The statement “I don’t want to see anybody in their twenties on benefits in this country,” made by Prime Minister Andy Burnham during PMQs on 21 October 2026, has sparked widespread anger among disability rights advocates who argue that a one-size-fits-all approach pushes young adults with severe disabilities into poverty by ignoring their genuine inabilityContinue reading “Work First, Or Poverty Next”
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Bounce? More Like A Belly‑Flop
There was a hint today that the Burnham bounce might be losing altitude, spotted wobbling slightly as it tried to navigate the nation’s expectations with all the grace of a shopping trolley with one dodgy wheel. Less than a month after the PM strolled into No. 10, a poll now shows his favourability has alreadyContinue reading “Bounce? More Like A Belly‑Flop”
