Burnham Removes Daily Time Limits on Disabled Bus Passes
Disabled people in England gain unrestricted free bus pass access at any time from April 2027. Andy Burnham expands poli...
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Early Prison Releases Threaten Rough Sleeping Target
Nacro warns that prisoner homelessness rates threaten Andy Burnham's rough sleeping pledge. New data shows 1 in 6 releas...
Burnham Calls for Disposable Barbecue Ban After Emergency Climate Meeting
Andy Burnham urges retailers to halt disposable barbecue sales following urgent Cobra climate meeting amid extreme heat...
UK Police Chiefs Urge Burnham to Block Early Release of PC Harper's Killers
50 police leaders, including every chief constable in England and Wales, demand PM prevents early release of PC Andrew H...
Councils Get Authority to Block Vape Shops
Andy Burnham announces new powers for councils to reject vape and betting shops. Planning permission required for vape r...
Mayor Andy Burnham Launches Cost of Living Tour Across UK
Andy Burnham embarks on UK cost of living tour to address household financial pressures. Labour mayor promotes support i...
Burnham Takes Direct Action on Grooming Gang Early Release
PM personally intervenes to address urgent loophole enabling early prison release of grooming gang perpetrators convicte...
Burnham Prioritizes Detaining Child Abusers Amid Prison Release Scheme
Andy Burnham focuses on preventing early release of child sexual offenders as government finalizes exemptions in its urg...
Written UK Constitution Gains Support Through Burnham's Devolution Strategy
Andy Burnham advocates for a written UK constitution to strengthen devolution plans and modernize the state's centuries-...
Burnham's Successor Craig Vows New Powers Transform Lives
Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham, promising transformative change through expanded powers in may...
Bev Craig Elected Greater Manchester Mayor, Succeeding Andy Burnham
Labour's Bev Craig wins Greater Manchester mayoral election with nearly double Reform UK's votes. Craig succeeds Andy Bu...
Burnham Faces Labour Revolt Over North Sea Oil Drilling
Andy Burnham risks first government revolt as Labour MPs and climate experts condemn his apparent support for renewed No...
Labour Secures Greater Manchester Mayor Victory
Labour candidate Bev Craig wins decisive Greater Manchester mayoral byelection, succeeding Andy Burnham and reclaiming a...
Mayors Gain Treasury Independence with New Devolved Powers
Burnham's plan grants English mayors devolved powers to borrow and keep income tax from 2028. Regional leaders celebrate...
Mayor Powers: Burnham's Income Tax Distribution Plan Transforms UK Regions
Andy Burnham unveils regional mayors income tax sharing scheme. PM backs devolved powers for every postcode in major UK...
Social Care Reform Must Precede Assisted Dying Debate
Andy Burnham argues comprehensive social and palliative care improvements are essential before considering assisted dyin...
Burnham Seeks All-Party Social Care Reform
Prime Minister Burnham invites cross-party leaders to discuss urgent social care reforms, excluding Farage from talks on...
UK Budget Pressures Mount as Iran War Threatens Oil Prices
Leading economists warn PM Burnham of severe budget constraints. Iran conflict could spike oil prices, creating difficul...