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UK politics

Greens to run scaled-back campaign in Makerfield byelection in potential boost for Burnham

2 days ago

UK politics

UK may be tipped into a general election' if Burnham replaces Starmer, says Harman

UK politics

He's a natural': Andy Burnham's allies give his social media style a thumbs up

London politics

Andy Burnham's Manchester has a defining spirit and Britain could do with a lot more of it | John Harris

London portrays a Mancunian’s hopeful yet ambivalent journey to the capital, paralleling Andy Burnham’s political decisions and rising confidence.

Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in Makerfield

Keir Starmer will campaign for Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election, urging Labour unity for a straight fight against Reform.

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The kingmakers of Makerfield: English town braces for crucial by-election

A June 18 by-election in Ashton-in-Makerfield could decide whether Andy Burnham reaches Parliament and potentially weakens Keir Starmer’s position.

1 day ago

Greens to run scaled-back campaign in Makerfield byelection in potential boost for Burnham

Greens plan limited campaigning in Makerfield, prioritizing Greater Manchester mayoral prospects if Andy Burnham returns to parliament.

2 days ago

UK may be tipped into a general election' if Burnham replaces Starmer, says Harman

A leadership change to Andy Burnham could trigger a new general election, driven by claims of legitimacy and poll surges, risking instability in British politics.

He's a natural': Andy Burnham's allies give his social media style a thumbs up

Andy Burnham uses humorous, combative social media replies and everyday life credibility to connect with voters in the Makerfield byelection campaign.

London politics

Andy Burnham's Manchester has a defining spirit and Britain could do with a lot more of it | John Harris

London portrays a Mancunian’s hopeful yet ambivalent journey to the capital, paralleling Andy Burnham’s political decisions and rising confidence.

Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in Makerfield

Keir Starmer will campaign for Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election, urging Labour unity for a straight fight against Reform.

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UK politics

Who are Andy Burnham's key aides and allies?

UK politics

Starmer faces mutiny fears after crushing poll defeat - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK politics

Politics latest: Burnham handed two boosts in bid to return and challenge Starmer

UK politics

How team Burnham finally cleared the first of many hurdles on route to Westminster

UK politics

Will Starmer go and if so, how? Four scenarios in the battle for No 10

UK politics

Labour winds are blowing towards Burnham and Streeting knows it

5 days ago

Who are Andy Burnham's key aides and allies?

Burnham’s campaign relies on a long-standing chief of staff while expanding staff to meet rising communications demand for the byelection.

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Starmer faces mutiny fears after crushing poll defeat - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour members prefer Andy Burnham over Keir Starmer in a leadership head-to-head, while strongly opposing Wes Streeting and resisting centrist or Blairite figures.

Politics latest: Burnham handed two boosts in bid to return and challenge Starmer

Andy Burnham was cleared by Labour’s NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election, with expectations he could challenge Sir Keir Starmer for leadership.

How team Burnham finally cleared the first of many hurdles on route to Westminster

A delayed leadership opportunity emerged when Wes Streeting resigned, giving Andy Burnham a Westminster seat path after prior failed attempts and blocked bids.

Will Starmer go and if so, how? Four scenarios in the battle for No 10

A Labour byelection in Makerfield could be triggered by an MP stepping down, with Andy Burnham potentially standing, but support requirements and Downing Street decisions may cause delays or impasse.

Labour winds are blowing towards Burnham and Streeting knows it

Labour needs a broad battle of ideas with the strongest candidates, not personality politics or factionalism.

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Andy Burnham vows to change Labour' as he kicks off Makerfield by-election campaign

The Greater Manchester mayor launched a Makerfield by-election campaign promising change in British politics and a focus on overlooked local places.

5 days ago

Cafe owner 'deeply disappointed' by Reform UK visit

Reform UK faced criticism over a visit to a cafe for adults with additional needs, with disputes over whether the visit was political and whether conduct was out of order.

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Which MPs are backing Burnham and Streeting in race to be Labour's next PM?

Supporters argue Andy Burnham should replace Keir Starmer, citing leadership, unity, and ending Labour factionalism.

UK politics

Who are the main threats to Keir Starmer's Labour leadership?

Streeting is seen as a leading contender for Labour leadership, shifting left on Gaza and welfare to appeal to party members.

Andy Burnham is not an MP, and Angela Rayner faces unresolved tax issues, affecting their leadership prospects.

Streeting’s claim of support from many MPs is disputed, and he faces opposition from soft-left and Stop Wes MPs.

Which MPs are backing Burnham and Streeting in race to be Labour's next PM?

Supporters argue Andy Burnham should replace Keir Starmer, citing leadership, unity, and ending Labour factionalism.

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Who are the main threats to Keir Starmer's Labour leadership?

Streeting is seen as a leading contender for Labour leadership, shifting left on Gaza and welfare to appeal to party members.

Andy Burnham is not an MP, and Angela Rayner faces unresolved tax issues, affecting their leadership prospects.

Streeting’s claim of support from many MPs is disputed, and he faces opposition from soft-left and Stop Wes MPs.

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Burnham can stand in by-election opening path to challenge Starmer for leadership

Andy Burnham was cleared by Labour’s NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election, after Josh Simons stepped down as MP.

UK politics

Labour's NEC approves Burnham's byelection pathway back to parliament

UK politics

Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with eyes on the top job

UK politics

Labour MP to stand down to allow Burnham run for byelection amid leadership row

Leadership rules should not be tweaked' to let Burnham run for PM, Labour NEC member says

Labour leadership rules should not be changed to let Andy Burnham run, and NEC action aims to prevent leadership challenges.

Starmer insists he won't quit as PM as Labour MP challenges ministers to trigger leadership contest UK politics live

Catherine West threatened to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership unless a cabinet minister challenges by tomorrow morning.

Burnham can stand in by-election opening path to challenge Starmer for leadership

Andy Burnham was cleared by Labour’s NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election, after Josh Simons stepped down as MP.

UK politics

Labour's NEC approves Burnham's byelection pathway back to parliament

Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with eyes on the top job

Andy Burnham seeks Labour leadership by returning to Parliament through a by-election, but selection and NEC approval remain uncertain.

Labour MP to stand down to allow Burnham run for byelection amid leadership row

Andy Burnham’s return to Parliament is enabled by a Labour MP’s resignation, increasing his chances to become Labour leader amid weakening Prime Minister authority.

Leadership rules should not be tweaked' to let Burnham run for PM, Labour NEC member says

Labour leadership rules should not be changed to let Andy Burnham run, and NEC action aims to prevent leadership challenges.

Starmer insists he won't quit as PM as Labour MP challenges ministers to trigger leadership contest UK politics live

Catherine West threatened to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership unless a cabinet minister challenges by tomorrow morning.

Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to the Commons is clearer - but one big hurdle remains

A Labour MP has stepped down, clearing Andy Burnham’s path to stand for Parliament, with Number 10 signaling it will not block him again.

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3 weeks ago

No other plan comes close': Labour MPs turn to Burnham as pressure mounts on Starmer

Keir Starmer's leadership is under scrutiny as Andy Burnham prepares for a potential leadership challenge amid concerns over upcoming elections.

1 month ago

It's Andy or bust': could Burnham's return to parliament save Starmer?

Labour MPs are urging support for Keir Starmer while preparing for Andy Burnham's potential return to parliament as a leadership successor.

UK politics

Burnham will try again for Westminster return but declines offer of seat in 2027

UK politics

Chris Mason: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership

UK politics

Andy Burnham disappointed' after bid to return as MP in by-election blocked: Latest

UK politics

Rebuffed Burnham can return to honing his stature and attack lines

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No other plan comes close': Labour MPs turn to Burnham as pressure mounts on Starmer

Keir Starmer's leadership is under scrutiny as Andy Burnham prepares for a potential leadership challenge amid concerns over upcoming elections.

1 month ago

It's Andy or bust': could Burnham's return to parliament save Starmer?

Labour MPs are urging support for Keir Starmer while preparing for Andy Burnham's potential return to parliament as a leadership successor.

UK politics

Burnham will try again for Westminster return but declines offer of seat in 2027

UK politics

Chris Mason: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership

UK politics

Andy Burnham disappointed' after bid to return as MP in by-election blocked: Latest

UK politics

Rebuffed Burnham can return to honing his stature and attack lines

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3 weeks ago

Andy Burnham has plan to return to Westminster within weeks', allies say

Andy Burnham plans to return to Westminster through a byelection, proposing a new government agenda and significant electoral reforms.

4 weeks ago

Labour is facing wipeout in its final stronghold. Why? It's housing, housing, housing | Aditya Chakrabortty

Local elections next Thursday may signal a significant decline for Labour, particularly in London, where support is eroding rapidly.

4 weeks ago

MP rejects rumour he could stand aside for Burnham

Peter Dowd will not step down for Andy Burnham, reaffirming his commitment to represent Bootle constituency.

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1 month ago

Burnham surges in leadership betting as Labour succession speculation intensifies - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Andy Burnham's betting odds have significantly improved, indicating increased speculation about the Labour leadership amid concerns over Sir Keir Starmer's stability.

2 months ago

Andy Burnham criticises bankruptcy' of Labour approach to campaigning

Andy Burnham criticizes Labour's campaigning approach as ineffective at connecting with non-Labour and progressive voters, following the party's loss of the previously safe Gorton and Denton seat.

Quietly, subtly, the outsider': Andy Burnham's dress sense decoded

Andy Burnham adopts an all-black, casual, workwear-inflected style to signal distance from Westminster and align with practical, Mancunian, nonconformist politics.

Andy Burnham says insiders at Westminster don't get licence to lie' after byelection row

Andy Burnham condemned Westminster briefing culture and vowed to call out public officials who lie, criticizing anonymous Downing Street briefings and denial from No 10.

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US politics

Andy Burnham insists he did not want to undermine' Starmer with by-election bid

UK politics

Why has Labour blocked Andy Burnham from standing as an MP?

US politics

Andy Burnham insists he did not want to undermine' Starmer with by-election bid

UK politics

Why has Labour blocked Andy Burnham from standing as an MP?

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UK politics

Labour blocking my MP bid was hard to take, says Burnham

UK politics

Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row

UK politics

Burnham barred from byelection to help Labour focus', says Scotland secretary

UK politics

Labour blocking my MP bid was hard to take, says Burnham

UK politics

Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row

UK politics

Burnham barred from byelection to help Labour focus', says Scotland secretary

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Angela Rayner declares I'm not dead yet' as supporters plot Starmer's downfall

Angela Rayner signals readiness for a Labour leadership bid, claiming support from around 80 MPs after Andy Burnham was blocked from returning to Parliament.

Burnham accuses No 10 sources of lying about byelection decision

Andy Burnham accused Downing Street of lying about blocking his bid to stand in the Gorton and Denton byelection, deepening Labour's internal conflict.

Greens prepare for Gorton and Denton byelection fight after Andy Burnham blocked

The Greens are mounting an intensive campaign to win the Gorton and Denton by-election, exploiting Andy Burnham being barred to challenge Reform UK and Labour.

Manchester voters' fury over Labour's decision to block Burnham from by-election

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UK politics

Why is Andy Burnham such a threat to Keir Starmer? Everyone likes him | Zoe Williams

Labour contenders must master minute party rules while accepting that traditional rule-based protections for leaders have effectively broken down.