The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

Mayors to get new powers over planning decisions under Burnham proposals

Move would allow mayors to greenlight large developments and have more say on national housing funding

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23

What rejoining the EU single market would mean for the UK economy

ANALYSIS: The prime minister has been urged to bring the UK back into the European Union’s single market. But would it bring economic boosts? Dan Haygarth, Athena Stavrou and Karl Matchett find out.

The Independent UK · Aug 22

Everton ease past Crystal Palace as Andy Burnham celebrates first game back as prime minister

Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace: Thierno Barry took until December last season to score his maiden goal for the club, but is up and running already, with the prime minister joyous in the stands

The Independent UK · Aug 22

Andy Burnham says he wants to bring men’s World Cup back to UK in 2042

PM tells regional mayors during informal discussions he is keen for tournament to return to British Isles

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22

Campaigners prepare for major nationwide day of action in independence push

A MAJOR National Day of Action for Independence is taking place tomorrow, organised by the national independence campaign group Believe in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21

MPs ‘failing to learn lesson’ over freebies after accepting £400,000 of hospitality

MPs receive Harry Styles concert tickets worth £858, Chelsea flower show tickets worth £1,839, and £3,432 of hospitality at Brit awards

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

The Guardian view on Andy Burnham’s buses: a blueprint for governing Britain

Editorial: The prime minister is right to think that taking Manchester’s model national could widen opportunity, clean the air and rebuild state capacity. Other public services could be next

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

John Swinney joins Prime Minister in honouring victims of terrorism at London event

THE First Minister has reiterated his support for people impacted by terrorist attacks – marking the inaugural Day for Victims and Survivors of…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21

Burnham pledges to consult on national memorial for terrorism survivors

The Prime Minister told survivors: ‘We see you, we hear you, we stand with you’.

Evening Standard · Aug 21

Burnham tells terrorism survivors ‘we stand with you’ at inaugural national day

The Prime Minister addressed a ceremony attended by victims, survivors, bereaved families and emergency responders.

Evening Standard · Aug 21