BBC Politics
Burnham's PMQs Debut Proves New Politics Still Means Old Punch-Ups
Andy Burnham's first PMQs showed that even a social media-savvy PM can't escape the ancient ritual of political mud-wrestling.
2026-09-02
BBC Politics
2026-08-31
The Guardian
Lib Dems Suggest Cross-Party Chat on Climate Crisis, Receive Silence Loud Enough to Hear Over the Heatwaves
Lib Dems want a cross-party climate chat, but the silence from No. 10 is louder than the buzz of a disposable barbecue ban.
2026-08-14
The Guardian
PM Burnham Won't Talk About Climate Crisis, Despite the Planet Literally on Fire
Andy Burnham, the UK PM, is dodging the climate crisis like it's a flying ember, despite five heatwaves, wildfires, and a country on fire. Priorities, right?
2026-08-03
BBC Politics
Conservatives Propose Making Facial Recognition Mandatory, Because 'Basics' Apparently Include Mass Surveillance
Tories want to make facial recognition mandatory for police, because why rely on judgment when you can rely on AI?
2026-07-29
The Guardian
Burnham to Assisted Dying Campaigners: Hold Your Horses, We Have to Fix This Other Thing First
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.
2026-07-17
BBC Politics
Andy Burnham Vows to 'Bring Back Hope' as Labour Leader, Promises Biggest Political Shake-Up Since Mullets Were Cool
Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader and prime minister, promising to reverse 40 years of neoliberal policy and bring hope back to working-class communities, while keeping his actual policy plans a closely guarded secret.
2026-07-12
BBC Politics
Burnham Adviser Promises to Make Poor People Slightly Less Poor, Eventually
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.
2026-07-03
BBC Politics
Starmer Warns Burnham: Good Luck Trying to Ignore the World on Fire While You're Busy Fixing Potholes
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.
2026-06-29
The Guardian
Andy Burnham Unveils Blueprint to Fix Britain's 'Broken' System, Promises to Rebalance Power and Maybe Make Trains Run on Time
Andy Burnham outlines his vision to transform Britain with devolution, public ownership, and a new northern hub - basically, a plan to make government slightly less broken.
2026-06-17
The Guardian
Far Right Finds New Ways to Be Awful Online; Experts Suggest Maybe We Should Do Something About It
Far right radicalism is worse than ever, social media is the accelerant, and Kim Leadbeater says we should probably do something about it before things get even more awful.
2026-05-15
The Guardian
From Blair to Burnham: The Long, Sweaty History of Politicians Jogging for Power
Andy Burnham's morning jog triggers a historical romp through British politicians using exercise as a metaphor for ambition, from Blair's shell suit to Johnson's laundry-basket chic.
2026-05-12
BBC Politics
Jess Phillips Resigns, Citing 'Incremental Change' and a General Sense of 'Meh'
Three ministers quit, citing slow progress and a lack of boldness, as Sir Keir Starmer insists he's too busy governing to discuss his leadership.
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