Andy Burnham

“meet the climate challenge”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-09-01 · reported 2026-09-01

Burnham vowed this as he confirmed he would attend the COP31 climate summit in November.

“created a platform to change this country for the better”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-09-01 · reported 2026-09-01

Burnham said Starmer had created this platform and that the new government would use it well.

“clear theory of growth”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-09-01 · reported 2026-09-01

Burnham told MPs his time as mayor of Greater Manchester gave him this theory, arguing further devolution would boost the UK's economic prospects.

“a lifetime of service”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-09-01 · reported 2026-09-01

Burnham paid tribute to Sir Keir Starmer, praising his delivery of the Hillsborough Law and work toward peace in Ukraine.

“Leaving today, I'm quite clear what I need to do in the next few weeks,”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-25

Burnham said this following his visit to Ukraine on Monday, ahead of a planned trip to the US.

“On Ukraine's 35th anniversary of independence, the Ukrainian people should be in no doubt: the UK is behind you today and for as long as it takes.”

Andy Burnham · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-25

Burnham issued a statement ahead of his visit reaffirming UK support for Ukraine.

“I am proud of the contribution our country has made to Ukraine and I want the Ukrainian people to hear it directly from me that our support will not waver. After all, Ukraine's security is our security.”

Andy Burnham · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-25

Burnham said he wanted the Ukrainian people to hear directly from him that UK support would not waver.

“Russia should be in no doubt of our resolve. We will not back down until there is a just and lasting peace.”

Andy Burnham · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-25

Burnham said Russia should be in no doubt of UK resolve and would not back down until a just and lasting peace.

“There are other players who could help in the mix who we have influence with,”

Andy Burnham · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-25

Burnham told Bloomberg that other players beyond the US could help supply Ukraine with Patriot missiles.

“It's probably going to be a solution that involves a lot of layers and a lot of negotiation.”

Andy Burnham · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-25

Burnham said a solution for supplying Patriots to Ukraine would involve many layers and negotiation.

“Who started the fire? That's the question, isn't it?”

Andy Burnham · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-25

Burnham responded to Peskov's comments by asking who started the fire.

“Ukraine has been Europe’s protector, not a drain on our security, but the front line of keeping Europe safe,”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-24

Burnham spoke during his first overseas trip as prime minister, joining European leaders in Kyiv.

“But today and every day, you prove that they have failed.”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-24

Burnham continued his speech at a Kyiv ceremony alongside President Zelenskyy, asserting that Russia's aims have failed.

“four and a half years of Russia’s full-scale invasion … aimed at crushing the independence we are here to celebrate”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-24

Burnham made the remark while appearing alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a ceremony in Kyiv marking Ukraine's independence anniversary.

“must keep up the pressure on Moscow.”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-24

Burnham urged Kyiv and its partners to maintain pressure on Moscow.

“best wishes and love”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19

Burnham expressed condolences to the family and friends of those who died in the drowning incident.

“a terrible family tragedy”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19

Burnham commented on the drowning incident, warning of the dangers of open water swimming.

“providing support so that Ukraine can defend itself and that's been the British position all the way through this conflict, by previous prime ministers - it remains the case with me”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18

Burnham responded to questions about the Russian threat by describing the UK's long-standing support for Ukraine's self-defence.

“to support Ukraine 100%”

Andy Burnham · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-18

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham affirmed London's continued commitment to Ukraine.

“We are not fair-weather friends, we will be there in Ukraine's hour of need and that won't change,”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18

Burnham stressed Britain's continued commitment to Ukraine in response to the Russian warning.

“to raise our game.”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-07-20 · reported 2026-07-20

Burnham said Britain needs to show the world stability and that he and his new government need to raise their game.

“challenge, to make politics work,”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-07-20 · reported 2026-07-20

Burnham said Britain needs to show the world there is stability, calling it his and his new government's challenge to make politics work.

“a moment for reflection, and new resolution.”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-07-20 · reported 2026-07-20

Burnham made his first public remarks as prime minister outside Downing Street, acknowledging the perception created by the U.K. having had many prime ministers in recent years.

“a new plan for Britain”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-07-20 · reported 2026-07-20

Burnham vowed to deliver a new plan to take power out of London and redistribute it to regional and local authorities.

“We have not been good enough, and we need to be better,”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-07-20 · reported 2026-07-20

In his first public remarks as prime minister outside Downing Street, Burnham acknowledged past shortcomings and pledged improvement.