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Chris Mason: Burnham revels on public stage but has little time to hammer ideas into shape

ReutersChris MasonPolitical editor6 hours agoTwo things stand out watching Andy Burnham, as I've done during the recent by-election campaign and in the ten or so days since.The first is that he is a...

New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises

PA MediaKate WhannelPolitical reporter29 June 2026, 14:17 BSTUpdated 15 minutes agoA new Downing Street team based in Manchester and labelled 'No 10 North' will "oversee the biggest rebalancing of...

Faisal Islam: 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan

AFP via Getty ImagesFaisal IslamEconomics editor15 minutes ago"True to the motto of this city, I am going to do things differently," Andy Burnham declared, a reference to the film 24 Hour Party...

Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership

Getty ImagesHenry ZeffmanChief political correspondent34 minutes agoAndy Burnham tried and failed to become prime minister twice before. He is now three weeks away from moving into Downing Street.It...

Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bid

EPA3 minutes agoAndy Burnham will give a major policy speech later, his first since launching a bid to become prime minister, in which he will announce plans for a "No 10 North".Speaking in...

Chris Mason: Burnham starts to sketch out his vision as potential prime minister

EPAChris MasonPolitical editor9 minutes agoAndy Burnham will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning and will promise to "lift Britain back up to where it...

Reform cannot lose the Manchester showdown with Andy Burnham – here's why

Reform cannot lose the summer showdown of the Makerfield by-election. Not because all will be lost if Andy Burnham triumphs but, in the end, Reform is in the ultimate win-win situation. Should the...

England to 'introduce new tourism tax' - 11 places it is set to be implemented

The levy was first announced in the 2025 Budget (Image: Getty)The UK Government has confirmed plans to introduce an Overnight Visitor Levy Bill, giving English mayors the power to impose a new charge...

Starmer to meet Streeting on Wednesday as leadership crisis divides Labour

Starmer to meet Streeting as leadership crisis divides Labour29 minutes agoJoshua Nevett,Political reporterandIain Watson,Political correspondentPA MediaPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is to meet...

Wes Streeting secures one-on-one crisis talks with Sir Keir Starmer tomorrow - one demand

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to meet with Wes Streeting on Wednesday morning (Image: PA)Health Secretary Wes Streeting – seen as a leading contender to enter a future leadership race – is due to...

Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at Holyrood

Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at Holyrood1 hour agoJames CookScotland editorGetty ImagesDevolution was designed by Labour and delivered by Labour but the political era it...

Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections

Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections14 minutes agoLaura KuenssbergSunday with Laura KuenssbergBBC"We're living the dream," a minister jokes. Labour might...

Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate

Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate32 minutes agoAngus CochraneSenior political journalist, BBC ScotlandPA MediaMSPs have rejected the chance to make Scotland the first...

New polling shows Reform on course to deliver political earthquake in Labour heartland

A shock poll shows Reform UK opening up a seven-point lead in the race to be the biggest party in the Welsh Parliament in May’s elections. Labour is on course for a historic humiliation. Sir...

Labour in revolt as secret letter condemns Starmer's 'disgusting' Andy Burnham 'stitch-up'

Labour MPs are in open revolt against Sir Keir Starmer after he oversaw a "stitch-up" that blocked Andy Burnham from returning to Parliament , reports The Telegraph.Loyalists on the ruling National...