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…
Burnham’s plan to collaborate with social media creators.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham, long celebrated for his masterful use of social media to forge a distinct political brand, is now set to embed this digital-first approach at the very…
Former defence minister Al Carns turns down ministerial offer.
Former defence minister Al Carns has confirmed he has declined an invitation to serve in Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s newly formed government, citing persistent concerns over the adequacy of the…
Andy Burnham rebukes ministers after prisoner releases joke.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered a sharp rebuke to several of his cabinet ministers this week, following the emergence of footage that captured them sharing a lighthearted joke about the…
Natalie Fleet leaves ‘triggering’ safeguarding minister role.
Natalie Fleet, the Labour MP for Bolsover, has announced her immediate resignation as Safeguarding Minister, citing the "overwhelmingly triggering" nature of the role which she revealed was making her seriously…
Wes Streeting: Defence must cut waste and maximise value for money
Healey, having championed greater defence spending during his tenure at the MoD, now faces the formidable task of locating the additional funds he previously argued the preceding government failed to…
Burnham says he will review early prisoner release scheme
The early release scheme, initiated in September 2024, has seen tens of thousands of inmates released from prison to alleviate severe overcrowding across the jail network. This measure, unprecedented in…
Who’s in Andy Burnham’s new Labour cabinet?
The newly constituted Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) cabinet is designed to be a collaborative powerhouse, working closely with local authorities, businesses, and communities to ensure that the benefits of…
















