Burnham warned cash ‘not vibes’ needed to stop Putin as Russian threats intensify Burnham was grilled over his defence policy at Prime Minister’s Questions as Putin ratcheted up threats against the UK The Independent UK · Sep 2
Voices: Who won Andy Burnham’s first PMQs, the prime minister or Kemi Badenoch? Have your say... COMMENT: Our writers weigh in on which party leader came out on top in the new PM’s first outing at PMQs – plus, tell us what you thought below The Independent UK · Sep 2
Zack Polanski set to stand in crunch London by-election as Greens eye massive win after Starmer quits Exclusive: Greens plan to flood the Holborn and St Pancras constituency with activists as they seek historic win Evening Standard · Sep 2
Macron to be first EU leader to meet Andy Burnham during London trip for Bayeux Tapestry exhibition French President Emmanuel Macron will head to the Netherlands on Wednesday, before beginning his two-day trip to the UK. Euronews · Sep 2
Macron opens Bayeux Tapestry exhibition before first Burnham talks French President Emmanuel Macron begins a two-day visit to Britain on Wednesday, opening a landmark exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry, the 11th-century embroidery depicting the Norman conquest of England, before holding his first in-depth talks with new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Thursday. Radio France Internationale · Sep 2
Burnham’s first PMQs live: PM refuses to rule out tax rises as Badenoch hits out at ‘spendthrift prime minister’ Tory leader warns markets worried about Labour spending plans The Independent UK · Sep 2
Andy Burnham has already made a mistake that will cost him his premiership: he lost his nerve over political donations Being subservient to the interests of the wealthy now means that his hands are tied, and he will be unable to tackle Britain’s most pressing issues, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Architect of UK’s AI strategy joins Anthropic amid conflict of interest warning Matt Clifford will stay as chair of government funding body for tech projects alongside his senior role at US firm The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
🔴 Live: Macron and Charles III visit historic Bayeux tapestry exhibition together French President Emmanuel Macron called on France and Britain to forge closer ties on Wednesday as he joined King Charles III and Prime Minister Andy Burnham to mark the historic loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum. Macron said the two allies could build a bond “as close… France 24 · Sep 2
Fund defence spending from tax rise on middle earners, thinktank tells Healey Resolution Foundation argues that UK’s internationally low ‘tax wedge’ must rise to pay for defence ambitions The Guardian - UK · Sep 1
Burnham blames Brexit and Thatcher for ‘wrong turns’ in first Commons speech as PM The prime minister said Britain needed to be brutally honest about the mistakes of the last 40 years of UK politics The Guardian - UK · Sep 1
One last Starmer U-turn and it’s over to Andy ‘less policy, more vibes’ Burnham What former PM could resist upstaging the new one hours before his first dispatch box appearance in 16 years? The Guardian - UK · Sep 1
When will we know the result of the Holborn and St Pancras by-election? Voting has now closed in one of London’s most closely-watched political contests in years - but when will we know who won? Evening Standard · Sep 1
Another U-Turn': Tories Slam Keir Starmer After Shock Decision To Quit Commons Sir Keir Starmer resigns from Parliament, prompting a by-election in Holborn and St Pancras. His departure opens opportunities for political shifts, with the Green Party eyeing the seat. International Business Times UK · Sep 1
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Burnham blames Brexit for ‘decade of low growth’ in UK The prime minister used his first statement to the Commons since taking over from Keir Starmer to argue Brexit was one of ‘a series of wrong turns’ taken by the UK since the 1980s
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1 Burnham’s ambitious plans need room to breathe – and Westminster suffocates change A summer on the road suited the prime minister’s open style, but now the walls of conventional politics are closing in, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Could Count Binface run in new by-election after Starmer resignation? IN FULL
France 24 · Sep 1 UK needs 'substantial change', says PM Andy Burnham in maiden parliament speech The United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK needed "substantial change" at his maiden speech in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Burnham has promised to deliver renewed national optimism after the downbeat two-year tenure of predecessor Keir Starmer, who announced Tuesday that he would resign his…
International Business Times UK · Sep 1 Starmer's Final Goodbye: Former PM Quits Parliament After Power Collapse Keir Starmer quits Parliament after reversing his plan to remain an MP, ending his 11-year career and triggering a by-election in Holborn and St Pancras.
Euronews · Sep 1 Former British PM Keir Starmer to step down as MP and focus on 'international affairs' Starmer, who was elected as MP for Holborn and St Pancras in May 2015, went on to become Labour leader in 2020, before leading the party to a landslide general election win in 2024.
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Count Binface hints at another by-election run after Starmer resigns as MP Count Binface could be set for a third by-election of the year if he were to run in the race for Holborn and St Pancras
Evening Standard · Sep 1 Sir Keir Starmer's Commons resignation statement in full: 'I've had time to reflect' The former prime minister said it was the ‘right time’ to step down and that he is ready to ‘pass the baton on to a successor’
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Keir Starmer’s resignation statement in full as he stands down as MP The former Labour leader made the announcement just weeks after being replaced by Andy Burnham as prime minister
Evening Standard · Sep 1 Battle for key London seat erupts within hours of Keir Starmer quitting as Zack Polanski mulls bid to be MP The looming contest in Sir Keir Starmer’s north London constituency will present a major test of Andy Burnham's leadership