Burnham to crack down on UK mega-donors influencing politics Government pledges to find quick ‘solution’ to party funding row under pressure from Labour MPs The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
It is still in Britain’s interest to maintain good relations with an unpredictable America THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: When Andy Burnham meets Donald Trump for the first time later this month, the temptation will be to adopt Mark Carney’s robustly oppositional approach – but the PM would do better to follow his own predecessor’s lead The Independent UK · Sep 2
Macron tells King and PM ‘happy end, we’re here’ after Bayeux Tapestry tour The dignitaries walked the length of the 70-metre masterpiece at the British Museum in London on Wednesday evening. Evening Standard · Sep 2
Burnham tries to calm bond market fears as sell-off threatens crucial first budget Prime minister promises his government will make decisions ‘grounded in fiscal responsibility’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Bayeux tapestry loan symbolises ‘entente amicale’ between France and UK, says King Charles Monarch tells Emmanuel Macron at the British Museum in London that the two nations will share a future ‘woven together’ by history and shared values The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Bayeux Tapestry: King Charles, Camilla, Burnham and Macron view masterpiece together in London IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 2
Green party members back Zack Polanski to stand in London byelection Party leader in England and Wales seen as favourite to contest Holborn and St Pancras after Starmer’s resignation The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
King Charles and Camilla marvel at Bayeux Tapestry as it returns to Britain for first time in centuries King and Queen joined by Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron to view 11th Century artwork at British Museum The Independent UK · Sep 2
Burnham beware, the bond markets will demand proper answers in the budget Fair to say the current sell-off is international, but the PM has said little yet to make investors rethink the UK’s status The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Watch live: King and Queen speak after historic Bayeux Tapestry viewing with Macron and Burnham Watch live as King Charles and Queen Camilla join Emmanuel Macron and Andy Burnham to visit the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum on Wednesday (2 September). The Independent UK · Sep 2
Andy Burnham must face down unions over donation cap Letters: It is no use promising to reform politics and return power to the people without addressing the power of the big beasts, writes Paul Sawbridge. Plus letters from Marcus Hallside and Martin Knott The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
How Andy Burnham's first PMQs was a perfect parody of modern politics ANDY Burnham is turning into the “is there nothing else on?” Prime Minister ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 2
Burnham’s first PMQs showed a leader who wants to please – but knows how to push back Despite a long absence from parliament, Burnham showed he could hold his own and, despite some nerves, even enjoy himself The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Andy Burnham faces an impossible job. At least he’s got a secret weapon – Kemi Badenoch Labour is up against a Tory party with a leader who can’t stop getting lost in her own sense of brilliance. And then there’s Andrew Griffith The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Evening Standard · Sep 2 Minister vows to ‘engage’ as Plaid launches push for police devolution in Wales Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock told the Commons on Wednesday that the Government would ‘engage on the future of devolution’.
The Conversation · Sep 2 Why criminal justice shouldn’t just be about what punishment people ‘deserve’ Prisons running near capacity have created a dilemma for Andy Burnham. The new prime minister has now confirmed that anyone convicted of manslaughter would not be eligible from the prisoner early-release scheme.
The Independent UK · Sep 2 Ditch pensions triple lock and cut welfare spending to calm markets, Burnham told Bond market shock has ramifications for new prime minister’s first Budget, his former adviser warns
The Independent UK · Sep 2 Just Stop Oil send clear message to Burnham with Westminster protest IN FULL
Evening Standard · Sep 2 Mortgage rate rise alert: Andy Burnham's top economic adviser braces London homeowners for higher bills Former Goldman Sachs chief economist Lord O’Neill warned UK facing ‘escalating problem’ of rising debt repayment bills hitting the public finances
The Conversation · Sep 2 Andy Burnham announces thousands of new homes, but is the government much closer to its target? Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised the largest council house building programme since the immediate post-war period, pledging more than £9 billion of investment.
The Independent UK · Sep 2 Just Stop Oil protest causes traffic chaos outside Parliament during Burnham’s first PMQs Around 30 demonstrators staged a protest in the road by Parliament Square on Wednesday
Evening Standard · Sep 2 Just Stop Oil protest outside Parliament during Burnham’s first PMQs Around 30 demonstrators staged a demonstration in the road by Parliament Square.
The Independent UK · Sep 2 Burnham warned cash ‘not vibes’ needed to stop Putin as Russian threats intensify Burnham was grilled over his defence policy at Prime Minister’s Questions as Putin ratcheted up threats against the UK
The Independent UK · Sep 2 Voices: Who won Andy Burnham’s first PMQs, the prime minister or Kemi Badenoch? Have your say... COMMENT: Our writers weigh in on which party leader came out on top in the new PM’s first outing at PMQs – plus, tell us what you thought below
Evening Standard · Sep 2 Just Stop Oil are back: Protesters block road outside Parliament as Andy Burnham makes PMQs debut Around 60 protesters block traffic outside Westminster as Met Police make arrests