Category: UK Politics

Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership Getty Images Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent 2 hours ago Andy Burnham tried and failed to become prime minister twice before. He is now three weeks away from moving into Downing Street. It was Burnham’s decade away from Westminster as the mayor of Greater Manchester… Continue reading Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership

Lib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidate David Campanale Phil Kemp Political correspondent 8 hours ago The Liberal Democrats are facing a call for an independent investigation into the deselection of one of their candidates before the last election. The party has admitted it unlawfully discriminated against former BBC journalist David… Continue reading Lib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidate

Starmer rebuffs Home Secretary’s request to sack immigration minister Getty/Shutterstock Joshua Nevett and Kate Whannel, Political reporters and Chris Mason, Political editor 25 June 2026 Updated 1 hour ago Sir Keir Starmer has declined Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s request for him to sack the immigration minister following a row over a newspaper column. Mike Tapp wrote an unauthorised article… Continue reading Starmer rebuffs Home Secretary’s request to sack immigration minister

Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister’s downfall EPA Chris Mason Political editor 7 minutes ago For month after month, week after week, sometimes day after day, we have chronicled the unravelling of Sir Keir Starmer’s government. Nonetheless, it still prompted a sharp intake of breath on Monday morning to be standing in Downing… Continue reading Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister’s downfall

Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Rachel Clun and Peter Ruddick, Business reporrters 22 minutes ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, despite reports he could demote her to a junior… Continue reading Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister

Burnham to get briefings from officials on taking over as prime minister House of Commons Brian Wheeler Political reporter 7 minutes ago Andy Burnham is set to receive briefings from civil servants on taking over as prime minister, as Sir Keir Starmer seeks to ensure an “orderly” transition of power. The outgoing prime minister has… Continue reading Burnham to get briefings from officials on taking over as prime minister

Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer PA Media Chris Mason Political editor 22 June 2026 1167 Comments Westminster is a postcode whose currency is power – and power is shifting, quickly. Two key moments on Monday accelerated the likelihood of one key outcome. Not only did Sir Keir Starmer set… Continue reading Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer

Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer “It feels like lots of Labour MPs are dashing for a train that’s about to leave the station, but they haven’t any idea where it’s going,” is how one figure put it to me, suggesting there is still plenty the party and the country… Continue reading Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer

Starmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister He said: “When I leave the biggest job in the country, I shall spend more time on the most important job: being the best husband I can to my fantastic wife Vic, who has been a rock by my side through… Continue reading Starmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister