Burnham’s emotional solo act had Labour in raptures – but his promises will take time to come good
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- PM’s speech, written almost entirely alone, was full of radicalism but his biggest plans will have to wait until after the next election Key takeaways from Andy Burnham’s conference speech Hope Again is the conference slogan. But what felt even more apt was Try Again. Just forget about the last…
- PM, in first speech to party conference as leader, insists his plans are a ‘good deal’ for older people Burnham to signal willingness to look at scrapping pension triple lock to fund social care Angela Rayner , the housing secretary, has apparently confirmed that Andy Burnham will float the…
- Andy Burnham set out a range of policies on Tuesday in his biggest speech since becoming prime minister of Britain. “I accept people will not agree with every part of it,” he said.
- In today’s newsletter: At Labour conference members are basking in the glow of the Burnham bounce. But beneath the enthusiasm lies a growing sense that delivery must follow hopeful messaging Good morning from Liverpool (and hello again to the newsletter subscribers I met in person, as I took…
- The prime minister says he wants to open a debate about the UK’s future relationship with Europe Good morning. Andy Burnham ’s speech is getting a mixed review in the papers , but there is general consensus that it is a consequential one – not one that we will have forgotten within a fortnight or…
- PM says he is looking at all options and ministers will examine ‘what is doable’ and the ‘pros and cons’ UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has opened the door to the UK rejoining the EU, saying Britain could “go all the way”, as he prepares to reconsider Labour’s post-Brexit red…
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- Andy Burnham is seeking a delicate balance between optimism and realism at Labour's annual party conference. He promised hope and an end to "politics as usual" but also an "honest conversation" about difficult dilemmas.
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