Category: UK Politics

Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister

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

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

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

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

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

Chris Mason: All eyes on Downing Street – what does the PM say, and when?

Chris Mason: All eyes on Downing Street – what does the PM say, and when? [unable to retrieve full-text content]For the third time in four years, we appear on the brink of a prime minister announcing their plan to leave office, the BBC’s political editor writes.Published at Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:40:10 +0000

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