules out early general election
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has officially dismissed speculation of an early general election, stating that the public wants stability as his administration tackles domestic crises.
Andy Burnham's first week pledges total £1.5bn as he launches No10 North
Andy Burnham has opened a new northern government hub in Manchester, marking the start of his premiership with a suite of measures totaling £1.5 billion. The initiative aims to balance power between the capital and the regions, though critics have raised concerns regarding funding and the move's long-term impact.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens No10 North office in Manchester
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has inaugurated No10 North in Manchester to serve as a base for decentralizing decision-making. The hub will host the National Economic Council to better integrate regional perspectives into national policy.
Andy Burnham urged to cut energy costs and boost skills for UK manufacturers
Industry leaders are urging the new government to transform political promises into tangible support for manufacturing competitiveness and workforce training.
Prisoner early release scheme paused by Andy Burnham may still go ahead
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paused the prison early-release scheme to conduct an urgent review, leaving staff and victims' families awaiting a decision.
Andy Burnham says another Scottish independence referendum is off limits
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told First Minister John Swinney that a new independence referendum is off limits, focusing instead on potential further devolution.
Burnham’s electricity VAT cut wins East Lancashire MPs’ support
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is removing VAT from domestic electricity bills to provide immediate cost-of-living relief, funded by scrapping the Digital ID scheme.
Andy Burnham to boost his premiership with influencer collaborations
Downing Street is moving away from high-production content in favor of spontaneous social media videos. The strategy involves collaborations with online personalities and young activists.
Andy Burnham announces energy VAT cuts and bus fare cap reinstatement
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has introduced economic measures, including energy VAT cuts and a reinstated bus fare cap, to address cost-of-living pressures.