Andy Burnham

“protect hundreds of jobs and help keep millions of homes warm”

Andy Burnham · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-21

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the Jackdaw gasfield decision would protect jobs and keep homes warm without hindering renewable energy targets.

“Being a few minutes late back to your car or typing one digit of your number plate wrong shouldn't end with a hefty fine landing on your doormat,”

Andy Burnham · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-19

Burnham commented on new rules giving drivers the right to challenge private parking charges.

“people feeling ripped off and out of pocket”

Andy Burnham · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-19

Burnham said such charges left people feeling ripped off and out of pocket.

“We are behind you and that will not change,”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15

Burnham told Zelensky during his visit to Downing Street that the UK was behind Ukraine and that would not change.

“almost certainly directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard.”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-10-12 · reported 2026-10-13

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham told British lawmakers that an attempted attack on an air force base in England was almost certainly directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard.

“be careful in terms of laying the ground to bring people back together”

Andy Burnham · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-13

Burnham resisted criticising Donald Trump during Prime Minister's Questions, saying he wanted to be careful about bringing people back together.

“What I have to do in my role is try and repair bridges so that the support comes back and therefore I should at this moment in time be careful in terms of laying the ground to bring people back together.”

Andy Burnham · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-13

Burnham declined to echo Sir Ed Davey's condemnation of Trump, explaining his approach to repairing relations between the US and Ukraine.

“because I recognised it was another very dark and difficult moment for him as they contemplate a winter that will be severe for his people”

Andy Burnham · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-13

Burnham said he had called Zelensky on Saturday because Ukraine faces a severe winter following Trump's diesel deal with Moscow.

“is highly likely to have been coordinated in Iran, almost certainly directed”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-10-12 · reported 2026-10-13

Burnham told lawmakers in Parliament that the RAF Fairford incident was highly likely coordinated in Iran and directed by the IRGC.

“We will bring further sanctions to restrict the capacity of Iran and the IRGC to do us harm”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-10-12 · reported 2026-10-12

Burnham announced further sanctions to restrict Iran and the IRGC's capacity to harm the UK.

“will crack down on Iran’s use of criminal networks, using our full range of powers to target them and their funding streams”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-10-12 · reported 2026-10-12

Burnham told parliament the government would target Iran's criminal networks and their funding streams.

“We will not tolerate these threats on our soil,”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-10-12 · reported 2026-10-12

Burnham addressed parliament on Monday regarding a suspected IRGC-directed plot targeting RAF Fairford.

“this would immediately release more energy and food supplies into the global market”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-10

A Downing Street spokesperson said Burnham and Zelensky agreed an energy ceasefire would release more supplies into the global market.

“an immediate energy ceasefire”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-10

A Downing Street spokesperson said Burnham and Zelensky agreed Russia should accept an immediate energy ceasefire.

“There are strong indications that Iran played a part in what happened over the weekend at RAF Fairford, but of course it remains an ongoing complex and serious police investigation, and of course we are working closely with our colleagues in the United States of America,”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-09-30 · reported 2026-10-01

Burnham said there are strong indications Iran played a part in the incident at RAF Fairford, which remains an ongoing police investigation.

“not to speculate while the authorities establish the full facts”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-09-28 · reported 2026-09-29

Prime Minister Andy Burnham chaired a Cobra meeting on Monday and urged people not to speculate while authorities establish the full facts about the RAF Fairford incident.

“The safety and security of the public is our first priority, and I want people to know that we will always take every step necessary to protect our communities and keep our country safe,”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-09-27 · reported 2026-09-27

Burnham said the safety and security of the public is the government's first priority.

“I know today’s incident near RAF Fairford will be deeply concerning for local residents and for many people following developments across the country.”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-09-27 · reported 2026-09-27

Burnham said in a post on X that the incident near RAF Fairford will be deeply concerning for local residents.

“The investigation remains ongoing, and I would urge people not to speculate while the authorities establish the full facts,”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-09-27 · reported 2026-09-27

Burnham urged people not to speculate while authorities establish the full facts of the ongoing investigation.

“We’ve all heard the warnings which we must heed… so we have to rise to this moment,”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-09-23 · reported 2026-09-24

Burnham addressed a UN Security Council meeting on AI, saying the UK was ready to lead an international effort to establish AI standards while also pursuing the benefits of AI.

“go along with anything they say”

Andy Burnham · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-23

Burnham suggested in June that he would not just go along with anything the US says.

“I will look at the issues being raised by the community and in the referendum, but we have to ensure that we have a fair plan”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-16

Burnham said the government must ensure a fair plan that spreads the burden of accommodating new arrivals across the country.

“I understand the strength of feeling,”

Andy Burnham · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-16

Prime Minister Andy Burnham responded to Piddington's secession referendum on Wednesday.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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 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.

“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.

“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.

“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.