- 6d ago
Burnham vows to legislate against non-compete clauses that hold back UK start-ups
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said in Manchester on Friday that his government will legislate so non-compete clauses stop blocking start-up hiring. Around 5 million British jobs are covered by them, government research estimates.
- Sep 24
Andy Burnham opens debate on UK ties with European Union at Labour conference
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the Labour Party conference that Brexit has done more harm than good, outlining plans to explore closer alignment with the European Union at a November summit.
- Jul 17
Burnham pushes for written constitution as Labour's Bev Craig wins Manchester mayoral race
Prime minister says decentralisation programme strengthens argument for codified rules, as Labour's Bev Craig wins Manchester mayoral contest.
- Jul 5
RAYE opens 60th Montreux Jazz Festival with surprise guests Alicia Keys and Mark Ronson
British singer RAYE launched the 60th Montreux Jazz Festival with a meticulously crafted show featuring surprise appearances by Alicia Keys and Mark Ronson, paying homage to the festival's storied history.
- Jul 2
Andy Burnham poised to enter No 10 as 322 Labour MPs anoint him next leader in uncontested race
With all rivals mathematically blocked, the former Manchester mayor will be formally elected next Friday and must flesh out an agenda allies say remains obscure just 10 days before he walks through the Downing Street door.
- Jun 1
Mandelson files lay bare scathing views on Starmer and pressure for 'Trumpian' politics
More than 1,000 pages of internal messages released on Monday expose former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson's blunt criticisms of Keir Starmer's leadership and his advice to embrace a 'Trumpian' style, adding fuel to the prime minister's leadership crisis.