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Burnham says foreign care workers should be ‘welcomed’ and suggests they could be exempt from settlement crackdown – UK politics live
New PM implies care workers could be exempt from Home Office plan to make foreign workers wait longer until they can apply for indefinite leave to remain I have already posted line…
Andy Burnham spends first working day at new No 10 North in Manchester – UK politics live
PM, on his first day at new base, says it will create ‘that sense of a more balanced country, that big things can be done from here’ Andy Burnham has arrived by police convoy at No…
Burnham pauses early prisoner release scheme due to start in September – UK politics live
New PM says no prisoners will be released under the policy until there is an urgent review of scheme…
Healey made chancellor, Miliband named foreign secretary and Yvette Cooper becomes health secretary as Burnham picks cabinet – UK politics as it happened
Rayner is back as housing secretary, while Mahmood and McFadden remain in their existing posts Burnham vows his arrival in power will be ‘circuit breaker’ moment for UK Six highlig…
How the NGO-industrial complex corrupts UK politics
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Burnham to say his government will be ‘unashamedly Labour’ in first speech as party leader – UK politics live
‘Special conference’ to take place at noon where Burnham will be formally announced as Labour leader Anyone who thinks that Andy Burnham as PM will be just like Keir Starmer only w…
Starmer nationalises British Steel and visits Ukraine on last full day as Labour leader – UK politics live
Outgoing PM moves to cements his legacy before his replacement by Andy Burnham as party leader tomorrow Good morning. Conventional wisdom has it that, once a PM announces they are …
Starmer shares tributes and offers ‘full support’ to his successor in his final PMQs before stepping down – UK politics live
Keir Starmer was told he would be remembered as a ‘giant of the Labour movement’ at final cabinet meeting Tell us: what do you want from the next Labour leader and UK prime ministe…
Shabana Mahmood tells MPs suspect in Ann Widdecombe investigation ‘not known to Prevent’ – UK politics live
Home secretary updates Parliament after counter-terrorism police take over investigation into her death Ann Widdecombe death: counter-terrorism police take over investigation The g…
Police say they have launched murder investigation into death of Ann Widdecombe – UK politics live
Police say suspect is white male, and inquiry ‘moving at significant pace’ Immigration policy (see 9.24am ) is just one area where Andy Burnham faces an acute challenge when he bec…
Farage launches preemptive attack on Commons standards committee, claiming it won’t judge him fairly – UK politics live
Reform UK leader also tells the Daily Mail he did not anticipate main parties would not stand candidates in Clacton byelection Reform activists urged to switch focus from Mancheste…
Labour calls on Farage to ‘come clean’ over £5m gift and work with crime agency over money laundering concerns - UK politics live
Lib Dems tell Reform UK leader ‘the game is up’ as political rivals vow to boycott ‘stunt’ Clacton byelection Revealed: Farage’s £5m gift reported to UK crime agency over money lau…
Labour asks Electoral Commission to investigate claims Farage broke electoral law by not disclosing gifts – UK politics live
Parliamentary authorities are already looking into a £5m donation to the Reform Uk leader from the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne Richard Tice , the Reform UK deputy leade…
Farage warned attack against ‘establishment’ over unregistered gifts could lead to harsher punishment – UK politics live
Reform UK leader claims he is victim of ‘hit job’ as parliamentary standards commissioner investigates £5m donation On the subject of Andy Burnham, the Financial Times is running a…
Downing Street defends decision to let pubs stay open until 5am for England match – UK politics live
The government said it had to react to England’s progression in the World Cup, which was only confirmed on Wednesday Downing Street said it would continue to use X after the cultur…
‘Stain on our history’: Starmer issues government apology over forced adoption scandal – UK politics live
Between 1949 and 1976, an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers and placed for adoption in England and Wales Starmer said what happened to the mothers, and the…
PMQs: Badenoch presses Starmer on defence spending plan after backlash from MPs – UK politics live
Minister and MPs have raised concerns that his ‘poisoned chalice’ plan will take cash from much-needed road projects Minister and MP ‘furious’ over cuts to road projects to fund de…
Andy Burnham confirms he will set up ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester in major policy speech – UK politics live
Makerfield MP and hopeful prime minister says he will ‘bring about biggest rebalancing of power the country has ever seen’ Andy Burnham vows to set up No 10 North as ‘nerve centre …
Charities criticise ‘costly’ Home Office plan to use more military bases to house asylum seekers - UK politics live
Government seeking planning permission at sites in Bicester in Oxfordshire, Barnham in Suffolk, and Linton-on-Ouse in North Yorkshire…
Watch in full: Sir John Major in conversation with Geordie Greig on the 10th anniversary of Brexit
In a wide-ranging conversation marking 10 years since the EU referendum, the former Conservative prime minister talked about the impact of Brexit and Britain’s future relationship …
Is Andy Burnham the man to fight the right?
The man almost certain to become prime minister faces an almighty challenge in winning back angry and disgruntled British voters.…
Starmer says he wants disruption ‘absolutely minimised’ during transition to Burnham government – UK politics live
PM says: ‘I love this country, I want this country to thrive, and I shall do everything I can to make sure it’s a success and thrives’ In her Q&A this morning Rachel Reeves , the c…
Badenoch will ‘absolutely not’ apologise for PMQs comments about Starmer’s downfall, spokesperson says – UK politics live
Tory leader said Labour MPs were cheering, even though there are ‘400 knives’ in Starmer’s back Ben Quinn is a Guardian political correspondent. Nigel Farage has made an explicit p…
Keir Starmer tells cabinet he wants to ‘resolve difficult issues’ before leaving No 10 – UK politics live
Prime minister gives fresh indication of his intention to finalise and publish defence investment plan before leaving office Peter Walker is a senior Guardian political corresponde…
Andy Burnham sworn in as an MP after Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister - UK politics live
The prime minister said a new leader will be in place before parliament returns in September Full report: Keir Starmer to step down as prime minister two years after historic elect…
Starmer expected to announce departure on Monday as growing numbers of MPs back Burnham for PM – UK politics live
PM said to be reflecting on ‘political realities’, as president Trump joins in criticism of his leadership saying he has ‘failed badly’ Keir Starmer expected to announce departure …
Starmer has ‘absolutely no authority’, says Labour peer as pressure grows on PM to step aside for Burnham – UK politics live
Peer and former cabinet minister Charlie Falconer says PM could have ‘at most weeks to go’ Cabinet loyalists tell Starmer he has the weekend to set out timetable for exit A losing …
Burnham calls for ‘new path for Britain’ as Starmer vows to fight any leadership challenge – UK politics live
Burnham hails ‘turning point’ for the country after resounding byelection victory over Reform UK Podcast: will Burnham become prime minister? What would ‘change’ look like if Burnh…
Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – UK politics live
Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime minister The trial of two Russian-linked arsonists who targeted property c…
Burnham says he wants to ensure Makerfield byelection ‘changes British politics’, in eve-of-poll speech – UK politics live
Greater Manchester mayor tells supporters a vote for him is a vote to ‘power up north of England’ and end ‘40 years of trickle-down economics that didn’t trickle down much’ Andy Bu…
UK defence spending plan ‘well short of what’s required’ and harder choices needed, says John Healey - UK politics live
Ex-defence secretary John Healey and ex-defence minister Al Carns have given resignation statements to MPs Speaking to reporters at the G7, Keir Starmer also defended the defence i…
Reform accused of proposing tax cuts worth £40bn to boost chances in Makerfield byelection – UK politics live
Nigel Farage’s party has announced three uncosted proposals since the byelection campaign started, according to Conservative rivals Starmer acknowledges some teenagers will get rou…
Zelenskyy thanks UK for intercepting Russian shadow fleet oil tanker after armed forces board vessel - UK politics live
Keir Starmer said British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the early hours of Sunday morning British armed forces intercept Russian shadow fleet oil tanker…
Starmer’s leadership under further pressure after defence ministers quit – UK politics live
Both John Healey and Al Carns resigned from their ministerial positions on Thursday over the government’s defence investment plan Peter Kyle , the business secretary, told Sky News…
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…
Northern Ireland minister urges calm after ‘horrific and brutal’ knife attack in Belfast – UK politics live
He praised members of the public for intervening to protect the victim Full report: Man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing Starmer describes as ‘sickening’ Badenoch said, after …
Child phone nudity law could largely end online child sexual abuse if widely adopted, Jess Phillips claims - UK politics live
Former safeguarding minister says if ban came into force properly it could ‘basically eliminate’ problem The government has highlighted work done by the internet safety firm SafeTo…
Lammy told JD Vance his remarks about Henry Nowak were ‘wrong’ – UK politics live
The justice secretary said he spoke to the US vice president after he blamed mass immigration for Nowak’s murder David Lammy said wherever there is “privilege” it can be “taken awa…
Downing Street rejects US claim of ‘two-tiered policing’ over Henry Nowak death - UK politics live
PM’s spokesperson also dismissed remarks from Kemi Badenoch, who suggested the identity politics could lead to civil war A former chair of an influential parliamentary committee sa…
Minister dismisses ‘two-tier justice’ claim in light of Henry Nowak tragedy as ‘slur’ on police – UK politics live
Politicians on the right have politicised Novak’s death and suggested there is a ‘two-tier’ policing system that victimises white people The Electoral Commission has published its …
Alex Younger, former head of MI6, dies aged 62
Keir Starmer says Younger led an ‘exemplary life’, while foreign secretary says country owes him ‘an enormous debt of gratitude’ Alex Younger, the former head of MI6, has died at t…
Watch in full: Starmer grilled at PMQs after violent clashes over Henry Nowak death
Watch in full as Sir Keir Starmer faced Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday (3 June) after violent clashes broke out in Southampton the previous night near where Henry Nowak wa…
Voices: ‘Sober reflection, not pure cold rage’: Readers slam Farage for ‘culture war’ response to Henry Nowak murder
Our community has accused the Reform UK leader of fuelling a culture war from tragedy, while accepting the case reveals serious failures in police judgement…
The real reason Farage has seized on the murder of Henry Nowak
While Keir Starmer expressed his fury at Nigel Farage’s intervention, political editor David Maddox warns that the Reform UK leader is engaging in the most naked of political oppor…
Watch live: Starmer grilled at PMQs after violent clashes over Henry Nowak death
Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer faces Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday (3 June) after violent clashes broke out in Southampton the previous night near where Henry Nowak was s…
Hampshire chief constable says his force ‘sorry for handcuffing and arresting’ Henry Nowak – UK politics live
Alexis Boon says student’s death was a tragedy and video was a ‘very difficult watch’ Zia Yusuf, the Reform UK home affairs spokesperson, told Sky News this morning that he thought…
Police officer sent death threats over Nowak murder case as Mahmood condemns ‘dangerous’ commentary – UK politics live
Home secretary says officer wrongly linked to case had to relocate after footage emerged of victim being handcuffed while dying BBC Scotland has more details of the Peter Murrell h…
Mandelson described Starmer’s No 10 operation as ‘beleaguered and bereft’ in published files – UK politics live
Peter Mandelson’s unfiltered remarks to cabinet officials are made public in hundreds of pages of documents relating to his appointment as US ambassador Mandelson files show no mit…
Starmer hires ex-M&S chief to tackle youth unemployment crisis
Marc Bolland has been tasked with convening business leaders to help address the number of young people not in education, employment or training after a bombshell report revealed t…
Much of what Blair said in essay criticising Labour was wrong, says Starmer – UK politics live
Starmer launches long defence of his record when asked about former PM’s essay critiquing current government Pat McFadden , the work and pensions secretary, is introducing Alan Mil…
Treasury ministers hit back at Blair over claims on tax and energy – UK politics live
Torsten Bell and Dan Tomlinson criticise some of the arguments in ex-PM’s 5,700-word critique of Labour Tony Blair tells Starmer and rivals: abandon net zero and move closer to Tru…
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…
Labour says Reform UK ‘in chaos’ as Zia Yusuf publicly tells Jenrick he’s got party’s deportation policy wrong – UK politics live
‘Robert’s answer is not Reform policy’, Yusuf said about an answer that Jenrick gave to journalists days earlier Keir Starmer has said that SNP leaders need to explain why they did…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
New bathroom guidance for trans people ‘the kind of policy you’d see in Trump’s America’, campaigners say
The Trans+ Solidarity Alliance claimed the guidance will be a ‘Section 28 moment for this Labour government, defining their legacy on LGBTQ+ rights’ and arguing that it is ‘worryin…
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…