Andy Burnham
UK and EU propose post-Brexit SPS agreement to scrap food checks
The UK and the European Union have drafted a sanitary and phytosanitary agreement designed to eliminate post-Brexit food export checks and border fees.
UK agrees to time-bound talks on transatlantic slave trade harms
The UK has committed to structured talks on the transatlantic slave trade following the CHOGM summit in Antigua, pledging £40 million for Caribbean infrastructure.
Andy Burnham faces Labour civil war over plans to reopen Brexit debate
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces fierce internal dissent and political opposition over plans to set out new options for Britain's future relationship with the EU.
UK’s King Charles expresses ‘sorrow’ in Antigua over slave trade
King Charles III addressed the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, expressing profound personal sorrow over the transatlantic slave trade while stopping short of a formal apology.
Burnham: I have not proposed return to EU freedom of movement
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has insisted he has not proposed restoring EU freedom of movement following weekend broadcast rounds that sparked political speculation.
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister following Labour party pressure
British politics is in upheaval after Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister, setting off a rapid leadership contest to select his successor by September.
Nigel Farage slams immigration U-turn as Brexit betrayal
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has slammed government plans to relax migrant settlement rules and discuss EU free movement as a Brexit betrayal.
John Healey says UK apology over slave trade won’t lead to financial reparations
Chancellor John Healey confirmed that any potential UK government apology for the transatlantic slave trade will not include financial reparations.
Rachel Reeves lays groundwork for Andy Burnham government economic agenda
Former chancellor Rachel Reeves has laid the groundwork for Prime Minister Andy Burnham's economic agenda, emphasizing regional devolution and EU ties.
Andy Burnham warned formal apology for slavery will open door to reparations demands
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces fierce resistance over his openness to a formal UK slavery apology, with Kemi Badenoch warning it will lead to financial demands.
Andy Burnham is creating pressure on King Charles over slavery stance
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has sparked debate by declaring openness to a formal state apology for Britain's role in the slave trade, increasing pressure on King Charles III.
Rachel Reeves says UK future lies in EU after backing Burnham
Former chancellor Rachel Reeves has declared that Britain's long-term future rests inside the European Union, backing Prime Minister Andy Burnham's diplomatic strategy.
Shabana Mahmood ‘to dilute immigration plans’ after Labour backlash
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is preparing to water down controversial legal migration reforms following fierce internal pushback and cabinet friction.
Rupert Lowe slams Andy Burnham over openness to slavery apology
Rupert Lowe has slammed Prime Minister Andy Burnham for expressing openness to a formal state apology for the transatlantic slave trade.
UK PM Andy Burnham considers formal government apology for slave trade
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled that his government is open to considering a formal state apology for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade.
Andy Burnham open to slavery apology for Britain but rules out reparations
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled willingness for a formal British apology regarding the transatlantic slave trade ahead of the Commonwealth summit, while rejecting financial compensation.
Poll shows 42% think Labour will win, boosting Andy Burnham
A recent More in Common survey reveals that 42% of voters now expect a Labour general election victory, nearly doubling from 23% last summer and boosting Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
No nation left behind' says Burnham after meeting first ministers in Glasgow
Prime Minister Andy Burnham insisted the UK's four nations must move together on devolution during a high-stakes summit in Glasgow, though leaders clashed over fiscal powers.
Red Wall MPs fear Burnham EU free movement call boosts Farage
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reignited the Brexit debate by floating a potential return to EU freedom of movement, sparking resistance from northern MPs.
Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping as he becomes prime minister
Andy Burnham has succeeded Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's prime minister, launching his administration with a pledge to end rough sleeping in England.