‘Oozing everyman charm’: what the papers say about Andy Burnham’s speech PM’s oratory at least as good as Blair’s, says Andrew Marr, while Mail asks who pays for Honest Andy’s ‘New Jerusalem’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Burnham’s Brexit pledge means an early election is now far more likely ANALYSIS : The prime minister’s pledge to stick to the restrictive red lines of Sir Keir Starmer’s manifesto is simply not sustainable until 2029 – however strongly Andy Burnham denies there will be an early general election, writes political editor David Maddox The Independent UK · Sep 30
Cooper pledges public health approach to tackling ‘epidemic’ of domestic abuse The Health Secretary was speaking at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. The Independent UK · 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
Wednesday briefing: Can Andy Burnham live up to the party’s faith in him? 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 The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Andy Burnham wants to review the UK’s relationship with the EU. What are the options? The PM said Brexit has ‘done more harm than good’ and wants an assessment before the next UK-EU summit The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
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
Conference laps up Andy unplugged as he offers chance to take road less travelled Nothing was off the table and by the end no one could be in any doubt about what Burnham believed The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Burnham repeating mistakes of Keir Starmer on pensions triple lock – Swinney Andy Burnham also stated he wanted to set up a national care service in his first Labour party conference speech as Prime Minister. Evening Standard · Sep 29
Andy Burnham 'will punish pensioners as Keir Starmer did' with triple lock cut ANDY Burnham is on the edge of making “the same mistake” as Keir Starmer by seeking to “punish pensioners” by axing the triple lock, the SNP… The National (Scotland) · Sep 29
Burnham has just delivered the most revolutionary vision of any PM since Thatcher ANALYSIS: When Andy Burnham said he wanted to tear up the last 40 years of political consensus he meant it, says political editor David Maddox The Independent UK · Sep 29
Michael Marra admits Scottish Labour are 'long way' from winning at Holyrood Michael Marra has said his aim is for Scottish Labour to win the next Holyrood election in five years' time, but he admitted they are a… The National (Scotland) · Sep 29
Labour is a ‘long way’ from being able to win at Holyrood, Michael Marra says The new Scottish Labour leader however said his aim was to win the next Scottish Parliament elections in five years time. Evening Standard · Sep 29
‘Visible and engaged’: Burnham in listening mode with businesses at Labour party conference PM reassures firms and chancellor vows help on costs – but unease remains over possible budget tax rises The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 To the people voting for Nigel Farage: is this really the finger you want on the red button? The Reform leader’s reaction to the RAF Fairford affair is again revealing. If what’s needed is a steady hand and cool head, he’s not the guy, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 Tuesday briefing: Inside the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford In today’s newsletter: New details suggest there is a counter-narrative to how events unfolded at the airbase used by the US
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 ‘We have time to make our case’: Labour insiders are confident Burnham can sell his social care reforms Analysts believe PM has a ‘golden opportunity’ to offer older people better protection in return for weakening the triple lock guarantee
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 No island of strangers: why I’m using art to unite a fractured nation Fear of outsiders is the defining issue of our times. But is it actually our own selves we’re scared of? And could art hold the answers? Here, the British Art Show’s curator reveals why he’s exploring our deepest dreams and nightmares
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28 Burnham promises to roll back privatisation with government-backed grid plan Exclusive: Creation of GB Grid will be major step towards putting Britain’s utility companies into public control
The Independent UK · Sep 28 ‘We have to bring the benefits bill down’: John Healey signals return to welfare reform John Healey told the Labour Party conference that it is not progressive ‘to allow a bigger and bigger benefits’ bill warning that it was ‘immoral’ to leave young people on welfare dependency
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28 Burnham has a battle plan, with social care the flagship. Risks lie ahead, but Labour now travels in hope Here in Liverpool, the PM’s ambition for the party – and the country – is evident. There should be no complacency, but also no fear, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Men arrested over RAF Fairford ‘bomb plot’ released on bail The suspects, who are all British nationals from London, will remain under police investigation
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Healey needs to cut welfare. But he’s learnt from Starmer’s failures ANALYSIS: The chancellor used his Labour conference speech to retable Rachel Reeves’ welfare cuts – but in an authentic Labour way, political editor David Maddox writes
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Sadiq Khan says Andy Burnham must prepare to rejoin EU now It comes days after Sir Tony Blair said Britain should commit to rejoining the European Union within the next 10 years
Evening Standard · Sep 27 'Thank you': Defence Secretary Wes Streeting praises farmer who sounded alarm on 'terror attack' at RAF base Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences after armed police stopped three vans travelling to RAF Fairford