BBC Politics
Andy Burnham's summer of love ends as Parliament returns, where he'll face PMQs, a tricky prisons row, and a Budget that could define his premiership - all while trying to keep his own MPs happy.
The Guardian
Pubs and bars feel a 'Burnham bounce' in optimism, but they're still crying into their pints about VAT and business rates.
The Guardian
The government finally realizes disabled people have places to go before 9:30am, rolls out 24/7 free bus travel for all of England starting April 2027 - because apparently, that needed a national committee.
BBC Business
Chancellor Healey announces October Budget, promising fiscal discipline while Burnham's spending plans pile up like unread emails.
The Guardian Europe
Andy Burnham's lifelong quest to be liked collides with his transformative ambitions - can the new PM charm his way through a divided nation?
The Guardian
Andy Burnham tells assisted dying advocates to wait while he gets around to fixing social care - a problem that's been 'intractable' so long it's practically a British institution.
BBC Politics
Andy Burnham puts Bridget Phillipson in charge of Labour's election machine, pairing her with the woman who beat her for deputy leader. Teamwork makes the dream work, or at least makes the party look functional.
BBC Politics
Andy Burnham's adviser says he'll put money in people's pockets, but won't say how much or when. Also, water and buses.
BBC Politics
Andy Burnham's Labour promises speed and emotional openness; opposition parties want actual policies, not just a relocated postcode.
BBC Politics
Outgoing PM Sir Keir Starmer warns Andy Burnham he'll be stuck dealing with global chaos too, because apparently the world doesn't care about your domestic agenda.
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