Politics
English Mayors Need Stronger Oversight as Regional Powers Expand
IPPR North warns that English mayors require enhanced scrutiny mechanisms as they gain control of billions in funding un...
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National
Burnham Seeks Common Ground With Trump in Inaugural Meeting
UK Prime Minister Burnham prepares for first talks with Trump, planning UN speech on artificial intelligence and interna...
Politics
Trump's Iran Conflict Complicates UK Budget Planning
UK minister Bridget Phillipson warns Trump's Iran tensions will impact next month's budget. PM Burnham set to meet Trump...
National
Burnham Endorses Greenland Agreement Before Trump's Initial Meeting
Burnham supports the Greenland deal ahead of his expected first meeting with Trump, while critics question the agreement...
Politics
Badenoch Attacks Burnham Over Defence Spending Delays
Kemi Badenoch criticises PM Andy Burnham for avoiding tough defence budget decisions as European security concerns mount...
Politics
Burnham Faces Pressure to Strengthen Response Against Russian Threats
Opposition parties urge Andy Burnham to adopt urgent measures against Russian threats, following Macron's protective sta...
National
Burnham Postpones Official Duties Following Father's Passing
Burnham suspends public engagements after the death of his father. Learn about his family's struggle with Alzheimer's an...
Politics
Andy Burnham Leads Growth Partnership Summit at Downing Street
Andy Burnham hosts business leaders and local mayors at No 10 to promote government as growth partner. PM vows reindustr...
National
Burnham and Badenoch Revive Traditional Red Versus Blue Political Divide
Burnham and Badenoch resurrect classic red versus blue politics as Reform faces polling decline. Labour and Conservative...
Politics
Burnham Launches Campaign Against Political Mega-Donors
Andy Burnham's government pledges swift action on mega-donors in UK politics. Learn about the new taskforce tackling pol...
Politics
UK PM Addresses Migration Challenges During Macron's Historic Downing Street Visit
Andy Burnham meets French President Macron at No 10 to tackle migrant crisis, smuggling networks, and strengthen EU dipl...
Politics
PM Burnham Attributes UK Decline to Brexit and Thatcher Legacy in Debut Commons Address
Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticizes Brexit and Margaret Thatcher's impact, pledging economic recovery and 'substantia...
Politics
Public Ownership Strategy Key to UK Economic Growth, Burnham Declares
Andy Burnham outlines public ownership strategy as essential for UK economic growth, addressing MPs on renewed focus for...
Politics
Burnham Commits to Ending IPP Indefinite Prison Sentences
Andy Burnham pledges to end IPP indefinite prison sentences this parliament. Campaigners welcome the move to close indef...
Politics
Burnham Restricts Early Prison Release for Killers
Andy Burnham blocks early prison release for manslaughter offenders and grooming gang perpetrators amid overcrowding cri...
Economy
Sports Direct Owner Slams Mayor's High Street Strategy as Political Populism
Sports Direct founder criticizes Burnham's retail proposals, calling them populist bandwagons in new letter about cost o...
National
Early Release Prisoners Reoffend at Alarming Rate, UK Governors Reveal
Governors alert BBC that prisoners freed early are quickly returning to jail. Andy Burnham announces scheme changes to k...
Society
Andy Burnham Abstains From Assisted Dying Vote
Mayor Andy Burnham pledges to abstain from assisted dying bill vote to maintain parliamentary neutrality and allow MPs i...