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Burnham promises a 'new direction' for UK

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June 29, 2026

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Burnham promises a 'new direction' for UK

Andy Burnham has promised a new direction for the UK, which is stuck in a rut as he delivered his first major speech since Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation.

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Daily Mail

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· Jun 29, 2026

POLL OF THE DAY: Will Britain go in a 'new direction' under Andy Burnham, as he promises?

POLL OF THE DAY: Will Britain go in a 'new direction' under Andy Burnham, as he promises?

RTÉ News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Burnham vows UK's 'biggest' decentralisation of power

Andy Burnham promised to give the UK a new direction with the biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall in modern times.

LabourList

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘A new address isn’t enough, Britain needs a new way of doing politics’

Andy Burnham wants No. 10 North to become the nerve centre of a rewired Britain. He’s right that The post ‘A new address isn’t enough, Britain needs a new way of doing politics’ appeared first on LabourList.

Research Professional News

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· Jul 8, 2026

London’s thriving spinouts show what the UK could do

Andy Burnham’s vision for research-led innovation will require a national step change, says Anne Lane The post London’s thriving spinouts show what the UK could do appeared first on Research Professional News.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Burnham Apologises for Labour’s Gaza Failure as UK Readies New Prime Minister

Andy Burnham, set to become Britain's prime minister on July 20, apologised for Labour's initial response to Israel's campaign in Gaza and pledged stronger action. Analysts say the statement falls short of concrete policy change, with arms exports and Palestine Action's proscription unchanged.

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 29, 2026

PM-in-waiting vows 'No 10 North' will rebalance power in UK

Andy Burnham sets out his vision to expand power to regions with new “No 10 North” at the centre of a "rewired Britain" if he becomes the next prime minister. “Westminster hasn’t been working for a very long time. In fact, it is broken,” Mr Burnham said. “We’ll bring about the biggest rebalancing of power our country has seen. “This is Manchesterism. It is a vision for good growth and a rejection of the old trickle-down model."

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Related coverage for "Burnham promises a 'new direction' for UK": Daily Mail — POLL OF THE DAY: Will Britain go in a 'new direction' under Andy Burnham, as he promises?. RTÉ News — Burnham vows UK's 'biggest' decentralisation of power. LabourList — ‘A new address isn’t enough, Britain needs a new way of doing politics’. Research Professional News — London’s thriving spinouts show what the UK could do. The Eastern Herald — Burnham Apologises for Labour’s Gaza Failure as UK Readies New Prime Minister. Sky News Australia — PM-in-waiting vows 'No 10 North' will rebalance power in UK