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Was Burnham right to talk about Russian interference in Brexit?
Pippa Crerar and Jessica Elgot discuss Andy Burnham’s claims about Russian interference
UK consumer confidence hits two-year high, but ‘Burnham bounce’ may be fading
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
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Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers' Questions session in parliament in London, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Burnham's PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politics
Burnham's exchanges with Kemi Badenoch slipped into familiar territory of trading barbs, writes Alex Forsyth.
UK's Burnham to vow end of ‘politics as usual’ in conference address
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will pledge to tackle the issues politicians “usually avoid” in his first leader’s speech at the Labour Party conference amid mounting speculation the pensions trip...
Do parents make the politician? Find out on the Today programme’s psychotherapy couch
Dad’s the word for Andy Burnham, so maybe all party leaders should be seen afresh through a Freudian lens
'There’s no such thing as democracy' – Yanis Varoufakis | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty
In the first episode of Radical Thinking, a new series from the Guardian, senior economics commentator Aditya Chakrabortty speaks to the former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis. What does he make of Andy Burnham's plans to 'rewire' the UK economy? Radical Thinking will be published every Saturday in the Politics Weekly feed
Burnham warns of Neets-fuelled 'economic catastrophe and moral failure'
The UK faces "economic catastrophe" with one million young people not in work or training, the prime minister says.
PM Burnham vows big shake-up for UK in high-risk political speech
The prime minister promised a rethink of ties with the EU, a reform of Britain’s electoral system and a new social care service.
Andy Burnham pledges pension triple lock changes to fund care reforms
The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
Burnham urged to launch inquiry into unequal health impacts of air pollution
Letter from 150 scientists, MPs and activists calls for action to protect lower-income and minority-ethnic communities
Britain Politics Labour
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers his Leader's Speech during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
The Green Party Will Regain Momentum if It Keeps Its Nerve
Zack Polanski’s leadership of the Green Party is facing its biggest challenge to date. But the Greens can weather the storm if they stand their ground against deceitful attacks from Andy Burnham’s Lab...
Andy Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England
The prime minister told the BBC that social care in England is "as unfair as American healthcare".
Social care reform could mean big risks and big rewards for Burnham
The state of the social care system in England is a topic that's made Andy Burnham angry for decades - but will his plans for reform work?
UK PM Burnham to meet business leaders to discuss growth
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will meet the bosses of several major companies on Monday to discuss his plans to generate economic growth, his office said.
UK prime minister say it is 'clear' Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says it's clear that Russia interfered with Britain’s vote to leave the European Union | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Social care reform could mean big risks and big rewards for Burnham
The state of the social care system in England is a topic that's made Andy Burnham angry for decades - but will his plans for reform work?
Can Burnham maintain his bounce?
New PM faces the Commons today for the first time, but critics say likeable ‘chameleon’ has already ducked decisions and rolled back on positions
UK to review Chagos Islands deal after Trump called it 'terrible'
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after US president told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".
Britain Politics Labour
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers his Leader's Speech during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Neither political donations nor special interest groups should dictate policy
Letters: Readers respond to George Monbiot’s article on Andy Burnham and political donations
Burnham says there will be ‘big changes’ to the way the welfare system works to tackle Neets crisis
Dame Rachel de Souza’s has called the disparities of experiences between young children in England ‘staggering’
UK prime minister say it is 'clear' Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says it is clear that Russia interfered with Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, adding it was important to put Moscow’s tampering on the record because countries a...
Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land £36m mega donation
As Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg
UK's Burnham accuses Russia of meddling in Brexit vote
The UK prime minister called for voters in Europe to be made fully aware of Russia's attempts to influence politics.
Can Andy Burnham transform British politics?
The new British prime minister promises a more interventionist and decentralized state, but there are forces at play that could prevent a fundamental reset.
3 UK Exporter Stocks That Could Hold Up Better If Politics Shifts
UK politics is being ripped up again, with talk of a more left leaning Labour government under Andy Burnham, possible electoral reform and even Brexit being revisited. That mix is shaking assumptions about regulation, tax and the pound, which can punish some domestically focused groups while leaving certain global exporters relatively better placed. This article walks through three UK large cap stocks exposed to this news and explains how their international reach could matter for your...
Burnham to say he wants to unlock ‘positivity’ in first statement to MPs since becoming PM
Prime minister will bring upbeat message to adversarial Commons after a summer of policy announcements and improved poll ratings
Unlike needy Keir, trash-talking Andy speaks a language Trump understands
Burnham has nothing to hide as he prepares to meet president he once called poisonous. It may actually win him more respect
Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say
Addressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth.
Will Burnham find PMQs as 'nail biting' and 'nerve wracking' as Blair did?
Curiously, the questions at lunchtime may well feel like a minor extension of what he faced on Tuesday, the BBC's political editor writes.
Labour is nostalgic for two-party politics. That cosy, simple time is over
Our fragmented political model will endure for the foreseeable future – and Reform will benefit from it until Burnham learns that cooperation is key, says Guardian columnist John Harris
Andy Burnham pledges a radical shake-up for Britain in a high-risk political speech
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to give Britain “a new social contract for the 21st century.”
Will record donations to Reform be a moment of political change?
Andy Burnham is likely to face fresh pressure to further change the rules on party donations, writes Jack Fenwick.
Britain's Burnham to meet Trump and make UN debut after offering UK military support for Saudis
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time.
Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in Brexit referendum
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the UK is “clear” there was Russian interference in the Brexit referendum. He said that when he entered No 10 Downing Street a few months ago, he had asked whether...
Influencer Jennifer Burnham reveals death of 4-year-old son Baxter
Jennifer Burnham is grieving the loss of her baby boy. The lifestyle influencer revealed the death of her son, 4-year-old Baxter, in an emotional Instagram post Monday, Oct. 12.
Britain Politics Labour
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers his Leader's Speech during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Can Andy Burnham pull a Mamdani on Trump?
As Andy Burnham gets ready to meet Donald Trump face to face for the first time, the Guardian's political editor Pippa Crerar and policy editor Kiran Stacey preview their potential showdown
If Russia had interfered with the Brexit vote, Nige would have been the first to know
Burnham was lying, Farage told a press conference on Monday. This was clearly just another plot to undermine him
Burnham’s plan for a radical reset collides with economic reality
Surging energy bills, higher borrowing costs and rising inflation have left the PM and his chancellor in a fiscal bind
Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Andy Burnham
The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good".
Britain Politics
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers' Questions session in parliament in London, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Manchester City charges: Premier League clubs fear political interference in appeal after Andy Burnham comments
Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.
What does Burnham want from Trump – and will he get it?
PM will press for US support for Ukraine in first meeting, but defence spending, Middle East and North Sea oil remain potential flashpoints
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 not ‘on the slide’, Burnham to tell UN as he gears up for first meeting with Trump
Burnham is heading to New York for the United Nations general assembly
Chris Mason: Andy Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core
The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham's speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son, the BBC's political editor writes.
UK prime minister say it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says it is clear that Russia interfered with Britain’s vote to leave the European Union , adding it was important
Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal
The UK has proposed handing the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and paying to lease back an important military base.
Call it a win: boredom but no temper tantrums in Burnham’s first face-to-face with America’s King Baby
Meeting at the UN in New York, the UK prime minister showed signs he can handle trash-talking President Trump
Labour has got the message – it’s developing nations suffering most from bond market turmoil
Just as Brown and Blair did in 2005, Andy Burnham aims to champion debt relief to help developing countries
Andy Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches
The prime minister compares the allegations against Man City to the plight of his own club Everton.
‘I can deliver’: Burnham pledges radical change on eve of Labour conference
Exclusive: UK prime minister says delivering fiscal stability would be ‘crucial’ to be able to fix bigger problems
Andy Burnham’s Labour Allows the Left to Breathe, a Little
The first Labour conference under new leader Andy Burnham saw a rhetorical turn away from his predecessor’s austerian and managerial approach. Burnham has regained trade unions’ confidence, but his re...
Andy Burnham pledges a big shakeup for Britain in a high-risk political speech
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to give Britain “a new social contract for the 21st century.”
How Burnham’s Britain can gain the edge in life sciences
Our country has historically been at the forefront of innovation. We need to bw flexible to fend off competition
Burnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donors
PM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to Labour
Andy Burnham: National security can't come at expense of social security
The prime minister says he will fund defence and get the welfare bill down in "the Labour way".
Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions
It is hoped that coordinated action minimises the blowback to any one country from Israel or America, our political editor writes.
Andy Burnham says social care is as 'unfair as American healthcare' and will break the NHS
Andy Burnham promises more devolution and public control of essential services
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said Burnham was offering "more government control, more taxes and more politicians", as he addressed MPs for the first time as PM.
UK and EU confirm date of summit after Burnham says Russian meddling shows the need for closer ties
LONDON (AP) — Russia’s attempts to meddle in European politics show why Britain must forge a closer relationship with the European Union, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday, arguing that “the sta...
Andy Burnham expects to find 'common ground' with Trump in first meeting
In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI.
The Guardian view on political donations: Labour should curb the power of big money
Editorial: Before becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham favoured a £500,000 donations cap. In office, he’s backing away. That is a mistake
UK PM denounces 'politics of poison' after anti-migrant protests
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged his Labour Party lawmakers to stop the "politics of poison seeping into our streets" after demonstrators tried to block the arrival of migrants, a media repor...
Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit vote
PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ that Russia meddled
'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, Andy Burnham urges
Burnham has said those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.
I'm not tempted to call an early election, Andy Burnham says
The prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".
Andy Burnham brings good vibes to Labour’s annual conference but tough choices are coming
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been in the job for two months, and so far his party isn’t demanding his head. The governing Labour Party opens its annual conference beside the River Mersey i...
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It’s not the old two-party politics – but Labour and the Tories now know they can shun their populist challengers
Though Burnham and Badenoch may still need the votes of Green and Reform supporters, both leaders have drawn clear lines in the sand, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
Next month’s budget made harder by Trump’s war with Iran, says UK minister
Bridget Phillipson says Burnham’s past criticisms of US president not an issue as PM prepares to meet Trump at UN
Andy Burnham brings good vibes to Labour’s annual conference but tough choices are coming
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been in the job for two months, and so far his party isn’t demanding his head. These days, that’s an accomplishment.
Opinion | Mamdani, Burnham, and the changing US-UK relationship
With the rise of figures like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, the “special relationship” is changing.
UK politics live: Tories accuse Burnham of being ‘dangerous and divisive’ after he confirms Russian interference in Brexit campaign
PM to give speech calling for ‘calm, clear-eyed look’ at possibility of new deal with EU as he says Brexit has done more harm than good
Andy Burnham 'completely out of touch' on Man City, Tories say
The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.
Opinion | JD Vance, Here’s a Catholic Politician You Should Get to Know
Andy Burnham is in some ways a throwback to U.S. Catholic politicians of past decades. He might be a signpost for the future.
Andy Burnham brings good vibes to Labour’s annual conference but tough choices are coming
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been in office for two months, and his party seems content for now | KNSS Radio
Burnham not doing enough to boost growth, says Starmer ally
Ex-Business Secretary Peter Kyle calls for more urgency on the economy, as Labour members head to the party's annual conference.
Brexit: is Burnham on the right course?
Prime minister looking at ‘options’ for new relationship with EU this year
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Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham meets pharmacy staff before receiving a flu vaccination at Kapoor Pharmacy Services in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Christopher Furlong/Pool Photo via AP)
Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as UK borrowing costs rise
Burnham said he had already cut taxes, including VAT on energy bills and hospitality business rates.
Britain Politics
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham receives a flu vaccination from Pharmacist Aneet Kapoor in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Christopher Furlong/Pool Photo via AP)
Britain Politics
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham looks at his Manchester bee tattoo before receiving a flu vaccination from Pharmacist Aneet Kapoor in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Christopher Furlong/Pool
Andy Burnham pledges a big shakeup for Britain in a high-risk political speech
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged Tuesday to give Britain “a new social contract for the 21st century," reform the country's electoral system and reset its relationship with its European neighbors. But he acknowledged that economic constraints make delivering his sweeping plans a ...
Britain’s Burnham is set to meet Trump for the first time at the UN in New York
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time. The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Burnham plans to discuss ways to bolster Ukraine's defenses and ease fuel prices that have soared since the US-Israeli war with Iran blocked ships from moving freely through the Strait of Hormuz. Burnham, once critical of Trump, now says he wants to seek common ground. Trump has called Burnham “a nice guy,” but has also concerned U.K. officials by expressing support for Irish unification and musing about the future of the Falkland Islands.
Chris Mason: In the room with President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Burnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.
How posh are you? Do you have a therapist? What would you say to Trump at a party? Marina Hyde answers readers’ questions
We asked you what you most wanted to put to our Guardian columnist. You responded in droves, querying her ‘beef’ with Burnham, who she thinks is this generation’s Hugh Grant, and what she really thinks about Richard Osman ...
Burnham: 'Broken social care will in the end break the NHS'
Andy Burnham said the proposed care service would be laid out in detail and put on the ballot at the next general election.
Burnham to tackle 'mega-donors' in UK politics, minister says
Some MPs have pressed for the government to introduce a cap on UK-based donors.
Burnham meets Macron at No 10, as more French officers deployed to stop small boat crossings
Number of police on French coast has been increased amid smugglers’ rising use of so-called ‘mega-dinghies’
Chubb names digital distribution chief for small commercial
Jennifer Burnham will lead Marketplace and API channel expansion for independent agents
Belfast court injuncts decision to allow Orange Order march down Garvaghy Road
Andy Burnham calls for calm as fears of unrest grow after request for countermarch in mainly nationalist area
Andy Burnham’s Speech to the Labour Party Conference Could Be the Start of a Positive Social-Democratic Politics
But the autumn budget to be released at the end of October will offer needed details.
Burnham’s UK‑first politics meet a more protectionist EU and its ‘Made in Europe’ plan
The new UK prime minister has focused on domestic policy so far, but wants a close relationship with EU. How can that be reconciled with the EU's new protectionist 'Made in Europe' agenda?
Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland
UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.