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UK PM Andy Burnham’s wife quits marketing job to focus on ‘first lady’ duties

Marie-France van Heel, the wife of UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, has stepped down from her senior role at a Manchester electric vehicle charging company as she takes on a more active role alongside her husband.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Burnham and von der Leyen meet amid concerns over ‘Made in Europe’ plan

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen met in New York.

Evening Standard · Sep 22

Andy Burnham hails Danish prime minister for reaching Greenland deal with Donald Trump

Sir Ed Davey said Trump’s Greenland deal is a ‘pretend’ victory and a near carbon copy of the existing agreement

The Independent UK · Sep 20

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Climate 100 List: Giles Bristown from Surfers Against Sewage on turning the tide over UK water pollution

THE CLIMATE 100 LIST 2026: Ahead of The Independent’s Climate 100 List being published, we are celebrating some of those being honoured. Emma Henderson meets the Surfers Against Sewage campaigner calling to clean up the government's Clean Water Bill, and the broken privatised system of water ownership that put profits…

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Andy Burnham's father Roy, 86, dies after living with Alzheimer’s disease

Andy Burnham has spoken about his father’s illness which meant that he did not know his son had become Prime Minister

Evening Standard · Sep 14

Independence referendum ‘not off the table’ amid meeting between Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

John Swinney is due to meet Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth alongside Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill in Cardiff on Monday

The Independent UK · Sep 13

Burnham sparks new Scottish independence debate after PMQs comments

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The Independent UK · Sep 10

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Swinney demands Scottish independence talks after Burnham hints at legal path

The Prime Minister had previously told Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney that a second referendum is ‘off limits’

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Burnham sets out conditions for second Scottish independence referendum

The Prime Minister had previously told Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney that a second referendum is ‘off limits’.

Evening Standard · Sep 9

Burnham promises ‘frank and constructive’ engagement with China in call with Xi

The Prime Minister discussed the ‘importance of pragmatic co-operation’ with the Chinese leader as they spoke on Tuesday morning, Downing Street said.

Evening Standard · Sep 8

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky’s plane ‘almost hit’ by Russian drone as deadly strikes rock Moldovan border

Drone exploded 160km from main airport as Moldova forced to shut airspace due to incoming Russian drones

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Burnham issues statement on Ukraine after holding fresh Trump talks

The Prime Minister spoke to Mr Trump on Monday afternoon

The Independent UK · Sep 7

Trump administration attacks UK plans to boost traditional media on social platforms

US embassy says Downing Street’s plan to give BBC, ITV and other established media more online visibility carries risk of ‘censorship’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

‘The chancellor is in a bind’: is No 11 at odds with Burnham’s big vision?

MPs applaud PM’s ambition and optimism but John Healey has yet to show he can match leader’s radical perspective

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5

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The Independent UK · Sep 5

Argentina escalates Falklands tensions as Milei moves to impose sanctions on oil firms

Argentine president Javier Milei reiterated the country’s claim on the Falkland Islands in a national address on Friday

Evening Standard · Sep 5

Argentina’s government moves to enforce Falkland Islands oil sanctions

In a national address on Friday, Mr Milei reiterated the country’s claim on the islands.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31

Andy Burnham 'at odds' with deputy Louise Haigh on Irish unification

LOUISE Haigh has been urged to clarify whether she thinks Irish unification should be "off the table" after previously suggesting the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

Andy Burnham to meet with John Swinney after ignoring Scotland on 'UK tour'

ANDY Burnham is set to meet John Swinney at a summit of the UK's devolved governments after facing criticism for completely avoiding Scotland…

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 25

Russia warns of 'semi-military' attacks on UK over Ukraine missile deal

RUSSIA has warned of a “semi-military” response to UK factories producing drones for Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Aug 25

Burnham says he is planning US trip in September to lobby for Ukraine’s defence

The trip would mark Mr Burnham’s first US visit since becoming prime minister in July.

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Burnham commits to Starmer’s Brexit red lines in blow to hopes of rejoining EU

The prime minister has promised to be ‘bolder’ than his predecessor in taking the UK back to the heart of Europe but Downing Street refused to provide a ‘running commentary’ on discussions

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Voices: ‘Only the courts can keep someone in prison’: Readers reject calls to block PC Harper killers’ early release

YOUR VIEWS: Our community has pushed back against calls for Downing Street to carve out an exception for Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, warning that political interference in sentencing threatens judicial independence

The Independent UK · Aug 11

PC Andrew Harper’s mother ‘cautiously hopeful’ after No 10 phone call

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 11

SNP issue demand for Andy Burnham as he embarks on UK 'listening tour'

The SNP have demanded Andy Burnham live up to Labour’s promise to slash energy bills by £300, as the Prime Minister begins his cost-of-living…

Evening Standard · Aug 11

Burnham must live up to Labour promise and slash energy bills by £300 – SNP

The party urged the Prime Minister to cut household bills as he begins his tour of the UK’s nations and regions.

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