Burnham orders cabinet to toe the line on Europe
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Prime Minister Burnham has imposed collective responsibility on his cabinet, ordering ministers to maintain a unified front as the government plots a path back from Brexit. The directive follows the establishment of a formal stance for the cabinet to follow as the nation navigates its post-departure relationship with the continent.
The reaction to John Healey’s budget has been as quiet as the markets it failed to move. Analysts have described the chancellor’s plans as cautious to the point of being unremarkable, offering little to radical reformers or entrepreneurs. For those looking for a shift in direction, the only firm commitment was a refusal to rule out welfare cuts before the next election.
The rental market continues to provide little comfort for those unable to buy. Despite Labour's new first-time buyer scheme, rental conditions are deteriorating and the prospect of homeownership is receding for a generation of tenants.