Burnham to argue for more public control of services in first Commons test as PM

Andy Burnham will use his first appearance at the despatch box in 16 years to argue for stronger public control over many of the country’s services.

Andy Burnham will use his first appearance at the despatch box in 16 years to argue for stronger public control over many of the country’s services.

Andy Burnham will use his first appearance at the despatch box in 16 years to argue for stronger public control over many of the country’s services.

Exclusive: Prime minister wants to ‘bring back hope’ by tackling cost of living as MPs call for electoral reform Andy Burnham will drive home his pledge to bring more essential services back into public control, telling MPs in the Commons on Tuesday that it will be the only way to improve growth across the country. Bur

From processing new asylum seekers to deporting failed applicants, private firms play a dominant role in a system that cost an estimated $6.6 billion in 2024-25.

Andy Burnham wants to row back the era of private companies running public services. Britain’s asylum system presents a difficult target.

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, says the government is considering mandatory drug testing for people seeking employment in the public sector. He said the Ministry of the Interior is preparing an Information Paper for Cabinet on the proposal, which is intended to prevent people with drug-related