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The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

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Andy Burnham rules out referendum talks with John Swinney during Scotland visit

The Prime Minister will meet with the Scottish First Minister during his visit to Scotland for the 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Burnham to meet Swinney for first time as Prime Minister during Scotland visit

The Labour leader will travel north of the border for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar made a lord and UK minister

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney hit out at the ‘hypocrisy’ of the expected appointment earlier on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

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Badenoch to urge Burnham to rule out tax rises to pay for ‘spending spree’

Mrs Badenoch will set out her response to Andy Bunrham’s first days in office in a speech in central London.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

Al Carns declines offer to return to government as defence funding ‘has not been settled’

Ex-defence minister says he will keep arguing for greater resources from backbenches

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Fact check: Video of Andy Burnham DJing is from 2024

Mr Burnham performed at an All My Friends event while Mayor of Greater Manchester in July 2024.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

‘He knows what he’s doing’: Burnham’s off-the-cuff remarks inspire headlines and headaches

New PM’s conversational tone is markedly different to his predecessor’s, but carries risk of sowing confusion

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

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The Guardian view on Andy Burnham and devolution: it takes a powerful centre to decentralise power

Editorial: When it comes to driving an agenda from No 10, the prime minister seems to have learned important lessons from his predecessor’s failure

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

UK Labour to 'listen and learn' from Albanese's success

Fresh from replacing a prime minister, British MPs will be watching on from the sidelines of Labor's national conference, hoping to find borrow strategies.

AAP · Jul 22

Miliband set for Rubio meeting amid Trump fury at his appointment as Foreign Secretary

Miliband also called for calm in the conflict between Iran and the US after Trump threatened to ‘bomb and destroy’ bridges and power stations

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Clarifications can provide a real hoot

Letters: Why details matter | North/south divide | England’s final score | Yorkshire puds at Christmas | Dinner or tea?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

Former defence secretaries back Healey plan to use war bonds to boost defence spending

Rachel Reeves rejected joining the Global Defence Bank set up by Canadian PM Mark Carney, but her replacement John Healey is understood to be reconsidering it

The Independent UK · Jul 22

How the making of 'Lord Anas Sarwar' tells you everything about today's Labour

ANAS Sarwar’s ascent to the House of Lords is great news for young Scottish kids ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22

Miliband calls for calm in Iran as Trump threatens to bomb bridges

Ed Miliband , in his international stage debut as foreign secretary , called for de-escalation in the Iran- US conflict during an ASEAN summit in the Philippines , acknowledging the significant economic impact on member states and the UK. Donald Trump issued a severe warning, stating that the United States…

The Independent UK · Jul 22

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The Independent UK · Jul 22

Andy Burnham’s cost-of-living mission must not come at a heavy price

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As the new government performs its first U-turn over tax threshold plans for the lowest paid, the prime minister must show he can match his welcome sense of urgency and compassion with better fiscal discipline

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

Scottish Labour’s rivals decry ‘chancer’ Anas Sarwar for resigning to join Andy Burnham’s government

New prime minister has made Sarwar – the first senior Labour figure to call for Keir Starmer’s resignation – a peer

Evening Standard · Jul 22

Martin Lewis explains why 'no-one' will benefit from Andy Burnham's energy tax cuts

The finance expert picked apart the new Prime Minister’s money-saving plans

Salon · Jul 22

Can Andy Burnham rescue Britain?

Ever since Brexit, the UK has been on a downward economic and political slide. Can improved vibes really fix that?

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

Streeting says Burnham government will prioritise military over other spending

Defence secretary says he will give arms industry ‘clarity and confidence’ in contrast to row preceding Starmer’s exit

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Bulletin PM briefing: Early prisoner release scheme ‘deplorable’ and new Iran threat

What is the early prisoner release scheme and why has it been branded ‘deplorable’? Family of British couple on hunger strike in Iran prison ‘sick with worry’. Iran sends direct warning to US after Trump threatens nuclear sites. Andy Burnham backs away from personal allowance increase – what we know.…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22

World's poorest countries to pay for Andy Burnham's bus fare cap, charities warn

ANDY Burnham’s English bus fare cap will be funded by some of the poorest countries in the world, campaigners have warned

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22

Top Scottish Labour official brands Anas Sarwar 'failure as leader' amid Lords move

SCOTTISH Labour officials have hit out at Anas Sarwar amid reports he is set to stand down to become a minister in Andy Burnham's government ...

The Independent UK · Jul 22

What is the early prisoner release scheme and why has it been branded ‘deplorable’?

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

In the bizarre world of short-form video, nobody is allowed to take a breath

I never thought I’d miss punctuation so much, but as the pauses on social media videos are cut to shreds, I wonder where the assault on our senses will end, writes Adrian Chiles

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Andy Burnham is prime minister. Now what?

IN THE ROOM: Andy Burnham is the UK’s fifth prime minister in four years. He replaces Keir Starmer, who won a general election in 2024. In the latest episode of The Independent’s hit political podcast In The Room, Helen and Cleo discuss what might happen in the coming days, weeks…

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