Burnham blames Brexit for ‘decade of low growth’ in UK

Plus: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor accused of committing sex crimes in US, Congress hears

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Good morning and welcome to your daily news briefing from The Independent   Andy Burnham took aim at the legacy of Brexit as he made his first statement to the Commons as prime minister, Congress has been told that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be investigated and prosecuted for sex crimes in the US, and Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will step down as an MP. Top stories 1 | Burnham blames Brexit for ‘decade of low growth’ Read more 2 | Andrew accused of committing sex crimes in US, Congress hears Read more 3 | Keir Starmer to stand down as MP triggering by-election Read more 4 | UK hits back at Trump after US president reignites Falklands row Read more 5 | Germany blames Russia for explosive drone attack at Leipzig airport Read more Read deeper Does Shein’s market slide spell the end of fast fashion? Will Zack Polanski seize his moment to claim Keir Starmer’s seat? I hate hen dos – but there’s a reason I’ll absolutely still have one I’m 60 and I’ve always been single: I worry I’ll never meet my person I’m a life coach: why September is the best time to focus on happiness Your Views Your views ‘We struggle to build anything’: Readers split on Burnham housing plan Our community weigh in on the prime minister’s £10bn plan to build 70,000 new homes, with many questioning whether the scale of the pledge matches the scale of Britain’s housing crisis. Share your opinion here.   This is genuinely good news: when these homes are built, they’re built on brownfield, town-centre sites at a reasonably high density with good infrastructure – exactly the places private developers don’t go. I’d like to see powers to strip land from developers who are land-banking, too.   Garlbalunzie   WATCH  Restaurant burns down in blaze sparked by balloons STAT OF THE DAY £64,000 Pensioners could now need tens of thousands of pounds more for their retirement income compared to five years ago. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY “I thought they seemed very happy when I arrived" Authorities in Nepal mistakenly announced that British aid worker Alastair Chambers had been rescued following deadly flash floods.  Read more Today's top deals We've spotted a big discount on Jura whisky at Amazon. Enjoy 15% off at Sync Beauty with discount code: "SUMMER15". Other stories you might like Is this tranquil Swedish city Europe’s next foodie capital? BBC axes beloved sports show after nearly 50 years on air Reform crashes to third place in polls as Tories regain ground Latest news headlines from Bulletin: Fox anchor breaks down on air as she thanks viewers for support UK warns Israel of sanctions over illegal West Bank settlement plans Pizza Hut sold for $1.5B as brand eyes a nostalgic comeback Fox anchor breaks down on air as she thanks viewers for support UK warns Israel of sanctions over illegal West Bank settlement plans Pizza Hut sold for $1.5B as brand eyes a nostalgic comeback Download the app now Join the conversation and follow us Download our apps: Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy policy and cookie policy