https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/burnham-blames-brexit-for-decade-of-low-growth-in-ukContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/burnham-blames-brexit-for-decade-of-low-growth-in-ukhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/burnham-blames-brexit-for-decade-of-low-growth-in-uk#u59447Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:30:16 +0000Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing union pressure to secure a softer Brexit as he attempts to reset relations with the European Union. To foster closer trade ties, the PM has indicated a willingness to lower university tuition fees for European students to meet EU demands. This diplomatic push coincides with economic pressure from Jaguar Land Rover job cuts, which threaten his public commitment to reindustrialize the UK economy.Why it mattersBurnham previously attributed a decade of low growth to the legacy of Brexit and Margaret Thatcher. He is currently attempting to stabilize bond market https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/burnham-blames-brexit-for-decade-of-low-growth-in-ukhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/burnham-blames-brexit-for-decade-of-low-growth-in-uk#u56708Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:15:30 +0000Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his first House of Commons address to blame Brexit and Thatcher for a decade of low economic growth in the UK. During his parliamentary debut and cabinet meetings, Burnham pledged to restore hope, deliver more public control of essential services, and pursue further devolution. The new leader also attempted to calm jittery bond markets amid mounting public spending fears, while refusing to rule out increased government borrowing despite ongoing financial market turmoil.Why it mattersThe remarks mark Andy Burnham's first major policy and economic framing in