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Burnham ‘increasingly confident’ Pc Harper’s killers will not be freed early

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said work to free up space in the prison system would be fast-tracked.

Evening Standard · Aug 11

PC Andrew Harper’s mother shares details of late-night Downing Street call

The mother of PC Andrew Harper has shared details of a late-night call she received from Downing Street, just one day after No10 said it was “not possible” to stop the early release of her son’s killers.

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Government ‘spitting in faces of police’ by failing to halt release of PC Harper’s killers, says ex-colleague

‘Andy did his duty that night. The least they can do is show him some respect’, says a first responder at fatal scene – as No 10 claims it can’t keep killers behind bars

The Independent UK · Aug 10

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Pc Harper’s mother ‘more angry than ever’ as she asks Burnham to meet her over early release scheme

It comes after Downing Street said it is ‘not possible’ to exempt ‘one or two offenders’ convicted of manslaughter from early release

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Pc Harper’s mother asks Andy Burnham to meet with her about early release scheme

Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers remain eligible to be freed in January, halfway through 13-year sentences for the manslaughter of Pc Andrew Harper.

Evening Standard · Aug 10

‘Not possible’ to block PC Andrew Harper’s killers from early release, No 10 says

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The Independent UK · Aug 10

No 10’s failure to block early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers is ‘indefensible’, says top police officer

While it was reported this week that Andy Burnham was prepared to ‘explore every option’ to keep Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers in jail, Downing Street has since played down the prospect of an imminent carve-out to keep the pair behind bars

The Independent UK · Aug 10

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UK PM Andy Burnham vows crackdown on subscription traps, fake discounts

Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to tackle subscription traps and misleading discounts. New rules will make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions. Businesses must provide clearer information and easier exit options for customers. A 14-day cooling-off period will also be introduced for consumers. Burnham is touring the country…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Burnham vows crackdown on ‘rip-off’ business practices to ease cost of living

First of PM’s ‘everyday fixes’ to be banning fake discounts and making it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9

UK PM Andy Burnham plans cost-of-living tour to reassure voters

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will tour Britain to hear cost-of-living concerns. He plans to introduce measures offering consumers some financial relief. Burnham will also share his ten-year plan for the United Kingdom. Opposition parties criticize these plans, citing business burdens. Businesses face tax hikes and red tape, according to critics.

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Why plan to limit 'vertical drinking' in pubs is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Soho crackdown

Westminster Council has faced brunt of backlash over proposals but it claims Met Police are biggest barrier to nightlife

Evening Standard · Aug 7

London council calls claims 'standing ban' is planned in pubs across West End and Soho 'ludicrous'

The council faced a pile-on of backlash following claims it planned on banning standing at pubs

Evening Standard · Aug 7

‘It is British life’: No 10 vows to stop councils trying to limit standing in pubs

Westminster council has recommended reducing ‘vertical drinking’ or ordering at the bar in new draft licensing policy

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

Emotional plea made on live TV by Scots swimmer with terminal cancer to Andy Burnham

A star Scottish swimmer with terminal cancer has given an emotional live on TV to Andy Burnham

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

The Burnham bounce is eclipsing the Green surge – and Zack Polanski’s radical hope is being tested

The new PM is enjoying a honeymoon period but the Greens have the freedom to say whatever Labour won’t, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Collapse in Farage’s approval rating could spell the end for the Reform revolution

ANALYSIS: Nigel Farage has weathered various political storms, but political editor David Maddox explains why this crisis might be different

International Business Times UK · Jul 28

Millions of Brits Could Be Hit by New 'Death Tax' Under Andy Burnham's Plan

The UK government is considering a flat 10% levy on estates to fund a new National Care Service, sparking debate over its impact on families and the NHS.

International Business Times UK · Jul 28

Labour Surges Past Reform UK for First Time in 16 Months as 'Burnham Bounce' Takes Hold

Labour surpasses Reform UK in a national poll, driven by Andy Burnham's cost-saving policies. Despite the lead, the political race remains tight, with Labour, Reform, and Conservatives closely matched.

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The Independent UK · Jul 27

Andy Burnham warns of ‘big decisions’ ahead on unfair council tax system

The Prime Minister highlighted that residents in Greater Manchester are paying more than those in London

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Andy Burnham responds to speculation he could call snap general election

New prime minister Andy Burnham has definitively ruled out calling an early general election, despite recent speculation in Westminster that he might seek a fresh mandate for his leadership . In his first major broadcast interview since entering Downing Street , Mr Burnham stated that he would not force voters…

Evening Standard · Jul 27

Andy Burnham suggests stricter benefit conditions to cut welfare bill

The Prime Minister said ‘we’ve got to get really serious’ about slashing the ballooning costs.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

UK's Burnham to welcome Zelensky in first foreign leader visit

LONDON - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will on Monday host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as his first foreign leader since taking office a week ago, to underline London's "unwavering support" for Kyiv.

The Independent UK · Jul 25

Andy Burnham facing fresh questions over ‘unfunded spending’ as new PM set to unveil plan to fix social care

Downing Street sources say the new prime minister ‘has the courage’ to fix problems that have bedevilled politics for decades – but opposition parties want to know where the money is coming from

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25

The UK has its first Catholic PM – but don’t expect a US-style religious culture war to follow

Trump administration has clashed with Vatican on social issues but Burnham’s faith is shaped by different principles

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

Was Keir Starmer’s leaving party the boozy birth of a new Labour force?

A £10,000 bar tab was drunk, there was a ‘lot of anger’, and now ex-ministers are thinking how to cooperate in future

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