Could this policy fix the care system and slash student debt at the same time?
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- Irish Independent World·2d agoAndy Burnham sets out plans for his government in first Commons outing as British prime ministerRead at Irish Independent World →
- Channel 4 News·2d agoBurnham makes his parliamentary debut as PM
Andy Burnham made his parliamentary debut as prime minister addressing the Commons to set out the plan for his cabinet, from the economy to the much talked about early release prison scheme.
Read at Channel 4 News → - BBC Politics·2d agoWatch: Key moments from Andy Burnham's first Commons speech as PM
The PM pledges "more substantial change" during his first speech to MPs.
Read at BBC Politics → - The Independent·3d agoUK politics latest: Burnham to tell MPs he wants to ‘bring back hope’ in first PM speech in Commons
Priorities for his new government will include his pledge to bring more essential services back into public control, Mr Burnham will reportedly tell MPs in the Commons on Tuesday
Read at The Independent → - Irish Times World·3d agoNo more summer sunshine for Burnham as the real work begins
Life as UK prime minister will come at him fast, beginning on Tuesday as recess ends
Read at Irish Times World → - City A.M.·3d agoBurnham’s presidential summer is over
Andy Burnham has been enjoying a presidential summer. He’s communicated with the public through podcasts and social media; delivered the occasional speech; toured the country and generally made his own weather. Today, he’ll come crashing back down to parliamentary reality. Two…
Read at City A.M. → - Bloomberg Opinion·3d agoLabour Angst Over Migrants and Welfare Will Test Burnham’s Backbone
If there’s one thing Andy Burnham’s friends and enemies can agree on, it’s that the UK prime minister is “a nice guy.” Niceness is a bankable political asset. The PM’s allies point to an immediate “Burnham bounce” — his approval ratings are up in every demographic, except…
Read at Bloomberg Opinion → - BBC UK News·3d agoBurnham to face Parliament as prime minister for first time
This may well be the point when his honeymoon period as PM ends and the hard work begins, Damian Grammaticas writes.
Read at BBC UK News → - Bloomberg Politics·3d agoBurnham to Address UK Parliament as MPs Return From Summer Break
After a political honeymoon of good vibes and voter-friendly announcements, the return of Parliament means that the UK’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, must confront hard choices that lie ahead.
Read at Bloomberg Politics → - The Independent UK·3d agoBurnham warned trans-pacific £2bn trade boost fails ‘to plug Brexit black hole’
The warnings come after The Independent revealed last week that the UK has lost £11.7bn a year in trade as a result of leaving the EU while 98.2 per cent of businesses want access to the single market again
Read at The Independent UK → - Daily Mail News·3d agoJohn Swinney plans to 'hijack' UK summit to push for fresh vote on independence
John Swinney is planning to 'hijack' Andy Burnham's UK economy summit to push for a fresh vote on separation.
Read at Daily Mail News → - Guardian UK·3d agoBurnham’s bumpy ride ahead: PM’s in-tray full of dilemmas as parliament returns
Labour leader faces tough decisions on issues such as North Sea drilling, electoral reform and defence spending After a relatively cheery summer in which he announced a range of eye-catching cost of living policies, Andy Burnham may find his return to parliament this week to be…
Read at Guardian UK → - Guardian Politics·3d agoCross-party talks needed to tackle climate crisis, say Lib Dems
Andy Burnham urged to seek consensus over response to extreme heat and forthcoming ‘super El Niño’ Andy Burnham should call a cross-party meeting to discuss the UK’s response to worsening extreme weather, including the forthcoming ‘super El Niño’, the Liberal Democrats have…
Read at Guardian Politics → - Guardian World·4d agoRejoining the EU, Burnham’s donors and the bedroom tax: Politics Weekly answers your questions – podcast
Will the UK ever rejoin the EU? Who is funding Andy Burnham? And will the bedroom tax be scrapped? In a special episode, Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker answer some of your questions Please keep sending your comments and questions to Pippa and Kiran at…
Read at Guardian World → - Guardian Business·4d agoCould this policy fix the care system and slash student debt at the same time?
Andy Burnham is in need of radical proposals. A ‘care first’ year in exchange for 50% off fees could be just what he needs The UK’s social care sector is in crisis. Costs are spiralling, with many local councils forced to dedicate the vast majority of their budgets to it. At the…
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