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Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in England in first speech as prime minister

Additional £340m over three years allocated to get people off the streets ‘at the earliest opportunity’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s new prime minister as Starmer resigns, in photos

Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade after Keir Starmer resigned. Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, delivered his first speech outside 10 Downing St. after taking office.

The Independent UK · Jul 20

‘Manchesterism’ is bigger than Andy Burnham

Walk along Manchester’s Oxford Road on a weekday morning and it is difficult not to notice the northern English city’s confidence.

The Conversation · Jul 20

India-UK ties expected to stay the course with Andy Burnham as new PM

Incoming British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to continue strong India-UK ties, with his govt building upon the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement's recent entry into force. Experts see a deepening of bilateral defence and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

The Economic Times · Jul 19

Inside Burnham’s roundabout route to No 10, according to those who know him best

IN FOCUS: Hearing from allies of incoming prime minister Andy Burnham, Dan Haygarth tracks the year that saw the mayor of Greater Manchester set his sights on Number 10

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Reform mayoral candidate described sessions on ‘challenges facing trans people’ as ‘indoctrination’

Exclusive: Sian Astley hit out at ‘aggressive transgender ideology’ and said it would have ‘no place’ in Greater Manchester under her leadership

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Yes, Burnham’s Bee Network has transformed central Manchester. But that’s not the whole picture

As mayor of Greater Manchester, one of Andy Burnham’s most eye-catching policies was his agenda for public transport. This centred on the creation of a more integrated and inclusive “London-style” system, and the aim was that everybody should be able to access reliable, safe and affordable public transport across the…

The Conversation · Jul 17

Andy Burnham sparks fears of tax rises on London as he vows to govern in 'distinctively Labour' way

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Mr Burnham delivered his first speech as Labour leader

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Andy Burnham promises to end Labour infighting as he becomes party’s leader

Government has ‘last chance’ to get it right, says incoming PM, while anxiety surrounds his choice of chancellor

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Andy Burnham in pledge to be ‘unashamedly Labour’ as he becomes party leader

The former Greater Manchester mayor will enter No 10 on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jul 17