Burnham will change No 10 ‘boys club’ briefing culture, says Lucy Powell Deputy Labour leader says No 10 must become more meritocratic as party’s female MPs press Burnham on gender balance The Guardian - UK · Jul 4
Burnham to pledge ‘circuit-breaker’ for Britain in devolution and economy speech The Makerfield MP will confirm a flagship proposal to create a ‘No 10’ in the North and ambitions for ‘good growth in every postcode’. Evening Standard · Jun 28
Lucy Powell agrees Ed Miliband would be ‘good’ as Andy Burnham’s chancellor Labour deputy leader says she thinks energy secretary would suit Treasury but ‘tittle-tattle’ over posts ‘unedifying’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
Senior figures say Labour united behind Burnham and dismiss prospect of election Housing Secretary Steve Reed suggested Sir Keir Starmer’s likely successor would introduce ‘changes in emphasis’ but stick to the ‘fundamentals.’ Evening Standard · Jun 28
Andy Burnham 'to ease London homes crisis by discouraging Northerners from moving to capital' ‘It doesn't help London if London is the only place where people see opportunities for jobs,’ says Cabinet minister Steve Reed Evening Standard · Jun 28
Burnham joins campaign launch for Labour’s Manchester mayor candidate The Makerfield MP, and likely successor to Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street, was at the launch for Labour’s Bev Craig. Evening Standard · Jun 26
Who would be in an Andy Burnham cabinet? The runners and riders WITH the prospect of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister looking more and more likely after Keir Starmer's resignation, questions are starting to… The National (Scotland) · Jun 22
Which Labour MPs and ministers are backing Andy Burnham to replace Keir Starmer? The former minister could run for the Labour leadership uncontested after his return to the Commons The Independent UK · Jun 19
‘Learn to love Ed Miliband’: how Burnham allies are jostling for cabinet jobs With Andy Burnham predicted to win Makerfield byelection, talk is turning to who would join him if he replaced Keir Starmer The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
Starmer braced for wave of resignations as confident Burnham readies top team Exclusive: The Independent understands Andy Burnham’s team are already making detailed plans for his Downing Street operation, with internal polling suggesting he will ‘embarrass Reform’ in next week’s Makerfield by-election The Independent UK · Jun 12
Labour deputy says Farage is a threat to democracy and calls for misinformation clampdown Lucy Powell calls for tougher laws to tackle misinformation and says Reform UK has benefited from bots and troll farms The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
Who are Andy Burnham’s key aides and allies? Manchester mayor continues to hone his political story, but will need deep organisation to win and wield power The Guardian - UK · May 23
Andy Burnham approved to stand in by-election – opening path to challenge Starmer for leadership Labour’s ruling body had faced intense pressure to allow Burnham to run, following its decision to block him from running in the Gorton and Denton contest earlier this year The Independent UK · May 15
Wes Streeting is backing Andy Burnham for Makerfield by-election – here’s why IN FULL The Independent UK · May 15
Evening Standard · May 11 Starmer on brink: Wes Streeting accused of launching 'coup' against PM as over 75 MPs say he should go Full-scale Labour civil war explodes as loyalists defend the PM after his leadership appears increasingly in peril
The Guardian - UK · May 9 Starmer brings in Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman to ease pressure on him to resign Brown to advise on global finance, while Harman will focus on social and economic improvements for women and girls
Evening Standard · May 7 Polling stations open at start of crucial day for Keir Starmer’s premiership Labour MPs are reportedly moving to oust the Prime Minister in the wake of the results.
Evening Standard · May 6 Keir Starmer faces judgment day as millions head to polling stations The Prime Minister has acknowledged the elections will be ‘a challenge’ but in a final plea to voters he urged them to ‘choose unity over division’.
The Independent UK · May 6 Labour deputy leader heaps praise on Burnham but backs Starmer to remain as Prime Minister IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 6 Labour’s deputy leader backs Starmer as PM – but wants Andy Burnham back in Westminster Lucy Powell said she would ‘absolutely’ want ‘incredibly popular’ Greater Manchester mayor to return as an MP
Evening Standard · May 6 Powell supports Starmer on eve of elections but backs Burnham return as MP The Manchester Central MP said the Prime Minister was the right leader for this moment in time.
The Guardian - UK · May 3 Lucy Powell says Labour has ‘no magic bullet’ as MPs brace for heavy losses in local elections Deputy leader plays down leadership talk and says party must focus on long-term challenges rather than personnel
The Guardian - UK · May 3 ‘We have let them come on to our ground’: Labour fights off Green gains in Leeds In Roundhay, one of its safest wards, activists say the party must win back progressive voters as support drifts to the Greens
The Independent UK · Mar 29 Starmer pledges to ‘fight for values’ in local elections Labour approaches the May 7 elections struggling in the polls.
Evening Standard · Mar 29 Keir Starmer won't quit as PM even if Labour suffers disastrous losses in local elections, says minister Polls suggests Labour will lose hundreds of seats in London and more in other parts of the country at the May elections