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Borrowing costs soar as Andy Burnham eyes 'flexibility' in fiscal rules under new Chancellor John Healey ⊕
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Andy Burnham sent borrowing costs soaring on Monday as he vowed to exploit 'any flexibility' in the fiscal rules before naming John Healey Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Andy Burnham: Who is the new PM? ○
From Manchester mayor to prime minister; who is he and what does stand for?
15 hours ago
Andy Burnham pledges end to political instability as he becomes UK PM ⊕
Britain's seventh PM in a decade pledged major changes in bid to see off populist forces that are making large gains.
Andy Burnham signals the return of the 50p top tax rate as he warns that help on the cost of living will have to be funded by the better off ⊕⊕
The new Prime Minister has talked in the past about reinstating the 50p rate, saying there is 'definitely a case' for it.
Andy Burnham 'invites Donald Trump to Manchester' in awkward first phone call... despite new PM previously suggesting he would BAN 'deeply troubling' US President from city ⊖
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The new Labour premier's chat with the US President was among his first tasks after entering Downing Steet on Monday.
Andy Burnham vows to 'end rough sleeping' across the UK - despite rates more than doubling in Manchester while he was mayor ⊕
Mr Burnham today promised to 'finally end long-term rough sleeping across the UK at the earliest opportunity' as he took the keys of No 10.
QUENTIN LETTS: Eyelashes Andy lifted his prominent jaw and spoke without notes, lectern or discernible policy. His memorised lines were nothing more than fluff and boiler-plate baloney... ⊕
Our 59th Prime Minister sauntered through the door of 10 Downing Street after the usual palaver: a ride in an armour-plated Range Rover, 'kissing hands' at the Palace and then a speech...
16 hours ago
Andy Burnham promises to 'honour commitments' on defence spending but fails to commit to new funding ○
Andy Burnham carried on where Sir Keir Starmer left off on defence spending today - by failing to pledge any additional funding.
17 hours ago
EU leaders line up to congratulate 'dear Andy' Burnham after he vows to continue to move Brexit Britain back towards Brussels ⊕⊕
They queued up to lavish praise on the former Greater Manchester mayor after he officially replaced Sir Keir Starmer today.