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.
2026-07-12
BBC Politics
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.
2026-06-22
BBC Politics
Keir Starmer Poised to Join 'Prime Ministers Who Quit Because Their Own Party Got Bored' Club
Keir Starmer prepares to join the revolving door of PMs quitting because their own party got bored, as Andy Burnham's by-election win uncorks Labour's dissent.
2026-06-21
BBC Politics
Labour Promised No More PM Merry-Go-Round; Starmer Exit Looks Like That Promise Is Next to Go
Labour promised no more PM swaps. Seven PMs in ten years later, they're about to oust Starmer for Andy Burnham, because apparently winning a by-election you already held is grounds for a leadership change.
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