The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

Mapped: The UK regions set for housing fund boost as Andy Burnham unveils £10 billion plan

Over £2.5bn has been earmarked for local mayors by the government

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Burnham backtracks on spending housing fund only on building social homes

About 40% of £10bn from Affordable Homes Programme will now go on types of housing such as sheltered and shared ownership

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

Sadiq Khan announces thousands more council and housing association homes to be built in London

But the Conservatives accused the Government of a ‘sleight of hand’ over the latest social housing plans and of backloading funding

Evening Standard · Aug 24

After ‘never here Keir’, it’s time for ‘always around Andy’

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Mr Burnham’s choice of Ukraine for his first overseas visit as prime minister is loaded with meaning, and sends a strong message about his priorities on the global stage – not least to Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Burnham Hands Ukraine Secret Missile Blueprints as Kremlin Warns UK Is Now 'Participating in This War'

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham authorises the transfer of classified missile blueprints to Ukraine, enabling local assembly of long-range weapons and escalating tensions with Russia.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Ukraine's allies pledge to continue support with focus on air defence

Ukraine's allies on Monday pledged to keep up their support in the war against Russia, with a renewed focus on air defence investment to counter a shortage of US Patriot interceptors.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 24

Burnham says UK in ‘challenging position’ as he declines to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget

Questions remain over how some of Burnham’s promises will be paid for

The Independent UK · Aug 24

The Guardian view on Britain helping Ukraine: build the weapons independence Kyiv needs

Editorial: Moscow hopes western politics will weaken support for Kyiv. The UK and Europe’s answer should be to make Ukraine increasingly capable of defending itself alone

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

Burnham’s visit to Kyiv marks a renewal of badly needed support for Ukraine

As well as pledging military help and diplomatic backing, the prime minister could be useful in dealing with the US

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

Ukraine’s long-range missile push: What Britain’s new SCALP deal really means

Britain will share technical data for SCALP missile components with Ukraine. This move aims to help Ukraine assemble its own long-range weapons. However, experts suggest these missiles will not be ready until next year. Ukraine needs Patriot defense systems to counter increasing Russian ballistic attacks. The SCALP missile offers deep…

The Economic Times · Aug 24