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Andy Burnham avoids difficult welfare and EU decisions by delaying action

Andy Burnham avoids difficult welfare and EU decisions by delaying action

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is drawing scrutiny for his political survival strategy of delaying tough welfare and EU decisions while managing public expectations.

Politics ·14 Nov 2026, 13:36 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping as he becomes prime minister

Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping as he becomes prime minister

Andy Burnham has become prime minister, immediately pledging to eradicate rough sleeping and decentralize power away from Whitehall.

Politics ·12 Nov 2026, 22:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham commits UK to 2050 net zero target at Cop31 summit

Andy Burnham commits UK to 2050 net zero target at Cop31 summit

Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed the UK's 2050 net zero target at the Cop31 summit in Turkey while facing criticism over domestic policies.

News ·12 Nov 2026, 19:43 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Burnham EU push divides Labour and draws warning from David Cameron

Burnham EU push divides Labour and draws warning from David Cameron

Prime Minister Andy Burnham reignited the Brexit debate after suggesting barriers with the EU could be dropped, drawing a warning from David Cameron.

Politics ·12 Nov 2026, 14:34 ·Clara West 4 min read
Ten-year plan for Britain to be published before Christmas, Burnham says

Ten-year plan for Britain to be published before Christmas, Burnham says

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed that his 10-year strategy to transform Britain will be published before Parliament breaks for the Christmas recess.

Politics ·11 Nov 2026, 19:05 ·Clara West 3 min read
Prime Minister Andy Burnham to present 10-year plan by December 17 — Politico Europe

Prime Minister Andy Burnham to present 10-year plan by December 17 — Politico Europe

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces potential rollout delays for his upcoming 10-year strategic plan, which may feature major public agency reforms.

Politics ·11 Nov 2026, 14:38 ·Clara West 3 min read
Conservatives unveil 36 billion pound welfare cut proposals

Conservatives unveil 36 billion pound welfare cut proposals

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has unveiled a 36 billion pound welfare reduction strategy, targeting sickness benefits and foreign nationals.

NHS ·10 Nov 2026, 13:11 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
Reform UK expands platform and parliamentary presence under Nigel Farage

Reform UK expands platform and parliamentary presence under Nigel Farage

Reform UK is expanding its political platform and parliamentary footprint under Nigel Farage through structural restructuring and strategic realignments.

Politics ·8 Nov 2026, 14:04 ·Clara West 4 min read
Rachel Reeves plotting Cabinet comeback, insiders believe

Rachel Reeves plotting Cabinet comeback, insiders believe

Insiders reveal former chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning a political comeback and maintains ambitions to return to the Cabinet under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Politics ·7 Nov 2026, 22:38 ·Clara West 3 min read
Louise Haigh faces Tory grilling over welfare bill at PMQs

Louise Haigh faces Tory grilling over welfare bill at PMQs

Making her inaugural PMQs appearance, Louise Haigh was pressed by Conservative deputy leader Alex Burghart over a record £183 billion welfare bill.

Politics ·4 Nov 2026, 16:39 ·Clara West 3 min read
Parliament risks managed decline without best case scenario renovation

Parliament risks managed decline without best case scenario renovation

A cross-party committee of MPs warns that delays to the Palace of Westminster's restoration risk severe structural failure and rising costs.

Politics ·4 Nov 2026, 10:40 ·Clara West 4 min read
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister following Labour party pressure

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.

Politics ·3 Nov 2026, 05:07 ·Clara West 4 min read
Shabana Mahmood waters down immigration settlement plans for care workers

Shabana Mahmood waters down immigration settlement plans for care workers

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has revised immigration plans, dropping a proposed 15-year residency wait for foreign care workers in favor of a five-year path.

NHS ·2 Nov 2026, 17:48 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
John Healey denies setting timetable for welfare savings despite Labour cuts pledge

John Healey denies setting timetable for welfare savings despite Labour cuts pledge

Chancellor John Healey has clarified the government's position on public expenditure, denying that he set a strict timetable for reducing the rising benefits bill.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 16:47 ·Clara West 4 min read
Keir Starmer bids farewell at his final Prime Minister Questions session

Keir Starmer bids farewell at his final Prime Minister Questions session

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has delivered his final Prime Minister's Questions session in the House of Commons, announcing the end of his political journey ahead of a swift transition of power to incoming Labour leader Andy Burnham.

NHS ·1 Nov 2026, 14:35 ·Owen Patel 4 min read
Rachel Reeves says UK future lies in EU after backing Burnham

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.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 10:19 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK PM Andy Burnham considers formal government apology for 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.

Politics ·31 Oct 2026, 10:32 ·Clara West 5 min read
Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping as he becomes prime minister

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.

Politics ·30 Oct 2026, 14:39 ·Clara West 4 min read
Reform UK launches its own ‘newspaper’ with Farage on front page

Reform UK launches its own ‘newspaper’ with Farage on front page

Reform UK has launched a national newspaper called The Reformer, distributing the first edition across millions of households to bypass traditional media.

Politics ·30 Oct 2026, 00:08 ·Clara West 3 min read
Angela Rayner says nothing off table for Andy Burnham over EU relationship

Angela Rayner says nothing off table for Andy Burnham over EU relationship

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner confirmed the government is considering all options regarding the UK's relationship with the European Union.

Politics ·26 Oct 2026, 06:36 ·Clara West 3 min read