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Burnham says he wants to ‘get Britain hoping again’ as he opens No 10 North

The Prime Minister described opening the new centre of Government offices as the ‘best day of my life’.

Evening Standard · Jul 24

Andy Burnham was 'keen to make me Scottish Secretary', Douglas Alexander claims

DOUGLAS Alexander has claimed that Andy Burnham was “keen” to reappoint him as Scottish Secretary despite concerns that he had severely damaged…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24

So many British people have it better than they think – it’s up to Burnham to make them see that

A new survey suggests voters are becoming more cynical and pessimistic. A few goodwill gestures from No 10 won’t change all that – but it’s a start, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

UK PM Andy Burnham heads north to kickstart English 'devolution' plans

UK PM Andy Burnham's setting up of his northern office in Manchester aims to transfer power from London and stimulate regional growth. Experts, however, caution that it could merely facilitate de-concentration instead of authentic devolution, leaving England’s political landscape still heavily centralised despite regional leadership efforts.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Urgent need for more security after physical attacks and abuse, say MPs’ staff

Exclusive: Westminster survey finds one in two staffers experiencing clinical levels of psychological distress

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

New PM cuts business rates for UK pubs in latest cost-of-living measure

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England on Thursday, his third major cost-of-living measure in three days as the new Labour leader seeks to revive the economy and support struggling high streets.

France 24 · Jul 23

Nigel Farage Heckler Crashes Moments After Hurling Abuse in Viral 'Instant Karma' Clip

Nigel Farage was heckled in Clacton, leading to a viral video when the heckler crashed her car moments later. The incident highlights ongoing public tensions surrounding Farage's political activities.

International Business Times UK · Jul 23

Kemi Badenoch ‘has to adapt’ her rhetoric to take on Andy Burnham

Conservative leader is becoming more confident and forging a message for her party, but faces a new opponent

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Scottish and Welsh leaders give verdicts on first meeting with Andy Burnham

THE First Ministers of Scotland and Wales have both given their verdicts on their first meetings with Andy Burnham – and both said that having a…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

Andy Burnham’s pause on early release of prisoners ‘good start but not enough’

The mother of police officer Andrew Harper spoke out after the Prime Minister paused the plan.

Evening Standard · Jul 23