Andy Burnham
UPDATE: UK PM Andy Burnham says aims to empower regions in England
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a major devolution package allowing regional mayors to retain a share of locally collected taxes.
Andy Burnham announces £8.4bn nuclear submarine investment in Barrow
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled an £8.4 billion funding package for the Dreadnought-class nuclear submarine programme in Barrow-in-Furness.
Burnham weighs estate levy and payroll tax to fund social care reforms
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering a flat estate levy and a mandatory payroll contribution to fund an NHS-style social care system costing £18.7 billion annually.
Care workers should be 'best paid' as Burnham seeks to overhaul social care
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has initiated a major overhaul of England's adult social care system, aiming to elevate care worker pay and avert an NHS crisis.
Andy Burnham prioritises social care reform over assisted dying debate
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that comprehensive adult social care and palliative care reform will take precedence over any legislative changes to assisted dying.
Andy Burnham's government is embracing the war economy
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government is increasing defence spending and promoting arms manufacturing while pursuing a radical overhaul of the schooling system.
Andy Burnham launches technical courses for 14‑year‑olds to cut NEETs
New technical education pathways for 14-year-olds and a £4,500 household bursary have been announced to tackle the rising number of NEETs.
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.