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Express Politics21 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham warned 'don't fiddle the figures' as Labour sends UK debt soaring

Labour has maxed out the nation's credit card as Andy Burnham takes office facing a borrowing crisis with debt at its highest in two decades, Tories warn.

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Express Politics21 Jul 2026

Putin just sent Burnham a terrifying warning - it’s time to stop the dad dancing

OPINION: The time for dad dancing is over, Andy Burnham must get serious on defence and unveil his vision for the Armed Forces.

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BBC Politics21 Jul 2026

Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior bounces back

The potential contender to replace Keir Starmer is now back in the cabinet under Andy Burnham.

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Express Politics21 Jul 2026

Nigel Farage warns Burnham is dragging Britain back to the 1970s - 'God Help Us!'

Nigel Farage has warned Andy Burnham is dragging Britain back to the dark days of the 1970s and demanded an immediate general election.

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Express Politics21 Jul 2026

Martin Lewis issues warning over Andy Burnham’s electricity bills VAT cut

The Prime Minister announced that he will cut VAT on electricity bills to help households amid the cost-of-living crisis.

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The Guardian Politics21 Jul 2026

World leaders congratulate Andy Burnham as he becomes Britain’s PM

Beyond the diplomatic platitudes global media focuses on the ‘immense’ scale of the challenge he faces in the job UK politics live – latest updates World leaders have warmly congratulated Andy Burnham on his entry into 10 Downing Street as Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, but international media largely focused on the scale of the challenges awaiting him. Emmanuel Macron, France’s president, said he hoped for a deeper relationship “in the service of our peoples, and by giving new

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The Guardian Politics21 Jul 2026

Defence shares rise after Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as chancellor

Babcock and BAE Systems benefit as markets hope former defence secretary will increase spending on sector Business live – latest updates Shares in defence companies have risen sharply after Andy Burnham appointed John Healey as chancellor, prompting hope among investors of increased spending on suppliers to the military. Defence stocks were among the biggest risers on the FTSE 100 on Tuesday morning after the former defence secretary was announced as chancellor after markets closed on Monday.

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The Guardian Politics21 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham promised urgent action on the cost of living; the heat is now on chancellor John Healey to deliver it | Alfie Stirling

The PM and the new boss at the Treasury face an even trickier task than their predecessors. They need a good plan, and we have one Alfie Stirling is an economist and director of policy at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation As Keir Starmer found, it takes more than words alone to warm a tepid bath. Voters reserve the greatest punishment for the politicians they think acted too little, or too late, to prevent them getting poorer. For Andy Burnham, much will now depend on whether he has got the right

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The Guardian Politics21 Jul 2026

JP Morgan boss warns of ‘consequences’ if Burnham taxes banks

Higher taxes on sector could threaten plan for £3bn headquarters in London, says Jamie Dimon Business live – latest updates The boss of JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon, has warned Andy Burnham against raising tax charges on banks, suggesting it could threaten plans to build its £3bn headquarters in London and drive investment away from Britain. The chief executive of the world’s biggest bank, who has a track record of criticising the UK’s bank tax surcharge, does not want to see the UK’s new prime mini

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The Guardian Politics21 Jul 2026

UK military ‘eyes innovative electric flying taxi’ as 2029 launch planned

Vertical Aerospace says government has given £10m backing, taking its total investment in the project to £48m British flying taxi startup Vertical Aerospace has said the UK government has expressed interest in buying a military variant of its aircraft as it races to gain approval for flights with paying passengers. Vertical also welcomed another £10m grant from the government, taking its total UK state funding to £48m. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics21 Jul 2026

Burnham begins: what awaits the new British PM? - podcast

Senior political correspondent Peter Walker and former No 10 press secretary Paul Harrison analyse Andy Burnham’s first day as PM On Monday, Andy Burnham finally realised his long-held ambition to become prime minister. But what problems can he expect to confront now he’s in No 10? Former Downing Street press secretary Paul Harrison talks through the challenges of the office, from the awkward living arrangements to the even more awkward conversations with the president of the US. And senior poli

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The Guardian Politics21 Jul 2026

Burnham begins: what awaits the new PM? - podcast

Senior political correspondent Peter Walker and former No 10 press secretary Paul Harrison analyse Andy Burnham’s first day as PM On Monday, Andy Burnham finally realised his long-held ambition to become prime minister. But what problems can he expect to confront now he’s in No 10? Former Downing Street press secretary Paul Harrison talks through the challenges of the office, from the awkward living arrangements to the even more awkward conversations with the president of the US. Continue readi

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