Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments
The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.
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The British right’s patriotism problem
Andy Burnham seems at ease in his country. Are his opponents?
Burnham and Trump expected to meet for first time next week as PM steps up presence on world stage
Andy Burnham will attend UN general assembly, where he is expected to try to drum up more support for Ukraine UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham is expected to meet Donald Trump for the first time in person at the UN general assembly next week in New York. Last month the Guardian reported British officials had stepped up their preparations for a face-to-face meeting between Burnham and Trump after the prime minister said he hoped to attend the assembly of world leaders. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Aletha Adu Political correspondent16 Sept
Andy Burnham thanks well-wishers after his father's death
Andy Burnham thanks well-wishers after his father's death
BBC16 Sept
Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death
All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.
BBC16 Sept
‘We need to get it right’: union gusto for Burnham to face make-or-break tests
TUC conference rings with praise for new No 10 team, but battles loom over workers’ rights and north sea drilling Louise Haigh, the UK first secretary, got a standing ovation from trade union members in Brighton this week, as she acknowledged what she called “the necessity to be bolder in this second chance that we’ve been allowed”. Haigh was the stand-in at the annual TUC congress for Andy Burnham, absent because of his father’s death. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Heather Stewart16 Sept
Entain may cut 20% of customer care roles
Ladbrokes owner Entain today said it could cut about 20% of its customer care roles and made public a letter it sent to British Prime Minister Andy Burnham voicing concerns over the impact of any further hikes in gambling taxes.
BBusiness16 Sept
Why ministers paid £2m to influencers
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy look at how political communication has changed – from Keir Starmer’s government paying influencers to promote its message, to Andy Burnham putting himself front and centre of the social media operation. Sam has a scoop on how much it all costs. Elsewhere, former Number 10 chief of staff Morgan McSweeny […]
Top union leader demands Burnham commits to 2030 defense spending target
Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham added to pressure from military figures by saying firms are "making decisions now" about staying in Britain.
How to watch Carney and Burnham’s first meeting like a pro
Middle power centrist dads unite! And there's plenty of policy meat to get stuck into over the football.
Government to end ban on Catholic and Jewish PMs' involvement in Church appointments
Andy Burnham, himself a Catholic, says it is "unacceptable for there to be a legislative bar against people of any faith performing all the functions of my office".
BBC15 Sept
Trade unions urge Andy Burnham to drop Brexit ‘red lines’
The ruling Labour Party pledged “no return to the single market, the customs union, or freedom of movement” in its 2024 election manifesto.
Leading legal experts say sanctions on Israel ‘fall far short’ of UK obligations
More than 130 counsels and KCs sign letter to PM saying international law requires further measures to stop illegal settlements More than 130 legal experts, including 18 king’s counsel (KCs), have written to Andy Burnham saying that sanctions on Israeli settlements “fall far short” of Britain’s obligations under the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ’s) finding that the occupation is unlawful. The foreign secretary, Ed Miliband last week announced an import ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine and other measures. Signatories to the letter to the prime minister, including the leading lawyers, Michael Mansfield KC and Imran Khan KC, and the former lord justice of appeal, Alan Moses, say it is not enough. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent15 Sept
UK Oil and Gas Group Says Earlier Tax Shift Could Raise £14.9 Billion
A new fiscal regime in the UK from 2027 could deliver an additional £14.9 billion, or $20 billion, to Britain’s revenues, the leading offshore industry group said in its annual Economic Report, calling on the Burnham government to bring forward the tax change planned for 2030. Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) wants the Oil and Gas Revenue Levy, a price-triggered mechanism planned to replace the current Energy Profits Levy from 2030, to be introduced from January 2027. The UK tax regime has changed several times since 2022 by both Conservative…
Make NHS and MoD uniforms in UK, fashion firms urge Burnham
More than 1,200 people including Ben Fogle sign letter saying buying British will help preserve manufacturing firms Business live – latest updates London fashion week is only days away, but one industry organisation has turned its attention to clothing that is a little less catwalk-worthy – the uniforms worn by British defence forces and NHS staff. On Wednesday afternoon, the thinktank Fashion Roundtable will hand deliver a letter to No 10 urging Andy Burnham to commit to manufacturing these uniforms in the UK. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Lauren Cochrane15 Sept
Amendment to bill in Lords could test legality of £72m Reform donations
Plans to strengthen legislation already going through parliament might mean donors having to meet stricter UK residence requirements Andy Burnham’s government could thwart Reform’s unprecedented £72m donations with retrospective restrictions on political donors that will include tough new residency requirements, ministers have announced. In a move that is likely to set off furious complaints from Nigel Farage’s party, the government will table amendments to legislation going through the House of Lords within weeks that puts the legality of Reform’s latest donations in doubt. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Pippa Crerar, Jessica Elgot and Kiran Stacey14 Sept
The Guardian view on Reform UK: crypto billionaires must be stopped from undermining democracy | Editorial
The vast sums given to Nigel Farage’s party in recent days must lead to action on political funding The staggering sums gifted to Reform UK over the weekend have transformed the context for the representation of the people bill making its way through parliament. The announcement of two £36m donations from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, both crypto billionaires who have lived abroad, makes Andy Burnham’s decision not to impose a limit on political donations – a move he supported before becoming prime minister – look even more misguided. Fortunately the House of Lords still has the chance to amend the bill. It should take it by imposing meaningful limits on both political donations and party spending. It is unclear whether either man meets the criteria set out in the Rycroft review into foreign influence in politics. It set a maximum of £100,000 per annum for people who have not been in the UK for at least a year. Mr Delo previously lived in Hong Kong while Mr Harborne is based partly in Thailand; Nigel Farage said on Monday that he does not know the details of their movements. While ministers will view the prospect of a legal fight over eligibility with trepidation, they must do what it takes to ensure rules are met. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Editorial14 Sept
Farm tax a mistake, Lord Blunkett says in call for Burnham 'rural reset'
The former mentor to Prime Minister Andy Burnham has joined ex-PM Lord Cameron in criticising rural policies.
BBC14 Sept
Nationalist chiefs sign pact to make Burnham ‘the last UK prime minister’
A summit of Scottish, Irish and Welsh leaders follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise backing of calls for a united Ireland.
Andy Burnham's dad, who suffered from Alzheimer's, has died
Andy Burnham's father, whose Alzheimer's meant he did not know his son was prime minister, has died.
Sky News14 Sept