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UPDATE: UK PM Andy Burnham says aims to empower regions in England

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.

Politics ·31 Jul 2026, 16:47 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham announces £8.4bn nuclear submarine investment in Barrow

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.

Politics ·30 Jul 2026, 10:32 ·Clara West 4 min read
Burnham weighs estate levy and payroll tax to fund social care reforms

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.

Politics ·30 Jul 2026, 05:03 ·Clara West 4 min read
Care workers should be 'best paid' as Burnham seeks to overhaul social care

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.

Politics ·29 Jul 2026, 18:36 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham prioritises social care reform over assisted dying debate

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.

Politics ·29 Jul 2026, 17:05 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham's government is embracing the war economy

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.

Politics ·29 Jul 2026, 07:11 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham launches technical courses for 14‑year‑olds to cut NEETs

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.

Politics ·29 Jul 2026, 05:21 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham faces criticism over unfunded tax cuts and spending plans

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.

Politics ·29 Jul 2026, 05:13 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham hit by social media backlash over small boats defence

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.

Politics ·29 Jul 2026, 03:07 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to cross‑party social care summit

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.

Politics ·29 Jul 2026, 00:06 ·Clara West 4 min read
Labour takes poll lead over Reform UK following Burnham bounce

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.

Politics ·28 Jul 2026, 14:13 ·Clara West 4 min read
David Baines appointed parliamentary private secretary by Prime Minister Andy Burnham

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.

Politics ·28 Jul 2026, 12:16 ·Clara West 4 min read
New technical education routes to be offered at 14 in England

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.

Politics ·28 Jul 2026, 08:10 ·Clara West 4 min read
Burnham government to top up benefits for parents of apprentices

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.

Politics ·28 Jul 2026, 02:05 ·Clara West 4 min read
PM Andy Burnham warns NHS will collapse without social care reform

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.

Politics ·27 Jul 2026, 19:03 ·Clara West 5 min read
Labour tops polls for first time in 16 months after Burnham’s first week as PM

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.

Politics ·27 Jul 2026, 15:09 ·Clara West 3 min read
Burnham says he will stand up to Trump ‘if right for Britain’

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.

Politics ·27 Jul 2026, 05:31 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham bypasses traditional media to embrace social media as prime minister

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.

Politics ·26 Jul 2026, 18:01 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham rules out early general election

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.

Politics ·26 Jul 2026, 16:01 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham's first week pledges total £1.5bn as he launches No10 North

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.

Politics ·24 Jul 2026, 15:36 ·Clara West 5 min read