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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.
Labour doesn’t understand the meaning of the word ‘growth’
UK political discourse increasingly uses economic buzzwords to mask structural vulnerabilities, spanning local licensing disputes and national fiscal rules.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Labour overtake Reform in major Westminster poll for first time in 16 months
Labour leads a new More in Common poll at 28% ahead of Reform UK at 24%, following a busy opening week for the Prime Minister involving policy announcements.
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.
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.
Burnham’s electricity VAT cut wins East Lancashire MPs’ support
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is removing VAT from domestic electricity bills to provide immediate cost-of-living relief, funded by scrapping the Digital ID scheme.
Andy Burnham sworn in as UK PM, pledges new political and economic model
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has begun his term with a sweeping cabinet reshuffle and an immediate policy shift to scrap VAT on household electricity.
Burnham cuts household electricity VAT to 0% from October 1
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the elimination of VAT on household electricity to help with rising living costs. The cut is funded by scrapping a digital-ID programme, a decision that has faced criticism regarding its financing.
Former Labour leader 'thrilled to bits' as son becomes new Welsh secretary
Aberafan Maesteg MP Stephen Kinnock has been appointed Welsh secretary in a cabinet overhaul led by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. His appointment has been welcomed by his father, former Labour leader Lord Neil Kinnock.
Andy Burnham purges Starmer loyalists in major cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has restructured the government following his succession, appointing a new cabinet and confirming plans to tackle the cost of living.
Andy Burnham retains Douglas Alexander as Scottish Secretary in cabinet
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed Douglas Alexander will continue as Secretary of State for Scotland, signaling a focus on experience during a reshuffle.
Andy Burnham weighs property tax and capital gains reforms as PM
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is planning a significant overhaul of the tax system, targeting property wealth and capital gains to balance national finances.
Andy Burnham Promises Tax Relief and Cost-of-Living Focus in First PM ...
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged a "breathing-space" agenda, targeting personal tax allowances and housing to combat the rising cost of living.
Louise Haigh appointed chief adviser to Andy Burnham despite fraud conviction
Louise Haigh has returned to a senior Cabinet position under Prime Minister Andy Burnham following her 2024 resignation as transport secretary.
Andy Burnham becomes PM as Reeves and Lammy exit cabinet
Andy Burnham has been appointed Prime Minister, marking a leadership transition as he reshuffles the Cabinet and launches a new policy agenda for the UK.