The Papers: 'Brexit and Thatcher to blame' and 'Hottest summer ever'
Summary
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham blamed Brexit, former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and austerity policies for the country's economic struggles during his first speech in Parliament. Meanwhile, the Financial Times reported that Russia is secretly helping Iran develop advanced supersonic cruise missiles that could threaten US naval forces.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham, the UK Prime Minister, gave his first speech in Parliament focusing on the UK's low economic growth.
- Burnham said Brexit, Thatcher’s policies, and austerity damaged the UK's economy by centralizing power and deindustrializing the country.
- Tory leader Kemi Badenoch criticized Burnham for focusing on the past and called him "a Messiah without a mandate."
- Burnham promised a ten-year national renewal plan, increased defense spending, and support for people facing cost-of-living challenges.
- The UK faces rising borrowing costs, causing a £14 billion budget shortfall right after Burnham’s speech.
- Reform UK leader Nigel Farage broke Commons rules by filming on Parliament’s roof and was heckled after returning to his seat.
- The UK experienced its hottest summer ever in 2026, with multiple heatwaves and warnings of more to come.
- The Financial Times revealed that Russia is secretly helping Iran develop supersonic cruise missiles capable of threatening US warships in the Middle East.
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