UK PM Burnham Faces First Grilling, Vows Hope and Public Control

In early September 2026, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced his first parliamentary grilling, vowing to 'bring back hope' and outlining plans for public control of water services, which he said are central to his government's agenda. He also hinted at a major law change affecting 5 million UK households and blamed Brexit for low growth, even as Labour hailed a trade deal possible only outside the EU. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron and King Charles III joined Burnham in viewing the Bayeux Tapestry, which is on display in Britain, as Macron urged closer France-UK ties.