Andy Burnham
PM confident PC Harper killers can be blocked from early release
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed confidence that his administration can prevent the early release of the men convicted of killing PC Andrew Harper.
Burnham to ban fake discounts and curb subscription traps
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a dual crackdown to outlaw deceptive was-price sales and fast-track new rules on recurring subscriptions.
Andy Burnham to tour Britain in effort to reconnect government with public
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is embarking on a national tour this coming week to unveil financial support policies and connect with the public.
Andy Burnham launches nationwide cost-of-living tour to shape ten-year plan
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has embarked on a nationwide listening tour to gather public feedback on everyday expenses and inform a new ten-year strategy.
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.