Burnham could pledge to rejoin the EU in Labour’s next manifesto, minister says ‘What we do in our next manifesto will be a question for the Labour Party,’ a government minister said The Independent UK · Jul 27
Starmer refusing to quit selfish and stubborn, says Lennon The key issue on the doorsteps for Labour activists ahead of May’s election was Sir Keir Starmer, according to Monica Lennon. Evening Standard · Jul 27
Andy Burnham signals welfare cuts back on the table despite previous Labour rebellion ANDY Burnham has signalled he is looking to slash UK Government spending on welfare, in a move likely to damage his standing with Labour's… The National (Scotland) · Jul 27
Burnham is master of his message for now. But he should know this: media foes will offer no respite While the new PM’s slick social media operation can help him bypass the hostile press that devoured Starmer, he will still need friends in the fourth estate, says former Labour party adviser Tom Baldwin The Guardian - UK · 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. Evening Standard · Jul 27
Andy Burnham to make it harder for people to claim benefits as he vows to ‘get serious’ about cutting welfare bill New prime minister has also warned that ‘the NHS will collapse’ unless he fixes social care The Independent UK · Jul 27
Why Burnham can succeed on slashing the welfare bill where Starmer failed NEWS ANALYSIS: As Andy Burnham admits he is preparing to make some benefits ‘conditional’, political editor David Maddox looks at the politics of the Labour Party and when the new PM is taking a big but necessary risk The Independent UK · Jul 27
Burnham hosts Zelensky and offers ‘Stone Cloak’ devices just a week after taking PM job Britain will hand over the intellectual property behind its new ‘Stone Cloak’ electronic warfare system to Ukraine The Independent UK · Jul 26
Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support Ukrainian president will be first overseas visitor for new British prime minister The Guardian - UK · Jul 26
Burnham to host Zelensky with pledge of unwavering support for Ukraine The Ukrainian president will be the first international leader to visit the UK since Andy Burnham took office. The Independent UK · Jul 26
John Healey had one clear demand on defence spending. Now he’s chancellor, it’s all gone quiet THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The nearest the chancellor has got to discussing spending plans was in the relative merits of pork scratchings with the prime minister in a pub The Independent UK · Jul 26
Ed Miliband indicates development and climate will be at heart of UK foreign policy Exclusive: Foreign secretary to take up World Bank seat and play active role in shaping changes to global lender The Guardian - UK · Jul 26
Burnham v Starmer: one week in, how do their leadership styles compare? From TikTok appearances to ‘sugar rush’ policies, new prime minister is taking different approach to predecessor The Guardian - UK · Jul 26
UK PM On Trump, Iran And Defense Spending. Music And Discord In Burnham's Message Andy Burnham says he would not be averse to call out Trump, dodged a question on committing to a date to increase defense spending, and conveyed that he had had concern about the US president starting the conflict with Iran. International Business Times · Jul 26
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26 Is Burnham’s Oxbridge-heavy cabinet a sign of social mobility or lack of progress on class? PM’s team can be seen as backward step even though in some ways it is more diverse. Yet its makeup points to wider access to power
The Independent UK · Jul 26 Wes Streeting refuses to say whether he trusts Donald Trump But the new defence secretary claimed on Sky News that Europe would thank President Trump for waking it up from its complacency
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26 Andy Burnham says he will disagree with Trump in public if necessary PM promises to ‘defend national interest before anything else’ in first big broadcast interview since entering No 10
The Independent UK · Jul 26 I will stand up to President Trump if I have to, says Andy Burnham In an interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, the new prime minister vowed to stand up to Trump and find the money to invest in defence
Evening Standard · Jul 26 Burnham says he will defend Britain’s national interest in dealings with Trump They spoke on the phone on Monday, within an hour of Mr Burnham arriving in Downing Street.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 26 How do we defeat the rise of the extreme right in Scotland and Britain? ANDY Burnham has completed his first week as UK Prime Minister, with the role feeling nearly as temporary as the leader of Scottish Labour.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 26 The Labour Together key players still in Andy Burnham's UK Cabinet ANDY Burnham’s Cabinet still features five MPs who were key players in the scandal-hit Labour Together movement, with an expert casting doubt on…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26 How the Met police spent £2.5m hiding spycop from former partner Spycops inquiry has revealed how Helen Steel was secretly monitored in her search for undercover officer who deceived her into relationship
The Independent UK · Jul 25 150,000 march through London in world’s largest trans pride, organisers say Protesters voiced anger at the new guidance on single sex-spaces and fears that trans people are being excluded from society.
Evening Standard · Jul 25 150,000 march through London in 'world’s largest trans pride parade' Protesters voiced anger at the new guidance on single sex-spaces and fears that trans people are being excluded from society.
Evening Standard · Jul 25 Mother of trans woman who took own life addresses PM: ‘Act or more will die’ Tens of thousands of people marched through London for Trans Pride on Saturday.