The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

Finally, we have a PM for the digital age. But real change requires more than just being good on camera

Connection with voters on screen only pays off when it’s matched with bold policies in the real world – as it has for Zohran Mamdani in New York, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Artists, writers and scientists urge UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory

New Order and Simon Armitage among more than 100 signatories to criticise ‘foolish and shortsighted’ cuts

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

Andy Burnham pushes for written UK constitution

Calling for "a new clear set of principles about how this country should be run", Burnham argued that the absence of a written constitution leaves people debating issues that should be fundamental. "It's wrong that people are left arguing for things that are just fundamental... and the lack of a…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Burnham vows ‘relentless’ fight to halt small boat crossings

PM says he is not ‘complacent’ as he announced a boost to the number of officers deployed to tackle smuggling gangs

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Andy Burnham says Gianni Infantino is not ‘the right man’ to lead Fifa after World Cup sell-off plan

‘The plan that was put forward was offensive to many people, football people, around the world, and it can’t be the case that we just move on and forget’, the PM said

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Written UK constitution 'must spell out route to leave Union', Andy Burnham told

ANY written constitution for the UK would have to spell out the route for a constituent nation to leave the Union, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2

Burnham pledges to be ‘relentless’ in tackling small boat crossings

The Prime Minister highlighted that crossings are down significantly compared to the numbers for this time last year.

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Burnham to focus on keeping child rapists in prison as release scheme talks enter final day

Review goes down to the wire after ministers speak with victims’ representatives and support services

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

Burnham touts boost to officers tackling small boat smuggling gangs

Since the start of 2025, the number of National Crime Agency officers tackling organised immigration crime has more than doubled.

Evening Standard · Aug 2

Rupert Lowe offers alliance with Nigel Farage to unite Britain's hard right

The Restore Britain leader outlined five points that he said the pair would have to agree on to be able to find a "common way forward" and defeat the left wing.

Euronews · Aug 2