Labour members ‘have tougher view on welfare than you might think’, poll suggests Survey finds party members see health, the economy, cost of living and climate crisis among biggest challenges The Guardian - UK · Aug 4
Robert Peston says his punk rock covers band with Ed Balls is a form of therapy The ITV political editor and the former shadow chancellor perform as part of Centrist Dad The Independent UK · Aug 4
BBC Newsnight 'all over the place' amid Diane Abbott coverage, says journalist BBC Newsnight has been slammed for its “biased” coverage of Diane Abbott’s return to the Labour Party by an investigative journalist. The National (Scotland) · Aug 3
Finally, we have a PM for the digital age. But real change requires more than just being good on camera Connection with voters on screen only pays off when it’s matched with bold policies in the real world – as it has for Zohran Mamdani in New York, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik The Guardian - UK · Aug 3
Voices: Andy Burnham’s Greater Manchester gamble has paid off – but how long will his luck last? COMMENT: Not so long ago, it seemed certain that Nigel Farage’s party would capture the city-region mayoralty – but the new prime minister’s popularity carries all before it, writes John Rentoul The Independent UK · Aug 1
‘Act of aggression against Iran’: Araghchi warns UK over US access to British military bases Iran's foreign minister warned Britain that allowing US strikes from its bases is aggression. He stated this action grants Iran the right to self-defense under international law. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham approved continued US military base access for operations. Burnham also reaffirmed UK commitment to maritime security efforts in… The Times of India · Aug 1
‘We are always ignored’: What the people of Manchester really think about Burnham’s ‘No 10 North’ ON THE GROUND: No 10 North is a flagship policy of Andy Burnham’s as he pledges to ‘rewire’ the UK. But will it change the fortunes of people who long feel like they’ve been forgotten? Dan Haygarth finds out The Independent UK · Aug 1
EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges Labour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 leadership The Guardian - UK · Aug 1
Britain's new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with 'No. 10 North' Prime Minister Andy Burnham has shifted some of Britain's political power from London to Manchester with "No_ 10 North." The Independent UK · Aug 1
Greater Manchester mayoral results in full: Bev Craig secures dominant win over Reform in key by-election Labour holds on to Greater Manchester mayoralty as party’s ‘Burnham bounce’ sees off threat of Reform The Independent UK · Jul 31
Will Trump be Burnham’s undoing, or the making of him? The answer lies in Europe In an increasingly dangerous world, Europe is finding safety in numbers – but Britain is on the outside. The new PM’s task is to change that, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
Healey sets budget for late October, promising to ‘spread money and power’ around UK Chancellor will have to find money for Burnham’s policies while sticking to fiscal rules as borrowing costs rise The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
Andy Burnham signals he will scrap plans to curb jury trials Prime minister says he has concerns about one of most significant proposals from Keir Starmer’s government The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
Revolving door at 10 Downing St. is weakening the special relationship between UK and US One of the first things Andy Burnham did on July 20, 2026, after assuming the role of Britain’s prime minister was make a long-distance call to Donald Trump. The Conversation · Jul 31
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31 Can Andy Burnham turn a flying start into sustained success? Labour has regained the lead in polling but the new PM will need to widen his appeal further to win a general election
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31 The Burnham bounce is eclipsing the Green surge – and Zack Polanski’s radical hope is being tested The new PM is enjoying a honeymoon period but the Greens have the freedom to say whatever Labour won’t, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31 Think our basic rights are safe? In the age of oligarchs and corporate lobbying, think again The global assault on our freedoms is coming ever closer to home. Just look at the sinister prosecution of UK lawyer Rajiv Menon, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Burnham told Trump the UK will be ‘pragmatic’ about North Sea oil and gas Despite vowing to stick to Labour’s 2024 manifesto promises, Burnham appears to have left the door open for further drilling in the North Sea
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30 Andy Burnham downplays Donald Trump claims as he breaks silence on oil ANDY Burnham has left the door open for future North Sea drilling as he confirmed he told Donald Trump “we can’t ignore” the resources there
Evening Standard · Jul 30 Andy Burnham says he told Donald Trump ‘we can’t ignore’ North Sea oil resources Consultations on controversial oil and gas projects are due to end next month.
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Collapse in Farage’s approval rating could spell the end for the Reform revolution ANALYSIS: Nigel Farage has weathered various political storms, but political editor David Maddox explains why this crisis might be different
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Nigel Farage plummets to lowest approval level since election in new poll Exclusive Ipsos polling seen by The Independent along with a More in Common poll have both revealed that Mr Farage’s approval rating has hit an all time low of -32 per cent as new prime minister Andy Burnham soars into the lead
Evening Standard · Jul 30 UK would pay heavy price for promising 3% defence goal without plan – Streeting The Defence Secretary said he was committed to the overall goal and spending pledges made to Nato.
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street Voters in Manchester are electing a new mayor Thursday to replace Andy Burnham, who left the job to become Britain’s prime minister
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30 Burnham the crowd-pleaser knows how to make friends, but he’ll be defined by how he makes enemies The prime minister’s instinct to not upset people is set against a lifelong desire to effect transformative change. The two may not sit together easily, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett