‘New path’: UK’s Burnham promises huge expansion of public services
Summary
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised major changes to improve public services and the economy in his first Labour Party conference speech. He focused on healthcare, pensions, affordable housing, public ownership of utilities, and a firm stance on foreign threats.Key Facts
- Burnham replaced Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister in July 2026.
- He wants to create a "National Care Service" that is free and focuses on people, not profit.
- Plans include adjusting pension rises by April 2030 and protecting low-income pensioners from income tax in the current Parliament.
- The government aims to make housing more affordable by reducing the deposit needed for young people to buy homes.
- Utilities like water and electricity may return to public ownership, reversing previous bans on public control.
- A new public electricity grid called the "Great British Grid" will compete with private companies to lower costs.
- Burnham supports Ukraine and opposes threats from Russia and Iran.
- He backs a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, aligning with his foreign secretary’s approach.
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