The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

A big screen in every postcode? How World Cup fan zones could inspire Andy Burnham

Watching Colombia v Switzerland outdoors with a throng of fans showed me how to improve British spirits, says Dan Hancox, a writer and editor covering music, politics and cities

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Friday briefing: ​Is violence against politicians reshaping democracy in the UK?

In today’s newsletter: ​Y​ears of rising hostility has transformed political work from public service into personal risk,​ moving MPs even further away from their constituents

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

The Manchester years: how Burnham’s rebirth as ‘king of the north’ set him on road to No 10

In the second part of a two-part profile, Josh Halliday charts PM-in-waiting’s journey northward, where as mayor he revelled in his Covid-era popularity – and changed his approach to politics

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Andy Burnham to pledge to be ‘unashamedly Labour’ when he becomes party leader

The former Greater Manchester mayor will be confirmed as Labour leader in a special conference and then enter No 10 on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jul 16

Can Sadiq Khan Be Mayor and a Lord? Here's What His Surprise House of Lords Appointment Means

Sadiq Khan, London Mayor, has been nominated for a life peerage, allowing him to serve as both mayor and Labour Lord, sparking debate on House of Lords reform.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16

Andy Burnham to promise to ‘fix the big things’ in first speech as Labour leader

Burnham, who is set to take the job on Friday, will promise to give back control to communities and spread growth

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

‘Bizarre choice’: business and Labour puzzle over Shabana Mahmood as future chancellor

The home secretary, favourite to take over at No 11, has minimal economic credentials and many MPs would prefer Ed Miliband

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

A priority for the next chancellor: boost the London stock market

Politicians need to see there’s something worth boosting. The current hollowing-out is not healthy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Thinktanks should rethink their funding models

Letters: Hylton Guthrie says the UK has a problem with opaque political funding, while Andy McWilliam wonders if the closure of the High Pay Centre presents Andy Burnham with an opportunity

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Burnham must back oil and gas drilling if he has any common sense – Badenoch

The Tory leader Kemi Badenoch spoke out on a visit to Aberdeen on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 16