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The Treasury will check Andy Burnham’s ambitions – unless old orthodoxies are challenged

Fifty years ago, another Healey ran the Treasury. Today’s chancellor may find some things haven’t changed, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

Burnham exacerbating mistrust in politics with Sarwar appointment – Swinney

Anas Sarwar is expected to be appointed to the House of Lords and made a UK Government minister.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

Anas Sarwar branded a ‘chancer’ over expected Lords switch

Mr Sarwar is expected to stand down as Scottish Labour leader and as an MSP to sit in the House of Lords.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

Britain's new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy

Britain’s new leader, Andy Burnham, is facing the same old problem: How can he kickstart a sluggish economy so that growing companies and increased output generate enough additional revenue to boost defense spending and pay for everything else voters want without raising taxes

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join Burnham’s government

Anas Sarwar will swap Holyrood for the House of Lords and a ministerial role, leaving Scottish Labour looking for a new leader.

Evening Standard · Jul 21

Labour panned for ‘lording it over Scotland’ as parties slam peerage for Anas Sarwar

LABOUR have been slammed for “pulling the most undemocratic trick in the Westminster book” by reportedly planning to give Anas Sarwar a peerage…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21

Andy Burnham urges cabinet to examine ‘all possible ways’ to tackle cost of living crisis

As new prime minister briefs cabinet on ‘cost of living government’, critics ask where money will come from

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

Who will replace Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader? The runners and riders

WITH Anas Sarwar set to resign and join Andy Burnham's government in Westminster, who is likely to take over the reins in Holyrood?

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21

Hanson blasted for 'atrocious' family violence comment

One Nation is seeking to tidy up after a series of controversial comments from its parliamentarians in recent days put the populist party under the spotlight.

AAP · Jul 21

Fiscal hawk or big spender – what kind of chancellor will John Healey be?

Diligent, popular, unexpected pick for the Treasury has been given a straitjacket – and the job of funding PM’s policy promises

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21