Song Mocking Starmer Nominated for Brit Award
A parody song targeting Keir Starmer's winter fuel policy is up for a Brit Award, piling pressure on the PM. Read about the political fallout and the ceremony's Manchester debut.
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Curtice: Burnham Labour's best hope against Farage
Top pollster Sir John Curtice says Keir Starmer lacks Downing Street skills and suggests Andy Burnham is Labour's strongest candidate to defeat Nigel Farage. Read the full analysis.
Top Pollster Says Burnham is Labour's Best Hope Against Farage
Leading pollster Sir John Curtice warns Keir Starmer lacks the skills for Downing Street and names Andy Burnham as the party's only hope to keep Nigel Farage out. Read the full analysis.
Labour MPs warn of 'civil war' over Brexit reversal
Sir Keir Starmer warned of a Labour 'civil war' if he attempts to reverse Brexit. Senior MPs and rivals push for closer EU ties, risking a major rebellion and electoral backlash from Reform UK.
Greens' Polanski: Would work with Burnham to stop Reform
Green Party leader Zack Polanski reveals he would refuse a political partnership with Keir Starmer but is open to working with Andy Burnham to challenge the far right. Exclusive interview details.
Greens' Polanski: Would Work with Burnham, Not Starmer
Green Party leader Zack Polanski reveals he would consider a political partnership with Labour's Andy Burnham to stop Reform UK, but rules out working with Keir Starmer. Gary Lineker also weighs in on BBC impartiality.
Labour Voters Rank Starmer as Worst Labour PM in Poll
Exclusive poll reveals deep discontent with Sir Keir Starmer's leadership, with one in three Labour voters believing the party needs a new leader. Andy Burnham emerges as favourite successor. Read the full analysis.
Poll: One in three Labour voters think Starmer should go
Exclusive poll reveals deep crisis for Keir Starmer as 38% of Labour voters say party would fare better with new leader. Andy Burnham emerges as favourite successor. Read the full analysis.
Burnham apologises for GMP's historic LGBTQ+ failings
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham issues a formal apology for historic police discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, while the Chief Constable refuses. Read the full story.
Burnham apologises for police LGBTQ+ discrimination
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham issues a formal apology for past police failings against the LGBTQ+ community, contrasting with the Chief Constable's stance. Read the full story.
Guardian's Politics Weekly: Best Interviews of 2025
Listen back to the standout 2025 interviews from Guardian's Politics Weekly UK podcast with Angela Rayner, Nicola Sturgeon, Catherine Ashton, and Andy Burnham. Dive into the year's key political conversations.
Rayner 'Strikes Deal' to Back Burnham Leadership Bid
Sources claim Angela Rayner has agreed to support Andy Burnham's potential challenge to Keir Starmer in return for the Deputy PM role and a senior Cabinet job. Discover the details of this alleged pact.
Chancellor Tells Burnham to Stay in Manchester
Chancellor Rachel Reeves publicly urges Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to honour his pledge and serve a full term until 2028, amid intense speculation of a Labour leadership challenge. Read the full story.
Burnham's Commons Return Blocked by Labour Gender Rules
Andy Burnham's hopes of a dramatic return to Parliament to challenge Keir Starmer face a major hurdle due to Labour's strict gender balance rules. Read the full story on the internal party clash.
Labour Leadership Rumours Swirl as Starmer Allies Signal Fight
Keir Starmer's allies have briefed against a supposed coup plot by Wes Streeting, aiming to deter challengers. Analysis explores the rumour mill and potential successors. Read the full story.
Starmer jokes about 'rife' Labour leadership speculation
PM Keir Starmer addresses Westminster rumours of a leadership challenge and vows to investigate pre-Budget leaks. Get the latest on Labour's internal dynamics.
Manchester to London train to run with no passengers
Avanti West Coast's 7am Manchester-London service will operate empty from 15 December after ORR ruling. Business leaders and politicians condemn decision affecting key commuter route.
Elderly Couple Fight Luxury Holiday Home Plans
A 92-year-old man and his 87-year-old wife face stress and anxiety as their neighbour, a wealthy fund manager, plans to demolish and rebuild the attached property in Norfolk's 'Chelsea-on-Sea'.
Labour members favour Burnham to replace Starmer
Exclusive poll reveals Labour members prefer Andy Burnham and other senior figures over Keir Starmer as party leader. Discover the internal challenges facing the PM.
Second Labour MP calls for Keir Starmer to resign
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as a second MP publicly demands his resignation. Read the latest on the leadership challenge and internal party strife.
Starmer dismisses Burnham leadership challenge rumours
Sir Keir Starmer attempts to quash speculation about Andy Burnham mounting Labour leadership challenge as rebel MPs call for change. Read the latest Westminster developments.
Man United's New 100,000-Seat Stadium Plan Advances
Manchester United's new 100,000-seat stadium project is central to Greater Manchester's 10-year growth strategy, with Lord Coe leading the charge. Discover the latest updates.
Five Plots to Oust Keir Starmer as Leadership Crisis Grows
Keir Starmer faces a mutinous Labour Party with five active leadership plots. Andy Burnham refuses to rule out a challenge. Discover the rivals and the deepening crisis.
Burnham refuses to rule out Labour leadership bid
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has refused to rule out a potential challenge to Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, following an MP's offer to stand down for him.
Burnham: Labour's asylum plan could create 'limbo'
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham supports asylum reform but warns extending settlement to 20 years risks leaving refugees in limbo and hindering integration.
Burnham Fuels Labour Leadership Speculation
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has not ruled out a Westminster return amid Labour turmoil. Could he challenge Keir Starmer? Read the latest developments.
MP offers seat to Andy Burnham for leadership bid
Labour MP Clive Lewis suggests he would vacate his Norwich South seat for Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer. Read the latest on Labour's leadership speculation.
MP offers seat to Andy Burnham for Westminster return
Norwich South MP Clive Lewis declares he would give up his seat to enable Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's return to Parliament, fuelling leadership speculation.
Rebel MP offers seat to Burnham in Starmer crisis
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces a mounting rebellion as MP Clive Lewis offers to stand aside for Andy Burnham. With dire polls and a disastrous Budget, over 80 MPs may force a contest.
Labour's strategy to counter Farage's Reform UK
Labour must move beyond moral crusades to counter Faragism, reviving social cohesion and collective responsibility. Discover how Burnham and Mahmood offer clues to winning back voters.
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