Andy Burnham to stand to become Labour leader and UK prime minister
Former Greater Manchester mayor will be overwhelming favourite in ensuing contest to succeed Keir StarmerAndy Burnham is to stand to become the Labour...
U.K. Prime Minister Starmer resigns as Labour government seeks reboot
The party's crushing losses in nationwide local elections triggered a mutiny against Starmer, who has struggled to define his agenda and deliver on ca...
‘I’m not a Labour fan but I like Burnham’: relief in Makerfield among left, right and centre
‘Borrowed’ supporters from across the political spectrum voted to trounce Reform UK politics – live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?The mor...
U.K. Live Updates: Starmer Under Pressure After Labour Rival Wins Key Election
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain said he would not “walk away” from any leadership contest after a top rival in his party, Andy Burnham, decisiv...
Labour peer and Reform MP clash over ‘brown people’ and domestic abuse
Thangam Debbonaire and Sarah Pochin argue in Sky News interview at Makerfield byelection countUK politics live – latest updatesThe Labour peer Thangam...
Starmer says he will stand in any Labour leadership contest against Burnham
Prime minister suggests he will not ‘walk away’ despite Burnham’s comfortable victory in Makerfield byelectionUK politics – live updatesHow quickly co...
Labour campaigners in Makerfield fear their sheer numbers may annoy voters
Up to 3,000 activists – including cabinet ministers and other MPs – descending on constituency to back Andy BurnhamUp to 3,000 Labour campaigners are ...
Labour came to power with no big idea for relations with EU, says former top diplomat
Ivan Rogers, Britain’s EU ambassador from 2013 to 2017, says party’s ideas did not ‘remotely measure up’ to challengeUK politics live – latest updates...
Lib Dems to urge Labour to drop ‘torpor and timidity’ on EU and rejoin single market
Exclusive: Ed Davey to make call ahead of 10th anniversary of Brexit vote, in strengthening of party’s position on EUThe Lib Dems will urge Andy Burnh...
Labour MP bringing back assisted dying bill urges House of Lords to finish its job
Lauren Edwards dismisses party internal concerns and criticises ‘anti-democratic’ way bill was haltedThe Labour MP Lauren Edwards who will bring the a...
Tactical voting by Greens and Lib Dems could be key to Labour victory in Makerfield
Left-leaning voters more willing to back Andy Burnham than Restore supporters are to vote ReformUK politics live – latest updatesTactical voting could...
Labour MPs doubt EHRC guidance on court’s biological sex ruling is workable
Exclusive: Commons motion calls for code of practice to be blocked amid concerns over impact on transgender peopleA number of Labour MPs are increasin...
Labour MPs urge Starmer to set targets to boost number of male teachers in England
Men and Boys group of MPs addresses ‘crisis of masculinity’ and joins campaign for longer paternity leaveGovernment ministers have been urged to set t...
‘A giant of the Labour movement’: Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Labour grandee was MP for Birmingham Sparkbrook from 1964 until his retirement from the Commons in 1997Roy Hattersley, the former Labour deputy leader...
Global wars, a depleted military and stubborn Labour MPs: Healey exposes Starmer’s perfect storm
There is no narrative to convince the British public that difficult economic decisions on defence will be worth itUK politics live – latest updatesAs ...
