Andy Burnham is named the new Labour Party Prime Minister, amid discussions about welfare cuts and meeting fiscal rules.
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Updated Jul 29
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What happened
Andy Burnham is named the new Labour Party Prime Minister, amid discussions about welfare cuts and meeting fiscal rules.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Burnham confirmed changes to Universal Credit following his appointment as Labour Party PM.1 source
Burnham becomes Labour PM, paving way for welfare cuts to meet fiscal rules.1 source
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The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Labour Party
Italian political party
- Peter Mandelson has been appointed UK ambassador to the US, amid revelations of his past links to Jeffrey Epstein and pressure on Keir Starmer from cabinet members.
- Burnham has succeeded Starmer as Labour leader and PM, appointing Pat McFadden to run the DWP and John Healey to oversee policy implementation, including PIP threshold changes.
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Department for Work and Pensions
United Kingdom government ministerial department
Related events
- Harriett Baldwin pressured the Prime Minister regarding economic policy and tax approach in the House of Commons.
- Reform UK MP spoke in Parliament as the Labour Party, under Andy Burnham's leadership, is reported to be gaining ground.
- The new Prime Minister aims to pass policy legislation through the House of Commons.
- Christopher Harborne faces inquiry over undeclared funds while political parties position themselves in the House of Commons.
- Andy Burnham is reforming social care in England, adhering to the Labour Party manifesto to relieve pressure on the NHS.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- birminghammail.co.uk
- birminghammail.co.uk
- birminghammail.co.uk
- ipswichstar.co.ukIpswich MP says 'more to do' but business rates cuts for pubs 'good first step'
- birminghammail.co.uk
- labourlist.org