Andy Burnham's plan to devolve power by allowing England's regional mayors a share of income tax aims to address regional inequalities. While economists support the principle, challenges include avoiding weaker economies falling behind, repairing damage from austerity, and a lack of local government expertise and resources.
Der Labourpolitiker Andy Burnham hat als sechster britischer Premierminister in sieben Jahren sein Amt angetreten, nachdem er Keir Starmer abgelöst hatte. Ein Spotlight-Team diskutiert seinen Hintergrund, die öffentliche Wahrnehmung und die vorherrschende Stimmung in Großbritannien, die von Erleichterung, aber auch Zweifeln und Forderungen nach Neuwahlen geprägt ist.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, asserts that the UK's devolution program, which grants regional leaders greater financial control, strengthens the argument for a written constitution. This would fundamentally alter the UK's uncodified political system, bringing it in line with most other democracies.
Nach einem Regierungswechsel in Großbritannien wird der neue Premier Andy Burnham von den Briten gefeiert, da er in seinen ersten Tagen einen populistischen Kurs einschlägt. Er deckelt Buspreise, bekämpft Obdachlosigkeit und verlegt einen Regierungssitz nach Nordengland, was ihn von Keir Starmer abhebt.
Andy Burnham proposes a radical plan to decentralise English government, empowering regional mayors with tax revenues and investment capacity, aiming to address economic disparities and deindustrialisation by fostering resilient local economies across the country.
Labour MPs and regional mayors, including Andy Burnham's allies, propose a mutualised model for UK water companies, turning them into not-for-profit entities run by local people. This 'third way' aims to avoid government debt from nationalisation, address company failings like sewage dumping, and could first be tested with financially struggling Thames Water.
UK publishers advocate for greater local media support to ensure accountability under Andy Burnham's devolution plans, citing challenges from big tech, misinformation, and limited journalist access, despite a new £12m government fund to address "news deserts."
Greater Manchester's new Mayor, Bev Craig, praised the Prime Minister's plan to devolve more power from Whitehall to regions, stating it could "change our lives." Craig, a Labour candidate, won the by-election, succeeding Andy Burnham, and aims to make the region better.
Die 55 europäischen Uefa-Verbände boykottieren Fifa-Wettbewerbe, solange der Plan für private Investitionen in Fifa-Turniere besteht. Fifa-Präsident Infantino stoppt das Projekt nach globaler Kritik.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the UK that allowing the US to use British military bases for strikes against Iran constitutes an "act of aggression," granting Tehran self-defense rights. This came after UK PM Andy Burnham approved the continued use of bases, while British counterpart Ed Miliband stressed UK's non-involvement in war and support for diplomacy.
Readers debate UK social care funding and reform, responding to Andy Burnham's call for cross-party agreement. Discussions cover wealth taxes, pension triple lock abolition, and the fairness of selling homes for care, emphasizing support for disabled individuals.
Andy Burnham, referred to as the prime minister in the article, has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign over his plans to sell a stake in the World Cup for $4.2bn. The proposal faces growing pressure, including a furious backlash from UEFA and other football bodies, and led to the resignation of senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro.
Labour's Bev Craig secured a decisive victory in the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection, winning 66.3% of second-preference votes and reclaiming areas from Reform UK and the Greens. This outcome provides a significant boost for Labour and raises critical questions for Nigel Farage's party regarding its national standing and funding issues.
Andy Burnham's first two weeks as prime minister show a "Burnham bounce" in polls, with Labour gaining a 6-point lead over Reform UK, primarily from returning progressive voters. While Labour is ahead in seats, it's short of a majority, facing challenges in winning back Reform voters and in Wales/Scotland.
Labour candidate Bev Craig will succeed Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor after winning a by-election. Craig, Manchester City Council's first female and openly gay leader, previously oversaw economic growth and improved children's services.
Diane Abbott and Joani Reid have been readmitted to the Labour Party, with their parliamentary whips restored, following independent disciplinary processes. Abbott received a formal warning for past comments on racism, while Reid's readmission follows her husband's arrest for alleged foreign intelligence links.
Le nouveau premier ministre britannique, Andy Burnham, a signalé sa stratégie d'immigration en reconduisant Shabana Mahmood au ministère de l'Intérieur. Cela indique un soutien à l'accentuation des reconductions aux frontières et à la réforme du droit d'asile, une approche qu'il avait déjà soutenue en tant que maire du Grand Manchester.
Voting has commenced in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election, with over 2 million eligible voters choosing Andy Burnham's successor. Labour's Bev Craig is widely expected to win comfortably, despite initial fears of losing to Reform UK, as the contest is largely overshadowed by Burnham's recent ascent to Prime Minister.
Andy Burnham outlined plans for a national care service, seeking cross-party support from Tories and Lib Dems. Robert Jenrick (Reform UK) claimed the PM desired a 'death tax'. Green Party's Zack Polanski faces criticism over a social media post, prompting discussion by Pippa Crerar and Peter Walker.
Bev Craig has won the Greater Manchester mayoral special election, succeeding Andy Burnham. She pledged to improve constituents' lives, facing lower turnout and a challenge from Reform UK, whose resources were diverted to a separate by-election.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham indicates he will abandon plans to curtail jury trials in England and Wales, reversing a significant policy inherited from Keir Starmer's government. Burnham cited concerns stemming from the Hillsborough disaster, despite the proposals aiming to clear a backlog of nearly 80,000 court cases.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham enjoys high approval, but faces challenges from US President Donald Trump's erratic foreign policy. The article suggests a shift from US reliance to closer European cooperation for UK security and economic resilience, challenging post-war orthodoxies and the legacy of Brexit.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, citing his 'outrageous' plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to outside investors, a proposal also opposed by European football body UEFA.
Andy Burnham's government has scheduled an autumn budget for October 28, aiming to decentralize money and power from Westminster. Chancellor John Healey stated Labour would adhere to fiscal rules, but the government faces market unease over high national debt and rising borrowing costs, potentially leading to tax considerations.
