Andy Burnham

Burnham chairs emergency meeting to discuss drought conditions

Drought

Burnham chairs emergency meeting to discuss drought conditions

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will chair an emergency meeting today about the impact of heatwaves, with almost 75% of England now in drought.

Farm orgs set out policy priorities as Burnham steps into PM role

Agri Politics

Farm orgs set out policy priorities as Burnham steps into PM role

Several farming organisations have outlined their priorities for the UK's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his team.

New prime minister urged to fully reverse inheritance tax changes

N.Ireland

New prime minister urged to fully reverse inheritance tax changes

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has "cautiously welcomed" the appointment of Andy Burnham as UK prime minister.

Burnham 'unlikely to help farming sector' if elected as PM - CAAV

Agri Politics

Burnham 'unlikely to help farming sector' if elected as PM - CAAV

The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers warned that Andy Burnham "is unlikely to help farming and the rural sector" if he becomes PM.