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UK's Burnham to welcome Zelensky in first foreign leader visit

LONDON - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will on Monday host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as his first foreign leader since taking office a week ago, to underline London's "unwavering support" for Kyiv.

Bangkok Post

Andy Burnham facing fresh questions over ‘unfunded spending’ as new PM set to unveil plan to fix social care

Downing Street sources say the new prime minister ‘has the courage’ to fix problems that have bedevilled politics for decades – but opposition parties want to know where the money is coming from

The Independent UK

The UK has its first Catholic PM – but don’t expect a US-style religious culture war to follow

Trump administration has clashed with Vatican on social issues but Burnham’s faith is shaped by different principles

The Guardian - UK

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Was Keir Starmer’s leaving party the boozy birth of a new Labour force?

A £10,000 bar tab was drunk, there was a ‘lot of anger’, and now ex-ministers are thinking how to cooperate in future

The Guardian - UK

Expert issues warning to Andy Burnham as FOUR Labour ministers snub Scottish media

PRIME Minister Andy Burnham risks worsening the disconnect that many Scottish voters already feel from Westminster by avoiding a “key aspect of a…

The National (Scotland)

'I Am Against Rape and Murder': Elon Musk Denies Racism in Explosive Civil War Warning to Britain

Elon Musk predicts civil war in Britain due to migration, sparking controversy. He denies racism, citing diverse family and workforce. Musk criticises media for ignoring threats to Western values.

International Business Times UK

Anas Sarwar breaks silence on 'shameful' appointment as government role confirmed

ANAS Sarwar has spoken out after his appointment to the House of Lords and as a trade minister was confirmed by Downing Street.

The National (Scotland)

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Andy Burnham cuts business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England

The discount will apply to nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses

The Independent UK

Mike Tapp leaves role as migration minister weeks after Mahmood row

‘For me, service has always meant putting the country first, and I’m proud to have approached the role with that principle at its heart,’ Mr Tapp said in his departure letter

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on Andy Burnham and devolution: it takes a powerful centre to decentralise power

Editorial: When it comes to driving an agenda from No 10, the prime minister seems to have learned important lessons from his predecessor’s failure

The Guardian - UK

New UK PM touts 'cost of living government' with VAT cut and bus fare cap

Andy Burnham has used his first days in Downing Street to scrap the 5% VAT charged on household electricity bills and cap single bus fares in England at £2, telling his new cabinet that Britain now has a "cost of living government".

Euronews

Andy Burnham Approves US Use of UK Bases for Iran Strikes in First Major Foreign Policy Test

Andy Burnham approves continued US use of UK bases for Iran operations, balancing Britain's alliance with Washington and legal concerns over the conflict.

International Business Times UK

Downing Street reveals details of Burnham and Trump’s first call

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The Independent UK

Andy Burnham’s first conversation with Donald Trump was ‘extremely warm’, Downing Street says

Mr Burnham’s phone call with the US president lasted 20 minutes, Downing Street said

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The Independent UK

Andy Burnham’s cabinet changes open door to rethink on Brexit

ANALYSIS: The appointment of Hamish Falconer to lead Brexit reset talks suggests Andy Burnham may end up reconsidering Keir Starmer’s red lines, political editor David Maddox writes

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham rules out 'further referendums' in first call with devolved leaders

PRIME Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out “further referendums” in calls with devolved leaders, Downing Street has said.

The Economic Times

Britain's new Prime Minister to cut taxes on electricity bills

The new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will cut taxes on electricity bills. This move aims to ease the ongoing cost-of-living crisis for citizens. The government plans to remove value-added tax from domestic electricity bills starting October 1. This financial action will be funded by cancelling a digital ID programme.…

The Guardian - AU

Andy Burnham as new UK PM faces the defining test for the centre-left. Australia will be watching closely

Countering the populist challenge to liberal democracy requires something of a reset

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The Guardian - UK

With PM Burnham, we’ll get warmth, audacity and knowhow. For everything else, cling to hope

He looks the part, with a rise as impressive as his speeches, but is that enough? You cannot know if someone is up to the job until they have to do it, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Palantir isn’t the only option for the NHS

Letter: Manchester’s integrated care board offers the health service a domestic alternative to the US firm, says Dr Devan Moodley

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham invites Donald Trump to Manchester for G20 hours after becoming prime minister

Donald Trump previously described the new prime minister as ‘the mayor of a town’

International Business Times UK

'My Work Is Done': Keir Starmer Resigns, Handing the Baton to Andy Burnham

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as UK prime minister, saying 'my work is done' as he formally handed over leadership to Andy Burnham.

International Business Times UK

Andy Burnham Ditches Digital ID Plan, Saying Billions Will Go To Cost-Of-Living Priorities Instead

Andy Burnham plans to scrap Starmer's digital ID plan upon becoming UK Prime Minister, redirecting resources to address cost-of-living issues and support local economies.

The Independent UK

White House defends Argentina’s controversial Falklands banner at World Cup

Downing Street has backed calls for Fifa to investigate the incident

The Economic Times

Indian-origin academic, London Mayor Sadiq Khan among new UK peerages

Academic Swaran Singh and Mayor Sadiq Khan received peerages ahead of Keir Starmer's resignation. Starmer will formally resign as prime minister next week, making way for Andy Burnham. These appointments are part of a customary resignation honours process for departing prime ministers. Singh led an investigation into discrimination within the…

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