Labour's political focus has shifted to Wigan for Andy Burnham's by-election campaign, with MPs flocking to support him. Polls suggest Burnham could beat Reform UK, challenging Keir Starmer's leadership. The campaign emphasizes Burnham's return to Westminster to reform Labour.
Andy Burnham's Labour campaign in the Makerfield byelection sees significant momentum with numerous MPs and volunteers canvassing, targeting 16% undecided voters, amidst challenges from Reform UK and Restore Britain.
Labour MP John Healey resigned, citing the PM's "inability" and Chancellor's "unwillingness" to make the country safer. The defence spending row highlights government dysfunction amid global threats and internal party divisions.
Keir Starmer's closest aides are preparing for a potential Labour leadership contest, anticipating Andy Burnham's return to Westminster if he wins the Makerfield byelection. Sources suggest Starmer is determined to fight any challenge, but his position may become untenable. Allies of both Starmer and Burnham are strategizing amidst internal party divisions and upcoming electoral pressures.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has indicated he would prioritize transforming the UK's social care system if he became Prime Minister, criticizing Westminster's reluctance to address difficult policy issues. He proposes accelerating the Casey review and exploring funding mechanisms like a 'care levy' to address the crisis.
British MPs heard harrowing testimonies from grooming-gang survivors detailing rape, torture, and trafficking by predominantly Pakistani-origin men. The accounts, read out in Westminster Hall, highlighted institutional failures and a lack of action, prompting calls to record offender ethnicity and immigration status.
Political editors Beth Rigby and Robert Peston argue that politicians, not journalists, are responsible for the "decade of chaos" in Westminster, refuting claims that the media revels in political crises. They state their role is to report the facts of ongoing instability.
A Westminster inquiry heard that the UK's Windrush compensation scheme is failing survivors, with nearly 60% of claims denied. Windrush commissioner Clive Foster urged for funded legal support, comparing it to schemes for Post Office Horizon and infected blood scandal victims.
The Aberdeen South by-election on June 18 is a pivotal contest on North Sea oil politics. Reform UK and Scottish Conservatives are campaigning on reviving oil and gas production, challenging the SNP's net zero commitments. The outcome could signal a wider debate on the economic burden of net zero ahead of a UK general election.
La famille Guillot d'Aubusson recrée une scène manquante de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, financée par la Région Normandie pour le Millenium 2027. L'œuvre sera exposée à l'abbaye de Westminster puis au château de Falaise.
Andy Burnham, a senior Labour figure, has consulted Baroness Sue Gray, Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, on forming a future government should he return to Westminster. The discussions occur amid speculation about Starmer's leadership following poor local election results and ahead of the Makerfield byelection.
Conservative MP Sir Gavin Williamson announced the death of his pet tarantula Cronus, who lived in his Westminster office and was once used to discipline party rebels. The spider died at roughly 11 years old, the average lifespan for a male tarantula.
Andy Burnham's political philosophy, 'Manchesterism,' emphasizes deindustrialization, social housing, and public control of essential services. This approach, drawing parallels to The Smiths' song 'London,' contrasts with past Labour leadership bids and positions him as an outsider with concrete ideas.
Morgan McSweeney, former chief of staff to Keir Starmer, will speak at the GLOBSEC forum in Prague about the dangers of AI-driven disinformation in elections, particularly concerning potential Russian interference in Ukraine and the UK.
A Jamaican MP's maiden speech in Jamaican Creole was cut short for using the local language instead of English, igniting a national debate on colonial legacies and cultural identity.
While Labour faced internal turmoil, Donald Trump met Xi Jinping in China. The article argues domestic issues overshadow global events in UK media and politics, despite the significant economic and geopolitical consequences of events like the Iran conflict and the US-China summit.
Andy Burnham faces challenges in his potential return to Westminster due to past pro-EU comments, as his Makerfield constituency voted heavily for Brexit. Wes Streeting's leadership bid adds further complexity to Keir Starmer's position.
In Makerfield, voters will elect a Labour candidate to oust the party's leader. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Manchester, seeks election to Westminster to challenge Keir Starmer for Downing Street.
Le elezioni suppletive a Makerfield, Greater Manchester, potrebbero tenersi il 18 giugno. Andy Burnham si candida per il Labour, affrontando una sfida da Reform UK. Le dimissioni del deputato Josh Simons hanno aperto la strada.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has indicated that a programme of mass renationalisation would be central to his policy platform if he were to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Prime Minister. Burnham is seeking a return to Westminster via a byelection in Makerfield.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is positioning himself for a potential Labour leadership bid, centering his platform on mass renationalisation of key sectors like energy, housing, water, and transport. He aims to return to Westminster via a byelection in Makerfield.
Labour's NEC approves Andy Burnham to stand in Makerfield byelection, potentially triggering a mayoral byelection in Greater Manchester.
How a contest to become PM is triggered, and Andy Burnham’s chances in the Makerfield byelectionUK politics live – latest updatesWith Andy Burnham offered a path back to parliament, the chances of a Labour leadership challenge to Keir Starmer appear to have increased dramatically.Manchester’s mayor said he wanted to return to Westminster to “make politics work properly for people” after Josh Simons, the Labour MP for Makerfield, said he would stand down so Burnham could run in the seat in north-west England. Continue reading...
Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary, fueling Labour leadership speculation, while Andy Burnham considers returning to parliament, potentially challenging Keir Starmer.
