Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview
Burnham’s declaration arrives at a critical juncture, with the nation grappling with economic headwinds, the persistent cost of living crisis, and a public mood often characterized by a desire for…
Andy Burnham to appear on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.
The nation eagerly awaits a pivotal broadcast this Sunday as Prime Minister Andy Burnham sits down with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg for his inaugural major interview since taking the helm…
UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE Systems’ boss
While acknowledging and welcoming the government’s recent commitment to increased defence spending, Dr. Woodburn stressed that considerably more investment would be required to achieve the ambitious target of allocating 3.5%…
Andy Burnham’s first week pledges – how much do they add up to?
Ending Rough Sleeping in England Burnham’s commitment to tackling homelessness was front and centre from his very first moments as Prime Minister. In his impactful speech delivered outside Downing Street…
Green-led Lewisham council will not assist in immigration raids.
In a landmark decision reflecting a profound commitment to human rights and community welfare, the Green-led Lewisham Council has formally declared it will no longer assist the Home Office in…
Chris Mason: What his first week in power tells us about Andy Burnham
"We are on borrowed time if we don’t get a move on," Angela Rayner, the former deputy prime minister who is back in the cabinet this week as housing secretary,…
Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
Rayner further elaborated on her reasoning, suggesting that rent controls, despite their appeal to some, had not consistently achieved their intended outcome. She observed that controls implemented in various areas…
Burnham to spend first day working from No 10 North
The launch of No 10 North is not merely symbolic; it represents a tangible commitment to decentralisation. Ministers Lucy Powell and Louise Haigh are also slated to operate regularly from…
Burnham pauses early prison release scheme.
Justice Secretary Alex Chalk, speaking on behalf of the government, announced a significant pause in the controversial early prison release scheme, a policy designed to alleviate severe overcrowding within the…
Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
The letter’s core message is unequivocal: "We can afford it." It clarifies that the proposed increase in taxation is not aimed at the average working individual, but specifically targets "the…
















