Top aides to Keir Starmer were briefed on an "indefensible" investigation into journalists critical of the Labour Together thinktank. The probe, commissioned by then-director Josh Simons, involved PR firm Apco Worldwide and raised questions about Starmer's knowledge.
Makerfield's by-election, set for June 18, 2024, could determine the next UK Prime Minister. Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor, seeks to replace outgoing MP Josh Simons, facing a stiff challenge from Reform UK, with Labour's leadership and Sir Keir Starmer's future at stake.
Makerfield faces a pivotal by-election on June 18th, potentially deciding Labour's next leader and PM. Mayor Andy Burnham is the Labour candidate, facing a strong challenge from Reform UK in a seat historically held by Labour.
A by-election in Makerfield, a traditionally safe Labour seat, could decide the next UK Prime Minister as Andy Burnham challenges for the seat amid pressure on PM Sir Keir Starmer to resign, with Reform UK posing a strong challenge.
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...
MP Simons steps down to let Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester mayor, run as a parliamentary candidate to challenge PM, amidst Labour Party leadership turmoil post-local election losses.
The Labour Party faces an existential crisis as it struggles to maintain relevance amidst internal power struggles, declining voter support, and the rise of smaller left-wing parties. The question of whether Britain still needs a Labour party hangs in the balance.
Andy Burnham aims to return to Westminster via a byelection in Makerfield, as Labour navigates the resignation of Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who cited lost confidence in the PM, and the clearance of Angela Rayner by HMRC, amidst uncertainty over Keir Starmer's leadership.
Keir Starmer will not block Andy Burnham from standing as MP in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, as Labour faces internal turmoil and calls for leadership change following local election losses.
Labour MP Josh Simons (32) resigns from Makerfield seat to support Andy Burnham's potential leadership bid, citing the need for a 'shock to the Westminster system'. His decision, despite recent scandal and mixed party reactions, signals a strategic play in Labour's leadership dynamics.
Andy Burnham may return to Parliament via a byelection triggered by MP Josh Simons, potentially paving his path to Labour leadership as Keir Starmer's authority wanes.
Analysis of policy stances for potential UK Labour leadership contenders: Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner, and Ed Miliband, covering nationalisation, constitutional reform, public services, taxation, and environmental policies.
Catherine West issues ultimatum for PM as ex-minister Josh Simons joins calls for prime minister to quitAt the start of her programme Laura Kuenssberg addressed Catherine West and Bridget Phillipson who were sitting waiting for the main interviews.Kuenssberg told West she wanted a cabinet minister to challenge Keir Starmer. She said she was sitting next to one of them. What was her message to her?Well, there’s nothing stopping Bridget from standing. Why are all the men better than the women? We do need some senior women to step forward and to challenge for what is going to be a really difficult two and a half years between now and the general election, and also to take us into that second term.I love you dearly, Catherine, but I just disagree on this one. Continue reading...
Catherine West issues ultimatum for PM as ex-minister Josh Simons joins calls for prime minister to quitAt the start of her programme Laura Kuenssberg addressed Catherine West and Bridget Phillipson who were sitting waiting for the main interviews.Kuenssberg told West she wanted a cabinet minister to challenge Keir Starmer. She said she was sitting next to one of them. What was her message to her?Well, there’s nothing stopping Bridget from standing. Why are all the men better than the women? We do need some senior women to step forward and to challenge for what is going to be a really difficult two and a half years between now and the general election, and also to take us into that second term.I love you dearly, Catherine, but I just disagree on this one. Continue reading...
Catherine West issues ultimatum for the PM as ex-minister Josh Simons joins calls for prime minister to quitAt the start of her programme Laura Kuenssberg addressed Catherine West and Bridget Phillipson who were sitting waiting for the main interviews.Kuenssberg told West she wanted a cabinet minister to challenge Keir Starmer. She said she was sitting next to one of them. What was her message to her?Well, there’s nothing stopping Bridget from standing. Why are all the men better than the women? We do need some senior women to step forward and to challenge for what is going to be a really difficult two and a half years between now and the general election, and also to take us into that second term.I love you dearly, Catherine, but I just disagree on this one. Continue reading...
