Does Britain want to rejoin the EU? Here’s what the polls say Andy Burnham has said he is open to reversing Brexit, insisting he could go ‘all the way’ in proposing to rejoin the European Union The Independent UK · Sep 30
Half of Reform voters think Britain should have closer ties to the EU, poll shows The polling comes after Andy Burnham admitted he is open to reversing Brexit, insisting he could go ‘all the way’ in proposing to rejoin the European Union The Independent UK · Sep 30
How Osborne’s Independent interview persuaded Burnham to reconsider customs union The prime minister quoted the former chancellor’s interview with The Independent’s editor-in-chief Geordie Greig when he explained his options to fix Brexit The Independent UK · Sep 30
Britain's prisons are running out of space. So they want to release prisoners early UK prisons are currently facing significant overcrowding, with occupancy rates nearing 98%, prompting urgent measures. Authorities plan to implement early release reforms for non-violent offenders to manage the crisis effectively. Historically, early release strategies have occurred several times, with previous instances occurring in the 1980s and 2007. The prison population… The Economic Times · Sep 30
Andy Burnham: UK could ‘go all the way’ by rejoining EU PM says he is looking at all options and ministers will examine ‘what is doable’ and the ‘pros and cons’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Burnham Brexit statement: PM reopens EU debate at Labour meet; options include rejoining British prime minister Andy Burnham has reopened one of the country's most divisive political questions, saying Brexit has done "more harm than good" and signalling that Britain could consider everything from a closer relationship with the European Union to eventually rejoining the bloc. The Times of India · Sep 30
I heard one thing loud and clear in Andy Burnham’s landmark speech: the left has won the arguments The PM’s stated trajectory is a rebuke to past Tory and Labour governments. The challenge now is to make his project progressive in word and deed, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Autumn sunshine could extend Britain’s bumper year for butterflies More species are squeezing in an extra generation before colder weather arrives The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find petrol but no explosives Britain's counter-terrorism police said on Tuesday that no improvised explosive devices had been found as part of an investigation into a suspected plot targeting a British airbase used by US forces to strike Iran, deepening uncertainty over the incident a day after five UK-based suspects were released on bail. France 24 · Sep 29
Andy Burnham has fired the starting gun for the next general election THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With his heartfelt pledges to build a National Care Service, overhaul the voting system and take the water industry back into public hands, the prime minister has set out Labour’s manifesto for 2029 The Independent UK · Sep 29
Burnham sets out 'new path' for Britain, vows to seek consensus on ties with EU UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged Tuesday to give Britain "a new social contract for the 21st century", reform the country's electoral system and build consensus on a new relationship with the European Union as he set out a long-term vision to tackle the UK's woes in his first speech… France 24 · Sep 29
Current EU settlement ‘not working’, cabinet minister admits as Burnham edges closer to rejoining The PM admitted ‘Brexit has done more harm than good’ in his major speech on Tuesday The Independent UK · Sep 29
Burnham has a clear vision for Britain – but not for how it fits into a troubled world The Labour leader has set out his plans with passion and ambition, but the story he tells lacks a vital chapter on managing global chaos, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Tearful Andy Burnham pledges to revive Britain The prime minister pledged to end the ‘wrong direction’ of the country brought on by Margaret Thatcher, as he vowed to scrap the triple lock on pensions and explore closer ties with Europe in a rousing Labour conference speech The Independent UK · Sep 29
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 Labour has its own role in this climate of hate and racism Letters: Readers react to a piece by Polly Toynbee in which she argues that Andy Burnham is the person to lead Britain out of its cohesion crisis
The Times of India · Sep 29 Burnham's big reset: UK PM vows new social contract, closer EU ties United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious reform agenda, promising a "new social contract for the 21st century," changes to the electoral system and a reset in a ties with Britain's European neighbours.
Euronews · Sep 29 UK PM Burnham to lay out 'options' for EU relations later this year The country's divisive 2016 vote to leave the EU has once again been thrust under the spotlight this year amid mounting calls from leading Labour figures for Britain to re-enter the bloc.
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Andy Burnham pledges a big shakeup for Britain in a high-risk political speech Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to give Britain “a new social contract for the 21st century.”
Evening Standard · Sep 29 Andy Burnham rips into Brexit as he sets Britain on a path to closer ties with the European Union ‘Brexit has done more harm than good,’ the Prime Minister bluntly told delegates at Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool
The National (Scotland) · Sep 29 6 key points from Andy Burnham's first leader speech at Labour conference ANDY Burnham has used his Labour Party conference speech to announce a series of policy changes.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 Burnham gambles on radical progressive plan to help Britain ‘rise again’ PM accepts some of his plan could be difficult and admits he ‘may pay a political price’
The National (Scotland) · Sep 29 Andy Burnham set to signal end of pensions triple lock in Labour conference speech ANDY Burnham is reportedly set to signal the end of the pensions triple lock in his first leader’s speech at the Labour Party conference.
Evening Standard · Sep 29 Normans, Nudes and No Queues: Reading’s Other Bayeux While the British Museum queues for Bayeux, Reading offers space to breathe: a full-scale Victorian version, Norman ruins, plus grand rooms and a surprisingly serious restaurant at The Roseate Reading.
International Business Times UK · Sep 29 Shabana Mahmood Reopens Refugee Resettlement Route as Reform's Zia Yusuf Slams 'Illegal Boat Crisis' Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the UK will reopen its refugee resettlement scheme with UN partners, offering legal routes to vulnerable refugees amid fierce political opposition.
International Business Times UK · Sep 29 Britain Will Initially Take Hundreds of Refugees as Reopened Scheme Could Expand to Thousands The UK has reopened its refugee resettlement scheme, initially offering hundreds of places, while three new sponsorship routes could expand admissions into the low thousands as illegal migration falls.