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John Healey resigns as defence secretary in disagreement with Starmer over spending – UK politics live

PM ‘unwilling to commit the resources that the nation needs’ for defence, says Healey, as he also takes aim at Rachel Reeves Ryan Henderson, assistant chief constable for the Polic…

UK readies sanctions against Israel to deter proposed illegal West Bank settlement

Move comes as 137 Labour MPs sign letter demanding ‘urgent, concrete action’ to stop settler violence The UK Foreign Office and a group of western countries are due to announce a p…

Moghalu rates Otti’s performance in Abia, identifies challenge in Nigeria’s governance system

“He is a demonstration of the truism that seems to have escaped most Nigerian leaders and politicians – that competent governance that concretely improves citizens’ lives is the be…

Scottish Secretary did not declare meeting with Mandelson's firm

Newly-released files confirm Douglas Alexander met with Global Counsel in summer 2024 but it was not publicly declared until earlier this year.…

Mandelson criticised Starmer’s lack of ‘verve’ and tendency to buckle under pressure

Criticisms revealed in major release of files relating to Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to US UK politics live – latest updates Peter Mandelson exchanged WhatsApp messages …

Net Zero is lining Putin’s pockets

The post Net Zero is lining Putin’s pockets appeared first on spiked .…

The Labour Party Is Playing With Fire

<p>In this essay, Tony Blair sets out the need for a new agenda for Britain.</p>…

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…

The Labour Party Is Playing With Fire

<p>In this essay, Tony Blair sets out the need for a new agenda for Britain.</p>…

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.…

The Papers: 'Labour risking 'lost generation' and 'Britain's gone balmy!'

Several of Thursday's front pages lead with a new report about unemployment among young people and rising heating bills.…

It’s time to bring back Blair

Tony Blair scolds Britain’s Labour Party for policy failures in a fast-changing world

Former PM says party should look to Canada and centrist governments of Europe as models…

‘Stuck in his glory days’: Blunkett and others cast doubt on Blair’s advice to the Labour party

Ex-PM perceived as out of touch and having a credibility problem even if parts of analysis are seen as hard to dispute…

Labour MPs urge ‘Islamophobia’ probe into Reform UK

Afzal Khan, the Labour MP for Manchester Rusholme, said: ‘Reform UK have consistently failed to tackle their growing Islamophobia problem’…

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.…

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…

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…

Greens announce Makerfield by-election candidate

Sarah Wakefield has been selected as the party's candidate for the 18 June poll.…

Labour Party Chairman Eggs on Social Media Ban

Labour's chairman has said the government should "seize this moment" to further regulate the internet for children and said "nothing is off the table"…

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…

The Labour Party’s four tribes

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…

Keir Starmer defiant as Labour leadership challenge mounts from rivals: ‘Our plan is working’

Starmer highlights the UK’s growing economy, migration numbers falling and low NHS waiting times as he faces pressure over leadership…

Gen Z does not need more patronising from politicians

The post Gen Z does not need more patronising from politicians appeared first on spiked .…

Inside the Brexit-voting Labour stronghold that looks set to determine our next prime minister

Labour faces an almighty task to hold onto Makerfield, a seat which typifies its red wall heartlands. Is Andy Burnham the party’s only chance of stopping Reform in this former coal…

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 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…

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.…

Starmer to help campaign for Andy Burnham at Makerfield by-election amid leadership challenge bid

The Prime Minister said he wanted the ‘whole Labour movement’ to be involved in the vital by-election…

Burnham: 'People in Britain can't afford a good life'

Andy Burnham was speaking in a series of interviews with the candidates for the Makerfield by-election.…

Streeting calls for equal tax on income and capital gains in Labour leadership pitch

MP says current system is unfair and his idea would result in a ‘wealth tax that works’ UK politics live – latest updates Former health secretary Wes Streeting has set out plans fo…

Manchester shows biggest fall in inner-city deprivation in boost for Burnham

City made outsized contribution to falling levels of deprivation between 2010 and 2025, thinktank finds Manchester has recorded the biggest fall in inner-city deprivation in Britai…

Makerfield by-election date set as Andy Burnham eyes return to Westminster and Labour leadership challenge

The Mayor of Greater Manchester would need to win the seat near before launching any formal leadership challenge…

UK parliamentary election, key to possible Burnham leadership bid, set for June 18

LONDON, May 20 - An election for a seat in Britain's parliament, set to be contested by possible Labour Party leadership candidate Andy Burnham, will take place on June 18, the loc…

Labour must be bolder or it will lose, Streeting says in resignation speech

In first speech since quitting cabinet, Streeting says party must deliver change or it will hand keys of No 10 to Reform UK politics live – latest updates Labour must be bolder and…

Duncan Bannatyne Ditches Burnham for Restore Britain

Scottish tycoon Duncan Bannatyne has withdrawn his support for Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election and endorsed Restore Britain. Burnham's previous…

Politics latest: Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting files release after fresh delay

Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform…

It’s official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain’s next prime minister - AP News

Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.…

Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for Makerfield byelection

Party confirms that no other candidates have been shortlisted for election expected to take place on 18 June UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has been confirmed as th…

The Labour Party’s attitude to Brexit is like the country’s view of church

Labour faces the possibility of a Titanic shipwreck in the Makerfield by-election

Streeting has made it much harder for Burnham to disclaim membership of the pro-European Establishment.…

Could the United Kingdom Rejoin the E.U.? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Brexit was "an incredibly traumatic process both for the U.K. and the E.U.," experts tell TIME, but a reunion would come with its own set of complications.…

What to know about the political chaos engulfing the UK's Labour Party and efforts to unseat Starmer

Beleaguered British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying to return to the business of running government…

What to know about the political chaos engulfing the UK's Labour Party and efforts to unseat Starmer

Beleaguered British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying to return to the business of running government…

What to know about the political chaos engulfing the UK's Labour Party and efforts to unseat Starmer - AP News

Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.…

Britain faces weeks of leadership limbo in slow-motion coup against Starmer

Keir Starmer battles to retain his authority, critics say he's a 'lame-duck' leader.…

Revolt against UK’s Starmer revives bitter debate over undoing Brexit

With the prime minister’s leadership in crisis, the spectre of rejoining the EU is creeping back into the debate.…

Wes Streeting challenges Keir Starmer for Labour leadership amid party tensions

Wes Streeting challenges Keir Starmer for Labour leadership. Starmer out by June 30, 2026 at 68.5% YES.…

EU row breaks out at top of Labour as Nandy challenges Streeting’s remarks

Ex-health secretary’s allies rally to defend him after culture secretary calls his comments about rejoining bloc ‘odd’ UK politics live – latest updates A row has broken out at the…

Whatever happens with the leadership, Labour must tackle the issue of social care head-on | Heather Stewart

The challenge of how to look after an ageing population has been ducked by politicians for too long…

Labour leadership talk ‘froth and nonsense’, says senior minister – UK politics live

Lisa Nandy says no candidate has launched a challenge to Keir Starmer, despite ‘feverish speculation’ around Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting The Conservative leader called accusatio…

Will Labour’s leadership hopefuls reverse Brexit? What Burnham and Streeting have said about rejoining the EU

A row has erupted between Labour over the UK’s relationship with the European Union…

Nandy Attacks Streeting for Rejoin EU Proposal

Nandy hits out at Wes on Kuenssberg: "I actually think this is just a bit odd... I campaigned for remain, I think it was a mistake... but I don't really…

Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".…

Resigned MP Josh Simons: All of Labour Should Come Together Behind Andy

Josh Simons, who has resigned his seat for Burnham, said: “This moment is is actually about more than just Keir Starmer or Andy Burnham or Wes…

Nandy: Starmer Will Stand & He’s Up for a Fight

Lisa Nandy told Laura Kuenssberg about Starmer: “He’s shown before that he’s up for a fight … he took on the leadership of the Labour Party. People said…

It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister

Wes Streeting's ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in U.K. politics…

It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister

Wes Streeting's ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in U.K. politics…

Politics latest: Streeting’s call for UK to rejoin EU pulls Labour back into Brexit wars

Andy Burnham expected to ditch his call to reverse Brexit as he prepares to fight in Labour leadership battle…