‘I am ready’: Andy Burnham to become UK’s seventh PM in 10 years
Former Greater Manchester mayor, who replaces Keir Starmer as Labour leader, says party is on ‘last chance’ to change
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UK wasted €11bn on defective or unused PPE during pandemic, Covid inquiry finds
Report criticises Tory government’s fast-tracked assessment of supplier offers made by contacts of ministers
Hillsborough law on transparency in public office unanimously backed by UK MPs
Andy Burnham, Britain’s PM-in-waiting, thanks his ‘friend’ Keir Starmer for work on legislation
Ann Widdecombe was killed in a ‘targeted attack’, police investigating her death say
White British man (28) arrested in Yorkshire on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism
Andy Burnham secures Labour leadership with landslide support, paving way to becoming UK PM
Former Manchester mayor expected to formally take over as head of party on July 17th at special conference
British counter-terrorism police leading investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death
Former Conservative minister was found dead at her home in England last week after sustaining ‘serious injuries’
Weary Clacton repels media hordes as Jaywick shines on in Farage’s byelection stronghold
Shirt and trouser-wearing army from the city heads for England’s North Sea coast
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe
Body of former MP found with serious injuries at her home on Thursday
Count Binface: The ‘independent space warrior’ hoping to take Farage’s seat in Clacton
Alter ego of comedian Jon Harvey has become familiar sight on British election nights in recent years
Assisted dying close to becoming law in Jersey
Informed wish to end life required and terminally ill with an expectancy of six months, or 12 if a neurodegenerative disease
Farage faces Count Binface in Clacton byelection after main parties rule out running candidates
Undisguised glee among Farage’s opponents over what they regard as a major tactical mistake over byelection
Farage political rivals say they will boycott ‘fake’ byelection after his resignation
Reform UK leader accused of having ‘hissy fit’ to distract from ongoing investigation in to undeclared £5m ‘gift’ he received
Who could be the main players on Team Burnham?
Former Greater Manchester mayor, who could become UK’s next PM by mid-July, is not short on options
No free lunch for Burnham if he is at the table for UK-EU reset talks
Europe letter: Starmer’s departure offers UK government a chance to ‘reset the reset’ in autumn EU deal
Brussels open to 150,000 cap on post-Brexit ‘youth mobility’ scheme
Concession to stop UK universities charging EU students international tuition fees could be ‘decoupled’ from reset deal
Badenoch eschews niceties and takes lumps out of Starmer’s cabinet in first PMQs after quitting
Presumed incoming prime minister Andy Burnham should get ready for a weekly battle with the rambunctious Tory leader
Keir Starmer holds ‘frosty’ talks with Andy Burnham to thrash out transition of power
Burnham had initially hoped to take over in September but could become next UK prime minister within weeks
Andy Burnham could still face challenge in race to become UK prime minister
A handful of outside-bet candidates have not ruled themselves out of the leadership competition
Andy Burnham sworn in as new MP after ‘broken’ Starmer holds back tears as he resigns
As it happened: Keir Starmer stands down
Wins, losses and U-turns: Keir Starmer’s successes and failures in No 10
Where did it go wrong for the outgoing prime minister? And how much – if at all – was positive?
British political stability a thing of the past as Keir Starmer says he will step down
More rumblings in Fianna Fáil over triple lock, and more work for civil servants when Ireland takes up EU presidency
Keir Starmer expected to announce departure as British prime minister on Monday
Starmer, who has faced ‘political realities’ of his situation, set to be replaced by newly-elected MP Andy Burnham
Ireland gears up for EU presidency and Andy Burnham sweeps Makerfield byelection
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Andy Burnham: How quickly could he become the UK’s prime minister?
Keir Starmer could reflect on the scale of Burnham’s win and step down immediately. He could also put up a fight
Keir Starmer signals openness to Burnham cabinet role amid leadership tensions
British prime minister seeks to head off internal Labour challenge ahead of key byelection
Andy Burnham eyes byelection finishing line while for Starmer it might truly be the end
Greater Manchester mayor is favourite to win on Thursday but the spectre of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK isn’t banished yet
In praise of the Wigan kebab: ‘Want Irish curry sauce with it?’
Locals are surely the carbohydrate kings and queens of England
Labour hoping Nigel Farage will lose some of his flock to right-wing Rebecca Shepherd
Rebecca Shepherd running in the Makerfield byelection could help Andy Burnham realise his dream of leading Britain
Palestine Action: UK government’s ban is lawful, court of appeal rules
London’s high court ruled in February that the ban interfered with freedom of expression
Nigel Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing
Reform UK leader hardens anti-immigration rhetoric before crucial byelection involving Labour’s Andy Burnham
Jeremy Corbyn: ‘The disillusionment with Labour is huge’
Former UK Labour leader tells The Irish Times Keir Starmer’s 2024 election victory was ‘loveless landslide’
Prominent MP tells Dublin event UK Labour Party faces ‘chaos’ if Andy Burnham fails to win byelection
John McDonnell says Keir Starmer has lost public confidence and no other candidate has the support to replace him
Tinderbox Britain: violence over Henry Nowak case stirs fears of another summer of disorder
Two years after Britain was consumed by riots led by white nationalists, authorities are trying to prevent a repeat
Elon Musk accused of ‘interfering’ in British politics with posts on Henry Nowak death
Billionaire owner of social media platform X ‘trying to whip up division’, says Keir Starmer, following riots in Southampton
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