Labour Conference Opens in Liverpool as Burnham Vows 'Hope Again'

Labour's annual conference opened in Liverpool on 27 September 2026, Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first as leader. Burnham said his keynote would carry the message 'It's time for Britain to have hope again'. Coverage noted tough choices ahead: he has confirmed no substantive adult social care reform before the next election while promising a national care service, and Chancellor John Healey delivers his first Budget on 28 October. An EU-UK summit is planned for November at the earliest.