Deputy prime minister David Lammy is facing scrutiny from the Conservative Party over the North Sea drilling ban and increasing energy costs, a key issue in the upcoming Makerfield by-election.
At PMQs, shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho challenged the government’s energy policy, prompting Lammy to accuse the Tories of abandoning their net-zero commitments to appeal to Reform voters.
Sir Keir Starmer indicated his desire for Andy Burnham to have a significant role in a future Labour government, suggesting a potential Cabinet position.
Andy Burnham is campaigning to become an MP in the Makerfield by-election, openly expressing his ambition to challenge Sir Keir for the Labour leadership.
At the G7 summit, Sir Keir Starmer affirmed his commitment to his mandate, despite facing internal challenges from figures such as Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham.
