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Andy Burnham hints at allowing second Scottish independence referendum

Andy Burnham hints at allowing second Scottish independence referendum

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has triggered a political storm after suggesting a second Scottish independence referendum could be permitted if public opinion shifts.

Politics ·11 Sep 2026, 04:05 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham insists defence uplift can’t come at expense of welfare

Andy Burnham insists defence uplift can’t come at expense of welfare

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has clashed with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch at PMQs, ruling out sweeping welfare cuts to fund military expansion.

Politics ·9 Sep 2026, 15:37 ·Clara West 3 min read
Kemi Badenoch challenges Andy Burnham over defence spending at PMQs

Kemi Badenoch challenges Andy Burnham over defence spending at PMQs

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch clashed with Prime Minister Andy Burnham over defence spending and welfare priorities during a fiery PMQs session.

Politics ·9 Sep 2026, 12:42 ·Clara West 4 min read
Anas Sarwar takes UK trade minister role and life peerage in House of Lords

Anas Sarwar takes UK trade minister role and life peerage in House of Lords

Anas Sarwar has resigned as Scottish Labour leader and Holyrood MSP to accept a life peerage and trade minister role under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Politics ·6 Sep 2026, 03:06 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham vows UK support for Ukraine during first Kyiv visit

Andy Burnham vows UK support for Ukraine during first Kyiv visit

Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his maiden international visit to Kyiv to pledge enduring British support for Ukraine, authorizing the release of missile blueprints.

Politics ·24 Aug 2026, 18:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham Pledges 15% Salary to Tackle Homelessness

Andy Burnham Pledges 15% Salary to Tackle Homelessness

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed to donating 15% of his salary to homelessness charities alongside a £442 million government funding package.

Politics ·22 Aug 2026, 13:32 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham pledges to offer every rough sleeper a route off the streets by Christmas

Andy Burnham pledges to offer every rough sleeper a route off the streets by Christmas

The government has launched a national drive to ensure every rough sleeper in England is offered a route off the streets by Christmas, backed by £442 million.

Politics ·19 Aug 2026, 16:33 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham launches national drive to end rough sleeping with £442m funding

Andy Burnham launches national drive to end rough sleeping with £442m funding

A new £442 million national initiative aims to tackle rough sleeping, granting local leaders funding and discretion to design community-led housing solutions.

Politics ·19 Aug 2026, 05:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham pledges beds for all rough sleepers across England by Christmas

Andy Burnham pledges beds for all rough sleepers across England by Christmas

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched a national emergency drive to ensure every rough sleeper across England is offered a route off the streets by Christmas.

Politics ·19 Aug 2026, 01:33 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham not embarrassed after exchanging messages with fake Trump aide

Andy Burnham not embarrassed after exchanging messages with fake Trump aide

Prime Minister Andy Burnham defends his response after exchanging messages with an individual impersonating Donald Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles.

Politics ·18 Aug 2026, 22:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK PM exchanged messages with Trump aide imposter: reports

UK PM exchanged messages with Trump aide imposter: reports

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an individual posing as White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles before growing suspicious.

World ·18 Aug 2026, 03:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Andy Burnham lifts time limits on disabled bus passes for 24/7 free travel

Andy Burnham lifts time limits on disabled bus passes for 24/7 free travel

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that time restrictions on disabled bus passes across England will be lifted from April 1 2027, allowing 24/7 free travel.

Politics ·18 Aug 2026, 02:32 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham messaged impersonator posing as Trump aide Susie Wiles

Andy Burnham messaged impersonator posing as Trump aide Susie Wiles

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an imposter posing as a top Trump aide following a security breach.

Politics ·17 Aug 2026, 14:35 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham to take on rough sleeping and fly-tipping on UK tour

Andy Burnham to take on rough sleeping and fly-tipping on UK tour

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expanding his national tour to tackle rough sleeping and environmental vandalism while addressing regional policies.

Politics ·16 Aug 2026, 01:34 ·Clara West 4 min read
UK issues emergency wildfire alert to millions amid devastating heatwave

UK issues emergency wildfire alert to millions amid devastating heatwave

The government issued its most extensive emergency mobile alert to date as a severe heatwave sparked destructive wildfires across England and Wales.

Politics ·15 Aug 2026, 04:36 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK government sends emergency wildfire alert to millions amid tinderbox warning

UK government sends emergency wildfire alert to millions amid tinderbox warning

Millions in England and Wales received an emergency mobile alert warning of extreme wildfire risks as Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a disposable barbecue ban.

Politics ·15 Aug 2026, 01:34 ·Clara West 3 min read
Wembley Holiday Inn evacuated as heatwave triggers widespread fires across UK

Wembley Holiday Inn evacuated as heatwave triggers widespread fires across UK

Emergency services across the UK are stretched as a severe heatwave triggers widespread wildfires, forcing the evacuation of a 13-storey Wembley hotel and destroying homes in the Midlands.

World ·14 Aug 2026, 20:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Andy Burnham visits Devon to consult small businesses on long-term growth plans

Andy Burnham visits Devon to consult small businesses on long-term growth plans

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has traveled to Devon to consult small businesses on long-term growth plans as his nationwide tour coincides with severe wildfire disruptions.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 12:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Andy Burnham urges disposable barbecue sales ban amid UK wildfire emergency

Andy Burnham urges disposable barbecue sales ban amid UK wildfire emergency

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called on retailers to immediately pull disposable barbecues from their shelves as a severe wildfire emergency grips the UK.

Politics ·13 Aug 2026, 14:06 ·Clara West 4 min read
Probation officers overwhelmingly back strike over early release scheme

Probation officers overwhelmingly back strike over early release scheme

Probation staff have voted overwhelmingly in favor of industrial action over a controversial government plan to release thousands of prisoners early.

Politics ·11 Aug 2026, 23:03 ·Clara West 3 min read