Burnham exchanged messages with Trump chief of staff impersonator The Prime Minister was in contact with somebody pretending to be top White House aide Susie Wiles before suspicions were raised. Evening Standard · Aug 17
My generation had no voice on Brexit – but Burnham gives the young fresh hope Brexit didn’t create all the problems young people now face, but renewing close ties with Europe will give us so many opportunities, says student and activist Ceira Sergeant The Guardian - UK · Aug 17
The recipe for making a pub work — from a man who really knows The entrepreneur behind a string of successful chains on what the new Prime Minister can do to help hospitality Evening Standard · Aug 17
Monday briefing: What can Andy Burnham learn from Spain’s Pedro Sánchez? In today’s newsletter: The Spanish prime minister has remade himself as Europe’s leading leftwing standard-bearer. Could his success offer the UK’s PM a route forward? The Guardian - UK · Aug 17
Rosebank consultation closes in ‘major step’ ahead of UK Government decision Developers Adura argue the development would have ‘real economic benefits’ but environmentalists fear the impact of extracting more fossil fuels. Evening Standard · Aug 17
Loosening of planning rules in England to allow more new homes near stations Angela Rayner to launch guidance for ‘default yes’ on developments near transport hubs, including on green belt sites The Guardian - UK · Aug 17
Primal Scream among musicians calling on Andy Burnham to reject Rosebank MORE than 200 musicians including Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie are urging Andy Burnham to reject the Rosebank oil field. The National (Scotland) · Aug 17
Nominations close in contest to be Scottish Labour’s new leader Anas Sarwar quit Holyrood to join the Lords and be a minister in Andy Burnham’s government. Evening Standard · Aug 16
Angela Rayner tears up planning rules to encourage new homes boom near Tube and rail stations in London ‘Minimum density expectations’ will also make it easier for developers to build upwards to tackle the housing crisis in the capital and other cities Evening Standard · Aug 16
Angela Rayner promises action to tackle housing crisis with planning shake-up The Government faces a battle to meet its goal of 1.5 million new homes in England. Evening Standard · Aug 16
Average price tag on a home plunges by £7,360 in August – Rightmove The property website has also downgraded its house price forecast for 2026 amid the changing picture for mortgage rates and geopolitical uncertainty. The Independent UK · Aug 16
Decision on Jackdaw and Rosebank could be ‘life or death’ in North Sea – Tories Labour ministers must decide whether drilling should go ahead. The Independent UK · Aug 16
UK house prices see biggest August drop since 2018 as sellers slash asking prices The number of available homes for sale is also at a 12-year high for this time of year The Independent UK · Aug 16
Just 47% Proud To Be British as Gen Z Pride in British History Collapses, Poll Finds A Demos poll reveals a significant decline in British national pride, especially among younger generations and in deprived areas, highlighting a growing disconnect with national institutions and politics. International Business Times UK · Aug 16
The Economic Times · Aug 16 UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's social media strategy: Engaging youth and broadening reach Prime Minister Andy Burnham skillfully uses social media platforms like X and TikTok. He engages a broad audience by appearing on creator-led entertainment channels. Burnham's communications team demonstrates a strong grasp of the current media environment. He has featured in a TikTok series and jogged with a popular athlete. Teenage…
The Times of India · Aug 16 Petition for public inquiry into Jason Arday's media harassment gathers 31,000 signatures More than 31,000 people, including several MPs, have signed a petition calling for a public inquiry into alleged media harassment of the late Cambridge academic Jason Arday, campaign organisers said Sunday.
The Economic Times · Aug 16 Octopus Energy pays UK households nearly £100m for spare solar power as heatwaves drive 34% surge in solar installation demand UK households have made nearly one hundred million pounds from selling solar power, as Octopus Energy customers have reported collective earnings over the last year. This rise comes amid a surge in solar panel inquiries, driven by recent heatwaves. Climate advocates are urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take action…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16 The Guardian view on the changed world of job interviews: missing the human factor Editorial: Andy Burnham’s doubts about Zoom interviews apply more widely to a hiring process being transformed by AI
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16 The Guardian view on London’s social housing: pumping billions into the economy every year Editorial: The provision of homes needs to be thought of as a service, not a commodity to be traded. It is vital economic infrastructure, so let’s make it affordable for all
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16 To protect babies from abuse, we need CCTV in nurseries Letter: Cameras would help catch perpetrators earlier and save children from harm, says Tulip Siddiq MP
The National (Scotland) · Aug 16 Pope Leo calls on world leaders to help end West Bank settler violence THE Pope has repeated calls for Israeli settlers violence to end in the West Bank, calling on the international community to ensure progress is made…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16 Andy Burnham has barely acknowledged the climate crisis. If only Britain’s workers had that luxury Nurses collapsing, builders with heatstroke, bus drivers in cabs that reach 44C. The new PM wanted to spend the summer talking about the cost of living – he should change his plans, says Guardian columnist John Harris
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16 Burnham urged to crack down on gig economy firms to protect 4m workers Exclusive: Campaigners say millions are missing out on key rights including sick pay and protection against unfair dismissal
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16 Dining across the divide: ‘At one point she said, “I don’t want to offend you, but you seem quite privileged”’ A trainee accountant and a company director had differing views on opportunities for young people, but could they find common ground on the new prime minister?
The Independent UK · Aug 16 Pride in being British has fallen sharply in the past 15 years, poll shows Experts say issue not about ‘flag waving or nostalgia’ but the public losing ‘sense of shared ownership over what makes Britain great’