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Burnham Faces First PMQs, Promises “People’s Major Questions” Plan
9/2/2026
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- Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced his first Prime Minister's Questions in the Commons.
- Andy Burnham appeared at Speaker's chair six weeks after taking office, after a summer recess.
- Andy Burnham posted a “People's Major Questions” plan to answer public queries after PMQs.
- Andy Burnham said Brexit damaged the UK economy and pledged defence funding.
- Andy Burnham confirmed he will attend the COP climate summit later this autumn.
