Poorest areas should not house all asylum seekers, says Burnham Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images James Gregory and Richard Wheeler Political reporters 11 August 2026 Updated 1 hour ago Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested that wealthier areas of the UK should house more asylum seekers. “We cannot have a situation where it’s only the poorest communities… Continue reading Poorest areas should not house all asylum seekers, says Burnham
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Burnham ‘confident’ early release of PC Harper’s killers can be halted
Burnham ‘confident’ early release of PC Harper’s killers can be halted PA Media Joshua Nevett Political reporter 11 August 2026, 13:05 BST Updated 30 minutes ago Andy Burnham says he is “confident” PC Andrew Harper’s killers can be excluded from the government’s early release scheme, as outcry over the case grows. The prime minister has… Continue reading Burnham ‘confident’ early release of PC Harper’s killers can be halted
Burnham brings forward ban on ‘subscription traps’ to ease cost of living
Burnham brings forward ban on ‘subscription traps’ to ease cost of living PA Archie Mitchell Business reporter 6 hours ago Consumers will benefit from an end to so-called subscription traps and a crackdown on “pretend prices”, Andy Burnham has said. The prime minister is bringing forward a package of changes announced under his predecessor, Sir… Continue reading Burnham brings forward ban on ‘subscription traps’ to ease cost of living
Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham’s first big test as PM
Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham’s first big test as PM Reuters Damian Grammaticas Political correspondent 2 hours ago Three weeks into his premiership, Andy Burnham has “hit bumps in the road” in the estimation of one long-serving Labour MP with the row over the early release of some prisoners from jail. His political… Continue reading Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham’s first big test as PM
Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases
Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases Reuters Joshua Nevett, Political reporter, Damian Grammaticas, Political correspondent and Dominic Casciani, Home and legal correspondent 6 August 2026, 13:22 BST Updated 3 hours ago Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ordered an “urgent” review to identify any grooming gang members who may be eligible to be freed from jail under the government’s early… Continue reading Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases
Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate
Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate Yeovil Conservatives/Getty Images Paul Seddon, Political reporter and Nick Eardley, Political correspondent 5 August 2026 A former neo-Nazi selected by the Conservatives to fight a council election next year has pulled out after a backlash against his candidacy. Joshua Bonehill-Paine was convicted of racially harassing Jewish former Labour MP Luciana Berger… Continue reading Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate
Burnham ‘looking into’ conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister
Burnham ‘looking into’ conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Nicholas Watt, Newsnight political editor and Sophie McAlpine, BBC Newsnight 1 hour ago Andy Burnham is “looking into” the possibility of holding a public inquiry into the UK activities of the convicted… Continue reading Burnham ‘looking into’ conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister
Reform says it would use Navy to stop small boats
Reform says it would use Navy to stop small boats PA Media Adam Goldsmith 3 August 2026, 09:55 BST 1548 Comments Updated 1 hour ago Reform UK says it would use the Royal Navy to “intercept” small boats crossing the English Channel and return them to France or Belgium. Under plans to be announced at… Continue reading Reform says it would use Navy to stop small boats
Burnham pledges to be ‘relentless’ in curbing small boat crossings
Burnham pledges to be ‘relentless’ in curbing small boat crossings To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Vicky Wong 2 August 2026, 16:48 BST Updated 1 hour ago Andy Burnham has pledged his government will be “relentless” in curbing the number of people arriving… Continue reading Burnham pledges to be ‘relentless’ in curbing small boat crossings
Budget to be held in October, Healey announces
Budget to be held in October, Healey announces Getty Images Jennifer McKiernan, Political reporter and Emer Moreau, Business reporter 31 July 2026, 15:26 BST Updated 20 minutes ago Chancellor John Healey has announced the date of his first Budget will be Wednesday, 28 October. In a video message, he said: “This will be a Budget that moves money and power… Continue reading Budget to be held in October, Healey announces