Andy Burnham’s new government, barely 24 hours in power, is in danger of collectively losing its marbles. The fault lies largely with the new PM who appears unable to shake off the habit of a lifetime of being all things to all people, and eager for cheap applause whenever the opportunity presents itself. How else

Labour’s new leader did well in Manchester, but now faces bigger challenges

A stagnant economy, disillusioned voters, divided politics and geostrategic turmoil are all challenges for the UK’s new prime minister who takes the helm on Monday.

The United Kingdom's new prime minister, Labour's Andy Burnham, began shaping his government with a cabinet reshuffle and a series of socially oriented announcements, hours after…

Andy Burnham was Manchester's mayor two months ago. Now he's Britain's prime minister, facing President Trump's scorn and an old territorial fight.

Andy Burnham is the new prime minister of the UK. Here are five of his key policies

Andy Burnham is the UK’s new prime minister – here’s what he said in his first speech

As his empty Gaza apology clearly demonstrates, he will not bring the radical change Labour really needs.

The new Labour leader won 379 of 403 MP nominations unopposed and pledges to end the revolving door at No. 10 — seven since 2016.

Burnham's first challenge will be the choice of his Cabinet team and especially his finance minister. Friction in this axis of government has brought down previous administrations.

From ‘circuit breaker for Britain’ to 10-year plan, new prime minister sets out his stall

The longer-run task of ensuring the UK really is a country for all applies most particularly to the communities suffering most hostility

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Andy Burnham acknowledged his precarious perch Monday as the seventh British leader in just over a decade as he set out an ambitious but vague vision…

Editorial: The prime minister's brutal clearout of his predecessor's cabinet has shown he can wield the knife. Now, he must prove he can chart a different course for Britain

From the Treasury to the Home Office, we look at who will head up key departments in new PM’s government

Andy Burnham has conducted a brutal purge of Starmer loyalists and made some shock appointments to key government roles. Here, The Independent looks at the main winners and losers…

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham took power Monday, purging the cabinet of his predecessor's loyalists as he promised a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures and…

Andy Burnham became UK prime minister, reshuffled the cabinet, and outlined a left-leaning 10-year agenda focused on affordability, housing, and decentralisation.Burnham…

Andy Burnham has been officially appointed as the new Prime Minister of the UK and has wasted no time in getting to work, with a new Cabinet announced and a bold speech delivered…

Today Michael Martins shares his tips for the new cabinet and explains why he's become obsessed with unhinged neighbours

Andy Burnham begins his premiership by unveiling plans to ease living costs. He aims to improve public finances and end political uncertainty. Measures may include capping bus…