Andy Burnham

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2026-09-19

Congratulations @michaeljmarra! Lots to do and I know you’ll give it everything you’ve got. Looking forward to working closely together to bring back hope in Scotland. [quoting @michaeljmarra: "It’s the honour of my life to be elected @ScottishLabour leader. Together we will rebuild our party by reconnecting with the country and rediscovering our moral purpose. Join us https://t.co/ejk1IDjRWG https://t.co/vztGRbGhNw"]

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2026-09-18

The Prime Minister met the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin today, marking the first time an international leader has visited No10 North. The two leaders began by reaffirming the close partnership between the UK and Ireland, as well as their shared commitment to upholding the Good Friday Agreement. They next discussed the importance of their joint commitments to addressing the legacy of the Troubles and working towards lasting reconciliation in Northern Ireland. The Prime Minister then un…

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2026-09-18

Leaders will discuss further strengthening UK/Ireland relationship across shared objectives including boosting trade, security, and working with the European Union Historic visit follows hosting of Canadian Prime Minister Carney in Liverpool and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Oxford as PM shines a spotlight on towns up and down the country The Prime Minister will host the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin, in Manchester today (18 September) - the first time an international leader has…

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2026-09-17

We're putting power into communities across Britain by backing them to build and control their own clean energy supply. That's good for bills, good for local economies and good for tackling the climate crisis. https://t.co/WM2tVinyO9

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2026-09-16

The Prime Minister met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney this evening, before the two leaders watched their football club Everton play. The leaders began by underscoring the close cooperation between the UK and Canada and emphasised the importance of building similar close ties with European partners, particularly on trade and defence. The Prime Minister welcomed Canada becoming the first observer nation in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) this summer, as the leaders discussed strength…

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2026-09-16

The Prime Minister hosted the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus this afternoon. The Prime Minister began by thanking the Secretary General for his visit to Oxford and the opportunity to highlight the fantastic defence businesses in the region. The two leaders agreed that the UK was a leader in defence technology and they discussed how the UK could further support innovation within NATO to ensure the Alliance had the forces of the future across all…

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2026-09-16

Britain should be a country that makes things. It's how we create good jobs, give more opportunities to young people, and build pride in our communities. That's why today’s announcement from McLaren matters. They’re backing Britain, keeping design, engineering and manufacturing here at home - with plans to build their engines in-house for the first time. Their £500m investment will drive growth far beyond their factory gates, creating a thousand jobs, supporting thousands more in the suppl…

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2026-09-16

We are grateful to everyone who has shared a kind message about my dad, particularly the leaders of the other parties. My family and I have been helped though this difficult time by people’s warmth and compassion. It means a great deal to us and we wanted to say thank you.

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2026-09-16

Britain backed to build as new £500 million investment will create 1,000 new UK jobs, including in Woking and South Yorkshire. McLaren Automotive to expand its UK footprint, ramping up R&D and manufacturing across the country, supporting the Prime Minister’s reindustrialisation mission. McLaren anchoring its future in the UK demonstrates long term confidence in Britain, unlocking growth in every postcode. The UK’s automotive industry is set for a major boost as high-performance car manufactur…

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2026-09-13

Wish me luck! If you can spare a few quid, here’s the link to donate to Changing Lives homelessness charity: https://t.co/vBr8ooINGn https://t.co/yv0agobBVf

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