Does Burnham need to watch what he says?
The latest policy announcement from Burnham’s new government is a 20% tax break for pubs, clubs and live music venues. That means that pub could save an estimated £1,100 a year. Sam Coates and Anne ...
23 Juli 0s
Is everyone on the Burnham bus?
Andy Burnham wants to talk about his new bus fare cap but, and Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy point out, there isn’t much chance to talk about anything else without the Commons sitting.They go through ho...
22 Juli 0s
Burnham Day 2: After the purge, the splurge
The Andy Burnham era is underway, and the new prime minister is kicking off with a bang – cutting VAT on electricity bills.He promised the country some “breathing space” on the cost of living, but wit...
21 Juli 0s
The 59th PM: What lies ahead for Burnham
The bloodless coup reaches its climax today as Andy Burnham is set to become the 59th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom - but does a new face mark a new era of British politics?Sam Coates and Anne ...
20 Juli 19min
Burnham in No10: The known unknowns
With just one day until Andy Burnham is crowned Labour leader, many are still scratching their heads – what will a Burnham government actually look like?The incoming PM says he’s in no rush and will t...
16 Juli 19min
Is Ed Miliband still in the running for Chancellor?
It’s Keir Starmer’s final PMQs so Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy wonder if he’ll get a softer side of Kemi Badenoch in the chamber today.But, as Starmer picks up his engraved carriage clock gift from cab...
15 Juli 22min
Blair tells Burnham: Don’t expect to be popular
Keir Starmer’s farewell tour is well underway – but is he destined to spend most of it out of the UK?With an extra day in Paris for the Bastille Day celebrations and a possible dash state side for the...
14 Juli 20min
What does Keir Starmer’s last week look like?
The political week starts with the shockwaves from the murder of Reform politician – Ann Widdecombe – which has put MPs security firmly back in the spotlight.Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy have the lates...
13 Juli 21min
