The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham agrees pay rises for train drivers after threat of strike action

The deal comes after rail union Asleft announced plans to ballot members on possible strike action amid a pay dispute

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Healey ‘considers windfall tax on banks and oil companies in first Budget’

John Healey is looking to avoid increasing taxes on the public - but must find other ways to plug a gap in public finances

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Cleverly finally turns battle for London into serious contest again – and why it’s good news for Badenoch

ANALYSIS: As Sir James Cleverly announces he is quitting the shadow cabinet to run for London mayor, political editor David Maddox considers the implications for the election in two years’ time, and why Kemi Badenoch will be happy

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Royal Navy spent three days tracking Russian vessels in UK waters

Three vessels and a helicopter deployed to monitor four ships travelling through the North Sea to the Channel

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29

The key issues facing Andy Burnham when parliament returns next week

The prime minister’s first full term in power could spell the end of his political honeymoon

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Andy Burnham differs from Starmer on assisted dying bill, will skip vote to avoid influencing debate

Unlike his predecessor Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will not vote when the assisted dying bill for England and Wales returns to the House of Commons next month, saying he does not want to influence the debate, according to the BBC.

The Times of India · Aug 29

Trump Threatens To Oppose Britain's Falklands Sovereignty if Burnham Fails To Raise Defence Spending

The Trump administration is considering using the Falkland Islands as leverage to pressure the UK into increasing defence spending, amid ongoing discussions about Nato commitments and military roles.

International Business Times UK · Aug 29

US considers new ultimatum to UK over Falklands

Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly looking for ways to incentivise the UK to increase its defence investment

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Tax promises, defence targets and Iran: Andy Burnham’s budget headaches

As economic circumstances worsen, the PM’s commitments have left him and the chancellor in a tight spot

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29

Andy Burnham must focus on London to deliver economic growth, says top adviser Lord O’Neill

Lord O’Neill says promise of ‘growth in every postcode’ would have to be reconsidered and warns Prime Minster against raising taxes in October Budget

Evening Standard · Aug 29