Sadiq Khan praises Andy Burnham for calling out Brexit 'historic mistake' which PM says may be reversed PM is looking at all options for the UK’s future relationship with Brussels Evening Standard · Sep 30
Burnham says he could go ‘all the way’ and rejoin European Union in Brexit warning PM said one option was to back George Osborne’s call, made in an interview with The Independent, to rejoin the EU customs union The Independent UK · Sep 30
Andy Burnham wants to review the UK’s relationship with the EU. What are the options? The PM said Brexit has ‘done more harm than good’ and wants an assessment before the next UK-EU summit The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Nandy says children’s social media ban only ‘staging post’ in online safety drive Exclusive: Culture secretary says UK will crack down further and be ‘pioneer of tech as a force for good’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Cooper pledges revival of ‘one of Labour’s greatest achievements’ – Sure Start The Health Secretary will announce support for babies and parents will be expanded through a network of local hubs. Evening Standard · Sep 30
'I May Pay a Political Price': Burnham To End Pension Earnings Link in 2030 To Fund Care Plan Andy Burnham says Labour would change the state pension triple lock from 2030, potentially saving £15 billion annually by 2040 to help fund a free national care service in England. International Business Times UK · Sep 29
The Guardian view on Andy Burnham: grounds to hope for a better Britain Editorial: By linking Brexit, voting reform and public services, the prime minister made a powerful, personal pitch for a brighter future The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Andy Burnham has fired the starting gun for the next general election THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With his heartfelt pledges to build a National Care Service, overhaul the voting system and take the water industry back into public hands, the prime minister has set out Labour’s manifesto for 2029 The Independent UK · Sep 29
Burnham pressed to rejoin EU after promising to set out ‘options’ on bloc . Evening Standard · Sep 29
Burnham’s electricity grid idea is interesting – but it’s not ‘public control’ For all the talk, the real value of GB Grid lies in giving the regulator perfect data to drive down costs The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
If he wants to secure legitimacy for electoral reform, Andy Burnham must stick to these rules Andy Burnham has announced a national commission on electoral reform, and made a commitment to put changing the voting system in Labour’s next general election manifesto. The Conversation · Sep 29
Burnham sets out 'new path' for Britain, vows to seek consensus on ties with EU UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged Tuesday to give Britain "a new social contract for the 21st century", reform the country's electoral system and build consensus on a new relationship with the European Union as he set out a long-term vision to tackle the UK's woes in his first speech… France 24 · Sep 29
Will pensioners be poorer as a result of Burnham scrapping the triple lock? Original triple lock was designed to lift pensioners out of poverty but OBR says it contributes to unsustainability of public finances The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Current EU settlement ‘not working’, cabinet minister admits as Burnham edges closer to rejoining The PM admitted ‘Brexit has done more harm than good’ in his major speech on Tuesday The Independent UK · Sep 29
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 How will Burnham’s national care service work – and how will it be funded? PM has revealed more details about a proposed shake-up of adult social care – including a broad timetable
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 Burnham has a clear vision for Britain – but not for how it fits into a troubled world The Labour leader has set out his plans with passion and ambition, but the story he tells lacks a vital chapter on managing global chaos, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 Burnham’s emotional solo act had Labour in raptures – but his promises will take time to come good PM’s speech, written almost entirely alone, was full of radicalism but his biggest plans will have to wait until after the next election
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Tearful Andy Burnham pledges to revive Britain The prime minister pledged to end the ‘wrong direction’ of the country brought on by Margaret Thatcher, as he vowed to scrap the triple lock on pensions and explore closer ties with Europe in a rousing Labour conference speech
The National (Scotland) · Sep 29 John Swinney responds to Andy Burnham's dig in conference speech JOHN Swinney has responded after Andy Burnham hit back at the First Minister’s prediction he would be the last Prime Minister of the United…
The Independent UK · Sep 29 FTSE 100 falls as bond worries offset lower oil The index ended down 48.17 points, 0.5%, at 10,636.71.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 Labour has its own role in this climate of hate and racism Letters: Readers react to a piece by Polly Toynbee in which she argues that Andy Burnham is the person to lead Britain out of its cohesion crisis
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 Conference laps up Andy unplugged as he offers chance to take road less travelled Nothing was off the table and by the end no one could be in any doubt about what Burnham believed
The Conversation · Sep 29 Burnham delivered honesty and emotion – but what about the promises? Our experts assess his plans In his first party conference speech as prime minister, Andy Burnham pledged to change the country – but warned of pain ahead as he puts his ideas into action. A panel of experts assesses his chances of success.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 From Brexit to electoral reform: key takeaways from Andy Burnham’s conference speech Ending the pensions triple lock, creating a national care service and making changes to leaseholds were all announced by the PM in Liverpool
The Times of India · Sep 29 Burnham's big reset: UK PM vows new social contract, closer EU ties United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious reform agenda, promising a "new social contract for the 21st century," changes to the electoral system and a reset in a ties with Britain's European neighbours.