After a golden summer, Andy Burnham braces for a stormy autumn He’s riding high in the polls but the tough choices looming for our new PM will present a sobering reality check, writes Anne McElvoy Evening Standard · Aug 16
Tuesday briefing: To drill or not to drill – Burnham’s first big climate test In today’s newsletter: As we enter our fifth summer heatwave, Andy Burnham’s government is looking at what the UK should do with its remaining North Sea oil and gas The Guardian - UK · Aug 11
Mother of Briton fatally shot by father in Texas urges Miliband to press US for new inquiry Jane Coates says foreign secretary should draw attention to coroner’s finding that Lucy Harrison was unlawfully killed The Guardian - UK · Aug 10
Net zero targets could be watered down under UK Government plans Andy Burnham’s Government could water down some of Labour’s net zero targets, the Energy Secretary has signalled The National (Scotland) · Aug 8
Burnham urged to tackle cost of living crisis by pressuring Trump to end Iran war Trade unions say UK prime minister must begin by revoking permission for US to use RAF bases for airstrikes in Gulf The Guardian - UK · Aug 7
UK targets Russian banks, shadow fleet ships in latest sanctions package The United Kingdom has imposed new sanctions targeting Russian banks and shadow fleet tankers. These measures aim to disrupt funding for Russia's ongoing military actions in Ukraine. Six Russian banks are sanctioned for supporting the war economy, while six tankers face penalties for evading sanctions. Four companies importing critical metals… The Economic Times · Aug 6
‘Do you still think Trump’s an idiot?’: Miliband confronted on past views of US president Ed Miliband ignored questions about his past criticism of “racist” Donald Trump as he held talks in Washington with US counterpart Marco Rubio on Thursday (6 August). The Independent UK · Aug 6
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin could attack Nato member to test alliance’s resolve, report on US intel warns Lithuania also fears Putin may be planning a ‘false flag’ strike on the Baltics The Independent UK · Aug 6
Miliband denies relations with ‘closest ally’ US harmed by his Trump criticism The Foreign Secretary said his previous scathing comments about the US president ‘didn’t come up’ in talks with Marco Rubio. Evening Standard · Aug 5
Miliband says UK and US are ‘closest allies’ but ducks questions on Trump criticism The Foreign Secretary thanked Marco Rubio for a ‘warm, productive meeting’ at the US State Department The Independent UK · Aug 5
UK and US ‘closest allies’, says Miliband as he ducks criticism of Trump in DC The Foreign Secretary thanked Marco Rubio for a ‘warm, productive meeting’, but the American diplomat appeared less effusive. Evening Standard · Aug 5
Miliband ignores questions about past views on Trump during Washington trip The White House reportedly had concerns about the appointment of the senior Labour politician as Foreign Secretary. Evening Standard · Aug 5
Strait reopening ‘essential’ for UK families, says Ed Miliband ahead of US talks The Foreign Secretary has been critical of Donald Trump in the past, while the White House reportedly had concerns about his appointment Evening Standard · Aug 4
Robert Peston says his punk rock covers band with Ed Balls is a form of therapy The ITV political editor and the former shadow chancellor perform as part of Centrist Dad The Independent UK · Aug 4
The Times of India · Aug 1 ‘Act of aggression against Iran’: Araghchi warns UK over US access to British military bases Iran's foreign minister warned Britain that allowing US strikes from its bases is aggression. He stated this action grants Iran the right to self-defense under international law. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham approved continued US military base access for operations. Burnham also reaffirmed UK commitment to maritime security efforts in…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1 EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges Labour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 leadership
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Ed Miliband heaps praise on ‘tireless efforts’ of US after Hamas pledges to disarm Hamas said it will disarm in exchange for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31 Daughter of British couple killed in Spanish wildfire rejects claim they ignored order to leave Exclusive: Danielle Kirton calls on Ed Miliband to help her get answers about why evacuation order came too late
The Conversation · Jul 31 Revolving door at 10 Downing St. is weakening the special relationship between UK and US One of the first things Andy Burnham did on July 20, 2026, after assuming the role of Britain’s prime minister was make a long-distance call to Donald Trump.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30 Burnham promises ‘pragmatic’ approach to North Sea oil and gas PM tells reporters the government cannot ignore the energy resource ‘when people are struggling’
Evening Standard · Jul 30 Andy Burnham says he told Donald Trump ‘we can’t ignore’ North Sea oil resources Consultations on controversial oil and gas projects are due to end next month.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Ed Miliband to embark on first European visit as foreign secretary IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Ed Miliband to visit France and Spain as both countries experience devastating wildfires Mr Miliband will extend the UK's solidarity in the wake of the destruction
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27 Burnham’s Ukraine gambit is a symbolic start for PM who wants to look inward New prime minister wants to focus at home, but his first week already suggests the world has other plans
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Ed Miliband to take seat on board of World Bank – with overseas aid and climate ‘central to UK’ ‘International development is not an add-on to British policy,’ foreign secretary says