The 'King of the North' seeks a path to becoming Britain's next leader in a special election About 75,000 voters in northwest England are about to make a significant decision The Independent UK · Jun 11
Keir Starmer aides ‘war-gaming’ leadership contest with Andy Burnham Prime minister is ‘hellbent’ on fighting any contest, even if his future may be out of his hands, sources say The Guardian - UK · Jun 10
‘So what?’: Farage dismisses Reform candidate’s misogyny as ‘a few laddish things on social media’ Nigel Farage tells his first press conference in 50 days that Robert Kenyon’s comments are just pub talk The Independent UK · Jun 10
Farage says Reform ‘unapologetic’ about Robert Kenyon’s past social media use Mr Kenyon, who is standing against Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election, supported an offensive post about Carol Vorderman on X. Evening Standard · Jun 10
No 10 rejects reports Sir Keir will tell ministers to quit if they back Burnham The Financial Times reported that the Prime Minister has taken action to see off any resignations should Mr Burnham return to Parliament. Evening Standard · Jun 10
Petition calls for Andy Burnham to launch Gaza inquiry if he becomes PM A PETITION has been launched calling on Andy Burnham to launch a public inquiry into the genocide in Gaza if he becomes the next prime minister. The National (Scotland) · Jun 9
Andy Burnham accused of 'dancing to Nigel Farage's tune' with immigration comments ANDY Burnham has been accused of “dancing to Nigel Farage's tune” after pledging to make “greater use” of migrant detention centres if… The National (Scotland) · Jun 9
Andy Burnham will be the next prime minister – here’s what that could mean for Britain ‘Manchesterism’ underpins the veteran politician’s plan for Britain. Here’s what Burnham says he would do as PM The Independent UK · Jun 9
Andy Burnham pledges to expand use of migrant detention centres if prime minister ANDY Burnham has pledged to make “greater use” of migrant detention centres if he succeeds Keir Starmer as prime minister. The National (Scotland) · Jun 9
Is Keir Starmer trying to build a legacy or just getting on with the job? As the Makerfield byelection and a potential leadership challenge loom, there is a sense the PM is looking to create impacts that last The Guardian - UK · Jun 9
One Nation takes primary vote lead in Newspoll as Albanese’s ratings slump to record low Newspoll corroborates two polls I reported last week that had One Nation first on primary votes, although only by one point in Newspoll instead of three points in the YouGov and Redbridge polls. The Conversation · Jun 8
Cautious Keir seeks to cement his legacy as he plods towards the exit PM is seeking a few quick wins to guarantee he is remembered for at least a short while after he resigns The Guardian - UK · Jun 8
Andy Burnham shares footage of man tearing down campaign posters ahead of Makerfield by-election Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has shared footage showing a man tearing down posters supporting him ahead of the upcoming Makerfield by-election. The Independent UK · Jun 8
The Independent UK · Jun 8 Labour may reconsider Brexit red lines, Britain’s top EU negotiator suggests Labour’s Brexit ‘red lines’ rule out rejoining the customs union and single market or allowing free movement of labour
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8 Child phone nudity law could largely end online child sexual abuse if widely adopted, Jess Phillips claims - as it happened Former safeguarding minister says if ban came into force properly it could ‘basically eliminate’ problem
Evening Standard · Jun 8 Heathrow third runway: Furious row erupts over London say on 'fast-tracked' airport expansion plan Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned not to ram through ‘half-hearted’ public consultation on airport expansion to be published ‘in weeks’
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8 Top chefs back Andy Burnham for prime minister to cut VAT on hospitality Tom Kerridge says ‘whole of hospitality’ should get behind Burnham who has called for VAT cut from 20% to 10%
The Guardian - UK · Jun 7 Rachel Reeves may be unpopular, but she is quietly rebalancing UK plc Policy U-turns could define her stint at No 11 despite many sure-footed advances on devolved spending to help kickstart growth
The Independent UK · Jun 7 Brexit ‘sabotage’ has cost Britain up to £30bn every year, says David Miliband Exclusive: ‘We are suffering a punishing Brexit tax every day’ says former foreign secretary in withering assessment of decision to leave the bloc
Evening Standard · Jun 7 Lammy to back ‘resilient’ Starmer in any leadership race as PM vows to ‘fight’ The Deputy Prime Minister said Sir Keir must be able to ‘serve out his mandate’ from the 2024 general election.
The Independent UK · Jun 7 Lammy says he will back ‘resilient’ Starmer in any leadership race t Sir Keir himself has told supporters he would ‘fight’ in any leadership contest
The Independent UK · Jun 6 Reform UK remove Andy Burnham attack ads after artist’s legal action threat Illustrator Stanley Chow’s lawyers alleged the unauthorised use of his image to promote an ‘anti-immigration’ message
Evening Standard · Jun 6 Reform UK removes Burnham posts after artist threatens legal action Lawyers instructed by illustrator Stanley Chow have accused Nigel Farage’s party of copyright infringement.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5 Thames Water should be nationalised, says Andy Burnham Exclusive: Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate advocates public ownership of water companies as he prepares for potential leadership bid