Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Leader of the Labour Party. Labour MP for Makerfield.
Leigh, Greater Manchester
Joined May 2010
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'It feels like there's hope'
Swimmer Archie Goodburn told #BBCBreakfast he's been inundated with messages from people affected by brain cancer after his successful efforts to improve research and care for patients following a meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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A very good and timely conversation with UK Prime Minister @AndyBurnham. Thank you for the support and for your condolences to all those who have lost loved ones because of Russian attacks. I briefed the Prime Minister on such Russian strikes that have continued unabated throughout the day today against various Ukrainian cities – aerial bombs, “shaheds,” ballistic missiles. Air defense is, of course, the first priority.
And, importantly, there should be real decisions to protect lives in Ukraine and to support our joint work in Europe for security. British leadership is always significant, and it matters that the UK will continue to ramp up sanctions pressure on Russia for its escalation. We discussed this and what could truly help diplomacy work. We are preparing the right joint steps and a meeting. Thank you.
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The Prime Minister has unveiled a £48M investment to combat dementia. Find out more at bit.ly/4y9WZ34
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'Now I'm Prime Minister, it's a personal mission I'm determined to see through.'
Fresh after announcing new investment to make dementia research a national priority, Andy Burnham has vowed to 'throw the weight of government' at defeating dementia in memory of his father.
'This is personal for me. I know how it feels to lose a loved one to dementia.
'That's why I'm pleased to support the Daily Mail and Alzheimer's Society's Defeating Dementia campaign. We'll throw the weight of government behind that effort.'
'Not just because of my dad, but because this is a country full of fathers and mothers, friends and loved ones, who all deserve to be treated with dignity as they age.
'Dementia is a devastatingly cruel disease, not only for those who live with it, but for the families who care for them.'
'For too long, we have accepted dementia as something to be managed later in life, rather than a disease we can defeat. I don't accept that.
'I want Britain to be the leading nation in dementia research, making the breakthroughs that change people's lives.
This is a significant moment for dementia and we welcome the Prime Minister’s ambition for the UK to lead the world in discovering new treatments to beat dementia.
Read the full articles in the Daily Mail at dailymail.com/health/article…
Image credit: Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/F… Edited to add blue background.
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The Prime Minister is making dementia research a priority. This is a huge moment!
He set out an ambition for the UK to lead the world in discovering new treatments to beat dementia, alongside substantial new investment in The BARBARA Alliance.
It's a major vote of confidence in the researchers, clinicians and organisations working together to accelerate progress, remove barriers to clinical trials and accelerate progress towards new treatments.
With sustained investment, earlier diagnosis and a determination to make research accessible to everyone, we have a real opportunity to create the change that's so desperately needed.
Read more about this announcement at: spkl.io/60147VNTK
Photo credit: By Alecsandra Dragoi / No 10 Downing Street, OGL 3, spkl.io/60167VNTM
ALT Headshot of Andy Burnham, a man in a suit and glasses, looking forward, against a blurred blue background. Text reads: BREAKING NEWS \u201CI\u2019M MAKING DEMENTIA RESEARCH A NATIONAL PRIORITY\u201D. Alzheimer's Society logo is in the bottom left.
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Insane pace by the burnham government
We signed a letter to push for this change only a week ago - and now it’s announced!
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As President of @AlzResearchUK and a former PM who prioritised dementia research, I welcome this announcement. The BARBARA Alliance's joined-up approach can help speed up trial recruitment and bring new dementia treatments to people sooner. #ForACure alzheimersresearchuk.org/new…
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90 years ago today, Oswald Mosley and his Blackshirts attempted to march through and intimidate a predominantly Jewish area of the East End.
Men, women and children, alongside local residents, trade unionists and anti-fascist protesters, came together to defend the community in what became known as the Battle of Cable Street.
They taught us an important lesson: communities can resist fascism by joining together.
Hate and antisemitism had no place in London then, and it has no place here now.
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With the Triple Lock reform set out accurately and the savings hypothecated to a National Care Service, a clear majority back it:
64% support it and 15% oppose: net +49.
Support outnumbers opposition in every age group, including those most affected:
-> 55-64: 61% support, 16% oppose
-> 65+: 55% support, 27% oppose
5/6
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I would like to thank all those emergency and specialist teams who have acted so swiftly regarding the incident in Gloucestershire.
We can be reassured that this is being dealt with, and it is exactly why our emergency response teams and Armed Forces are on standby 24/7.
Major incident in village near RAF base bbc.in/4joS7U2
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Andy Burnham committed to Scottish reindustrialisation
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Labour is ensuring that every young person is prepared for the world of work, by expanding vocational GCSEs and creating 200,000 more opportunities for work experience.
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I know today's news on the counter-terror arrests that took place over the weekend will be deeply distressing to our Jewish communities, in Manchester and across the country.
I would like to thank our police and intelligence services, for the work they do to keep us safe, each and every day.
Whilst the police investigation is ongoing, it wouldn’t be appropriate to comment further. But I can say that we continue to do all in our power to address threats against our Jewish community, including through record funding for policing.
I also know that our policing response is necessary, but not sufficient. We cannot expect our Jewish community to live behind higher walls. We must also tackle antisemitism at its source and root it out wherever it rears its head. This Government is committed to that effort.
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Sending our very best wishes to British Jews and Jewish communities around the world observing Yom Kippur and a safe and meaningful fast.
G’mar Chatima Tovah.
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Today is about one man, his family and the town that loved him ❤️
Sir Billy Boston came to Wigan as a teenager, made history, made Wigan his home.. today is his funeral 🤍
This... from those who were lucky to see him play, and his grandson.
#SirBillyBoston #thankyou
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The UK's position on the Falkland Islands is unwavering.
The Islands are British and will remain so because that is the overwhelming position of the Islanders.
Their right of self-determination is paramount, grounded in international law and we will resolutely uphold it.
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I was sceptical, but No 10 North is a bigger deal for Manchester than I thought manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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I’ve done what I could in @UKHouseofLords to bring an end to the scandal of IPP and DPP prisoners and I am delighted by the Government’s announcement today that there will be legislation to put this injustice behind us. I hope this will find cross-party support.