Heather Stewart

Before becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham pledged to 'end 40 years of neoliberalism'. But as he prepares for his first budget on Wednesday, his government is yet to let go of one of its most tedious cliches: red tape. In the run up to chancellor John H... See more

Before becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham pledged to 'end 40 years of neoliberalism'. But as he prepares for his first budget on Wednesday, his government is yet to let go of one of its most tedious cliches: red tape. In the run-up to the chancellor Jo... See more

Chancellor will build on Burnham's promise that local leaders in England will no longer have to 'come cap in hand to Westminster' Andy Burnham has promised that local leaders in England will no longer have to come 'cap in hand to Westminster' ahead of a f... See more

Andy Burnham has promised that local leaders in England will no longer have to come 'cap in hand to Westminster' ahead of a fresh drive to devolve spending power in next week's budget. In his statement on Wednesday, the chancellor, John Healey, will inclu... See more

Andy Burnham has promised that local leaders in England will no longer have to come 'cap in hand to Westminster' ahead of a fresh drive to devolve spending power in next week's budget. In his statement on Wednesday, the chancellor, John Healey, will inclu... See more