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Andy Burnham

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Subscriptions you can’t easily cancel, sales that aren’t sales – I’ll end the rip-offs that British people hate

Subscriptions you can’t easily cancel, sales that aren’t sales – I’ll end the rip-offs that British people hate

It’s remarkable how much of modern life can seem designed to wear us down. Every “sale” seems to come with an asterisk. Consumer contracts often...

10.08.2026 10

The Guardian

Andy Burnham

It’s not just a No 10 in the north, it’s an engine for growth throughout the whole UK

On Monday, while the cameras were fixed on that famous black door in Downing Street, something important was happening 165 miles away. A small team of...

24.07.2026 10

The Guardian

Andy Burnham

The return of the political professional

After years of duds and dilettantes, true operators have returned to Downing Street — but that won’t guarantee success

23.07.2026 10

Financial Times

Andy Burnham

'A fairer bus fare is just the start,' writes Andy Burnham

A fair bus fare. That’s the commitment this government has made to millions of passengers today. Listen to this article From January, we’re...

22.07.2026 20

LBC

Andy Burnham

‘The moment we bring back hope’: Burnham’s plan for Britain

Andy Burnham is now Prime Minister. Here is the speech he gave in Downing Street this afternoon: I have just come from Buckingham Palace, where I have...

20.07.2026 10

The Spectator

Andy Burnham

Vibes, not results, will dictate Burnham’s true election timetable

The political realities point to the new PM going long — but not too long

16.07.2026 10

Financial Times

Andy Burnham

Burnham must not succumb to a populist techlash

It would be a crime to lose the UK’s envied tech and life science status within Europe

09.07.2026 20

Financial Times

Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham and the politics of nostalgia

Starmer’s presumptive heir is locked in a battle over Britain’s past — and future — with Nigel Farage

02.07.2026 20

Financial Times

Andy Burnham

‘Manchesterism’ is building a better politics and a strong economy. The whole country should be inspired

22.01.2026 30

The Guardian

Andy Burnham

If ministers want to see how welfare reform can be done, come see us in Greater Manchester

09.07.2025 20

The Guardian

Andy Burnham