BBC Politics
Burnham's PMQs Debut Proves New Politics Still Means Old Punch-Ups
Andy Burnham's first PMQs showed that even a social media-savvy PM can't escape the ancient ritual of political mud-wrestling.
2026-09-02
BBC Politics
2026-08-31
The Guardian
Lib Dems Suggest Cross-Party Chat on Climate Crisis, Receive Silence Loud Enough to Hear Over the Heatwaves
Lib Dems want a cross-party climate chat, but the silence from No. 10 is louder than the buzz of a disposable barbecue ban.
2026-08-14
The Guardian
PM Burnham Won't Talk About Climate Crisis, Despite the Planet Literally on Fire
Andy Burnham, the UK PM, is dodging the climate crisis like it's a flying ember, despite five heatwaves, wildfires, and a country on fire. Priorities, right?
2026-06-22
BBC Politics
Keir Starmer Poised to Join 'Prime Ministers Who Quit Because Their Own Party Got Bored' Club
Keir Starmer prepares to join the revolving door of PMs quitting because their own party got bored, as Andy Burnham's by-election win uncorks Labour's dissent.
2026-06-21
BBC Politics
Labour Promised No More PM Merry-Go-Round; Starmer Exit Looks Like That Promise Is Next to Go
Labour promised no more PM swaps. Seven PMs in ten years later, they're about to oust Starmer for Andy Burnham, because apparently winning a by-election you already held is grounds for a leadership change.
2026-06-17
The Guardian
Far Right Finds New Ways to Be Awful Online; Experts Suggest Maybe We Should Do Something About It
Far right radicalism is worse than ever, social media is the accelerant, and Kim Leadbeater says we should probably do something about it before things get even more awful.
2026-05-18
The Guardian Europe
Reform UK's 'Turquoise Tide' Brings Neighbor-on-Neighbor Vibes, Ethnic Minorities Left Holding the Bag
Reform UK's local election wins bring a wave of racist rhetoric, and ethnic minorities are left wondering if turquoise is the new black-and-blue.
2026-05-15
The Guardian
From Blair to Burnham: The Long, Sweaty History of Politicians Jogging for Power
Andy Burnham's morning jog triggers a historical romp through British politicians using exercise as a metaphor for ambition, from Blair's shell suit to Johnson's laundry-basket chic.
2026-04-28
The Guardian
Former Starmer Aide Admits Pressuring Foreign Office to Rush Mandelson Appointment, But Says It Was Totally Above Board
Former chief of staff admits to pressuring Foreign Office to rush Peter Mandelson's ambassador appointment, but insists it was all above board - just don't ask about the Jeffrey Epstein links.
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