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Andy Burnham appoints equalities minister Bridget Phillipson as Labour party chair

The Prime Minister said Ms Phillipson will help drive ‘culture change’ in the party

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Schools to offer pupils technical subjects from age 14 under Burnham reforms

The new Prime Minister said a shake-up is needed to to fix the ‘youth unemployment crisis’.

Evening Standard · Jul 27

Andy Burnham appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour party chair

Former education secretary will take up influential role that puts her at vanguard of Labour’s battle to win next general election

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27

Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PM

LONDON - Andy Burnham will on Monday become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, with an in-tray overflowing with challenges that have trounced his predecessors and little time to make his mark.

Bangkok Post · Jul 20

UK’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows to ‘build a new economy’ in maiden speech

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham became the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday after a meeting with King Charles II at Buckingham Palace. The incoming PM pledged to reshape the country's politics and ease its cost of living crisis as he announced a 10-year plan to…

France 24 · Jul 20

Trump says Scots 'dancing in streets' over claims Burnham backs North Sea drilling

DONALD Trump has been panned for claiming people in Aberdeen will be “dancing in the streets” following reports Andy Burnham could back new oil…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19

Trump weighs in on North Sea oil and gas row hours before Burnham becomes PM

President says expected announcement on new drilling will stop Britain becoming ‘poverty stricken disaster’

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Donald Trump celebrates reports Andy Burnham could back more North Sea drilling

The incoming prime minister has not confirmed reports that he is considering approving new fossil fuel production.

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Andy Burnham Ditches Digital ID Plan, Saying Billions Will Go To Cost-Of-Living Priorities Instead

Andy Burnham plans to scrap Starmer's digital ID plan upon becoming UK Prime Minister, redirecting resources to address cost-of-living issues and support local economies.

International Business Times UK · Jul 19

Andy Burnham urged to nationalise 'disgraceful' Thames Water as more supply problems hit London

Scandal-hit company faces growing anger after it boosts its chief executive pay to £1.2 million and dishes out £4 million in bonuses

Evening Standard · Jul 19