Andy Burnham

UK police arrest dual British-Iranian national over RAF Fairford incident

A 27-year-old dual British-Iranian national was arrested in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts over the RAF Fairford incident; Burnham cited “strong indications” of an Iran role.

UK Signals Openness to Germany Joining GCAP

On his first Berlin visit as PM, Burnham told Merz the UK is open to Germany joining GCAP, the UK-Italy-Japan sixth-generation fighter project.

EU Presses UK to Raise Chinese Car Tariffs

An EU official said concerns shifted from a Singapore-on-Thames to a Turkey-across-the-Channel as Brussels presses the UK to raise 10% Chinese car tariffs toward EU EV duties of up to 45%.

Burnham Plans First Trump Meeting at UN

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, with talks expected to cover Ukraine, the Middle East, energy security, and potential defense hardware for Kyiv. The discussions will also navigate ongoing tensions over Falklands sovereignty, Irish unification, and broader transatlantic relations amid disputes over Iran policy and defense commitments.

Burnham Warns of Tough Choices After Inflation Rise

Inflation rose to 3.1%, a five-month high. Burnham vowed difficult Budget decisions and rejected Haldane's charge of tax-and-spend socialism with better Tiktok videos.

Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions

Burnham on rejoining EU

Commons Rejects Assisted Dying Bill

Two Labour MPs warned against using the Parliament Act to force the assisted dying bill through Parliament amid Lords opposition, warning it could trigger a constitutional confrontation as the bill returns to the Commons. The coverage highlights debate over scrutiny and potential railroading, with both supporters arguing for a tightly regulated, voluntary option for terminally ill adults and opponents stressing safeguards and proper process.

Anti-Migrant Protests Escalate in Portsmouth and Dover

Masked protesters in balaclavas blocked the Port of Dover and surrounding roads, causing widespread traffic disruption and warnings that ferry sailings could be affected as Kent Police engage with demonstrators. Authorities say access to the port is restricted while P&O Ferries works to rebook affected travelers during the ongoing public-order incident.