The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

Putin exploiting Brexit to sow disinformation in Britain, Burnham tells UN

The prime minister unveiled plans for a new National Centre for Information Defence at the United Nations General Assembly in New York

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Sanctions showdown leaves a bad taste as Latvia cautions against 'normalising' Russia

Good morning. This is Mared Gwyn, authoring today’s newsletter along with my colleague Angela Skujins, who’s live on your screens this morning. Today: how a Russia sanctions showdown is leaving a bad taste, and why Brussels is facing mounting pressure to address the energy crunch.

Euronews · Sep 23

Wednesday briefing: ​Can Burnham ​seek a ​different ​path​ to Trump’s world order?

In today’s newsletter: The PM’s first face‑to‑face with​ the US president marks a fragile reset

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

It’s easy to ignore the Lib Dems, but they could soon hold the balance of power

Ed Davey’s strategy is meant to build a ‘firewall’ of MPs to prevent Reform UK entering government. The stakes are high if he gets it wrong, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

Brexit has left Britain ‘impotent – a bobbing cork in the sea,’ says David Miliband

Exclusive: Former foreign secretary adds to mounting pressure for a new UK deal with EU to repair Brexit damage

The Independent UK · Sep 23

David Miliband: Aid cuts to blame for Ebola outbreak that has killed thousands

Exclusive: Former foreign secretary takes aim at global cuts and criticises Labour government for ‘bloody frustrating’ cuts in overseas aid

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Trump praises new British PM Andy Burnham but slams UK deal on Indian Ocean islands

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first meeting with Trump focused on several critical global issues. They discussed the U.K. and U.S. differences regarding trade, the Chagos Islands, and support for Ukraine. Burnham emphasized the need for regulations on artificial intelligence amidst concerns over misinformation. He also announced military support for Saudi…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy ready for ‘energy ceasefire’, as Nato warns Putin becoming ‘increasingly cavalier’

Meeting on sidelines of UN general assembly, Ukrainian leader says Kyiv open to deal not to attack energy targets if Russia agrees. What we know on day 1,673

The Guardian - AU · Sep 23

Burnham says AI safety should be an issue for governments and not left to chance

Andy Burnham’s comments came as US President Donald Trump said he would encourage AI development rather than seek to rein it in.

Evening Standard · Sep 22

England’s mayors should face greater scrutiny as powers expand, thinktank says

IPPR North says one bad decision could derail devolution agenda as regions gain control of billions in funding

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22