Category: UK Politics

Five takeaways from Andy Burnham’s Labour conference speech EPA Shutterstock Brian Wheeler Political reporter 29 minutes ago Andy Burnham has delivered his first speech to the Labour conference as party leader and prime minister. Here is what stood out. 1. Relaxed vibes, serious content It was no surprise to see Andy Burnham tieless and roaming… Continue reading Five takeaways from Andy Burnham’s Labour conference speech

Chris Mason: Burnham opens debate on huge issue of social care reform Chris Mason Political editor 29 September 2026, 11:15 BST 690 Comments Updated 3 hours ago Conference speech day is always a big day for a prime minister, and perhaps no bigger than when it is your first one in the role. The pitch… Continue reading Chris Mason: Burnham opens debate on huge issue of social care reform

Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor PA Media Ewan Somerville Political reporter 28 September 2026, 13:49 BST 2542 Comments Updated 47 minutes ago The chancellor has warned against allowing Britain’s benefits bill to balloon while not offering young people opportunities. John Healey told Labour’s annual conference in… Continue reading Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor

Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Richard Wheeler Political reporter 27 September 2026 Andy Burnham wants to offer access to free social care services to everyone in England, and will put his plans before voters… Continue reading Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England

Rayner criticises visa rule proposals ahead of Labour conference Getty Images/ AFP via Getty Images Harry Farley, Political correspondent,  Harry Sekulich and Paul Gribben 26 September 2026, 10:47 BST Updated 6 hours ago Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has said she is concerned about Labour’s proposals to change visa rules, which would make it harder for foreign workers to… Continue reading Rayner criticises visa rule proposals ahead of Labour conference

New policies, election speculation: What to expect from Burnham’s first Labour conference as PM EPA Iain Watson Political correspondent 5 hours ago Andy Burnham had plenty to say about where the government – and the country – was going wrong at last year’s Labour conference in Liverpool. But that was at a fringe meeting on… Continue reading New policies, election speculation: What to expect from Burnham’s first Labour conference as PM

Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as ‘discrimination’ Getty Images Chris Mason, Political editor and Richard Wheeler, Political reporter 38 minutes ago Andy Burnham has branded a ban on fans being allowed to drink alcohol in the stands during men’s football matches as “discrimination”. The prime minister told reporters that “I don’t think it’s fair… Continue reading Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as ‘discrimination’

UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz Becky Morton and Harry Sekulich 2 hours ago The UK will set up a new centre to “stem the poisonous tide” of hostile state attacks, including Russian disinformation, and lead efforts to establish global safety standards for artificial intelligence, Prime Minister Andy… Continue reading UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says

UK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support, says Burnham NurPhoto via Getty Images Chris Mason, Political editor and Isabella Allen and Richard Wheeler 21 September 2026, 22:00 BST Updated 1 hour ago Andy Burnham has said the UK will provide “defensive air-to-air refuelling” support for Saudi Arabia, in response to attacks the country has faced from… Continue reading UK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support, says Burnham

Specialist courts for rape cases to be rolled out in England and Wales Getty Images Patrick Jackson 20 September 2026 Updated 39 minutes ago Specialist courts to handle cases of rape and other sexual offences will be introduced across England and Wales over the next two years, the prime minister has announced. Each crown court… Continue reading Specialist courts for rape cases to be rolled out in England and Wales