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How Shabana Mahmood’s history on tax could spark tension with Burnham allies

Shabana Mahmood is the frontrunner to be named Andy Burnham’s Chancellor, a move already causing tensions with left-wing Labour MPs due to her past criticisms of tax and welfare policies. Mahmood privately branded Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes as “ridiculous” and “anti-competitive,” opposing measures such as increased employers’ national insurance contributions,…

The Independent UK

Burnham-led Labour could damage Green Party’s poll surge, experts say

New prime minister will try to woo voters who have ‘stopped listening to Keir Starmer’

The Independent UK

As Andy Burnham enters No 10, what of his ‘bezzie mate’ Steve Rotheram?

A longstanding bromance means the Liverpool regional mayor very much has the ear of the soon-to-be PM

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Thames Water creditors open to talks with Andy Burnham on more ‘public control’

It has been suggested that the incoming prime minister will temporarily nationalise the company.

Evening Standard

From leftwing voters to unions: can Burnham win back Labour bases lost by Starmer? – visualised

As Andy Burnham enters No 10, Guardian data analysis reveals the fissures with Labour’s traditional supporters, and the traps the new PM will want to avoid

The Guardian - UK

Shabana Mahmood’s history on tax and welfare sparks tensions with Andy Burnham allies

Exclusive: Shabana Mahmood is now expected to be unveiled as chancellor, but criticisms she made behind the scenes of Rachel Reeves’s tax policies have already sparked tensions with Burnham’s allies on the left

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham Ditches Digital ID Plan, Saying Billions Will Go To Cost-Of-Living Priorities Instead

Andy Burnham plans to scrap Starmer's digital ID plan upon becoming UK Prime Minister, redirecting resources to address cost-of-living issues and support local economies.

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Andy Burnham urged to nationalise 'disgraceful' Thames Water as more supply problems hit London

Scandal-hit company faces growing anger after it boosts its chief executive pay to £1.2 million and dishes out £4 million in bonuses

Evening Standard

Thames Water set to be placed in special administration by Andy Burnham

The utility has warned that it will run out of cash by the end of the year unless a deal can be agreed between its creditors, Ofwat, and the government

Evening Standard

‘My son’s having seizures due to the heatwaves – mothers like me are terrified’

Thousands of parents have signed Becky Ward’s petition calling on Andy Burnham to adapt British infrastructure, commit to renewable energies over drilling in the North Sea following record-breaking temperatures this year

The Independent UK

The Andy Burnham I’ve met over the past 20 years gives me hope for British politics

You hear the word ‘empathy’ a lot when people talk about our next prime minister. I can see why, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham ‘to put Thames Water into special administration regime’

Thames Water’s chief executive Chris Weston has called for urgent clarity from the prime minister-in-waiting over his plans for the sector

The Independent UK

Cooperation matters between UK and Scottish Government ahead of new PM – Baillie

During the Holyrood elections in May Scottish Labour lost five seats after calling on Sir Keir Starmer to quit.

Evening Standard

Scrapping digital ID will help focus on cost of living – Labour deputy leader

Lucy Powell said a ‘laser focus’ would be applied to the problem.

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The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham to have 'change of emphasis' on North Sea oil and gas, Labour MP says

ANDY Burnham will have a “change of emphasis” on North Sea oil and gas, Labour’s deputy leader has said, despite the party previously pledging…

The Guardian - UK

Restoring Britain’s health to 2014 levels could add 2% to GDP, thinktank says

Health Foundation paper argues health is an economic asset and improving it could generate £72bn for public finances

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham set to be buoyed by June inflation slowdown

Some economists think a sharp drop in petrol and diesel prices will have helped pull the overall inflation rate down to 2.4% in June, from 2.6% in May

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham set to be buoyed in first week as PM by June inflation slowdown

Inflation rate, which will be announced on Wednesday, could be down to 2.4 per cent in June

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The Guardian - UK

Here be dragons: does moving power to the north work?

Andy Burnham’s recent promise to create a ‘No 10 North’ echoes BBC’s successful Out of London plan

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham to scrap Keir Starmer's digital ID scheme

ANDY Burnham will scrap Keir Starmer’s flagship digital ID programme when he takes office on Monday ...

The Independent UK

Burnham to scrap Starmer’s flagship digital ID scheme and focus on bills

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The Guardian - UK

‘Good growth in every postcode’: Burnham’s economic to-do list in seven charts

From industrial strategy and defence to housing and living costs, we lay out the challenges facing the new PM

Evening Standard

The questions continue as Reform UK blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

Nigel Farage’s ability to wrest control of the narrative and deflect attention away from his party’s finances has been put to the test in a tumultuous period of time, writes Anne McElvoy

The National (Scotland)

The heatwave is intense. The Cairngorms are on fire. It's time to democratise energy

AS Andy Burnham is elevated into high office without a contest, he’s received much plaudits for his commitment to reconstructing the constitution…

The National (Scotland)

Over 20,000 migrant workers appeal to Andy Burnham as 'authoritarian' bill passes

A GROUP representing more than 20,000 skilled migrants across the UK has written to Andy Burnham urging him to soften Labour’s “inhumane”…

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