Ambition in the context of constraint
James Tibbitts looks at the context around Burnham's upcoming ten year plan, following John Healey's budget last week...
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Voters welcome Budget energy measures, but demand more action on cost of living
Voters welcome the government’s energy bill support, but think more needs to be done at pace to help ordinary people with rising prices, a same-day study of reaction to the Budget has revealed.
Goggleboxing clever
oters need to see themselves in their politicians. And sometimes that means showing them that we too are a bit crap at Countdown.
‘How Burnham’s government can overcome barriers to taxing wealth’
Last summer, Andy Burnham stated his belief that wealth is undertaxed compared to work. And in recent years momentum surrounding wealth taxation has grown, with strong public support, including from UK millionaires, cross-party MPs and…
‘From Hillsborough to the Troubles: Labour must deliver truth and accountability for every family’
Labour has a chance to finally deliver for victims, but for many, time is running out.
‘The zero-emission vehicle mandate is a major climate test for Burnham’
Labour needs prove to voters that the party is the home of climate leadership and environmentalism.
‘Back Burnham over Brexit’
After a decade of economic suffering as a result of the referendum, Labour should be ready to take on this political stinging nettle.
‘Changing our voting system is fundamental to Burnham’s agenda’
For everyone in the Labour movement who has fought for electoral reform, Andy Burnham’s announcement during his Leader’s speech was a moment to be celebrated. A Labour Prime Minister has committed himself and his Government to changing…
‘A moral approach to gambling, not politics as usual’
The gambling sector and its allies have tried to disparage Andy Burnham for his recent stand against gambling venues, calling it prohibitionist and a “puritan perspective” with “worrying religious and moral connotations.” They even…
Letters to the Editor – week ending 11th October 2026
Read what people have been writing to our editor about this week. Find out how to share your own views here. Hope Again (again) Dear Emma, On Andy’s conference speech. Feeling mixed with intellect. There was an ambiguity because, while I…
‘Playing it safe on Europe is the riskiest thing Labour can do’
The bold approach is the safe one. The softly-softly option is the gamble, and on current numbers it's a losing one.
Labour triumphs against Polanski, but the Green threat remains
The result, especially Labour's 12-point margin of victory, suggests the party can win back voters who had been tempted away from the party by challengers on both sides of the political spectrum.