Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham’s Makerfield win? [unable to retrieve full-text content]Discussion about the prime minister’s future ramps up after Makerfield by-election. Published at Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:34:47 +0000
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Chris Mason: Burnham’s emphatic win leaves Starmer and Labour MPs with big decision
Chris Mason: Burnham’s emphatic win leaves Starmer and Labour MPs with big decision Granted the Makerfield parliamentary seat has elected Labour MPs for yonks, but just a matter of weeks ago, at the local elections, Reform UK were dominant in this collection of towns broadly to the south of Wigan – places like Abram, Hindley,… Continue reading Chris Mason: Burnham’s emphatic win leaves Starmer and Labour MPs with big decision
Jarvis ‘working round clock’ to finalise defence plan
Jarvis ‘working round clock’ to finalise defence plan [unable to retrieve full-text content]The UK’s new defence secretary is under pressure to publish the blueprint after repeated delays. Published at Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:38:54 +0000
Voters head to the polls for Makerfield by-election
Voters head to the polls for Makerfield by-election [unable to retrieve full-text content]There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency’s new MP.Published at Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:08:21 +0000
PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election
PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election [unable to retrieve full-text content]Keir Starmer says Labour should focus on a subsequent Manchester mayoral race if Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield.Published at Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:17:37 +0000
UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says
UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says [unable to retrieve full-text content]The prime minister says the UK is working with other countries on a plan to protect vessels in the key waterway. Published at Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:19:21 +0000
Two men found guilty over Starmer-linked arson attacks
Two men found guilty over Starmer-linked arson attacks During the trial in the absence of the jury, lawyers for Lavrynovych applied for prosecutors to hand over wider information held on “El Money”, including whether he was associated with intelligence services or was a state informant, and where he was based. Lavrynovych’s defence involved him claiming… Continue reading Two men found guilty over Starmer-linked arson attacks
Defence spending discussions ongoing, says minister
Defence spending discussions ongoing, says minister [unable to retrieve full-text content]Negotiations continue over defence spending, Lisa Nandy says, days after John Healey resigned over funding.Published at Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:42:14 +0000
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government [unable to retrieve full-text content]The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.Published at Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:46:11 +0000
I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending
I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending [unable to retrieve full-text content]Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made “hard-edged” decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.Published at Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:14 +0000