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Andy Burnham refuses to commit to raising UK defence spending by 2030

Sir Keir Starmer previously pledged 3.5 per cent by 2035 and aimed for 3 per cent in the next parliament

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham poll tracker: Prime minister and Labour’s approval ratings in four charts

IN DEPTH: The new prime minister begins his term as one of the UK’s most popular politicians, but will the ‘Burnham bounce’ last? Albert Toth looks at the figures behind the historic rise to power

The Independent UK

Suddenly the British right feels a political chill. It’s getting cold in Andy Burnham’s shadow

The Tories and Reform had it easy when Keir Starmer was self-destructing – but a new PM with ideas exposes how vacant the opposition has become, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

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Let’s see what the ‘Burnham bounce’ can do for us all

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: A prime minister enjoys maximum leverage during their first days in power. Labour’s new poll lead should convince Andy Burnham that now is the moment to make bold policy decisions that will come to define his premiership

The Independent UK

Labour MPs threaten rebellion against Andy Burnham over 'punitive' welfare cuts

LABOUR MPs have told Andy Burnham they will rebel if he makes "punitive" cuts to reduce the welfare bill

The National (Scotland)

The cut-through tactics that have given Burnham his edge

ANALYSIS: After his first week as PM, Mr Burnham has taken Labour to the top spot in three polls with a flurry of social media videos, 6am announcements and positive vibes. Political editor David Maddox looks at whether it can last

The Independent UK

‘Burnham bounce’ takes Labour top of polls as party set for landslide victory in Manchester

Polling expert Professor Sir John Curtice says polls confirm ‘Labour have been given a second chance’ – but warns against an early election

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Europe is on fire - will the continent’s climate change deniers finally wake up?

IN FOCUS: Experts warn that time is running out to reverse the impact of climate change with countries across the world weakening climate commitments, Maira Butt reports

The Independent UK

UK politics: Tories’ Philp rejects French claim that shots fired from naval boat near him were training exercise – as it happened

Shadow minister says there was no warning and ‘it looked and sounded like deliberate intimidation’

The Guardian - UK

Burnham is taking a bold risk by busting the big lie of politics – that change is impossible

Unequal capitalist societies survive on the premise that certain things are inevitable. Admit that these are political choices, and who knows what voters will demand, asks Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK

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

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

Burnham’s Ukraine gambit is a symbolic start for PM who wants to look inward

New prime minister wants to focus at home, but his first week already suggests the world has other plans

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham seeks cross-party agreement on future of social care

PM promises lasting solution for England but Tories rule out backing changes funded by tax rises or borrowing

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Burnham brings members of Socialist Campaign Group into government

The appointment of three ministerial aides marks the first time members of Labour’s most leftwing faction have held government positions

The Guardian - UK

How Andy Burnham can make his devolution agenda work

Letters: Rabbi Jeff Newman, David Williams and Tom Carr respond to an editorial on the new prime minister’s plans to decentralise power

Evening Standard

Zelensky visit sends ‘clear message’ of support for Ukraine – Burnham

The Prime Minister said it was ‘no accident’ the the Ukrainian president was his first international visitor since entering No 10.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham's ministers 'failing to show leadership on Israel', expert warns

ANDY Burnham and his Cabinet minister Louise Haigh have been accused of "failing to show leadership" on Israel by an expert as aggression…

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The National (Scotland)

Why Andy Burnham's pub snacks TikTok is no PR masterclass

Is Andy Burnham trying too hard with his TikTok?

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour 'must accept SNP are default choice to protect Scotland', MSP says

SCOTTISH Labour must accept that voters see the SNP as the “default choice to protect Scottish interests”, a senior party MSP has said ...

The Independent UK

Why Brexit is back on the table under Burnham

ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at the implication of European affairs minister Hamish Falconer suggesting rejoin could be part of a future Labour manifesto

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - UK

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

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