Andy Burnham – THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO

Britain: Let’s Stop Faffing And Crack On

Andy Burnham is set to replace Keir Starmer in Downing Street on July 20 after winning the support of 94% of Labour MPs, which is basically the political equivalent of everyone in the office agreeing to let Dave from HR run the place because he brought in doughnuts. Whether Andy Burnham can unite the countryContinue reading “Britain: Let’s Stop Faffing And Crack On”

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Chancellor Chaos: Burnham’s First Big Wobble

Andy Burnham’s government-in-waiting has descended into chaos as he dithers over whether to appoint Ed Miliband or Shabana Mahmood as Chancellor. Reports that Mr Miliband’s ambition to take over at the Treasury is about to be dashed have sparked a fierce briefing war at Westminster. Ms Mahmood has emerged as favourite for the position, withContinue reading “Chancellor Chaos: Burnham’s First Big Wobble”

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Crude Cuts? Not On My Watch

Andy Burnham rules out “crude cuts” to benefits in any attempts to improve welfare. Burnham told LBC: “I’m not going to go with the crude cuts to benefit levels that just put people who are struggling in even worse poverty, and that often creates the backlash, and understandably so. “There’s a different approach, which isContinue reading “Crude Cuts? Not On My Watch”

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Taxpayer Money Bought Burnham’s London Flat

According to reports, Andy Burnham is so devoted to the north that he will stay there even once he is appointed prime minister, declining the Downing Street grace-and-favour apartment that comes with the position. However, he has not always been so opposed to making his home in the capital at the public’s expense. In hisContinue reading “Taxpayer Money Bought Burnham’s London Flat”

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Andy Burnham’s Plan To Run Britain Part-Time From Manchester

Andy Burnham wants to manage Britain from Manchester on a part-time basis. The would-be prime minister yesterday said a new ‘No 10 North’ outpost would be the ‘nerve centre’ of his government, and friends of the ex-Manchester mayor say he plans to spend a day or two a week in his former northern fiefdom whenContinue reading “Andy Burnham’s Plan To Run Britain Part-Time From Manchester”

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Under Andy Burnham, Universal Claimants Will Receive £304 A Month

If Andy Burnham is elected prime minister, millions of benefit claimants may anticipate increased payouts. The former Greater Manchester Mayor looks set to take over from Keir Starmer in Number 10, and he will inherit the recently introduced rules over child benefit payments. Starmer’s Government ditched the two-child benefit cap, boosting the finances of someContinue reading “Under Andy Burnham, Universal Claimants Will Receive £304 A Month”

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Andy Burnham Facing Fresh Pressure

Voters disapprove of plans to crown Andy Burnham as Prime Minister without a contest, new polls have revealed. One survey found that barely one-in-five voters – just 21 per cent – believe he should be installed immediately as Prime Minister. By contrast, 54 per cent think he should first face a Labour leadership contest. The PublicContinue reading “Andy Burnham Facing Fresh Pressure”

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Burham Says He’ll Cut Benefits – Will This Be His Downfall?

Andy Burnham has spoken about lowering the welfare bill, but he has not proposed crude cuts to benefits. In fact, his record shows he has frequently criticised harsh benefit cuts and warned that they push people into poverty. Burnham has said he wants to reduce the overall welfare bill, but not by cutting people’s payments.Continue reading “Burham Says He’ll Cut Benefits – Will This Be His Downfall?”

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Keir Starmer’s Resignation Speech

Keir Starmer has now formally delivered his resignation speech outside No 10. He appeared visibly emotional and was supported by his wife, Lady Victoria Starmer, whom he described as his “rock” during his final moments as Prime Minister. Starmer stepped out of Downing Street with Lady Victoria beside him, to applause from staff, and gave aContinue reading “Keir Starmer’s Resignation Speech”

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Keir Starmer To ‘Weigh Up’ Future As PM

Keir Starmer is under extreme pressure and is indeed weighing up his future as Prime Minister, with multiple credible reports saying he will make a decision this weekend after retreating to Chequers with his family. Always confirm political information with a trusted source. Cabinet tension has reached breaking point. Several ministers — including previously loyalContinue reading “Keir Starmer To ‘Weigh Up’ Future As PM”