Andy Burnham appoints equalities minister Bridget Phillipson as Labour party chair
Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson has been appointed Labour Party chairwoman by Andy Burnham, who has tasked her with driving a…
UK preparing for wildfires similar to those that have torn through France and Spain, minister confirms
The government is preparing for wildfires in the UK similar to those that have torn through France and Spain this…
Why Burnham can succeed on slashing the welfare bill where Starmer failed
There is nothing like prime ministers attempting to repeat the mistakes of their predecessors to stir up the political firmament.…
Andy Burnham to make it harder for people to claim benefits as he vows to ‘get serious’ about cutting welfare bill
Andy Burnham will look to crack down on the welfare bill in a move that could provoke the ire of…
Chinook crash victims’ families urge Burnham to order fresh review into tragedy
The families of those killed in the RAF Chinook crash of 1994 are calling for new Prime Minister Andy Burnham…
Badenoch writes open letter to Burnham with challenge over tax hikes to fund social care reform
Kemi Badenoch has urged Andy Burnham to rule out tax rises or increased borrowing to pay for social care reform.…
Burnham hosts Zelensky and offers ‘stone cloak’ devices just a week after taking PM job
Andy Burnham will host Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday as his first international visitor since becoming Prime Minister. The new PM…
‘Sex MP’ has no regrets as she warns about need for lifelong sex education
A Labour MP has joked about being branded “the sex MP“ but warned that lifelong education is needed to tackle…
‘It’s no joke!’ Clacton voters can put reversing Brexit back on the table, says ex-MEP running against Farage
The Clacton by-election is a chance to “put Brexit back on the political agenda” and force the mainstream parties to…
Andy Burnham promises to ‘defend Britain’s national interest’ in BBC interview
Andy Burnham has made it clear he intends to find the money to fill the UK’s black hole on defence…