Burnham defends Palestine Action ban process after Rooney book supply stops
The prime minister cited a live legal case when pressed to review the proscription, as Sally Rooney’s publisher stopped supplying her books to UK retailers.
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Thames Water creditors select John Hutton as chair if rescue deal proceeds
The former Labour minister would chair the water supplier under a proposed creditor takeover, with Mike McTighe moving to a vice-chair role. The deal remains under discussion.
Rhun ap Iorwerth announces review of Welsh council and regional powers
The first minister says a green paper will examine where powers should sit in Wales, with possible legislation after the 2030 election.
IllustrationBurnham announces new protections against private parking charges
Drivers would get grace periods and new grounds to challenge charges under private parking rules announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Politics
Burnham asks officials for more radical Thames Water options, Guardian reports
The prime minister has asked advisers to revisit plans for the struggling utility, according to the Guardian, as ministers weigh potential public ownership measures.
Burnham urges Reform UK to act after ITV reports racist remarks by members
Andy Burnham called for immediate action after ITV reported racist remarks by Reform UK members and councillors. The party says it is investigating cases and has suspended some...
Andy Burnham offers to work with John Swinney on powers for Scotland’s regions
The prime minister wants the UK and Scottish governments to develop a model giving regions and cities more decision-making power, as he prepares to visit Scotland during the...
Burnham seeks correction after Commons remark about Widdecombe murder charge
Downing Street says a correction has been issued to Hansard after the prime minister described a defendant as responsible for Ann Widdecombe’s murder. The man has not entered a...
World
Government announces brain cancer review after meeting swimmer Archie Goodburn
An expert review is due within three months and will inform a plan to move brain cancer treatments from research to patients faster.
Burnham says Labour cannot support Green partnership after Zionism motion
Burnham called the Greens’ conference motion wrong and antisemitic. Downing Street has not clarified whether his position extends to Labour’s local council partnerships with...
Heathrow boss seeks clarity on third runway after Burnham withheld support
Thomas Woldbye warned that Heathrow’s private investors could put money elsewhere if the proposed expansion does not go ahead.
World
Burnham to host Zelenskyy as UK announces further support for Ukraine
The Ukrainian president is due at Downing Street on 14 October as the UK accelerates £10 million of a £45 million air-defence missile package and prepares further support...
Sports
Andy Burnham’s 2021 meeting with Manchester City chair disclosed by Greater Manchester authority
Greater Manchester’s authority has identified a formal meeting with Khaldoon Al Mubarak, informal matchday contact and City’s role in overseas visits. It has not detailed what...
Burnham says Russia tried to interfere in Brexit vote but does not question result
Andy Burnham says advisers told him Russia interfered in the 2016 referendum. He has offered no public detail about the activity, and the government says the result was legitimate.
IllustrationBurnham sets out post-Brexit deals he wants to pursue at November EU summit
The prime minister is seeking agreements on food trade, energy, youth mobility and migration at a Brussels summit on 20 November. The proposed benefits remain projections, and...
Politics
Burnham seeks EU immigration data sharing deal at November summit
The prime minister says he will pursue a practical arrangement after the UK lost access to Eurodac. The government has confirmed the summit date, but no deal has been announced.
Andy Burnham to attend second UK-EU summit in Brussels on 20 November
The UK prime minister will meet EU leaders to review the partnership agreed in 2025 and discuss security, migration and barriers to trade. No new agreement has been announced.
Labour insiders fear Healey’s 28 October budget may leave voters unconvinced
Some Labour figures fear small cost-of-living measures will fall short of the wider change voters expect. The government has confirmed the budget date, but its support package...