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Andy Burnham promised to bury Thatcherism. For now, he is taking on the bloke blasting music on the bus.
But inside No10, it is all part of a deliberate ‘big things, small things’ strategy.”
In July, Burnham reflected on his failed 2010 social care reforms. His lesson? “Engage now, away from an election… Build it with people.”
The thinking is that voters have stopped believing government can change their lives. So it’s small, visible wins to rebuild trust now while giving bigger, divisive reforms time to breathe.
But Labour’s patience is already being tested.
From a Labour backbencher walking out of a meeting with a Treasury minister over support for areas without mayors, to Miatta Fahnbulleh’s reluctance to defend Shabana Mahmood’s migrant reforms long before this week’s awkward TV interview.
“He comes in, promises biggest change in 40 years. People were tired of waiting under Starmer. They will be tired of waiting under Burnham too,” one Labour MP tells me.
My Saturday long read with @JackElsom and @ryansabey
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But inside No10, it is all part of a deliberate ‘big things, small things’ strategy.”
In July, Burnham reflected on his failed 2010 social care reforms. His lesson? “Engage now, away from an election… Build it with people.”
The thinking is that voters have stopped believing government can change their lives. So it’s small, visible wins to rebuild trust now while giving bigger, divisive reforms time to breathe.
But Labour’s patience is already being tested.
From a Labour backbencher walking out of a meeting with a Treasury minister over support for areas without mayors, to Miatta Fahnbulleh’s reluctance to defend Shabana Mahmood’s migrant reforms long before this week’s awkward TV interview.
“He comes in, promises biggest change in 40 years. People were tired of waiting under Starmer. They will be tired of waiting under Burnham too,” one Labour MP tells me.
My Saturday long read with @JackElsom and @ryansabey
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Jack Elsom retweeted
EXCL: John Healey set to deploy 2,000 new anti-fraud specialists to clampdown on benefits cheats in Budget plans
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Jack Elsom retweeted
Outstanding PA drop:
Alcohol should not be the priority when preparing an emergency box of supplies, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has advised the public.
Under a new Government “be ready” campaign, households are being urged to be prepared in case everyday services are temporarily disrupted, with three days of key supplies set aside.
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner previously joked that a bottle of sauvignon blanc and mascara would be part of her kit.
Asked if wine would also be part of his emergency box, Mr Burnham said: “I’m not sure that that’s the top of the list in terms of the advice that we’re giving to the to the public.
“You need to have a clear head when it comes to a challenging situation.
“So yeah, some tins of food, some bottled water. But I’m sure people are allowed a glass or two as well to get them through a difficult situation,” he added.
Alcohol should not be the priority when preparing an emergency box of supplies, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has advised the public.
Under a new Government “be ready” campaign, households are being urged to be prepared in case everyday services are temporarily disrupted, with three days of key supplies set aside.
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner previously joked that a bottle of sauvignon blanc and mascara would be part of her kit.
Asked if wine would also be part of his emergency box, Mr Burnham said: “I’m not sure that that’s the top of the list in terms of the advice that we’re giving to the to the public.
“You need to have a clear head when it comes to a challenging situation.
“So yeah, some tins of food, some bottled water. But I’m sure people are allowed a glass or two as well to get them through a difficult situation,” he added.
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Taxpayers have been landed with a £4,500 hotel bill for ministers and officials working at No10 North
Story from @martinabettt
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Story from @martinabettt
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The Govt says people should have three litres of bottled drinking water per person, per day - which is 36 litres for a family of four!
NEW: Families are being urged by the government to stockpile three days worth of food and water to survive a national emergency.
Ministers have also told the public to keep a battery-powered torch, sleeping bags, cash and a wind-up radio in the house.
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NEW: Families are being urged by the government to stockpile three days worth of food and water to survive a national emergency.
Ministers have also told the public to keep a battery-powered torch, sleeping bags, cash and a wind-up radio in the house.
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Ministers have also told the public to keep a battery-powered torch, sleeping bags, cash and a wind-up radio in the house.
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Fair few MPs of different parties have been in touch to say they thought Hoyle's rant was a bit OTT, especially for a Speaker who talks of cooling the Commons temperature
Downing Street is today gently pushing back at the Speaker's screaming outburst in the Commons yesterday.
No10 says that it is standard practice to announce market-sensitive information in the morning, and point out it was accompanied by a written statement to the Commons.
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Jack Elsom retweeted
Very strong from the PM’s official spokesperson on US envoy Steve Witkoff calling Putin a humanitarian…
We do not recognise that characterisation… Putin has killed thousands of people… innocent Ukrainians and Russian soldiers… and he’s starving children of heat and warmth.
We do not recognise that characterisation… Putin has killed thousands of people… innocent Ukrainians and Russian soldiers… and he’s starving children of heat and warmth.
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Downing Street is today gently pushing back at the Speaker's screaming outburst in the Commons yesterday.
No10 says that it is standard practice to announce market-sensitive information in the morning, and point out it was accompanied by a written statement to the Commons.
No10 says that it is standard practice to announce market-sensitive information in the morning, and point out it was accompanied by a written statement to the Commons.
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Jack Elsom retweeted
Absolutely correct - glad the pretence that these decisions have nothing to do with politics is finally being dropped.
With Andy Burnham referring to ‘quasi-judicial’ processes to grant new oil and gas licences, Hugo Rifkind (unsuccessfully) attempts to discover the meaning behind Westminster’s latest word salad.
“Explain it to me!”
“I can’t”
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More criminals are likely to be freed from jail by mistake under Labour’s early release scheme, prison bosses have admitted
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Jack Elsom retweeted
Massive blow as Paddy Power and Sky Bet owner cuts 1,400 jobs after tax hikes
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RT @JackElsom: @JeevunSandher The document claimed a Leave vote would plunge the UK into immediate recession and cause 500,000 job losses.…
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Jack Elsom retweeted
EXC: Lowering energy bills is Britons' top priority ahead of the Budget
But 77 per cent fear Labour will push them up even further.
@LukeTryl tells me worry about bills cuts across the income and political spectrum 👇
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But 77 per cent fear Labour will push them up even further.
@LukeTryl tells me worry about bills cuts across the income and political spectrum 👇
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