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After a golden summer, Andy Burnham braces for a stormy autumn

He’s riding high in the polls but the tough choices looming for our new PM will present a sobering reality check, writes Anne McElvoy

Evening Standard · Aug 16

We’re going to party like it’s 1629… the masques, the music and the mayhem of Banqueting House

What music soundtracked 17th-century England? Ahead of a DJ set in Banqueting House, Georgia Mann looks at the wild, the experimental, the melancholic – and why a theorbo caused a security alert

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

What Andy Burnham means for the arts

Beyond the rapid turnover of prime ministers in recent years (seven in the last 15 years), there’s been an even higher churn in other roles, notably that of culture secretary – 12 in the same period, and 18 since the post was first introduced in 1997. Of these, Andy Burnham…

The Conversation · Aug 10

What does Andy Burnham's devolution plan mean for London transport, jobs and housing?

Andy Burnham said Sir Sadiq Khan and other regional leaders in England will get to keep a portion of income tax and business rates to spend as part of a major devolution shake-up

Evening Standard · Jul 31

What Andy Burnham’s new tax sharing plans could mean for your region

London could receive more than £2 billion extra under the plans

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Giving mayors a share of tax collected will ’empower’ regions, Burnham says

The Prime Minister announced that regional mayors will be allowed to keep a slice of income tax and business rates to spend on their priorities.

Evening Standard · Jul 31

Mayors given fast-track route to build new trams and transport links

The change will mean mayors and authority leaders can bypass the queue for Whitehall sign-off on their projects, if they cost less than £500 million.

Evening Standard · Jul 31

Burnham to free mayors from ‘Treasury death grip’ with new devolved powers

Local leaders say plan will transform funding so English regions no longer rely on Whitehall handouts for projects

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Will Andy Burnham's Whitehall Reforms Impact Your Taxes, Jobs or Benefits? Here's What We Know

The UK government has announced major Whitehall reforms. Here's what they could mean for your taxes, benefits, housing, jobs and everyday finances, and what is staying the same.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

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