{
  "id": 16589048,
  "title": "Andy Burnham doesn’t losten to anyone but himself",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/andy-burnham-doesnt-losten-to-anyone-but-himself",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-26T10:52:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/andy-burnham-doesnt-losten-to-anyone-but-himself/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Andy Burnham claims to be an inclusive leader, yet he dismisses the views of industry and defence. As the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, aged 66, Burnham has taken measures that demonstrate a lack of openness to alternative policies. The Chancellor has dismantled a department dedicated to technology, research, and innovation, instead merging science and innovation with business and trade. This fragmentation of focus has been criticized by various stakeholders, including the technology sector, the Startup Coalition, and the Institute for Government. Furthermore, the government has decided to cancel the Boxer armoured fighting vehicle's recovery version, making it more difficult to retrieve stricken vehicles in combat. These actions indicate that the government may not be receptive to diverse viewpoints, further suggesting that Burnham may not be an open-minded leader.",
  "summary": "Burnham strives to appear inclusive but he ignores the voice of industry and defence. Signs are emerging that this is a government which doesn’t listen at all, says Eliot Wilson This week will see Chancellor John Healey deliver his Budget. At 66, he will be the oldest Chancellor of the Exchequer to present a first [...]",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "outlet": "Guardian Business",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/thats-the-way-the-city-works-how-the-uae-changed-the-face-of-andy",
        "published": "2026-10-25T06:00:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Politico EU",
        "title": "4 reasons Andy Burnham’s MPs are feeling more cheerful — and the pitfalls ahead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/4-reasons-andy-burnhams-mps-are-feeling-more-cheerful-and-the",
        "published": "2026-10-26T03:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}