Labour seeking ‘deeper relationship’ with EU under Burnham, new minister says
Hamish Falconer: ‘We have made some real initial progress on resetting but now we’ve got to deliver.’ Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The…
Andy Burnham to tour Britain in effort to reconnect government with public
Andy Burnham will be championing what he describes as his ‘10-year plan to bring back hope’. Photograph: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PAView image…
Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil
‘My fear is that – without urgent action – the worst is still to come’: Sadiq Khan has said climate…
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
Demand for NHS mental health services has risen rapidly amid growing pressure on existing provision. Photograph: Roos Koole/Getty ImagesView image…
Burnham urged to tackle cost of living crisis by urging Trump to end Iran war
US air force personnel prepare to load munitions on to a heavy bomber aircraft at the RAF Fairford airbase in…
As a Tory, I say things are looking up. Farage is fading, and the looming threat to No 10 is called Kemi | Simon Hart
Kemi Badenoch at Aberdeen harbour, September 2025. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenKemi Badenoch at Aberdeen harbour, September…
Burnham ‘personally intervened’ over possible early prison release of grooming gang perpetrators
About 5,000 people are expected to be released early under sentencing changes designed to tackle overcrowding in jails. Photograph: Dan…
Reform to unveil controversial plan to fine firms and jail bosses who employ illegal workers – UK politics live
Hello and welcome to the UK politics live blog. Reform UK says it will fine firms 10% of their global…
Andy Burnham reveals wife’s reaction to third Labour leadership bid
Andy Burnham and his wife, Marie-France van Heel, who he said gave him good advice and feedback. Photograph: Aaron Chown/Pool…
Burnham not considering public inquiry into UK activities of Jeffrey Epstein
Andy Burnham is understood not to be considering an inquiry, despite claims to the contrary. Photograph: Annabel Lee-Ellis/ReutersView image in…