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The Guardian Politics22 Jul 2026

Here’s how Andy Burnham really could end homelessness | Daniel Lavelle

Utilising empty homes, capping rents and fixing the benefits system would all help, but they’d require a serious fight In January 2017, the then mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, promised to end rough sleeping in the region by 2020 – a bold, frankly absurd promise that inevitably didn’t materialise. Nearly a decade later, shortly after becoming prime minister, Burnham promised to end rough sleeping again, only this time for the whole of England. So why should we believe him this time ar

Housing
Express Politics22 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham’s business secretary can't name anyone in cabinet with business experience

In response, the Shadow Business Secretary claimed: 'Labour prefer career politicians, trade unionists, and activists to entrepreneurs.'

Politics
Guido Fawkes22 Jul 2026

Burnham Chalks Up Two U-Turns in Two Days as PM

The Downing Street operation is already mopping up after its overenthusiastic Prime Minister. On two counts… During a “huddle” with reporters on Monday, Andy Burnham told hacks that he was interested in raising the personal allowance, which has been frozen. He has stated his intention the weekend before and claimed it came up the whole…

PoliticsHousing
Express Politics22 Jul 2026

POLL: Should Andy Burnham increase the personal allowance?

Have your say in our online poll on whether the new PM should unfreeze the tax-free personal allowance.

Economy
The Guardian Politics22 Jul 2026

Transport secretary ‘100% sure’ new cap on bus fares in England is fully funded – UK politics live

Earlier this week, Burnham’s new government faced questions about how the removal of VAT on electricity bills would be funded Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. Andy Burnham’s new government is facing fresh questions on how it will fund its new policies aimed at easing the cost of living, after the prime minister announced a £2 cap on single bus fares this morning. Continue reading...

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BBC Politics22 Jul 2026

Transport secretary quizzed on bus fare change

Labour MP is asked about the lowering of the bus fare cap, after Starmer increased it in 2025.

Guido Fawkes22 Jul 2026

UK Inflation Drops to 2.6%

Inflation dipped to 2.6% in the twelve months to June, driven largely by a fall in petrol prices. It is not expected to stay this close to target for long. Rising energy bills will feed into next month’s data. New Chancellor John Healey is still taking a short victory lap: “We have chosen to focus…

Economy
Express Politics22 Jul 2026

While victims suffer from Labour's policies - Streeting and Mahmood are cracking jokes

ANALYSIS - STEPH SPYRO: Thousands of prisoners could be released under Labour's plans, but Andy Burnham has left the door open for a rethink.

Crime
Express Politics22 Jul 2026

New poll reveals exactly how many Spaniards want UK back in the EU

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is yet to set out his plans for relations with Europe

Express Politics22 Jul 2026

GB News halted in breaking news alert - and it's 'problematic' for Andy Burnham

The new Prime Minister plans to make huge changes - but is already being criticised.

Express Politics22 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham’s big new plan just got torpedoed - you couldn’t make it up

OPINION: Express reporter Adam Toms thinks plans in the works go against a key pledge made by the new prime minister.

Express Politics22 Jul 2026

Leftie Press and Establishment wants to write Nigel Farage off – don't be fooled

OPINION - JONATHAN SAXTY: The Reform leader has taken a few blows but he's not down yet... and he rightly believes Labour's Burnham-bounce will be short-lived

Reform