After Starmer’s ‘purge’, could Andy Burnham lure back Labour’s bruised leftwingers? Socialists marginalised under current PM are anxious about whether his replacement will again disappoint them The Guardian - UK · Jun 26
Call for 'no more delays' on Holyrood conversion therapy ban after UK plans unveiled THE Scottish Government has been warned there “can be no more delays” to banning anti-LGBT conversion therapy after Westminster unveiled plans… The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
How long can Anas Sarwar continue limping along as Scottish Labour leader? Since Scottish Labour’s poor Holyrood election last month, Anas Sarwar has had the air of a dead man walking ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
Andy Burnham U-turns on Scottish Parliament plan after backlash ANDY Burnham has abandoned his plans to “tear up” the way the Scottish Parliament is funded The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
Who is the Scottish Tories’ new MSP – and why was there no by-election? THE Scottish Tories have a new MSP ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
It’s not the bond markets Andy Burnham should be afraid of. It’s his own MPs To stay popular with the public – and his backbenchers – he’ll need to make big changes fast. That means changing the way the government borrows, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty The Guardian - UK · Jun 25
Starmer’s replacement as prime minister must slash energy bills, SNP says The party’s Westminster leader Dave Doogan made the call ahead of the energy price cap rising by 13.5% next week. The Independent UK · Jun 24
Scrap the Westminster whipping system Letters: Martin Luck and Vaughan Thomas respond to suggestions that Andy Burnham could reduce the use of whipping in parliament The Guardian - UK · Jun 24
Rachel Reeves' Future in Doubt: Why Andy Burnham's Rise Could Reshape Labour's Cabinet Andy Burnham's increasing influence within Labour sparks speculation about leadership changes and cabinet restructuring, particularly affecting Chancellor Rachel Reeves, amid ongoing internal discussions in Westminster. International Business Times UK · Jun 24
Andy Burnham picks former Blair minister James Purnell as chief of staff Decision is one of Makerfield MP’s most significant since his Westminster return as he builds his team for government The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
The Guardian view on the politics of Scotland: like Labour, the SNP is in need of renewal Editorial: The sentencing of Peter Murrell brings limited closure to a major scandal. But John Swinney’s government faces new challenges in a changing landscape The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Welcome to the Andy Burnham show: the Westminster frenzy sucking up the British media’s attention Despite Friday’s awful rail crash, it was the PM-in-waiting’s journey from Manchester to London that dominated the headlines, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Andy Burnham wants to 'tear up' funding model for Scottish Parliament BRITAIN’S likely next prime minister wants to “tear up” the funding mechanism for Holyrood, The National can reveal. The National (Scotland) · Jun 23
AI stocks are in a 'blowoff top' phase but the game isn't over yet: Jonathan Schiessl Global tech and AI stocks are undergoing a necessary correction, not a collapse, according to Westminster Asset Management's Jonathan Schiessl. While a "blowoff top" phase was evident, US earnings remain strong, offering some support. The real concern is rising global capital costs, which could impact data center funding. Notably, India… The Economic Times · Jun 23
International Business Times UK · Jun 23 Trump Predicted Starmer Exit Ahead of UK Announcement: 'He Failed Badly… I Wish Him Well!' US President Trump predicted UK PM Keir Starmer's departure, criticising his immigration and energy policies, amid growing political speculation in the UK.
International Business Times UK · Jun 23 Labour Succession Debate Intensifies as Wes Streeting Endorses Andy Burnham for Prime Minister Wes Streeting endorses Andy Burnham for Labour leader, boosting Burnham's campaign and intensifying the leadership race following Keir Starmer's decision to step down.
International Business Times UK · Jun 23 Andy Burnham's Hilarious 'Naughty Boy' Comeback to Tory Heckler In Parliament Goes Viral A Monty Python reference turned Burnham's swearing-in ceremony into one of Westminster's most viral moments.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23 ‘I feel entirely vindicated’: three Guardian columnists debate Brexit and its legacy Ten years on, our writers met to reflect on whether leaving the EU has made the UK richer or more racist – and how the union is doing without us
Evening Standard · Jun 23 Former SNP chief Murrell to be sentenced for embezzling £400,000 of party funds The 61-year-old falsified accounting records and created fake invoices in a bid to cover up his wrongdoing.
International Business Times UK · Jun 22 Read Keir Starmer's Emotional Exit Speech in Full: 'Our Reputation in the World Restored' Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister, ending a brief tenure marked by political challenges. Andy Burnham emerges as the favourite to succeed him, with Labour leadership elections imminent.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 22 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 Guardian - UK · Jun 22 Keir Starmer has quit as prime minister – what will happen next in UK politics? Britain will soon have its fifth prime minister in four years. How did we get here and what challenges await Starmer’s successor?
The National (Scotland) · Jun 22 London journalists fume as EU anthem blares over Keir Starmer's speech WESTMINSTER journalists were left fuming after Keir Starmer’s resignation speech was “ruined” by a protester blasting the EU anthem.
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Burnham laughs off Monty Python heckle as he’s sworn in as MP Andy Burnham was sworn in as an MP on Monday after winning last week’s Makerfield by-election. Burnham travelled down to Westminster from Manchester earlier in the day, shortly after Keir Starmer confirmed he was resigning as prime minister. Burnham is widely expected to be the next prime minister after receiving…
The Conversation · Jun 22 Andy Burnham: what to expect from the UK’s likely next prime minister Resigning as UK prime minster and leader of the Labour party, Keir Starmer said he accepted, “with good grace”, that the party does not think he is best placed to lead them into the next general election.