Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 26, 2026 ~1 min source read

The tricky tests awaiting Andy Burnham after Labour conference

From a difficult economic landscape to decisions on oil and gas drilling, welfare spending and the Chagos Islands, we look at what's on the horizon Andy Burnham is riding high ahead of the Labour party conference after a successful first meeting with Donald Trump, and with his party faithful excited by their uplift in the polls. Here is what Burnham has to look forward to after the conference is over.

The tricky tests awaiting Andy Burnham after Labour conference

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From a difficult economic landscape to decisions on oil and gas drilling, welfare spending and the Chagos Islands, we look at what's on the horizon Andy Burnham is riding high ahead of the Labour party conference after a successful first meeting with Donald Trump, and with his party faithful excited by their uplift in the polls. Here is what Burnham has to look forward to after the conference is over.

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From a difficult economic landscape to decisions on oil and gas drilling, welfare spending and the Chagos Islands, we look at what's on the horizon Andy Burnham is riding high ahead of the Labour party conference after a successful first meeting with Donald Trump, and with his party faithful excited by their uplift in the polls. Here is what Burnham has to look forward to after the conference is over.

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