Andy Burnham made a surprise first announcement as Prime Minister: a pledge to end rough sleeping. today in focus host Helen Pidd Head to Greater Manchester – where Burnham was mayor for nine years – to visit one of the many homelessness projects in the area. The day they first arrive here, Helen hears from
Andy Burnham’s first foreign visitor will be Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelensky, showcasing the UK’s ‘unwavering support’ for the country. But what else do we know about the foreign policy of our new Prime Minister? And, as Burnham sets out her ambitious plans to tackle the UK’s toughest problems, including social care, what could she
In Andy Burnham’s first week in office he announced a series of measures to help people struggling to make ends meet and canceled many of Keir Starmer’s major policies. But critics – including former Starmer ministers – are questioning how they will be funded and whether they will go far enough. Pippa and Kiran see
On Monday, Andy Burnham finally realized his long-held ambition to become prime minister. But now that he is at number 10, what problems might he face? Former Downing Street Press Secretary paul harrison Conversations ranging from office challenges, strange living arrangements to an even more strange conversation with the US President. and senior political correspondent
On Monday, Andy Burnham finally realized his long-held ambition to become prime minister. But now that he is at number 10, what problems might he face? Former Downing Street Press Secretary paul harrison Conversations ranging from office challenges, strange living arrangements to an even more strange conversation with the US President. senior political correspondent peter
The new Prime Minister has promised a ‘circuit breaker’ moment for the country as he becomes Britain’s seventh leader since 2016. But will he be able to bring about the changes that are so desperately needed? Pippa Crerar And Kiran Stacey See how he will try to do things differently and who will help him
Andy Burnham has become Britain’s sixth Prime Minister in a decade following the transfer of power from his predecessor Keir Starmer. In his first address outside Downing Street, he said his coming to power would be a ‘circuit breaker’ moment for Britain and that his government would bring about ‘the biggest change in 40 years’.
Andy Burnham will become the Prime Minister of Britain on Monday. But he has not yet revealed any cabinet selections, and rumors suggest he still has not chosen a chancellor. What do we really know about his plans to rule? Pippa Crerar and Kieran Stacey chat about the new Prime Minister’s choices and potential issues
Andy Burnham will become the Prime Minister of Britain on Monday. The former mayor of Greater Manchester faced neither a general election nor a Labor leadership contest to get there, leaving many wondering: who is he and what does he stand for? Today Focus host, and former North of England editor, Helen Pidd Followed her
Andy Burnham has apologized for Labour’s slow response to calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. In an exclusive interview with Pippa Crerar, she said that more pressure should be put on the Israeli government, including a ban on trade in goods with illegal settlements. Burnham also says that there is growing evidence that it appears