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What does Andy Burnham mean by more ‘public control’ of water and energy? He is too vague

The Manchester mayor is tapping into deep public frustration over the water industry but at some stage he needs to say what he means…

Mahmood Avoids Media Amid Burnham Deal Talk

Shabana Mahmood has not done any media since before she went into Downing Street and told Starmer to set out a path for his leaving office. Shy? The Home…

Andy Burnham cancels call with hedge funds over ‘bond market pressure’ at short notice

The Greater Manchester mayor appears set to challenge for the Labour leadership…

Burnham Congratulates Himself for Raising Taxes in Manchester

Andy Burnham has declared that the best example of his ability to make tough choices was his raising taxes in Manchester. Implosion on contact with…

Andy Burnham offers Labour a refreshing new voice to reach lost voters – but with what message? | Rafael Behr

It will take more than blokeish affability to reach across the Brexit faultline that scars British politics, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr…

Nick Austin: Why I think Andy Burnham will lose the Makerfield by-election

Successful politicians will be those who understand their communities and work alongside them. Andy Burnham has made this campaign about Andy Burnham. Makerfield voters are focused…

Burnham as prime minister would be beaten by Farage at general election, poll shows

The latest polling will come as a blow to the Greater Manchester mayor’s campaign, as he is hoping to persuade voters he would have a better chance of seeing off the threat from Re…

Is Andy Burnham Labour’s version of Boris Johnson?

High-profile politician departs parliament to become mayor of one of Britain’s great cities; achieves cult status; rides back to parliament on a wave of popularity and, eventually,…

How Andy Burnham adapted his politics to skyscraper city

The Papers: Burnham's 'blast at Blair' and 'Labour plans welfare shake-up'

Several of Friday's papers cover the fallout from a report into young people not in employment, education or training.…

Life for Britons is much harder than it used to be – and Blair has ignored that, says Burnham

The party’s most successful former leader and prime minister has issued a scathing indictment of Labour…

Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair

Former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair has accused the government of having "no coherent plan" for the country.…

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Andy Burnham Hits Back at Blair Over Blistering Policy Criticism

Despite Burnham promising to respond to Blair tomorrow he has spoken to the Observer on the campaign trail about the former PM's criticisms: On…

Burnham accuses Blair of ignoring inequality as he hits back at ex-PM

The Labour mayor and by-election candidate rejects the former PM's call to embrace the "radical centre".…

Sue Gray Ally Now Spinning for Burnham

A key ally of Sue Gray is doing communications work for Team Burnham. Takeover... After Ed Miliband seconded his SpAd Grace Pritchard to join the Burnham…

Will Tony Blair's intervention change the Labour debate?

While the former PM still has some admirers in Labour, others wings of the party are not listening.…

Burnham hits back at ‘out of touch’ Blair and blames centrists like him for rise of Farage

The party’s most successful former leader and prime minister has issued a scathing indictment of Labour…

THE BURNHAM RECEIPTS: Andy Burnham’s Passionate Defence of New Labour and Blair’s Government

Burnham passionately defended Blair's government in an address to the Cambridge Union in 2015. Not making those noises any more, is he... Tony Blair has…

LISTEN: Blair Launches Blistering Attack on Burnham and Starmer

Tony Blair has followed up his excoriating essay last night with a fresh attack on Labour's leading lights on this morning's media round. Even Burnham…

The establishment reaction to Andy Burnham’s rise is a sign of the fight to come | Clive Lewis

The old settlement will not politely bow out for its replacement – which is why progressives must take action on these three fronts, says Labour MP Clive Lewis…

Who’s who in Andy Burnham’s inner circle?

Blighty newsletter: Bend it like Burnham

Greens to run scaled-back campaign in Makerfield byelection in potential boost for Burnham

Exclusive: Party expected to focus on Greater Manchester mayoralty election if Burnham returned to parliament…

UK may be ‘tipped into a general election’ if Burnham replaces Starmer, says Harman

Former deputy Labour leader says Nigel Farage could say Manchester mayor is a ‘usurper’ and he may seek his own mandate…

Wes Streeting Would Still Lose His Seat in Most Optimistic Burnham General Election Poll

Wes Streeting would lose his seat alongside more than sixty other Labour MPs under the most optimistic Burnham general election polling done so far. All…

Burnham’s mask is slipping

The vulnerability for him is that so many of the claims he is making are false.…

Andy Burnham’s (third) bid for the Labour leadership – podcast

Josh Halliday on why Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is tipped to be the future Labour leader … if he wins the Makerfield byelection…

Here is Andy Burnham’s route to save Labour: a new manifesto, a new election and electoral reform | Polly Toynbee

Proportional representation can rescue Britain’s warped politics. It could stop Nigel Farage arriving at No 10 with less than 30% of the vote, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee…

Starmer will still face leadership contest if Burnham loses by-election, Jess Phillips says

The Mayor of Greater Manchester may be the favourite to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister if he wins in Makerfield but that byelection is no sure thing…

Elon Musk retweet signals rightwing split that could help Andy Burnham in Makerfield

Restore Britain, set up by the former Reform MP Rupert Lowe, appears to be taking some support from Nigel Farage Andy Burnham is unlikely to be Elon Musk’s first pick to be prime m…

David Gauke: Burnham cannot muddle through fiscal policy forever

At some point tough decisions on public spending are going to have to be made, and neither Burnham nor his party are reconciled to that. He can kick the issue of EU membership into…

Nicola Jennings on Andy Burnham and the forthcoming Labour leadership battle – cartoon

As Andy Burnham takes advice from Sue Gray about forming a future Labour government, Wes Streeting waits for his moment…

Burnham ‘seeks advice’ from Starmer’s former chief of staff Sue Gray for potential government

Sue Gray resigned as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff in 2024…

Andy Burnham seeks advice from Sue Gray on forming future Labour government

Discussions highlight how seriously senior Labour figures are treating Burnham’s path back to Westminster Andy Burnham has sought advice from Sue Gray, Keir Starmer’s former chief …

Burnham beats Reform in first Makerfield by-election poll - but only just

The Mayor of Greater Manchester is seeking to prove he can beat Nigel Farage’s party in the crucial contest…

Andy Burnham’s social media posts: the political everyman?

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…

Reeves makes case to remain as chancellor with reports Burnham may favour Miliband

Chancellor’s supporters urge MPs to back her if Keir Starmer is replaced, saying she is only candidate who can safeguard UK’s finances Rachel Reeves has launched a rearguard action…

As Burnham kicks off campaign, Starmer fights to stay in the game

Andy Burnham’s immigration double game

Can Burnham banish Maggie's ghost?

Wes Streeting reveals when he will trigger his Labour leadership bid amid Andy Burnham by-election campaign

The former health secretary said he would have been accused of “trying to pull a fast one” if he launched his campaign before Andy Burnham fought the Makerfield by-election…

Wes Streeting: ‘Andy Burnham doesn’t live rent free in my head’ – podcast

Pippa Crerar speaks to Wes Streeting as he sets out his unofficial leadership pitch…

Burnham says politics ‘needs new script’ and vows to change Labour if elected as Makerfield MP – UK politics live

Andy Burnham talks up his local credentials and says: ‘This is not business as usual, this is not more of the same’ On transport, Burnham says “I like my buses” (they were taken ba…

Burnham starts byelection campaign with thinly veiled pitch for No 10

‘This is a change byelection,’ says Labour mayor as he launches bid for Makerfield seat and lays out policy views…

EXC: Burnham Being Privately Advised to Call Early Election on Entry to No10

Guido hears advisers of Andy Burnham are recommending the mayor calls a pretty immediate general election if he enters office later this year. The country…

UK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy Burnham

Labour's candidate for Makerfield also said government immigration reforms must "get the balance right".…

Andy Burnham does little to hide his true ambitions with a by-election launch promising ‘change’

Andy Burnham made the case to ‘change’ prime minister without mentioning Keir Starmer’s name as he launched his Makerfield by-election campaign, says political editor David Maddox…

Andy Burnham says land in the UK is ‘undertaxed’

‘He’s a natural’: Andy Burnham’s allies give his social media style a thumbs up

Labour MPs and PR experts praise his refreshingly forthright approach that is a marked contrast to Keir Starmer UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham’s fingers must be ach…

Burnham U-Turns on Opposition to EHRC Single-Sex Guidance

Andy Burnham has U-turned on his opposition to the EHRC trans guidance and his views on trans use of facilities in general. Right that's it - Guido is…

LIVE: Andy Burnham Launches Makerfield By-Election Campaign

A quiet morning for Andy so far...…

Angry Burnham Deletes Botched Attack on Media After Campaign Scuffle

Andy Burnham has attempted to give his side of the story after his clash with the Daily Mail's Christian Calgie. It has already gone wrong. Earlier this…

Burnham backlash: UK Digital ID plans in peril if Manchester mayor succeeds Starmer

He'll have to beat Nigel Farage in a Brexit-backing constituency first, though…

Andy Burnham’s contradictory vision of Greater Manchester

Andy Burnham’s Manchester has a defining spirit – and Britain could do with a lot more of it | John Harris

Call it a mix of collectivism and entrepreneurialism or just an overarching vibe, but the mayor’s philosophy could be on the way to Westminster, says Guardian columnist John Harris…

Andy Burnham latest: Greater Manchester mayor set to launch Labour’s Makerfield by-election campaign

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that he would campaign alongside Andy Burnham in the crucial by-election…

What could a Burnham win mean for the Tories?

The Conservatives will not be pivotal in Makerfield, but the Tory Party is beginning to wonder about how Makerfield could prove pivotal for them. Over the past week numerous Conser…

Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in Makerfield

The prime minister says Labour needs to "all pull together and fight", after a revolt against his leadership.…