The Latest Breaking News from Anneliese Midgley

‘I was on my honeymoon!’: Hamish Falconer’s surprise call-up to Burnham’s cabinet

New EU negotiator, who previously helped free Taliban hostages, thought it was safe to book holiday during recess

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9

Burnham brings members of Socialist Campaign Group into government

The appointment of three ministerial aides marks the first time members of Labour’s most leftwing faction have held government positions

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27

Who has Andy Burnham picked to be in his Cabinet?

Here, the Press Association looks at the appointments to Andy Burnham’s Cabinet so far.

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Andy Burnham’s long coup: the chaotic year-long project to return him to Westminster

Story of the key figures, decisions, planning and missteps in push to line up Greater Manchester mayor for PM

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26

Burnham and Starmer hold ‘frosty’ meeting to thrash out transition of power

With Burnham and his team potentially having only weeks before he becomes PM, Starmer has agreed to give him access to civil service

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

Who is likely to be in or out of a Burnham cabinet?

Big hitters such as Miliband, Mahmood and Streeting are seen as in line for the top jobs; others face an abrupt end to their ministerial careers

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

Power games in a pub garden as MPs seek Burnham’s favour in Makerfield

Hundreds of Labour activists and MPs have ‘made the pilgrimage’ to the seat, where they are pounding the streets

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11

Spy opt-out in Hillsborough Law amendment ‘too broad’, northern mayors warn

MPs had been due to debate the Hillsborough Law this week but the discussion was pushed back until Monday to allow the Government to propose changes.

Evening Standard · Jan 17

Hillsborough Law coming ‘very soon’ as Labour conference in Liverpool nears

Solicitor general Lucy Rigby told the Commons a ‘Hillsborough Law’ would include the duty of candour for public officials that campaigners wanted.

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

MP asks Government to deliver ban on low-level letterboxes in new Bill

Anneliese Midgley says letterboxes at the bottom of doors are responsible for injuries to postal workers, including the partial loss of fingers.

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025