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Starmer issues Burnham verdict in first interview since resigning as prime minister

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The Independent UK · Jul 3

Starmer warns Burnham it will not be possible to focus less on global affairs

Sir Keir has faced accusations of spending too much time on the world stage, with his opponents branding him ‘never here Keir’.

Evening Standard · Jul 3

Starmer insists he has no ‘personal animosity’ towards Burnham as he recounts ‘tough’ decision to resign in first interview

Starmer announced his resignation last month after immense pressure from the Labour Party

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Andy Burnham hosts Reddit questionnaire while dodging press scrutiny

ANDY Burnham answered 23 questions in a Reddit thread on Friday evening, listing his favourite movies, band, and pledging support for the sport of…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3

Andy Burnham announces he will keep controversial pensions triple lock when he become prime minister

PM-in-waiting ruled out an early election, backed a better post-Brexit trade deal with the EU and chose Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas among his favourite films

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Burnham says no to calling a general election, but says he wants voting reform

The Makerfield MP, now widely regarded as prime-minister-in-waiting, took part in a Reddit Ask Me Anything.

The Independent UK · Jul 3

The Guardian view on Labour’s next chancellor: send for Ed Miliband

Editorial: Andy Burnham needs the Treasury to serve devolution, raise living standards and renew the economy. The energy secretary meets that test

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

Andy Burnham: dodging scrutiny, or just a different type of communicator?

Avoiding traditional questions and stilted broadcast clips, PM-in-waiting has evolved his style of media management

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

Biggest ever byelection will test nation’s mood – and Burnham’s credentials

‘Hugely significant’ race for Manchester mayor will give clues on whether PM-in-waiting can turn tide against Reform UK

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

Defence investment plan should make the UK more secure – but it will need to find the money from somewhere

The UK government’s defence investment plan (DIP) will guide the spending decisions of the Ministry of Defence and armed forces not only for the remainder of this parliament, but also for the five years from 2029. So far, the plan has been praised and criticised in equal measure. But one…

The Conversation · Jul 3