Andy Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised 'support and answers' for women impacted by a breast surgery scandal in County Durham.

PM vows women will get 'answers' over County Durham breast surgery scandal

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons.

Prime Minister agrees meeting over stalled £60m Durham A&E extension

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the Echo manifesto

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the Echo manifesto

Prime Minister vows to ensure concerns raised in Echo manifesto are 'taken seriously'

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the side hustle tax allowance is set to rise from £1,000 to £3,000 in April 2027, giving a welcome tax boost to people selling on eBay, Vinted and other platforms.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the side hustle tax allowance is set to rise from £1,000 to £3,000 in April 2027, giving a welcome tax boost to people selling on eBay, Vinted and other platforms.

Major tax change to hand 400,000 people an extra £380 – are you eligible?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'

Chancellor John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

Chancellor John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

£100 energy bill support to be sent directly to bank accounts for 20 million people

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London.

John Healey confirms Carer's Allowance reform to help thousands of working carers

Martin Lewis in Downing Street, London, ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget.

Martin Lewis in Downing Street, London, ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget.

Martin Lewis celebrates end of 'energy poll tax' as £108 Standing Charge axed

Martin Lewis in Downing Street, London, ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget.

Martin Lewis in Downing Street, London, ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget.

Martin Lewis celebrates end of 'energy poll tax' as £108 Standing Charge axed

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as gas standing charges costing typical households around £108 a year are set to be scrapped from 2027, with the Treasury estimating 60% could save £45 annually.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as gas standing charges costing typical households around £108 a year are set to be scrapped from 2027, with the Treasury estimating 60% could save £45 annually.

Gas standing charges to be scrapped in major Budget energy bill shake-up

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

Budget 2026 what to expect from John Healey as Chancellor prepares major announcement

Andy Burnham became the first Prime Minister to appear on Gogglebox on Friday (October 23).

Andy Burnham became the first Prime Minister to appear on Gogglebox on Friday (October 23).

Gogglebox viewers make same comment on Andy Burnham cameo as he refuses to apologise

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey

DWP State Pension calculator - how much more you could get under the budget rise

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked the Chancellor and Energy Secretary to examine removing standing charges from gas bills

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked the Chancellor and Energy Secretary to examine removing standing charges from gas bills

Andy Burnham orders review of gas bills with move that could help households

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey. UK GDP grew by 0.1% in August, beating forecasts as production output rose 0.8% and manufacturing increased 1.2%, helped by the pharmaceutical sector.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey. UK GDP grew by 0.1% in August, beating forecasts as production output rose 0.8% and manufacturing increased 1.2%, helped by the pharmaceutical sector.

UK manufacturing drives surprise growth as factory output surges in 'Burnham boost'

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Andy Burnham announces VAT cut on energy bills 'from this Thursday' in keynote speech

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Personal Finance

Pensioners given major tax promise as Andy Burnham reveals new care plan

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Andy Burnham has warned Labour must get the tax balance “right” as John Healey prepares to deliver his first Budget on October 28.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Andy Burnham has warned Labour must get the tax balance “right” as John Healey prepares to deliver his first Budget on October 28.

Burnham issues cryptic tax warning with 2026 Budget just weeks away

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with Minister for the Cabinet Office Louise Haigh and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, as Labour is reportedly considering a £15,570 personal allowance boost

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with Minister for the Cabinet Office Louise Haigh and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, as Labour is reportedly considering a £15,570 personal allowance boost

HMRC £15,570 personal allowance plan could give millions a £3,000 tax boost

Roy died at age 86 after living with Alzheimer's disease.

Roy died at age 86 after living with Alzheimer's disease.

Tributes pour in after Andy Burnham's father, Roy, dies aged 86

Andy Burnham's father Roy has died at the age of 86

Andy Burnham's father Roy has died at the age of 86

Andy Burnham's father Roy dies aged 86 as Prime Minister cancels engagements

Andy Burnham has said the Government is offering “all of the support that the authorities need” after a “terribly tragic” Grangetown house fire that killed Natalie, 34, and her niece Valentina, seven

Andy Burnham has said the Government is offering “all of the support that the authorities need” after a “terribly tragic” Grangetown house fire that killed Natalie, 34, and her niece Valentina, seven

Prime Minister offers support after 'terribly tragic' house fire that killed child

Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to homelessness charity Changing Lives in Newcastle

Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to homelessness charity Changing Lives in Newcastle

Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows to explore the Echo's 'important' manifesto

Greggs renames popular bake after PM calls it ‘that sausage, bean and cheese thing’

Adult social care

Hartlepool leader urges PM to tighten HMO rules and council tax in new letter

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner (left) meet with local business owners during a visit to The Hub cafe in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, as part of his tour of the UK.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner (left) meet with local business owners during a visit to The Hub cafe in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, as part of his tour of the UK.

Energy bill warning as Government urged to make major change this year

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was 'honoured' to be compared to Almirón.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was 'honoured' to be compared to Almirón.

Prime Minister 'honoured' to be compared to former Newcastle United player Almirón

Andy Burnham rules out stamp duty scrap as Hartlepool tax reform calls continue

Two County Durham MPs have been given jobs as part of Andy Burnham's government.

Two County Durham MPs have been given jobs as part of Andy Burnham's government.

Durham and Darlington MPs given jobs as Andy Burnham completes his government

Main: Andy Burnham. Inset: fromt left right, Rachael Walls, Gemma Chappell and Kerrie Robinson, at the launch of the Maya's Law campaign

Main: Andy Burnham. Inset: fromt left right, Rachael Walls, Gemma Chappell and Kerrie Robinson, at the launch of the Maya's Law campaign

NORTHERN ECHO MANIFESTO

Maya Chappell's family urge new PM Andy Burnham to 'listen to us' and back law change

Left: Gemma Chappell, great aunt of Maya Chappell. Right: Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Left: Gemma Chappell, great aunt of Maya Chappell. Right: Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Maya Chappell's family welcome pause on early prison releases amid weeks of torment

Andy Burnham has named his first cabinet as Prime Minister

Andy Burnham has named his first cabinet as Prime Minister

All the names in Andy Burnham's new cabinet after reshuffle including North East MP

The Northern Echo has today (July 20) called on incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to commit to six key priorities that we want to see him deliver in the North East

The Northern Echo has today (July 20) called on incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to commit to six key priorities that we want to see him deliver in the North East

NORTHERN ECHO MANIFESTO

Six things The Northern Echo wants Andy Burnham to do for the North East as PM

We take an in depth look at The Northern Echo's six-point manifesto that we have launched today (July 20)

We take an in depth look at The Northern Echo's six-point manifesto that we have launched today (July 20)

NORTHERN ECHO MANIFESTO

An in-depth look at The Northern Echo's six-point manifesto for new PM Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham is officially confirmed as the new leader of the Labour Party at a special conference held at the Trades Union Congress, in central London

Andy Burnham is officially confirmed as the new leader of the Labour Party at a special conference held at the Trades Union Congress, in central London

MPs call on Andy Burnham to repay North East support with investment and devolution

Andy Burnham reaffirmed Labour's commitment not to raise income tax, VAT or National Insurance while leaving other options open.

Andy Burnham reaffirmed Labour's commitment not to raise income tax, VAT or National Insurance while leaving other options open.

Andy Burnham pledges not to increase income tax, VAT or National Insurance

When is Andy Burnham likely to become the UK's next Prime Minister?

When is Andy Burnham likely to become the UK's next Prime Minister?

When will Andy Burnham become Prime Minister? Process and steps explained

North East MPs are among the 70-plus who have nominated Andy Burnham to become the next Labour leader and PM.

North East MPs are among the 70-plus who have nominated Andy Burnham to become the next Labour leader and PM.

The North East MPs who have nominated Andy Burnham to become Prime Minister

Kemi Badenoch speaks to the media during a visit to Thirsk on Friday (July 3)

Kemi Badenoch speaks to the media during a visit to Thirsk on Friday (July 3)

Kemi Badenoch visits North Yorkshire – and criticises Andy Burnham over online Q&A

Andy Burnham’s rise in Labour leadership speculation could signal a major shift in UK economic policy, with promises to tackle bills, transport costs and living pressures while keeping markets steady.

Andy Burnham’s rise in Labour leadership speculation could signal a major shift in UK economic policy, with promises to tackle bills, transport costs and living pressures while keeping markets steady.

Burnham bounce? How new PM hopeful could ease bills, boost wages and help households

Northern Echo readers backed Andy Burnham to replace the outgoing PM, Sir Keir Starmer.

Northern Echo readers backed Andy Burnham to replace the outgoing PM, Sir Keir Starmer.

Snap poll of Northern Echo readers shows Andy Burnham ahead in race to replace PM

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey holds up the traditional red ministerial box as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, before delivering his first Budget to the Houses of Parliament.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey holds up the traditional red ministerial box as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, before delivering his first Budget to the Houses of Parliament.

Minimum wage to increase to £13.20 an hour as John Healey announces Budget pay boost