Andy Burnham

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Leader of the Labour Party. Labour MP for Makerfield.

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

Politics isn’t working for places like ours.

I will change that.

#AndyBurnham #ForUs

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

At this time of year, we come together to honour the courage and bravery of the Armed Forces and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

I want to give my thanks to those who have served and are still serving today. I know you and your families make huge sacrifices to keep our country safe.

My job is to make sure that sacrifice is honoured, both through the way we treat our Armed Forces and our veterans, but also through the country we build for you and for your loved ones.

We will give our Armed Forces the funding and equipment you need to keep this country safe, as well as the good housing, training, and support you deserve. This is a world where once again it’s become necessary to stand up for our values and stand alongside our allies.

Our memories of those who went before us give us strength to know we will never be cowed in the face of threats or aggression. And together we will build a country we are proud to serve, and a future that remembers and honours those who fought for our freedoms.

A Britain worth fighting for.

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

I’m shocked and saddened by the appalling shooting in Kraków today.

My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their lives, everyone injured and all those affected by this senseless violence.

The United Kingdom stands in solidarity with the people of Poland.

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

Some conversations never leave you. I for one will never forget being asked by a former member of the Coldstream Guards, in May 2017 on an early-morning walkabout of the city centre during my time as Mayor of Greater Manchester, whether I could justify him being left with no option but to bed down on cardboard and a sleeping bag on the steps of the Royal Exchange Theatre.

I said no, I couldn't. But I walked away knowing he was not the only one. People who had been prepared to put their lives on the line for us now sheltering in theatre and shop doorways. I remember feeling chastened. How had my generation of politicians allowed this situation to develop without doing enough to prevent it?

Most people leaving the Armed Forces go on to thrive in Civvy Street. They bring skills, discipline and experience that any employer should value. But some struggle with life after service, often through no fault of their own. Conditions caused by their time in the forces, such as PTSD, or the lack of support with the transition from one life to another, can be a root cause of homelessness. Too many are still left to face that struggle alone.

When someone who has worn our nation's uniform ends up surviving on the streets, we owe them more than warm words on Remembrance Weekend. At the very least, we owe them a bed every night and support to recover.

Everyone should know what help is available and where to find it. If you are a veteran facing homelessness, or know one who is, contact Op FORTITUDE, the UK-wide helpline, on 0800 952 0774 for immediate support. This is one of many government-backed veteran programmes, but I know we must do more.

This Remembrance Sunday, as we honour those who have served and sacrificed for us, I want to set a new operating principle for the British state. It is simply this: no one who has served our country should be left to sleep on its streets.

As part of my drive to end rough sleeping, I will be writing to councils in England this week to ask them to draw up a specific plan on veteran homelessness. As a start, I will ask them to ensure that any veteran sleeping rough is offered appropriate accommodation before Christmas.

For the first time, the money is there to do it. We have provided councils with almost £900 million until the end of this Parliament to help end rough sleeping, including among veterans. We are also allocating nearly £9 million to local veterans' centres across the UK for targeted housing, employment and health support.

Nearly all our councils have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. They care about our veterans and are already doing vital work with local charities to support them. Now we must go further and help councils turn that commitment into a roof over every head every night.

Our veterans stood by us. We must stand by them. That means a commitment to a supported path away from the streets for everyone who needs one. From this Remembrance Sunday onwards, I want the whole country to honour that simple pledge.

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

No one who has served our country should be sleeping rough on our streets.

[Everton @Everton]

Good evening, Prime Minister! 👋💙

@andyburnham

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

Congratulations Harry 👏🏻

To be the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or is an extraordinary achievement.

Thoroughly well deserved.

[Harry Kane @HKane]

Good morning 😁

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

Congratulations to President @LulaOficial on your re-election - a true victory for democracy and progressive values.

I look forward continuing to work together as we create opportunities for people in the UK and Brazil.

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

100 days ago, I promised to do things differently.

From cutting everyday costs to handing power back to communities, change is already underway.

But I know there’s much more to do - this is just the beginning.

https://t.co/mt8B4Fgmhq

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

@CovidJusticeUK Yes, of course.

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

An update on the Jackdaw gas field.

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

Today, I stand with Aberfan. I stand with the people of Aberfan, and I stand with the community as we honour the memory of all those that were lost.

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[BBC Breakfast @BBCBreakfast]

'It feels like there's hope'

Swimmer Archie Goodburn told #BBCBreakfast he's been inundated with messages from people affected by brain cancer after his successful efforts to improve research and care for patients following a meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham

https://t.co/72ICecYwK2

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

Five years ago today, Sir David Amess was killed while serving the people of Southend West.

I knew David as a kind, tireless colleague who dedicated his life to public service. His death was a terrible reminder of the risks faced by those in public life, and of our responsibility to ensure that everyone can serve their communities without fear.

Today, we remember David’s extraordinary commitment to the people he represented, and the lasting loss felt by his family, friends and all who knew him.

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

I’m deeply saddened to hear that Pat Karney has died.

Pat gave nearly 50 years of his life to serving Manchester. He saw the city through some of its toughest times and played his part in the growth and transformation that followed.

I knew Pat for many years. He loved Manchester deeply and was a tireless champion for the people he represented.

I’ll miss him greatly. My thoughts are with his family and everyone who knew and loved him.

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

Russia has intensified its strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure over the weekend. This is an attack on Ukrainian civilians, plunging them into cold and darkness. The UK strongly supports President Trump's call today for a sustained energy ceasefire to start now. I discussed this with @zelenskyyUa yesterday: Ukraine is ready if Russia stops its attacks. This is the best route to get energy and fuel back into world markets.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

A very good and timely conversation with UK Prime Minister @AndyBurnham. Thank you for the support and for your condolences to all those who have lost loved ones because of Russian attacks. I briefed the Prime Minister on such Russian strikes that have continued unabated throughout the day today against various Ukrainian cities – aerial bombs, “shaheds,” ballistic missiles. Air defense is, of course, the first priority.

And, importantly, there should be real decisions to protect lives in Ukraine and to support our joint work in Europe for security. British leadership is always significant, and it matters that the UK will continue to ramp up sanctions pressure on Russia for its escalation. We discussed this and what could truly help diplomacy work. We are preparing the right joint steps and a meeting. Thank you.

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

The Prime Minister has unveiled a £48M investment to combat dementia. Find out more at https://t.co/PQK5kJVJV4

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

I don't care what anyone says, I believe we can end rough sleeping in Britain.

Today is World Homeless Day, and I don't think anyone in this country should be sleeping rough on our streets. Certainly not tonight.

That's why one of the first commitments I made as Prime Minister was to end rough sleeping. Not manage it. Not reduce it. End it.

And I'm putting over £400 million behind a national drive to get everyone in for Christmas.

And to put my own money where my mouth is, I'm making my latest salary donation from my PM salary to The Passage in Victoria, an amazing charity I visited on my very first day in Downing Street.

All this will help make sure that every person sleeping rough is offered a route off the street and a safe place to stay because, in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, people should not be left to sleep outside with nowhere to turn.

This isn't the finish line. We'll keep building the homes, creating the jobs, and reforming the services to stop people reaching crisis point in the first place.

But today, I wanted to say this: we should never accept rough sleeping as normal. Not in Britain, not in 2026, and not while I'm Prime Minister.

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

'Now I'm Prime Minister, it's a personal mission I'm determined to see through.'

Fresh after announcing new investment to make dementia research a national priority, Andy Burnham has vowed to 'throw the weight of government' at defeating dementia in memory of his father.

'This is personal for me. I know how it feels to lose a loved one to dementia.

'That's why I'm pleased to support the Daily Mail and Alzheimer's Society's Defeating Dementia campaign. We'll throw the weight of government behind that effort.'

'Not just because of my dad, but because this is a country full of fathers and mothers, friends and loved ones, who all deserve to be treated with dignity as they age.

'Dementia is a devastatingly cruel disease, not only for those who live with it, but for the families who care for them.'

'For too long, we have accepted dementia as something to be managed later in life, rather than a disease we can defeat. I don't accept that.

'I want Britain to be the leading nation in dementia research, making the breakthroughs that change people's lives.

This is a significant moment for dementia and we welcome the Prime Minister’s ambition for the UK to lead the world in discovering new treatments to beat dementia.

Read the full articles in the Daily Mail at https://t.co/Nnv3zrheyA

Image credit: Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street https://t.co/VRAcMGcN2l Edited to add blue background.

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

The Prime Minister is making dementia research a priority. This is a huge moment!

He set out an ambition for the UK to lead the world in discovering new treatments to beat dementia, alongside substantial new investment in The BARBARA Alliance.

It's a major vote of confidence in the researchers, clinicians and organisations working together to accelerate progress, remove barriers to clinical trials and accelerate progress towards new treatments.

With sustained investment, earlier diagnosis and a determination to make research accessible to everyone, we have a real opportunity to create the change that's so desperately needed.

Read more about this announcement at: https://t.co/0Rpfh0UHGt

Photo credit: By Alecsandra Dragoi / No 10 Downing Street, OGL 3, https://t.co/QEJgJjCdSv