Andy Burnham

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Andy Burnham: The Johnny Marr of politics?

Could it be a rocky road for the UK’s plucky leader?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham likes to noodle on the electric guitar, so who what would a band be called that he played for?

Winston Churchill had ups and down in his political career, but still managed to make a major impact.

Winston Churchill had ups and down in his political career, but still managed to make a major impact.

Successful political leadership - it’s getting the job done

Poll: Andy Burnham 'most popular politician in Scotland'

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

Andy Burnham most popular politician in Scotland, poll suggests

Scottish Labour leadership candidate Joe Fagan speaking to The Herald's deputy political editor Rebecca McCurdy.

Scottish Labour leadership candidate Joe Fagan speaking to The Herald's deputy political editor Rebecca McCurdy.

Scottish Labour leadership contender reveals what went wrong for Anas Sarwar

What's more like? Meteors or an early election?

What's more like? Meteors or an early election?

Burnham's Goldilocks moment means a snap election is more likely than meteors

Michael Marra launches his campaign to be Scottish Labour leader

Michael Marra launches his campaign to be Scottish Labour leader

Michael Marra has 'no regrets' about telling Andy Burnham to 'shut up'

'In the case of Andy Burnham it is easy to understand the revived speculation that he might call a snap poll'

'In the case of Andy Burnham it is easy to understand the revived speculation that he might call a snap poll'

Why Scottish Labour is terrified by the prospect of a snap Westminster election

SNP can either cosplay as social justice warriors or fight homelessness with Burnham

Getting numbers down in prisons - there are several decisions that can be made.

Getting numbers down in prisons - there are several decisions that can be made.

Reducing prison overcrowding: here are some of the options

Does the Jason Arday affair highlight foolish left-wing policies?

Does the Jason Arday affair highlight foolish left-wing policies?

The illogical hard left is doing Britain great harm

Winds of Change on the tragedy of the commons and oil and gas

Winds of Change on the tragedy of the commons and oil and gas

Winds of change ♻️

Whenever Andy Burnham mentions oil and gas, I think of oysters

Nigel Farage pictured in the last days of campaigning for the Clacton by-election

Nigel Farage pictured in the last days of campaigning for the Clacton by-election

Here's one sure way to spike Farage's guns, Prime Minister

Protesters call on Andy Burnham not to give the go ahead to Rosebank oil field during a protest against new North Sea drilling initiatives

Protesters call on Andy Burnham not to give the go ahead to Rosebank oil field during a protest against new North Sea drilling initiatives

Leading UK music figures call on Andy Burnham to reject Rosebank oil and gas field

The future of the Rosebank oil field, around 80 miles north-west of Shetland, is in the spotlight as its public consultation closes today, with Labour under growing pressure over the future of North Sea oil and gas.

The future of the Rosebank oil field, around 80 miles north-west of Shetland, is in the spotlight as its public consultation closes today, with Labour under growing pressure over the future of North Sea oil and gas.

Pressure mounts on Andy Burnham over ‘life or death’ North Sea decision

The PM says asylum seekers should also be housed in richer areas.

The PM says asylum seekers should also be housed in richer areas.

Burnham’s right: let middle class cope with asylum seekers

Scottish Labour leadership contenders have been urged to investigate unanswered questions over access to key campaign systems during the Holyrood election.

Scottish Labour leadership contenders have been urged to investigate unanswered questions over access to key campaign systems during the Holyrood election.

'It reeks’: Scottish Labour leadership hopefuls urged to probe campaign systems row

Protestors outside Scotland's Court of Session, which ruled the former Conservative Government's decision to approve the proposed Rosebank oil field development in 2023 was unlawful.

Protestors outside Scotland's Court of Session, which ruled the former Conservative Government's decision to approve the proposed Rosebank oil field development in 2023 was unlawful.

Why politics will determine whether the UK is ready to 'drill, baby, drill'

Anas Sarwar vowed to spend the final week of the election campaign persuading Scots to vote Labour (Jane Barlow/PA)

Anas Sarwar vowed to spend the final week of the election campaign persuading Scots to vote Labour (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scottish Labour lost access to campaign tools after Sarwar called for Starmer to quit

The UK needs oil and gas for 75% of our energy use and we do not yet really have anything to replace it.

The UK needs oil and gas for 75% of our energy use and we do not yet really have anything to replace it.

GERS shows Scotland's oil revenues down but next year's figures are the ones to watch

Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell ‘is increasingly isolating herself from anyone who might voice the slightest concern that things might be going awry’

Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell ‘is increasingly isolating herself from anyone who might voice the slightest concern that things might be going awry’

Policing is in a sorry state. The response? Just shoot the messenger

Andy Burnham is embarking on a national 'cost of living' listening tour

Andy Burnham is embarking on a national 'cost of living' listening tour

Good luck to Burnham in his bid to breathe new life into our democracy

An ultimately futile protest against the closure of Scotland's last oil refinery at Grangemouth

An ultimately futile protest against the closure of Scotland's last oil refinery at Grangemouth

So you think Holyrood is in decline? What about the UK?

Brexit is firmly in focus.

Brexit is firmly in focus.

Two very big issues for Burnham as he gets feet under table and SNP has say

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham faces pressure over North Sea oil and gas as consultation closes

Scottish Labour

Anas Sarwar defends moving to House of Lords amid Scottish Labour infighting

'Now is the time to get on with it, build the wind and solar projects'

'Now is the time to get on with it, build the wind and solar projects'

Scottish onshore wind is cutting bills and creating jobs – here's the evidence

'The episode is worth recounting now that Burnham has arrived in Number 10, feted as Labour’s saviour'

'The episode is worth recounting now that Burnham has arrived in Number 10, feted as Labour’s saviour'

Stuart Nicolson

Why Scotland should scrutinise Andy Burnham's devolution plans

'The SNP has an incredibly strong power base at Holyrood and St Andrew’s House'

'The SNP has an incredibly strong power base at Holyrood and St Andrew’s House'

Scottish Labour

The SNP has hoarded power in the central belt – Labour must break its grip

Andy Burnham and his wife wave a cheery-bye to Number 10 as they head off on their hols.

Andy Burnham and his wife wave a cheery-bye to Number 10 as they head off on their hols.

Holiday time as Burnham blows the joint for an early break

Time to relax? Burnham's taking some time away from Downing Street.

Time to relax? Burnham's taking some time away from Downing Street.

And he’s off - Burnham enjoys break, but bounce fades

Andy Burnham's very exciting. So why do so many of us feel uninspired, asks Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin.

Andy Burnham's very exciting. So why do so many of us feel uninspired, asks Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin.

New PM. Good vibes. Polo shirt. Also voted for the asylum bill.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to HM Coastguard Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, in Dover, Kent

Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to HM Coastguard Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, in Dover, Kent

'Matters beyond our control': Andy Burnham cancels Edinburgh Fringe show

BP is to sell off its North Sea business Image: PA

BP is to sell off its North Sea business Image: PA

North Sea crisis: Time for Burnham to show Swinney what it means to be decisive

John Swinney going in for a handshake with Donald Trump in the Oval Office

John Swinney going in for a handshake with Donald Trump in the Oval Office

Trump urges UK to open up North Sea as Swinney demands end to 'unfair' oil tax

Audrey Cumberford MBE FRSE, principal and CEO of Edinburgh College, sees the Prime Minister's education reforms as something Scotland should emulate.

Audrey Cumberford MBE FRSE, principal and CEO of Edinburgh College, sees the Prime Minister's education reforms as something Scotland should emulate.

Time for Scotland to recognise the value of a technical education

Education reforms introducing skills and technical education earlier in school are part of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's attempt to curb joblessness among young people.

Education reforms introducing skills and technical education earlier in school are part of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's attempt to curb joblessness among young people.

Principal says Burnham-style reform could ‘turn the tide’ for colleges

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

SNP says written constitution must include method for leaving union

It doesn’t need a degree in rocket science to work that out that university is not for everyone

It doesn’t need a degree in rocket science to work that out that university is not for everyone

Scotland should look at Andy Burnham’s new Neet plan with interest

Pro-Palestine protesters take over Edinburgh Waverley last autumn.

Pro-Palestine protesters take over Edinburgh Waverley last autumn.

Prime Minister to face protests over Palestine 'genocide' comments at Fringe event

Trainees participating in a carpentry workshop

Trainees participating in a carpentry workshop

Scotland should look at Andy Burnham's NEET plan with interest

Scottish Labour's leadership contest 'reeks of misogyny and male entitlement'

How will Andy Burnham and John Swinney's relationship develop?

How will Andy Burnham and John Swinney's relationship develop?

Can Burnham and Swinney really share power without going to war?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaking during a visit to a family centre in Sheffield

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaking during a visit to a family centre in Sheffield

Glasgow and Edinburgh city region leaders in 'second stage' devolution plea to PM

Adult social care

Scotland risks being left behind amid Andy Burnham social care reforms, SNP told

Andy Burnham has got off to a fast start in his premiership

Andy Burnham has got off to a fast start in his premiership

Citizens Advice Scotland

A message to the new PM: Good early pace – now make it count

Andy Burnham talks to staff at BAE Systems in Scotstoun

Andy Burnham talks to staff at BAE Systems in Scotstoun

Andy Burnham’s big ideas and the huge, yawning gap in his plans so far

Hot fuzz: Andy's eyeball protectors have received glowing media coverage.

Hot fuzz: Andy's eyeball protectors have received glowing media coverage.

Bushy Burnham’s bristling blinkers are no big deal

Reform UK deputy leader in Scotland, Thomas Kerr, should abide by the free speech maxim.

Reform UK deputy leader in Scotland, Thomas Kerr, should abide by the free speech maxim.

Reform’s deputy leader shouldn’t try to police language

Prime Minister Andy Burnham had signalled a softer stance on North Sea drilling.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham had signalled a softer stance on North Sea drilling.

'Disastrous net-zero dogma': PM under pressure as BP to sell North Sea business

Scottish Labour MP Kirsty McNeill will not attend Cabinet in her role as development minister unlike her predecessor.

Scottish Labour MP Kirsty McNeill will not attend Cabinet in her role as development minister unlike her predecessor.

Civil servants criticise Burnham 'sidelining' Kirsty McNeill role amid dispute

Ross Greer, co-leader of the Scottish Greens: But does the label fit the beliefs?

Ross Greer, co-leader of the Scottish Greens: But does the label fit the beliefs?

Labels matter: Do politicians advertise false beliefs?

Joani Reid in her East Kilbride constituency

Joani Reid in her East Kilbride constituency

Joani Reid readmitted to Labour five months after stepping back over husband's arrest

Prime Minister Andy Burnham meets apprentices during a visit to Submarine Academy for Skills and Knowledge (SASK) at BAE Systems, in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, to set out his plans for British defence procurement and how the government will re-energise

Prime Minister Andy Burnham meets apprentices during a visit to Submarine Academy for Skills and Knowledge (SASK) at BAE Systems, in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, to set out his plans for British defence procurement and how the government will re-energise

Burnham says ‘we can’t ignore’ North Sea oil after Trump call, leaving door open