Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham launches UK tour to hear public cost-of-living concerns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is launching a national tour across Britain to ask voters directly how the government can improve their lives amidst cost-of-living concerns.
Andy Burnham 'to explore every option' to block PC Harper killers' release
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is weighing up whether to block the early release of the men responsible for the death of PC Andrew Harper.
Mother of IPP prisoner Shaun Lloyd urges Andy Burnham to release him
The mother of IPP prisoner Shaun Lloyd has appealed to Andy Burnham for his release, highlighting the plight of indefinite detention as other offenders are freed.
UK tightens prison early release rules to exclude 1,000 offenders
The UK government has revised its prison early release scheme, barring 1,000 sex offenders from the initiative while leaving other violent convicts eligible.
Andy Burnham faces backlash over holiday and prison release scheme
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing a wave of political backlash during his first family holiday abroad, triggered by controversy surrounding a prisoner early release scheme.
Andy Burnham’s early policies test Scotland’s John Swinney on devolution
Scottish First Minister John Swinney met Andy Burnham to discuss constructive cooperation as a sweeping policy package tests devolution and energy powers.
Britain's new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with 'No. 10 North
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened No. 10 North in Manchester, creating a secondary seat of governance far from Whitehall.
Manchester mayor race LIVE: Bev Craig beats Reform, succeeds Andy Burnham
Labour's Bev Craig has won the Greater Manchester mayoral race after a second-preference count, defeating Reform UK's Sian Astley to succeed Andy Burnham.
Manchester mayoral election heads to second round after delays
The Greater Manchester mayoral election moves to a second round of voting between Labour candidate Bev Craig and Reform UK's Sian Astley.
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.