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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We Have A Split Cabinet, But We’re Focusing On The Facts
On 26 October 2026, Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that he wants to see Britain rejoin the European Union in his lifetime, but ruled out pushing for entry or making major structural changes during the current Parliament. The Cabinet is split almost right down the middle over Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s push to rejoin theContinue reading “We Have A Split Cabinet, But We’re Focusing On The Facts”
Free Care For The Old, Funded By The Bold
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has proposed a new National Care Service for England that would provide social care free at the point of use, funded collectively by ending the state pension triple lock link to average earnings by 2030. Supporters view the proposed National Care Service as a historic, life-changing expansion of the welfare stateContinue reading “Free Care For The Old, Funded By The Bold”
