Should there have been a general election?

Members of the public are asked if they think they should have being given a vote before Andy Burnham was appointed the new UK prime minister.

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New UK Prime Minister Burnham Promises Hope and Change. The Hurdles Are High.

Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, promised policies that would give average Britons financial “breathing space.” His opponents are already doling out criticism.

By Michael D. Shear

Andy Burnham’s cabinet: who’s in, who’s out?

Plus: policy announcements and how to fund them

From defence uplift to national care service, Andy Burnham faces question of funding

As new prime minister briefs cabinet on ‘cost of living government’, critics ask where money will come from UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham is under mounting pressure to explain how he will pay for his policy pledges as he implored his new cabinet to examine “all possible ways” to tackle the cost of living crisis. On his first full day in power, the prime minister faced questions about how he would fund the removal of VAT from electricity bills and also an expected uplift in ...

By Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker

Andy Burnham to cut taxes on electricity bills, announces new UK cabinet

Burnham is attempting to act quickly ​to deliver on promises to tackle the UK's cost-of-living crisis.

UK’s Burnham eyes lower energy bills in first move as PM

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday he would cut taxes ⁠on electricity bills, the first of several early moves to signal his intent to ease a cost-of-living crisis and quell anger over successive governments’ failure to bring change. On his second day in his new job, Burnham said his government would remove the value-added tax from domestic electricity bills from October 1, cutting around £45 from the average annual bill of around £1,862 that households pay. With bond investor...

By Reuters

Meet Andy Burnham, Britain's new prime minister

Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the successor to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham, the former Manchester mayor, has become a leading figure in the Labour Party and one of the UK's most popular politicians.

'We've got to be prepared to reprioritise': UK's PM holds first cabinet meeting

Andy Burnham told the inaugural meeting of his cabinet on July 21 that he would lead a "cost-of-living government", after unveiling an energy tax cut on his first full day as prime minister. At the same time, Burnham called for 'fiscal discipline', just as critics are doubting the VAT cut can be funded by the scrapping of former prime minister Keir Starmer's digital ID scheme. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi takes a look.

By FRANCE24

Andy Burnham is Prime Minister. Now what?

After weeks of speculation, Andy Burnham finally unveiled his first cabinet late on Tuesday, with John Healey the surprise choice as chancellor, Ed Miliband moving to the Foreign Office and Shabana Mahmood remaining as home secretary.

By Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson

Burnham inherits a relationship with the EU hampered by Brexit and friction with Trump

The new British prime minister wants to prioritize domestic policy over foreign affairs

By Rafa De Miguel

Andy Burnham’s Celtic connection as PM reveals second club behind Everton

Andy Burnham became the Prime Minister yesterday after Keir Starmer’s resignation. The former Mayor of Greater Manchester ascended to the top office promising change for all. Despite being a well-kn...

Analysis: What does Andy Burnham taking over as British PM mean for Northern Ireland?

The new man in Downing Street will at some point have to address awkward issues such as funding and demands for a referendum

By Gerry Moriarty

Lisa Nandy Stays in Post as U.K. Culture Secretary, Kanishka Narayan Appointed First AI Minister

Despite new Prime Minister Andy Burnham undergoing an extensive cabinet reshuffle, incumbent culture minister Lisa Nandy is set to remain in post. Nandy, who has been a member of Parliament since 2010 as representative for the constituency of Wigan, was appointed secretary of state for culture, media and sport by previous Prime Minister Keir Starmer […]

By K.J. Yossman

Why did Andy Burnham pick John Healey?

His appointment as chancellor is less about politics, and more about the practice of government

By Ethan Croft

Andy Burnham hits the ground strolling

Britain’s new prime minister promises a lot but reveals little

Taoiseach and Andy Burnham discuss legacy issues and Ukraine in first phone call

By Gráinne Ní Aodha

British Cypriot MP moved to Burnham’s ‘No 10 North’

British Cypriot member of parliament Nesil Caliskan has been moved to Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new “No 10 North” as part of his new initiative to move government offices from London to Manchester. Caliskan has since May been the United Kingdom’s parliamentary undersecretary of state for devolution, local growth and communities, with that role having […]

Who is who in UK PM Andy Burnham's new cabinet

Andy Burnham on Tuesday was to hold his first meeting with a dramatically reshaped cabinet of ministers, after removing some key figures and offering others new positions. He handed top jobs to several prominent politicians who helped pave his path to power and ditched senior figures seen as loyal to the previous leader, including finance minister Rachel Reeves. Finance Minister John Healey Britain’s incoming Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey arrives ahead of a cabinet meeting...

By none@none.com (AFP)

UK's Andy Burnham targets lower energy bills in first move as PM

New Northern Ireland Secretary says his 'door will be open' to all Stormont parties

Chris Bryant was speaking after his appointment by Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday night.

Burnham takes over as UK prime minister

The former Manchester mayor becomes the country’s seventh prime minister in 10 years

By Peter Weber, The Week US

Burnham targets lower energy bills in first move as UK prime minister

He appointed allies who helped him rise and removed senior figures loyal to former leader, including Reeves.

By REUTERS

Burnham to get Cabinet in order after sacking Starmer loyalists

New U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham was set to hold his first Cabinet meeting Tuesday after ousting his predecessor’s loyalists, vowing a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living press...

Tinubu congratulates UK’s new Prime Minister, seeks stronger bilateral ties

President Tinubu congratulates UK’s new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, expressing confidence in deepening bilateral cooperation and strengthening strategic Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-congratulates-uks-new-prime-minister-seeks-stronger-bilateral-ties/

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