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Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’
Incoming PM will reallocate unspecified resources from unpopular plan to helping with cost of living Andy Burnham is expected to scrap Keir Starmer’s plans for digital ID cards in …
UK's incoming PM Andy Burnham is expected to scrap Keir Starmer's plans for digital ID cards; last year a petition opposing the cards attracted ~3M signatures (Geraldine McKelvie/The Guardian)
Geraldine McKelvie / The Guardian : UK's incoming PM Andy Burnham is expected to scrap Keir Starmer's plans for digital ID cards; last year a petition opposing the cards attracted …
Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash
MPs and industry experts say potential reorganisation will waste time at critical moment for AI and economic growth Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap the government’s technology departm…
Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham rejects Thatcher-era policies, signals leftward shift
Andy Burnham condemned Margaret Thatcher's legacy and promised public ownership of utilities, housing and transport in his first Labour leader speech.…
Andy Burnham considers radical shake-up to cut energy bills
Labour leader examining proposals to overhaul gas standing charges and make heat pumps cheaper to run than boilers Andy Burnham is considering radical plans that could cut househol…
Burnham’s First Speech as Labour Leader Long on Promises, Short on Details
The man with a plan seems strangely reluctant to share his concrete policies. The post Burnham’s First Speech as Labour Leader Long on Promises, Short on Details appeared first on …
Burnham to say his government will be ‘unashamedly Labour’ in first speech as party leader – UK politics live
‘Special conference’ to take place at noon where Burnham will be formally announced as Labour leader Anyone who thinks that Andy Burnham as PM will be just like Keir Starmer only w…
How Andy Burnham Becomes Britain’s New Prime Minister
Andy Burnham is set to officially become the next prime minister on Monday, but a number of things have to happen before then. Here’s how everything is expected to play out.…
Burnham urged to drop ‘flawed’ plans that may let developers bypass environment laws for £1
Exclusive: allowing firms to dodge biodiversity protections by paying into levy will harm nature and economy, say 100 experts in letter The UK government has been accused of “rushi…
Andy Burnham’s Northern Kingdom
A simple guide for confused Americans. The post Andy Burnham’s Northern Kingdom appeared first on The American Conservative .…
Andy Burnham wants Britain to build council houses. Is there a catch?
Burnham suits up to battle the Whitehall blob — and neutralize Farage
The war on civil service consensus is deeply personal to Britain’s incoming prime minister — and aimed at seeing off right-wing populism.…
Reeves tells Burnham to expect ‘shocks and challenges’ from get-go in No 10
Chancellor says PM-in-waiting needs ‘worked through plan’, in what could be one of her final interviews in No 11 Rachel Reeves has urged Andy Burnham to arrive in Downing Street wi…
Labour MPs call for Andy Burnham to restore aid spending target set by Brown
Thinktank urges prospective prime minister to reclaim UK’s role as an international leader on development Influential backbenchers are calling on Andy Burnham to reclaim Labour’s l…
Burnham promises Labour MPs he will not use party discipline to ‘stifle debate’
Prime minister in waiting looks to address frustrations backbenchers had with Keir Starmer’s style of party management Andy Burnham has promised MPs that he will never use party di…
Minister calls on Burnham to show path to 3.5% target on UK defence spending
Dan Jarvis, who wants to stay on as defence secretary, says he is confident PM-in-waiting values national security The new defence secretary, Dan Jarvis, has called on Andy Burnham…
Make Ed Miliband chancellor, ex-chief Treasury adviser tells Andy Burnham
Nicholas Stern joins growing number backing Miliband, saying he has vision and experience to revive economy A former chief economic adviser to the Treasury has called on Andy Burnh…
‘Hugely significant’: biggest ever byelection will test nation’s mood – and Burnham’s credentials
With 2 million people eligible to vote, Manchester mayoralty race will give clues on whether PM-in-waiting can turn tide against Reform UK UK politics live – latest updates Andy Bu…
Northerners don’t need Andy Burnham’s pity politics
The post Northerners don’t need Andy Burnham’s pity politics appeared first on spiked .…
PMQs: Badenoch presses Starmer on defence spending plan after backlash from MPs – UK politics live
Minister and MPs have raised concerns that his ‘poisoned chalice’ plan will take cash from much-needed road projects Minister and MP ‘furious’ over cuts to road projects to fund de…
Burnham to create ‘No. 10 North’ as U.K. PM, oversee massive decentralisation
Andy Burnham proposes "No. 10 North" to decentralize UK govt power, shift decision-making away from London, and drive economic growth across regional economies…
Whilst Burnham plays buzzword bingo, Badenoch offers a breath of fresh air
It was a ponzi scheme of policy, with each successive idea being bolstered not through substance but yet more buzzwords. A sort of Jenga tower of ideas, the base of which is weak a…
Andy Burnham confirms he will set up ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester in major policy speech – UK politics live
Makerfield MP and hopeful prime minister says he will ‘bring about biggest rebalancing of power the country has ever seen’ Andy Burnham vows to set up No 10 North as ‘nerve centre …
Burnham may have to boost defence spending to pass ‘Moscow test’, says ex-military chief
Adm Sir Tony Radakin says UK currenly ‘falls short’ of level required to keep Russian threats at bay The former head of the armed forces has told Andy Burnham that plans for defenc…
The Manchester project encapsulating Burnham’s growth vision
The bloodless coup: How Burnham came out top
It could have been a messy transition, but the ease with which Andy Burnham has returned to Westminster appears to be the product of many months of careful planning. Sam Coates and…
Top civil servant sacked by Starmer over Mandelson vetting in talks to work for Burnham
Olly Robbins was one of the most high-profile casualties of the Peter Mandelson scandal after it emerged the Labour grandee, fired over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, did not…
Running buses in Manchester is no preparation for the international stage, Major warns Burnham
Exclusive: In an interview for Independent TV with editor in chief Geordie Greig, former prime minister Sir John Major warned that being mayor of Manchester will not prepare Andy B…
Watch in full: Sir John Major in conversation with Geordie Greig on the 10th anniversary of Brexit
In a wide-ranging conversation marking 10 years since the EU referendum, the former Conservative prime minister talked about the impact of Brexit and Britain’s future relationship …
After Starmer’s ‘purge’, could Andy Burnham lure back Labour’s bruised leftwingers?
Socialists marginalised under current PM are anxious about whether his replacement will again disappoint them…
Burnham’s dilemma: A free ride on Starmer’s majority, or risk an election to seek his own
Polling indicates voters aren’t desperate for Andy Burnham to secure a fresh mandate, but don’t much like the way Labour are choosing a leader either.…
How Burnham’s old gig might help him be PM — from those who’ve done it
From attracting investment to building relationships, Britain’s regional mayors reckon they have many transferable skills.…
Does being a good mayor make you a good prime minister?
The Greater Manchester mayoralty made Andy Burnham famous. Now he’s hoping he can take the approach he developed in the city to the whole country. This week on Westminster Insider,…
The old mate Andy Burnham has tapped to run his Downing Street
Supporters of Britain’s likely next prime minister are putting faith in longstanding friend James Purnell — hoping he will be the Goldilocks chief of staff: part bureaucrat, part s…
Is Andy Burnham the man to fight the right?
The man almost certain to become prime minister faces an almighty challenge in winning back angry and disgruntled British voters.…
Starmer says he wants disruption ‘absolutely minimised’ during transition to Burnham government – UK politics live
PM says: ‘I love this country, I want this country to thrive, and I shall do everything I can to make sure it’s a success and thrives’ In her Q&A this morning Rachel Reeves , the c…
‘I hear he’s extremely liberal’: Trump offers first comments on Andy Burnham
The US president told reporters the former Manchester mayor ‘probably won’t open up the North Sea’ for oil exploration Donald Trump has labelled Andy Burnham “extremely liberal”, i…
Burnham’s pick for chief of staff led firm that advised BP, Apple and Amazon
Appointment of James Purnell, former chief executive of Flint Global, described by one Labour MP as ‘very bad sign’ The advisory firm led by Andy Burnham’s incoming chief of staff …
‘A Terrible Inheritance’: Could Andy Burnham Succeed Where Starmer Failed?
The likely successor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer will inherit the same challenges of economic stagnation and ascendant populism. Will a divided nation be prepared to give him ti…
Starmer risks clash with Burnham over defence funding plan
Likely successor to prime minister wants to review long-awaited military investment plan…
Burnham might just have what it takes to see off Farage
The policy differences between his future premiership and Starmer’s will be small but significant…
Andy Burnham sworn in as an MP after Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister - UK politics live
The prime minister said a new leader will be in place before parliament returns in September Full report: Keir Starmer to step down as prime minister two years after historic elect…
U.K. Live Updates: Starmer Announces Resignation; Burnham Wins Key Endorsement
Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepped down as leader of the governing Labour Party. Andy Burnham, the party’s most popular politician, said he would seek the prime minister’s job and…
Starmer expected to announce departure on Monday as growing numbers of MPs back Burnham for PM – UK politics live
PM said to be reflecting on ‘political realities’, as president Trump joins in criticism of his leadership saying he has ‘failed badly’ Keir Starmer expected to announce departure …
Burnham ally to unveil ambitious plan to reverse decades of privatisation
Exclusive: Productive State policy paper envisages state regaining control of basics to make life affordable, in fleshing out of Manchesterism Andy Burnham’s government should reve…
Starmer has ‘absolutely no authority’, says Labour peer as pressure grows on PM to step aside for Burnham – UK politics live
Peer and former cabinet minister Charlie Falconer says PM could have ‘at most weeks to go’ Cabinet loyalists tell Starmer he has the weekend to set out timetable for exit A losing …
Burnham calls for ‘new path for Britain’ as Starmer vows to fight any leadership challenge – UK politics live
Burnham hails ‘turning point’ for the country after resounding byelection victory over Reform UK Podcast: will Burnham become prime minister? What would ‘change’ look like if Burnh…
Labour’s Andy Burnham’s special election win could spell doom for Starmer as prime minister
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham won a special election in the United Kingdom on Thursday. The Labour Party candidate defeated Rob Kenyon of the Reform U.K. party to return to…
Burnham says he wants to ensure Makerfield byelection ‘changes British politics’, in eve-of-poll speech – UK politics live
Greater Manchester mayor tells supporters a vote for him is a vote to ‘power up north of England’ and end ‘40 years of trickle-down economics that didn’t trickle down much’ Andy Bu…
In Makerfield for the byelection that could change everything - podcast
Helen Pidd goes to Makerfield where the Labour candidate and would-be prime minister Andy Burnham faces Reform UK in a crucial byelection. With reporting from Josh Halliday On Thur…
Public control of water and energy at heart of Burnham agenda, sources say
Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor ‘serious’ about taking over ‘essentials of life’ if he becomes PM, a move critics say could cost taxpayer billions A decade-long project to brin…
Andy Burnham rules out paying compensation to Waspi women
Labour leadership hopeful says he does not support payments after backlash but is open to other benefits Andy Burnham has ruled out paying compensation to the “Waspi women” who cla…
Keir Starmer aides ‘war-gaming’ leadership contest with Andy Burnham
Prime minister is ‘hellbent’ on fighting any contest, even if his future may be out of his hands, sources say UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer’s closest aides are “wa…
Burnham pledges to back pension campaigners claiming billions
Is Keir Starmer in his ‘legacy’ era? – podcast
Keir Starmer says he will fight on as prime minister, but behind the scenes he is said to be thinking about his legacy. He’s talking this week about tech companies and the shape of…
Britain’s addiction to borrowing is a recipe for disaster
The post Britain’s addiction to borrowing is a recipe for disaster appeared first on spiked .…
Burnham looks at how to boost infrastructure spending within fiscal rules
Minister dismisses ‘two-tier justice’ claim in light of Henry Nowak tragedy as ‘slur’ on police – UK politics live
Politicians on the right have politicised Novak’s death and suggested there is a ‘two-tier’ policing system that victimises white people The Electoral Commission has published its …
What does Andy Burnham mean by more ‘public control’ of water and energy? He is too vague
The Manchester mayor is tapping into deep public frustration over the water industry but at some stage he needs to say what he means…
Mahmood Avoids Media Amid Burnham Deal Talk
Shabana Mahmood has not done any media since before she went into Downing Street and told Starmer to set out a path for his leaving office. Shy? The Home…