Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack was ‘state-sponsored’, former minister suggests Former armed forces minister Al Carns said that it would be ‘highly unlikely’ for Russia to not know about Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack The Independent UK · Oct 25
Labour ex-defence minister Al Carns ‘deeply concerned’ about Troubles legacy law Mr Carns warned that the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill ‘deals the best possible hand to our adversaries’. Evening Standard · Oct 19
Britain's 95,000-Strong Veteran Reserve Faces Its Biggest Recall Test in Years Britain will test its 95,000-strong Strategic Reserve in 2027 to see how quickly veterans can return to duty during a crisis. International Business Times UK · Sep 8
Iran says UK bases are 'legitimate targets' as Andy Burnham permits continued US use THE UK's military bases are now a 'legitimate target' for Iranian strikes, the country's Revolutionary Guard has said ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 24
Al Carns declines offer to return to government as defence funding ‘has not been settled’ Ex-defence minister says he will keep arguing for greater resources from backbenches The Independent UK · Jul 22
Four out of ten Britons still don’t know who Andy Burnham is, poll shows Incoming prime minister mistaken for Richard Osman, Mel Gibson and Jeff Bezos as shocking poll lays bare the uphill challenge he faces The Independent UK · Jul 14
Andy Burnham Set for No 10 'Coronation' Backed by 322 Labour MPs Even as Critics Question His Democratic Mandate Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's next prime minister after receiving overwhelming support from Labour MPs, raising questions about his democratic mandate and policy clarity. International Business Times UK · Jul 9
Full list of Labour MPs to nominate Andy Burnham – including 18 members of Starmer’s cabinet Ed Miliband, Chief Whip Jonathan Reynolds and Chief Secretary Darren Jones are among those who have put their names behind Mr Burnham The Independent UK · Jul 9
Burnham will make good PM, Starmer says as nominations for new leader open Andy Burnham’s last possible rival Al Carns ruled himself out of the running on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Jul 9
Andy Burnham moves closer to UK premiership LONDON - Veteran politician Andy Burnham took another step towards becoming Britain’s next prime minister on Thursday as nominations to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party formally opened. Bangkok Post · Jul 9
Nominations open among Labour MPs for next leader and prime minister Andy Burnham appears on course for a coronation, as he was the only declared candidate when nominations began on Thursday. Evening Standard · Jul 9
Nominations open in the contest to be UK leader, with Andy Burnham likely the only candidate Nominations are opening in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister The Independent UK · Jul 9
Euronews · Jul 9 Andy Burnham left with clear path to Downing Street as last potential rival rules out leadership bid Former UK armed forces minister Al Carns said Burnham had his "full backing" and that he had "earned this".
The Independent UK · Jul 8 Andy Burnham set to run unopposed for Labour leadership as would-be challenger says ‘he’s earned it’ The former Greater Manchester mayor is expected to become PM on 20 July
Evening Standard · Jul 8 Burnham on course for coronation as nominations open for Labour leadership Prospective candidates need the backing of 81 MPs.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 8 Andy Burnham set for uncontested leadership election as former minister backs down ANDY Burnham is now set to be elected uncontested as the leader of the Labour party, and the UK's Prime Minister
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25 Andy Thingy with the eyelashes who was once ‘mayor of a town’ hits Westminster Trump gets to grips with ‘extremely liberal’ new kid who’s already roasting Kemi Badenoch on X
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25 Reeves backs Burnham to be PM despite reports she may be offered lesser role Allies lobby to keep chancellor as ‘stable’ choice while Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband also in picture
Evening Standard · Jun 24 Donald Trump on Andy Burnham: ‘I hear he’s extremely liberal, extremely’ US President Donald Trump told reporters Andy Burnham ‘probably won’t open up the North Sea’ for oil exploration.
Evening Standard · Jun 24 Ex-defence minister Al Carns sets out ‘five tests’ for leadership contenders In a lengthy social media post, Mr Carns said the country’s new leader should be able to ‘say yes’ to each point on his list.
Euronews · Jun 24 Senior UK minister rules out leadership challenge as Burnham edges closer to Downing Street Jones' decision removes a major obstacle standing between Burnham and the UK's top job and could mean the latter is in Downing Street as early as July.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 24 Will Keir Starmer still face PMQs today after resignation announcement? KEIR Starmer announced his decision to resign as Prime Minister on Monday morning, setting out a timetable for his departure, but as he is still in…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 24 ‘The soul’s been ripped out of it’: Birmingham community housing scheme on brink over costs dispute Row over ‘landmark’ development in Stirchley has left people homeless and put businesses at risk, say locals