BBC Politics
Union Backing Seals Labour Crown for Burnham, Democracy Takes a Nap
Andy Burnham secures Labour leadership with union backing and 379 MP nominations, making a party vote unnecessary and democracy slightly less exciting.
2026-07-15
BBC Politics
2026-07-12
BBC Politics
Burnham Adviser Promises to Make Poor People Slightly Less Poor, Eventually
Andy Burnham's adviser says he'll put money in people's pockets, but won't say how much or when. Also, water and buses.
2026-07-10
BBC Politics
Labour Under Burnham Promises to Be 'Faster and Bolder,' Which Sounds Great Until You Realize That's What They Said Last Time
Andy Burnham's Labour promises speed and emotional openness; opposition parties want actual policies, not just a relocated postcode.
2026-07-06
BBC Politics
Veteran MP Sir George Howarth Dies at 77; Tributes Flow In, Many From People Who Also Have 'Sir' in Their Title
Sir George Howarth, a Labour MP for nearly 38 years and a knight of the realm, has died at 77, prompting a cascade of tributes from fellow knights and one Dan Jarvis.
2026-07-04
The Guardian
Labour Deputy Claims No 10 ‘Boys Club’ Silenced Critics, Hopes Burnham Will Bring Grown-Up Briefing Culture
Lucy Powell says No 10 was a boys club that silenced women via nasty briefings, and hopes Andy Burnham will bring a meritocracy where feet stay on the floor.
2026-07-03
BBC Politics
Starmer Warns Burnham: Good Luck Trying to Ignore the World on Fire While You're Busy Fixing Potholes
Outgoing PM Sir Keir Starmer warns Andy Burnham he'll be stuck dealing with global chaos too, because apparently the world doesn't care about your domestic agenda.
2026-07-02
BBC Politics
Burnham Woos Union Bosses, Promises to Give the People Some of Their Stuff Back
Andy Burnham chats up union leaders, promises local control of stuff, and tries to avoid a civil war over Ed Miliband's potential chancellor gig.
2026-06-28
BBC Politics
Andy Burnham Promises to 'Lift Britain Back Up' - Starting With a Speech He Won't Take Questions On
Andy Burnham's big leadership speech promises big change, but with no Q&A and a mandate-free status, he's asking voters to trust the process - and maybe hold their applause until the details arrive.
BBC Politics
Cleverly Says He Wouldn't Have Used the Gestapo Jibe, Which Is Basically a 'No'
Shadow housing secretary says he'd have used different words than 'Gestapo' to criticise the education secretary, which is a bit like saying you'd have chosen a different shade of red for that bull.
2026-06-25
BBC Politics
Education Secretary to Turn 'Spiteful Class Warrior' Insult Into T-Shirt, Because Nothing Says 'I'm Above the Fray' Like Merch
Bridget Phillipson plans to monetize Kemi Badenoch's 'spiteful class warrior' jab into apparel, while both sides trade insults over teacher numbers, racism allegations, and the proper etiquette for political discourse.
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
Starmer Considers Political Future, Which Is Diplomatic for 'Everyone Is Telling Him to Quit'
Keir Starmer is reportedly mulling resignation as cabinet ministers, MPs, and even Donald Trump line up to tell him the gig is up.
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
Burnham Team Urges Ministers to Please Hold Off Resigning Until at Least Next Week, for Decorum's Sake
Andy Burnham’s team tries to prevent a Boris-style meltdown by asking trigger-happy ministers to please not resign just yet, while Starmer digs in and everyone plays the world’s most polite game of political chicken.
BBC Politics
Wes Streeting Ready to Trigger Labour Leadership Contest as Early as Next Week, Because Apparently There's a Schedule for This Sort of Thing
Wes Streeting says he's ready to trigger a Labour leadership contest as early as next week, because the party clearly needs more drama than a by-election can provide.
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