Sue Gray, Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, has described working in No 10 as unbearable, revealing she feared her conversations were being recorded and criticizing Starmer for failing to stop staff leaks against her.
Andy Burnham, premier ministre britannique, a été victime d'une usurpation d'identité via SMS, l'usurpateur se faisant passer pour Susie Wiles, chef de cabinet de Donald Trump. Seuls quelques échanges non significatifs ont eu lieu avant la détection de la faille.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an impersonator of Susie Wiles, Chief of Staff to President Trump, before reporting the suspicious contact. Downing Street declined to comment, citing national security.
Downing Street issued a temporary GB-wide ban on disposable barbecues and brought in the military to combat wildfires, as the prime minister warned Britain is a tinderbox amid severe heatwave conditions.
Andy Burnham se convierte en el primer católico en acceder al 10 de Downing Street en el Reino Unido. Aunque las restricciones históricas fueron eliminadas en 1829, su religión impone limitaciones constitucionales para nombrar obispos.
New UK Chancellor John Healey faces immediate spending pressures and calls from economists to increase public investment in infrastructure and housing without breaching Treasury fiscal rules ahead of his first budget.
Nigel Farage received a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harbourne, triggering allegations against him and Reform party figures including deputy Richard Tice and George Cottrell, amid questions about his political comeback.
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.
Ed Miliband, as the new UK Foreign Secretary, is preparing a distinct agenda focusing on EU relations, the UK's G20 chairmanship, and the climate crisis. He aims to shape the international order, address Palestine, and revive the G20's influence amidst global challenges.
James Eden, founder of Private White VC, defends Prime Minister Andy Burnham's choice to wear his brand's expensive British-made clothing after media criticism. Eden argues it promotes British manufacturing and trade, highlighting the company's local employment and quality standards.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham opened his "Number 10 North" office in Manchester on Friday, aiming to reverse decades of centralized power in London and spur economic growth by devolving power to local communities across England.
Following Keir Starmer's departure from Downing Street, dozens of his former ministers and aides gathered, many having been sacked or demoted by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Feeling targeted for their loyalty, they are now planning to cooperate as a new faction within the Labour party, scrutinizing Burnham's government.
Andy Burnham, a potential future Prime Minister, is driven by personal experience to fix social care, highlighting the significant financial and emotional burden on families. The article argues that the lack of a universal care service in England acts as an "invisible tax" on carers, employers, and the economy, proposing a new approach to funding and provision.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham, on his fourth day, launched his "Number 10 North" initiative in Manchester, aiming to decentralize government functions and promote UK-wide growth. He met with Scottish and Welsh First Ministers in Glasgow, avoiding independence talks, and faces skepticism over funding and genuine fiscal devolution.
A senior UK government official announces 'No 10 North', a new initiative based in Manchester, aimed at decentralizing political and economic power, driving reindustrialisation, and fostering bottom-up growth across all UK regions to achieve equivalent living standards.
An opinion piece criticizes Andy Burnham's initial policies as Prime Minister, arguing they contradict his localist promises by centralizing control over homelessness, bus fares, social housing, and care services, drawing parallels with previous leaders who failed to decentralize power in the UK.
Andy Burnham will chair the National Economic Council's first meeting at the new No 10 North in Manchester, aiming to shift power from Whitehall to UK regions. Ministers Lucy Powell and Louise Haigh will also operate from the site, with 300 civil servants joining by late next year.
Andy Burnham begins work at No 10 North in Manchester, a new northern Downing Street branch supporting the UK Prime Minister's devolution agenda. He will chair an economic council and meet business leaders. Ministers Lucy Powell and Louise Haigh will also work there. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized Burnham's initial plans as 'too small,' urging focus on national energy costs and defense.
Political theorist Anton Jäger's book "Hyperpolitics" argues that contemporary politics is marked by intense politicization lacking institutional roots or ambitions. This era, following mass, post-, and anti-politics, sees movements like Black Lives Matter and the Capitol mob surge without lasting change, leaving the electorate feeling helpless.
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham aims to strengthen No 10's executive power to drive a decentralisation agenda, addressing the paradox of Britain's overcentralised state and past policy failures under Sir Keir Starmer.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, after winning Labour leadership unopposed, announced a "cost of living government." His initial policies include removing 5% VAT from electricity bills until April and capping single bus fares in England (outside London) at £2 from January 2025.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces early criticism for his "doing politics differently" approach, accused of U-turns on tax and rent policies. He defends his open communication style, which worked as Greater Manchester mayor, but risks misunderstanding in Downing Street.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, following Keir Starmer's resignation, has prioritized the cost of living, announcing a 5% VAT removal from electricity bills and capping bus fares at £2 in England outside London. These measures, funded by scrapping the digital ID program and reallocating climate finance, highlight the fiscal challenges of high public debt and ambitious spending plans.
UK citizens across various demographics share their expectations for the next Prime Minister, emphasizing honesty, integrity, and courage. Key demands include addressing the cost of living crisis, climate change, improving public services like the NHS and social care, reforming housing, and adopting a fairer, more compassionate approach to governance and international affairs.
