Inside Andy's Brain: in the newshttps://andyburnhamsbrain.com/in-the-news.htmlNew press and government coverage of Andy Burnham, from the public-record archive. Summaries and links only; article text remains with each publisher.en-gbNew UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills forecast to lift inflation (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/16/new-uk-cost-of-living-crisis-looms-rising-energy-bills-inflationhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/16/new-uk-cost-of-living-crisis-looms-rising-energy-bills-inflationSun, 16 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Sunday 16 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Government needs to win back trust of farmers, says Andy Burnham (The Irish News)https://www.irishnews.com/news/uk/government-needs-to-win-back-trust-of-farmers-says-andy-burnham-3H6BDRAXDNK57JNIFOLWUKJE3U/https://www.irishnews.com/news/uk/government-needs-to-win-back-trust-of-farmers-says-andy-burnham-3H6BDRAXDNK57JNIFOLWUKJE3U/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Irish News coverage of Andy Burnham, Saturday 15 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.No 10’s ads for a TikTok team show why social media is a smart career move (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/aug/15/business-critical-why-even-andy-burnham-is-taking-his-social-media-game-seriouslyhttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/aug/15/business-critical-why-even-andy-burnham-is-taking-his-social-media-game-seriouslySat, 15 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Saturday 15 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.PM: Farmers should not carry the risk of a changing climate alone (gov.uk)https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-farmers-should-not-carry-the-risk-of-a-changing-climate-alonehttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-farmers-should-not-carry-the-risk-of-a-changing-climate-aloneFri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTgov.uk coverage of Andy Burnham, Friday 14 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Burnham announces £65m drought package for English farmers (Farmers Weekly)https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/farm-policy/burnham-announces-65m-drought-package-for-english-farmershttps://www.fwi.co.uk/news/farm-policy/burnham-announces-65m-drought-package-for-english-farmersFri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTFarmers Weekly coverage of Andy Burnham, Friday 14 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Burnham announces £65m funding boost for drought-hit farmers (ITV News)https://www.itv.com/news/2026-08-14/burnham-announces-65m-funding-boost-for-drought-hit-farmershttps://www.itv.com/news/2026-08-14/burnham-announces-65m-funding-boost-for-drought-hit-farmersFri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTITV News coverage of Andy Burnham, Friday 14 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Government issues temporary ban on disposable barbeques amid UK wildfires (ITV News)https://www.itv.com/news/2026-08-14/government-issues-temporary-ban-on-disposable-barbeques-amid-uk-wildfireshttps://www.itv.com/news/2026-08-14/government-issues-temporary-ban-on-disposable-barbeques-amid-uk-wildfiresFri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTITV News coverage of Andy Burnham, Friday 14 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.UK Government considers scaling back EV targets (Tech Digest)https://www.techdigest.tv/2026/08/uk-government-considers-scaling-back-ev-targets.htmlhttps://www.techdigest.tv/2026/08/uk-government-considers-scaling-back-ev-targets.htmlFri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTTech Digest coverage of Andy Burnham, Friday 14 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Burnham feels the heat (The Ecologist)https://theecologist.org/2026/aug/14/burnham-feels-heathttps://theecologist.org/2026/aug/14/burnham-feels-heatFri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Ecologist coverage of Andy Burnham, Friday 14 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Belt and braces PM: what wearing suit braces says about Burnham (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/14/andy-burnham-suit-braces-fashion-clothinghttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/14/andy-burnham-suit-braces-fashion-clothingFri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Friday 14 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Benjamin Netanyahu describes UK as ‘first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon’ (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/14/benjamin-netanyahu-describes-uk-first-islamic-republic-to-get-nuclear-weaponhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/14/benjamin-netanyahu-describes-uk-first-islamic-republic-to-get-nuclear-weaponFri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Friday 14 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Burnham announces £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour pressure (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/14/andy-burnham-climate-response-drought-hit-farmers-labour-pressurehttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/14/andy-burnham-climate-response-drought-hit-farmers-labour-pressureFri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Friday 14 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Burnham brings in military and bans disposable barbecues in ‘tinderbox’ Britain (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/14/burnham-temporary-ban-barbecues-tinderbox-britainhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/14/burnham-temporary-ban-barbecues-tinderbox-britainFri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Friday 14 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Burnham criticised for EV and North Sea approach amid climate crisis (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/14/andy-burnham-new-ev-sales-targetshttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/14/andy-burnham-new-ev-sales-targetsFri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Friday 14 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Growth in every postcode as Burnham sits down with small business owners in the West Country (gov.uk)https://www.gov.uk/government/news/growth-in-every-postcode-as-burnham-sits-down-with-small-business-owners-in-the-west-countryhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/growth-in-every-postcode-as-burnham-sits-down-with-small-business-owners-in-the-west-countryThu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTgov.uk coverage of Andy Burnham, Thursday 13 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Number of T Level pupils hits record high as maths A Levels rise (gov.uk)https://www.gov.uk/government/news/number-of-t-level-pupils-hits-record-high-as-maths-a-levels-risehttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/number-of-t-level-pupils-hits-record-high-as-maths-a-levels-riseThu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTgov.uk coverage of Andy Burnham, Thursday 13 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.PM call with President Stubb of Finland: 13 August 2026 (gov.uk)https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-president-stubb-of-finland-13-august-2026https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-president-stubb-of-finland-13-august-2026Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTgov.uk coverage of Andy Burnham, Thursday 13 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Burnham's plan to house migrants in middle-class areas heads for legal showdown (Evesham Observer)https://eveshamobserver.co.uk/news/burnhams-plan-to-house-migrants-in-middle-class-areas-heads-for-legal-showdown-national-news-63598/https://eveshamobserver.co.uk/news/burnhams-plan-to-house-migrants-in-middle-class-areas-heads-for-legal-showdown-national-news-63598/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTEvesham Observer coverage of Andy Burnham, Thursday 13 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Andy Burnham’s great British rip-off list just got even longer (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/13/andy-burnham-great-british-rip-off-list-just-got-even-longerhttps://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/13/andy-burnham-great-british-rip-off-list-just-got-even-longerThu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Thursday 13 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Category C and women’s prisons could be upgraded to ease overcrowding (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/13/category-c-and-womens-prisons-could-be-upgradedhttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/13/category-c-and-womens-prisons-could-be-upgradedThu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Thursday 13 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Government could pay higher rents to spread asylum accommodation across UK (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/13/government-could-pay-higher-rents-to-spread-asylum-accommodation-across-ukhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/13/government-could-pay-higher-rents-to-spread-asylum-accommodation-across-ukThu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Thursday 13 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Polls open in Clacton, where Farage spent more than £10,000 in byelection against Count Binface – as it happened (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/13/clacton-byelection-nigel-farage-count-binface-reform-latest-news-updateshttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/13/clacton-byelection-nigel-farage-count-binface-reform-latest-news-updatesThu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Thursday 13 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.The Guardian view on A-level and T-level results: a boost to the nation’s confidence (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/13/the-guardian-view-on-a-level-and-t-level-results-a-boost-to-the-nations-confidencehttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/13/the-guardian-view-on-a-level-and-t-level-results-a-boost-to-the-nations-confidenceThu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Thursday 13 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.PM urged to make urgent statement on climate crisis, as UK faces another extreme heatwave (Friends of the Earth)https://friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/pm-urged-make-urgent-statement-climate-crisis-uk-faces-another-extreme-heatwavehttps://friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/pm-urged-make-urgent-statement-climate-crisis-uk-faces-another-extreme-heatwaveWed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTFriends of the Earth coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 12 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.PM to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat warning and wildfires (ITV News)https://www.itv.com/news/2026-08-12/pm-to-chair-emergency-cobra-meeting-amid-extreme-heat-warning-and-wildfireshttps://www.itv.com/news/2026-08-12/pm-to-chair-emergency-cobra-meeting-amid-extreme-heat-warning-and-wildfiresWed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTITV News coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 12 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.'All Parts of the Country Need to Play Their Part': Andy Burnham Defends Plan to Spread Asylum Seekers Across Britain (International Business Times UK)https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/andy-burnham-fairer-asylum-seeker-distribution-uk-1813898https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/andy-burnham-fairer-asylum-seeker-distribution-uk-1813898Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTInternational Business Times UK coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 12 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Burnham considers disposable BBQ ban amid heatwave and wildfire risk (LBC)https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/burnham-disposable-bbq-ban-heatwave-wildfire-risk-5HjdfxG_2/https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/burnham-disposable-bbq-ban-heatwave-wildfire-risk-5HjdfxG_2/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTLBC coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 12 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Andy Burnham is the first influencer prime minister (New Statesman)https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2026/08/andy-burnham-is-the-first-influencer-prime-ministerhttps://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2026/08/andy-burnham-is-the-first-influencer-prime-ministerWed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTNew Statesman coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 12 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Andy Burnham tackles prison crisis by putting men in women's prisons despite trans rules (PinkNews)https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/08/12/andy-burnham-prisons-men-women-trans-inmates/https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/08/12/andy-burnham-prisons-men-women-trans-inmates/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTPinkNews coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 12 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/12/uk-extreme-heat-prompts-cobra-emergency-meetinghttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/12/uk-extreme-heat-prompts-cobra-emergency-meetingWed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 12 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.From grey water to cool spaces: 10 climate crisis policies Britain needs right now (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/12/urgent-climate-policies-uk-should-implement-nowhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/12/urgent-climate-policies-uk-should-implement-nowWed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 12 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Immigration minister says poorer areas have taken ‘fair share’ of asylum seekers – UK politics live (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/12/andy-burnham-early-prisoner-release-cobra-meeting-heatwave-climate-crisis-labour-conservatives-reform-latest-news-updateshttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/12/andy-burnham-early-prisoner-release-cobra-meeting-heatwave-climate-crisis-labour-conservatives-reform-latest-news-updatesWed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 12 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Nurses fainting in ‘inhumane’ conditions due to extreme heat, union warns (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/13/nurses-fainting-inhumane-conditions-due-to-extreme-heat-uk-union-warnshttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/13/nurses-fainting-inhumane-conditions-due-to-extreme-heat-uk-union-warnsWed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 12 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.UK heatwave live: Burnham considers ban on disposable barbecues to prevent wildfires (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2026/aug/12/heatwave-extreme-heat-cobra-uk-wildfires-drought-latest-news-updateshttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2026/aug/12/heatwave-extreme-heat-cobra-uk-wildfires-drought-latest-news-updatesWed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 12 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.PM vows to save “hollowed out high streets” with crackdown on vape and betting shops (gov.uk)https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-vows-to-save-hollowed-out-high-streets-with-crackdown-on-vape-and-betting-shopshttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-vows-to-save-hollowed-out-high-streets-with-crackdown-on-vape-and-betting-shopsTue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTgov.uk coverage of Andy Burnham, Tuesday 11 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Social care 'postcode lottery' shows huge variation in support across England (LBC)https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/social-care-reform-burnham-postcode-lottery-5Hjdfrh_2/https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/social-care-reform-burnham-postcode-lottery-5Hjdfrh_2/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTLBC coverage of Andy Burnham, Tuesday 11 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Andy Burnham found his nerve on prisons. Now he must tackle borders (The Times)https://andyburnhamsbrain.com/in-the-news.html2026-08-11Andy Burnham found his nerve on prisons. Now he must tackle bordersTue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Times coverage of Andy Burnham, Tuesday 11 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.A question for Burnham as he tours the country: how to reduce the magnetic pull of London? (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/11/andy-burnham-reduce-magnetic-pull-london-regional-policy-englandhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/11/andy-burnham-reduce-magnetic-pull-london-regional-policy-englandTue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Tuesday 11 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Burnham ‘increasingly confident’ PC Harper’s killers will not get early release (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/11/andy-burnham-justice-secretary-early-release-scheme-pc-andrew-harper-killershttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/11/andy-burnham-justice-secretary-early-release-scheme-pc-andrew-harper-killersTue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Tuesday 11 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Early prisoner releases mean pledge to cut rough sleeping ‘may fail’ (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/11/andy-burnham-rough-sleeping-housing-released-prisonershttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/11/andy-burnham-rough-sleeping-housing-released-prisonersTue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Tuesday 11 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.For a proper celebration of the American Revolution, head to the British Library (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/aug/11/for-a-proper-celebration-of-the-american-revolution-head-to-the-british-libraryhttps://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/aug/11/for-a-proper-celebration-of-the-american-revolution-head-to-the-british-libraryTue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Tuesday 11 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.How viable are plans to free up prison space in England and Wales? (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/11/how-viable-are-burnhams-plans-to-free-up-prison-spacehttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/11/how-viable-are-burnhams-plans-to-free-up-prison-spaceTue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Tuesday 11 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Andy Burnham faces choice on drilling as North Sea consultation closes (LBC)https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/55604461ee464efa8ec56cbe3d95bd13-5HjdfpD_2/https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/55604461ee464efa8ec56cbe3d95bd13-5HjdfpD_2/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTLBC coverage of Andy Burnham, Monday 10 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Councils to be given powers to block eyesore vape shops in Burnham plan to revive 'hollowed out high streets' (LBC)https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/vape-shop-blocked-councils-high-streets-andy-burnham-5HjdfrX_2/https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/vape-shop-blocked-councils-high-streets-andy-burnham-5HjdfrX_2/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTLBC coverage of Andy Burnham, Monday 10 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Can Andy Burnham move fast enough for voters? (New Statesman)https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2026/08/is-andy-burnham-already-doomedhttps://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2026/08/is-andy-burnham-already-doomedMon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTNew Statesman coverage of Andy Burnham, Monday 10 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Amnesty International says Farage putting ‘hate and inhumanity’ over leadership with El Salvador prison plan – as it happened (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/10/labour-prisons-crisis-andy-burnham-reform-nigel-farage-latest-news-updateshttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/10/labour-prisons-crisis-andy-burnham-reform-nigel-farage-latest-news-updatesMon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Monday 10 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Burnham to give councils more powers to block vape and betting shops (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/10/burnham-to-give-councils-more-powers-to-block-vape-and-betting-shopshttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/10/burnham-to-give-councils-more-powers-to-block-vape-and-betting-shopsMon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Monday 10 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.From ticket booking fees to shrinkflation, six other ways Burnham could cut cost of living (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/10/after-burnhams-rip-offs-crackdown-what-more-could-pm-do-to-help-us-save-moneyhttps://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/10/after-burnhams-rip-offs-crackdown-what-more-could-pm-do-to-help-us-save-moneyMon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Monday 10 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Is Andy Burnham seriously about to tour Britain like some medieval monarch? (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/10/andy-burnham-national-listening-tourhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/10/andy-burnham-national-listening-tourMon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Monday 10 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.PM urged not to change scheme to stop PC Andrew Harper killers’ early release (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/aug/10/andy-burnham-prison-early-release-scheme-pc-andrew-harper-killershttps://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/aug/10/andy-burnham-prison-early-release-scheme-pc-andrew-harper-killersMon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Monday 10 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.PM starts roll out of ‘everyday fixes’ on the cost of living – ending rip-off discounts and subscription traps (gov.uk)https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-starts-roll-out-of-everyday-fixes-on-the-cost-of-living-ending-rip-off-discounts-and-subscription-trapshttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-starts-roll-out-of-everyday-fixes-on-the-cost-of-living-ending-rip-off-discounts-and-subscription-trapsSun, 09 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTgov.uk coverage of Andy Burnham, Sunday 9 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Andy Burnham to tour Britain in effort to reconnect government with public (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/09/andy-burham-tour-britain-reconnect-government-public-cost-of-living-high-streethttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/09/andy-burham-tour-britain-reconnect-government-public-cost-of-living-high-streetSun, 09 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Sunday 9 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Burnham vows crackdown on ‘rip-off’ business practices to ease cost of living (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/09/burnham-vows-crackdown-on-rip-off-business-practices-to-ease-cost-of-livinghttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/09/burnham-vows-crackdown-on-rip-off-business-practices-to-ease-cost-of-livingSun, 09 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Sunday 9 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Cut £175 from energy bills for low-income homes, says thinktank (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/10/cut-175-from-energy-bills-for-low-income-homes-says-thinktankhttps://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/10/cut-175-from-energy-bills-for-low-income-homes-says-thinktankSun, 09 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Sunday 9 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Labour seeking ‘deeper relationship’ with EU under Burnham, new minister says (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/09/uk-eu-reset-talks-brexit-burnham-hamish-falconerhttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/09/uk-eu-reset-talks-brexit-burnham-hamish-falconerSun, 09 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Sunday 9 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Coming to a town near you: Burnham kicks off nationwide cost-of-living tour as No 10 insists 'consumers being ripped off shouldn't be accepted' (LBC)https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/burnham-nationwide-cost-of-living-tour-5HjdfnQ_2/https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/burnham-nationwide-cost-of-living-tour-5HjdfnQ_2/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTLBC coverage of Andy Burnham, Saturday 8 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Government's mental health plan for high streets branded 'meaningless' by union - unless enough workers recruited to staff them (LBC)https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/mental-health-plan-high-street-5HjdfmR_2/https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/mental-health-plan-high-street-5HjdfmR_2/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTLBC coverage of Andy Burnham, Saturday 8 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Labour now 'more popular than Reform' as poll reveals satisfaction in Burnham 8% behind Starmer at same point as PM (LBC)https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/burnham-bounce-labour-ahead-reform-exclusive-lbc-polling-ipsos-5HjdfnT_2/https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/burnham-bounce-labour-ahead-reform-exclusive-lbc-polling-ipsos-5HjdfnT_2/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTLBC coverage of Andy Burnham, Saturday 8 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Burnham urged to approve North Sea gas field to secure British energy (The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/08/08/burnham-urged-to-approve-north-sea-gas-field/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/08/08/burnham-urged-to-approve-north-sea-gas-field/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Telegraph coverage of Andy Burnham, Saturday 8 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Why Andy Burnham's council house building boom is a recipe for disaster (The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08/08/andy-burnhams-council-house-building-recipe-for-disaster/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08/08/andy-burnhams-council-house-building-recipe-for-disaster/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Telegraph coverage of Andy Burnham, Saturday 8 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Andy Burnham looks to block early release of PC Harper's killers (The Times)https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/andy-burnham-block-early-release-pc-harpers-killers-5zcl3nrpjhttps://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/andy-burnham-block-early-release-pc-harpers-killers-5zcl3nrpjSat, 08 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Times coverage of Andy Burnham, Saturday 8 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/08/sadiq-khan-calls-on-andy-burnham-to-commit-to-climate-action-as-pressure-grows-over-north-sea-oilhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/08/sadiq-khan-calls-on-andy-burnham-to-commit-to-climate-action-as-pressure-grows-over-north-sea-oilSat, 08 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Saturday 8 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Burnham orders review of early release scheme over fears grooming gang criminals will be eligible to walk free (LBC)https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/burnham-orders-review-early-release-grooming-gangs-5Hjdfjj_2/https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/burnham-orders-review-early-release-grooming-gangs-5Hjdfjj_2/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTLBC coverage of Andy Burnham, Friday 7 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.It is 'insane' UK has not hosted World Cup since 1966, says Burnham (LBC)https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/insane-uk-not-hosted-world-cup-burnham-5Hjdfm8_2/https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/insane-uk-not-hosted-world-cup-burnham-5Hjdfm8_2/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTLBC coverage of Andy Burnham, Friday 7 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.As a Tory, I say things are looking up. Farage is fading, and the looming threat to No 10 is called Kemi (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/07/farage-fading-threat-no-10-kemi-badenoch-conservative-partyhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/07/farage-fading-threat-no-10-kemi-badenoch-conservative-partyFri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Friday 7 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Burnham urged to tackle cost of living crisis by urging Trump to end Iran war (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/07/unions-andy-burnham-uk-cost-of-living-crisis-donald-trump-iran-warhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/07/unions-andy-burnham-uk-cost-of-living-crisis-donald-trump-iran-warFri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Friday 7 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/07/millions-in-england-face-longer-waits-for-mental-health-care-as-nhs-providers-plan-cutshttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/07/millions-in-england-face-longer-waits-for-mental-health-care-as-nhs-providers-plan-cutsFri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Friday 7 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Two Trustees appointed to the National Gallery Board (gov.uk)https://www.gov.uk/government/news/two-trustees-appointed-to-the-national-gallery-boardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/two-trustees-appointed-to-the-national-gallery-boardThu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTgov.uk coverage of Andy Burnham, Thursday 6 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Andy Burnham slammed over grooming gang release: 'yet another betrayal of the victims' (Daily Express)https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2236845/andy-burnham-personally-intervenes-stop-grooming-gang-members-being-released-early-2236845https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2236845/andy-burnham-personally-intervenes-stop-grooming-gang-members-being-released-early-2236845Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTDaily Express coverage of Andy Burnham, Thursday 6 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Accounts show Green party may be close to overtaking Labour’s membership figures – as it happened (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/06/labour-reform-nigel-farage-zia-yusuf-conservatives-kemi-badenoch-joshua-bonehill-paine-uk-politics-live-newshttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/06/labour-reform-nigel-farage-zia-yusuf-conservatives-kemi-badenoch-joshua-bonehill-paine-uk-politics-live-newsThu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Thursday 6 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Burnham ‘personally intervened’ over possible early prison release of grooming gang perpetrators (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/06/burnham-intervened-possible-early-prison-release-grooming-gang-perpetratorshttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/06/burnham-intervened-possible-early-prison-release-grooming-gang-perpetratorsThu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Thursday 6 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Catholic or not, many of us share Andy Burnham’s beliefs (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/06/catholic-or-not-many-of-us-share-andy-burnham-beliefshttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/06/catholic-or-not-many-of-us-share-andy-burnham-beliefsThu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Thursday 6 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Early release is a sign of a broken prison system (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/06/early-release-is-a-sign-of-a-broken-prison-systemhttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/06/early-release-is-a-sign-of-a-broken-prison-systemThu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Thursday 6 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Healey urged to be bold on borrowing in first test of Burnham’s growth pledge (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/06/healey-urged-to-be-bold-on-borrowing-in-first-test-of-burnhams-growth-pledgehttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/06/healey-urged-to-be-bold-on-borrowing-in-first-test-of-burnhams-growth-pledgeThu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Thursday 6 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Major expansion of community mental health support across England (gov.uk)https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-expansion-of-community-mental-health-support-across-englandhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-expansion-of-community-mental-health-support-across-englandWed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTgov.uk coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 5 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Big bank bosses on alert as tax noise gets louder under Burnham (City AM)https://www.cityam.com/big-bank-bosses-on-alert-as-tax-noise-gets-louder-under-burnham/https://www.cityam.com/big-bank-bosses-on-alert-as-tax-noise-gets-louder-under-burnham/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTCity AM coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 5 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Kent to get three new emergency mental health units in Ashford, Gillingham and Margate as part of expansion of NHS services across England (Kent Online)https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/they-will-be-a-lifeline-for-so-many-new-emergency-mental-343597/https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/they-will-be-a-lifeline-for-so-many-new-emergency-mental-343597/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTKent Online coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 5 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Andy Burnham yet to reply 12 days after Chief Constable wrote letter warning about PC Harper killers' release (LBC)https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/andy-burnham-early-release-pc-harper-warning-5HjdfdP_2/https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/andy-burnham-early-release-pc-harper-warning-5HjdfdP_2/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTLBC coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 5 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.More than 100 mental health centres to open in libraries and banks - as Burnham vows to bring NHS services 'closer to home' (LBC)https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/mental-health-uk-nhs-hospital-5Hjdffz_2/https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/mental-health-uk-nhs-hospital-5Hjdffz_2/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTLBC coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 5 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.New UK PM Burnham takes to social media to challenge populist parties' dominance (Reuters)https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/uk-pm-burnham-takes-social-060317514.htmlhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/uk-pm-burnham-takes-social-060317514.htmlWed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTReuters coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 5 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Andy Burnham reveals wife’s reaction to third Labour leadership bid (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/05/andy-burnham-wife-marie-france-van-heel-reaction-third-labour-leadership-bidhttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/05/andy-burnham-wife-marie-france-van-heel-reaction-third-labour-leadership-bidWed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 5 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Bank battle: history suggests Burnham faces fight if he opts for windfall tax (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/05/bank-windfall-tax-history-andy-burnham-cost-of-livinghttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/05/bank-windfall-tax-history-andy-burnham-cost-of-livingWed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 5 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Burnham not considering public inquiry into UK activities of Jeffrey Epstein (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/05/burnham-considering-public-inquiry-jeffrey-epstein-mohamed-al-fayedhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/05/burnham-considering-public-inquiry-jeffrey-epstein-mohamed-al-fayedWed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 5 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Chief constable considers joining legal action if PC’s killers are released early (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/aug/05/threat-of-legal-action-if-pc-andrew-harpers-killers-are-released-earlyhttps://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/aug/05/threat-of-legal-action-if-pc-andrew-harpers-killers-are-released-earlyWed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 5 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.If English devolution is to be a success, it must be done right (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/05/if-english-devolution-is-to-be-a-success-it-must-be-done-righthttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/05/if-english-devolution-is-to-be-a-success-it-must-be-done-rightWed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Wednesday 5 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Four men arrested for illegal waste dumping at infamous Wigan site (gov.uk)https://www.gov.uk/government/news/four-men-arrested-for-illegal-waste-dumping-at-infamous-wigan-sitehttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/four-men-arrested-for-illegal-waste-dumping-at-infamous-wigan-siteTue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTgov.uk coverage of Andy Burnham, Tuesday 4 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Rape, serious child sex and grooming offences barred from sentencing changes (gov.uk)https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rape-serious-child-sex-and-grooming-offences-barred-from-sentencing-changeshttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/rape-serious-child-sex-and-grooming-offences-barred-from-sentencing-changesTue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTgov.uk coverage of Andy Burnham, Tuesday 4 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive."He might be hopeless, but he seems genuine": My focus groups on the early days of Andy Burnham (Lord Ashcroft Polls)https://lordashcroftpolls.com/2026/08/he-might-be-hopeless-but-he-seems-genuine-my-focus-groups-on-the-early-days-of-andy-burnham/https://lordashcroftpolls.com/2026/08/he-might-be-hopeless-but-he-seems-genuine-my-focus-groups-on-the-early-days-of-andy-burnham/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTLord Ashcroft Polls coverage of Andy Burnham, Tuesday 4 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.About 1,000 fewer prisoners to get early release as Burnham tightens rules (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/04/fewer-prisoners-early-release-burnham-tightens-ruleshttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/04/fewer-prisoners-early-release-burnham-tightens-rulesTue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Tuesday 4 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.BP boss urges Burnham to prioritise UK oil and gas even as firm exits North Sea (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/04/bp-profits-iran-war-oil-prices-shellhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/04/bp-profits-iran-war-oil-prices-shellTue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Tuesday 4 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Dinghy carrying 173 people capsizes in Channel after engine catches fire (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/04/dinghy-capsizes-channel-engine-catches-fire-rescue-operationhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/04/dinghy-capsizes-channel-engine-catches-fire-rescue-operationTue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Tuesday 4 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Kemi Badenoch defends selection of man jailed for harassing Jewish MP in council election – as it happened (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/04/pc-harper-prisoner-early-release-andy-burnham-labour-conservatives-badenoch-latest-news-updateshttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/04/pc-harper-prisoner-early-release-andy-burnham-labour-conservatives-badenoch-latest-news-updatesTue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Tuesday 4 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Labour members ‘have tougher view on welfare than you might think’, poll suggests (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/04/labour-members-view-welfare-health-economy-poll-surveyhttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/04/labour-members-view-welfare-health-economy-poll-surveyTue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Tuesday 4 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Burnham to allow killers to walk free but paedophiles and rapists will stay behind bars in early release scheme (LBC)https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/andy-burnham-rapists-paedophiles-prison-early-release-scheme-5HjdfZ6_2/https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/andy-burnham-rapists-paedophiles-prison-early-release-scheme-5HjdfZ6_2/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTLBC coverage of Andy Burnham, Monday 3 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Farage claims Reform government would stop the boats 'within a fortnight' (LBC)https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/farage-reform-stop-boats-fortnight-5HjdfYF_2/https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/farage-reform-stop-boats-fortnight-5HjdfYF_2/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTLBC coverage of Andy Burnham, Monday 3 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Trump kicks 'bankrupt' Britain before insisting he and Burnham will have 'good relationship' (LBC)https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/donald-trump-bankrupt-britain-andy-burnham-north-sea-oil-5HjdfZ4_2/https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/donald-trump-bankrupt-britain-andy-burnham-north-sea-oil-5HjdfZ4_2/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTLBC coverage of Andy Burnham, Monday 3 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Count Binface could get 20% of vote in Clacton by-election, new poll shows (The Independent)https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/count-binface-nigel-farage-clacton-by-election-b3026233.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/count-binface-nigel-farage-clacton-by-election-b3026233.htmlMon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Independent coverage of Andy Burnham, Monday 3 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Does Andy Burnham really hate London? He wouldn’t be the only one (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/03/does-andy-burnham-really-hate-london-he-wouldnt-be-the-only-onehttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/03/does-andy-burnham-really-hate-london-he-wouldnt-be-the-only-oneMon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Monday 3 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.Finally, we have a PM for the digital age. But real change requires more than just being good on camera (The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/03/andy-burnham-digital-age-political-success-good-on-camerahttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/03/andy-burnham-digital-age-political-success-good-on-cameraMon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Guardian coverage of Andy Burnham, Monday 3 August 2026. Summary and link in the archive.