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BBC Politics29 Jun 2026

Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan

Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

EconomyHousing
Express Politics29 Jun 2026

Forget Ed Miliband as Chancellor - Andy Burnham just made his biggest mistake yet

The incoming Prime Minister has a lot to say about the economy but is ignoring one of the biggest issues facing the UK, writes Jonathan Walker

Economy
Guido Fawkes29 Jun 2026

LIVE: Burnham’s First Major Speech on Economy

No questions…

Economy
Guido Fawkes29 Jun 2026

New Analysis Shows Hiking CGT to Income Tax Levels Will Actually Cost Treasury Billions

New analysis shows that raising Capital Gains Tax to Income Tax levels, the tax idea unifying the ‘soft left’, would lose billions. Something something Laffer Curve… CGT is currently either 18% or 24%. Following numerous leftist think tanks’ repeated pleas Wes Streeting proposed raising it in line with Income Tax levels. Convicted fraudster Louise Haigh…

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Guido Fawkes29 Jun 2026

LIVE: Badenoch Sets Out “Economic Tests” for Burnham in Speech

And she’s taking questions…

Economy
Express Politics29 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham just unleashed his barmy army of hard-left tax zealots - and you will pay

Andy Burnham's easy-going blokey charm will quickly wear thin.

EconomyDefence
Guido Fawkes29 Jun 2026

‘Master Communicator’ Burnham Refuses to Take Any Questions at First Press Conference

Andy Burnham is refusing to answer questions at the first press conference designed to ease people’s concerns about his opacity. Who could have foreseen this? He will give a speech at around 11:30 a.m. in Manchester designed to inform people what his economic views are. The trail goes something like this: He will explain his…

Economy
Express Politics29 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham’s radical plot to 'rewire' the economy

Burnham is widely expected to become prime minister next month.

Economy
BBC Politics29 Jun 2026

Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bid

The favourite to be the next prime minister will set out his economic vision in a speech in Manchester.

Economy
Sky News Politics28 Jun 2026

UK to replace fleet of destroyers with 'budget warships'

The UK will replace a fleet of big, expensive destroyers with smaller, budget warships under an investment plan that seeks to rearm the military for less cash than officers say they need.

EconomyDefence
The Guardian Politics28 Jun 2026

The Guardian view on universities: public confidence in degrees is wavering – ministers should shore it up | Editorial

Unfair changes to student loans and concerns about job prospects must be weighed against the life-changing potential of education Is going to university financially worthwhile? New research on graduate incomes is unlikely to help the beleaguered sector’s reputation. Even though most benefit from an earnings premium, worth around £100,000 on average over a lifetime (after tax and student loan repayments), the finding that one in four people end up worse off proves that there are no guarantees. Th

EconomyEducation
The Guardian Politics28 Jun 2026

Labour deputy leader appears to endorse Ed Miliband as Burnham’s chancellor

Lucy Powell said she thought energy secretary would be good in Treasury but ‘tittle-tattle’ over cabinet posts was ‘unedifying’ Ed Miliband would make a “good” chancellor to Andy Burnham, Labour’s deputy leader, Lucy Powell, has said, ahead of the likely next prime minister’s first major speech on the economy since he returned to Westminster. Powell, who served as Miliband’s chief of staff in opposition and is close to the former party leader, appeared to endorse him to run the Treasury – althou

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