Category : Elections


Guardian View: Ed Miliband for Chancellor

The Guardian argues that Andy Burnham needs a strong chancellor like Ed Miliband to drive devolution, raise living standards, and renew the economy, warning that a centrist pick would undermine Burnhamism.

Burnham Rules Out Early General Election

Andy Burnham, expected to succeed Keir Starmer as PM, rules out an early general election and commits to the 2024 Labour manifesto, including the state pension triple lock.

Burnham to Face Reddit Q&A Ahead of Likely PM Entry

Andy Burnham, the only declared candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader, will answer Reddit users' questions on Friday after hinting at tax hikes for out-of-town businesses to aid high streets.

McSweeney: Labour Didn't Prepare for Government

Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney admitted Labour failed to prepare for government before the 2024 election, citing lack of planning for a changed world and mistakes like winter fuel payment cuts.

PM Orders Review of Grooming Gang Deportation Case

Sir Keir Starmer asks Home Secretary to examine options for deporting Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed, who retains only Pakistani nationality after being stripped of British citizenship.

Andy Burnham could save Labour's soul, says former minister

Former Welsh Government minister Mick Antoniw argues that Andy Burnham's premiership could restore faith in Labour, proposing radical devolution and constitutional reform to tackle inequality and political instability across the UK.

UK explores every route to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader

Shabir Ahmed, 73, ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang, is set for release after 14 years. Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith says officials are 'looking at every route' to deport him to Pakistan, despite legal barriers under the Immigration Act 1971.

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