Andy Burnham
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The EU debate opening the door for Reform is wishful thinking on Nigel Farage’s part - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Brown, Cleckheaton.
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The impact of ditching the triple lock cannot be downplayed - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: David Gray, Liversedge.
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Russia’s attempt to influence Brexit vote failed – but they still tried, Burnham says
Andy Burnham claimed it was ‘clear’ Moscow had interfered with the vote
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Burnham vows the public will be the ‘boss’ over the UK’s relationship with the EU
Andy Burnham told MPs in the Commons it would be a ‘dereliction of duty’ to ignore an opportunity to seek a new deal with the EU
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Andy Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister was "unpicking" the deal the UK signed with the EU.
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Push for independence has 'turned a corner', Swinney claims
The push for Scottish independence has “turned a corner”, John Swinney has claimed.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards ‘almost certainly’ behind RAF Fairford threats, says Burnham
UK to bring further sanctions against Tehran and IRGC after assessment Iran was likely to have coordinated incident
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IFS warns against ‘steady-as-you-go’ Budget as inflation not headroom is key
Higher interest rates on Government debt will push up borrowing by about £10 billion in 2029-30, the IFS said.
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Majority of Scots say country is heading in the wrong direction, poll finds
Ipsos polling finds 51 of Scots think Scotland is heading in the wrong direction, challenging John Swinney as support for Holyrood-Westminster ties rises.
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Nearly 69,000 want maternity pay changed – now the Government has responded
The Government has responded to a petition signed by 68,598 people calling for higher maternity pay. Here's what ministers said.
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RAF Fairford incident ‘almost certainly’ directed by Iran’s IRGC, Burnham says
The Iranian ambassador to the UK has been summoned to make clear that “Britain will not tolerate threats on our soil”, foreign secretary Ed Miliband also said
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Nearly 69,000 want maternity pay changed – now the Government has responded
The Government has responded to a petition signed by 68,598 people calling for higher maternity pay. Here's what ministers said.
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It is inconceivable to think Russia did not try to interfere in Brexit vote, says PM
Andy Burnham says he is not questioning the legitimacy of the 2016 vote after facing questions from MPs.
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John Swinney will not be investigated over claims he misled Parliament
The First Minister will not be investigated over claims he broke the ministerial code by misleading the Scottish Parliament, his independent advisers have decided
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UK-EU summit date confirmed as Andy Burnham seeks closer ties
Prime minister Andy Burnham told MPs the ‘status quo is not good enough’ for Britain
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A pub shuts its doors for good every day in 2026, figures show
Britain is set to lose one pub a day in 2026 after almost 300 permanently shut their doors in the first nine months of the year, according to industry data.
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Millions aged 40 and over could be automatically signed up to new social care scheme
Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb says a pension-style social care scheme could help people protect their savings from care costs.
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UK politics live: Tories accuse Burnham of being ‘dangerous and divisive’ after he confirms Russian interference in Brexit campaign
Shadow minister says referendum was a ‘legitimate vote’ and PM is seeking to ‘reopen debate’ with statement on Russia’s involvement
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Millions aged 40 and over could be automatically signed up to new social care scheme
Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb says a pension-style social care scheme could help people protect their savings from care costs.
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Scandal-hit NHS trust has no record of ‘mystery’ surgeon linked to woman's operation
A 'mystery' surgeon operated on a breast cancer patient at a scandal-hit trust and ran a private clinic inside hospital grounds - but bosses have no record of him or the firm.
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Burnham: not pursuing better EU deal would be ‘dereliction of duty’
Post-recess statement will focus on damage caused by Brexit and the need to cooperate on immigration and trade
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UK households urged to stock up on nine items. Here’s what to buy
Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war
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Heathrow boss warns Burnham airport cannot wait forever for new runway
Heathrow Airport expansion is estimated to cost £33 billion, including £1.5 billion to move the M25 to build the runway
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Britain is on track to lose one pub a day in 2026. Here are the hardest hit areas
Almost 300 pubs have permanently shut their doors in the first nine months of this year, according to industry data
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All the new driving licence rules introduced in October
Learners must now spend at least six months getting driving experience before they can take a practical test
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Millions aged 40 and over could be automatically signed up to new social care scheme
Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb says a pension-style social care scheme could help people protect their savings from care costs.
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Andy Burnham says Russia interfered in Brexit vote
Prime minister has left the door open to the UK rejoining the EU
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Millions aged 40 and over could be automatically signed up to new social care scheme
Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb says a pension-style social care scheme could help people protect their savings from care costs.
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It would be ‘dereliction of duty’ not to seek closer EU ties, Burnham to tell MPs
The prime minister will call on all parties to support the government’s EU approach
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Raise taxes or cuts benefits to fill £35bn Budget hole, Healey warned
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warned the chancellor against making the Budget ‘a work of fiction’
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Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say
Addressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth.
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Did Russia interfere with Brexit? Here’s what we know after Andy Burnham’s claim
Andy Burnham has become the first prime minister to confirm Russia had interfered with the referendum
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Ukraine war live: Zelensky demands Trump press Putin to honour energy ceasefire
Trump is reportedly threatening to block a procurement system that provides weapons to Ukraine if it continues strikes on Russian energy infrastructure
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Andy Burnham to tell MPs Britain must seek closer relationship with EU
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will tell MPs that failing to seek a new deal with the EU would be a dereliction of duty, reiterating closer ties could boost growth
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Britain on track to lose one pub a day in 2026
Almost 300 pubs have permanently shut their doors in the first nine months of this year, according to industry data
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UK to strengthen cyber defences as minister calls for AI firms to increase safety efforts
Kanishka Narayan to say Britain cannot rely entirely on tech companies amid rising global concern over AI dangers
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Andy Burnham told to give £360 to households this winter on 4 DWP benefits
The DWP currently pays out a £150 Warm Home Discount to help households on benefits
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One pub shutting each day in 2026 as cost pressures bite – industry data
Experts at the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) said they expect the closures to be at the expense of around 5,000 job losses.
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Burnham warned ‘steady as she goes Budget’ would see ‘chunky cuts’ to public services
Leading think tank IFS the Institute for Fiscal Studies warned chancellor John Healey against making the Budget ‘a work of fiction’
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Failure to fit tags left 5,000 offenders unmonitored in England and Wales, report finds
In first half of this year 1,600 tags also had no signal for over two weeks, highlighting scale of probation crisis
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Social care postcode lottery revealed: Study lays bare huge disparity in access
Thousands more working-age adults access care in Thurrock compared to Medway
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Scottish independence push has ‘turned a corner’, Swinney claims
Ipsos Scotland says the public remains ‘divided’ on independence
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Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed 'energy ceasefire'
Zelensky says Kyiv would support such a truce. Moscow has yet to comment.
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Andy Burnham to publish all details of his dealings with Manchester City
Move comes after criticism of remarks in support of football club’s owners following financial regulations breach ruling
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UK prime minister say it is 'clear' Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says it's clear that Russia interfered with Britain’s vote to leave the European Union
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Labour voters overwhelmingly want Andy Burnham to commit to rejoining EU, poll shows
Exclusive: New 10-year plan for re-entry to the European Union in 2036 being put to the prime minister
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Man City: Prime Minister Andy Burnham to release details of his meetings with Man City owners
Andy Burnham has faced criticism for comments he made in the wake of Manchester City being found guilty of all charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.
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Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit referendum
PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ that Russia meddled
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PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit referendum
He says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy.
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Andy Burnham condemns Sir Keir Starmer's government as 'too factional and negative'
Andy Burnham has hit out at Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour government as “too negative” and “too factional” in a wide-ranging interview.
