BBC Politics
Burnham Bounce Confirmed Real, But More of a Gentle Hop Than a Grand Jeté
The Burnham bounce is real but modest, and Labour's revival owes as much to Reform's self-inflicted wounds as to the new PM's charm.
2026-08-01
BBC Politics
2026-07-26
The Guardian Europe
Labour’s Bev Craig Eyes Manchester Mayor Gig, Promises to Make Oasis Proud
Bev Craig, a Northern Irishwoman who moved to Manchester at 18, is poised to become the most powerful Labour woman outside Westminster - if she can fend off the Greens and Reform UK while soundtracking her campaign with Oasis.
2026-07-17
BBC Politics
Andy Burnham Vows to 'Bring Back Hope' as Labour Leader, Promises Biggest Political Shake-Up Since Mullets Were Cool
Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader and prime minister, promising to reverse 40 years of neoliberal policy and bring hope back to working-class communities, while keeping his actual policy plans a closely guarded secret.
2026-07-09
The Guardian
Reform UK Tells Activists to Abandon Manchester Mayor Race for Farage’s Clacton ‘Fake’ Contest
Reform UK pulls a U-turn, telling activists to abandon the Greater Manchester mayor race to help Nigel Farage in his Clacton byelection against Count Binface and Laurence Fox.
2026-05-21
The Guardian
Manchester's Deprivation Takes a Historic Nosedive, Andy Burnham Ready to Export 'Manchesterism' to Rest of UK
Manchester's inner-city deprivation fell 17 percentage points since 2010, the biggest drop of 63 cities - and Andy Burnham is ready to take that show on the road to replace Keir Starmer.
2026-05-15
The Guardian Europe
Andy Burnham Finally Finds a Door in Westminster That Isn't Slammed Shut
After weeks of closed doors, rejected offers, and one very appalled MP, Andy Burnham finally secures a path to Westminster - thanks to a 32-year-old MP willing to swap his seat for a shot at saving the Labour Party.
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