Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePrime minister Andy Burnham is taking an overseas holiday after just over two weeks in office, having assumed the role on 20 July. Despite his absence from Downing Street, officials state he will remain in direct contact and continue meetings, ensuring the government functions normally. During his initial fortnight, Mr Burnham made numerous policy announcements, including pledges to remove VAT from electricity bills, end rough sleeping, and reinstate a £2 bus fare cap. He also initiated cross-party talks on social care, vowed to tackle small boat crossings, cut business rates for pubs, and established No 10 North. Reform UK chairman Lee Anderson criticised the prime minister for taking a holiday so soon, citing "unfunded commitments" and an increase in migrant crossings. In fullBurnham taking overseas holiday after fortnight in No 10More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Andy Burnham heading on holiday two weeks after becoming prime minister
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePrime minister Andy Burnham is taking an overseas holiday after just over two weeks in office, having assumed the role on 20 July. Despite his absence from Downing Street, officials state he will remain in direct contact and continue meetings, ensuring the government functions normally. During his initial fortnight, Mr Burnham made numerous policy announcements, including pledges to remove VAT from electricity bills, end rough sleeping, and reinstate a £2 bus fare cap. He also initiated cross-party talks on social care, vowed to tackle small boat crossings, cut business rates for pubs, and established No 10 North. Reform UK chairman Lee Anderson criticised the prime minister for taking a holiday so soon, citing "unfunded commitments" and an increase in migrant crossings. In fullBurnham taking overseas holiday after fortnight in No 10More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
