Burnham pledges to review NICs increase and cut business rates for pubs
Andy Burnham visits a pub and chats to the landlord as part of his campaign for the Makerfield byelection. Photograph:…
Downing Street rejects US claim of ‘two-tiered policing’ over Henry Nowak death – UK politics live
Downing Street has rejected the US state department’s suggestion of “two-tiered policing” in the UK, while insisting Britain’s relationship with…
It’s a washout: fighters pull their punches in Question Time’s Makerfield match-off
The Question Time Makerfield byelection panel, including the Conservatives’ Michael Winstanley, Andy Burnham, Fiona Bruce and Reform’s Robert Kenyon. Photograph:…
BBC Question Time fallout live: Reform ‘sexist plumber’ Makerfield candidate Robert Kenyon blasted
Reform’s Makerfield by-election candidate was branded a “sexist plumber” and blasted for again refusing to apologise to Carol Vorderman over…
‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit – and the prospect of a general election
Andy Burnham canvassing this week at Hindley Green in the Makerfield constituency where he is standing as the Labour candidate…
Andy Burnham offers Labour a refreshing new voice to reach lost voters – but with what message? | Rafael Behr
Andy Burnham meets with retired miners in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, 30 May 2026. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAndy…
Murrell used false accounting and fake invoices to hide SNP embezzlement, court hears – UK politics live
The money embezzled by Peter Murrell came from SNP membership fees and donations by party members, the Edinburgh court was…
British politics is fractured and chaotic – but at last it’s brimming with ideas for the future | Polly Toynbee
Supporters at the launch of Andy Burnham’s byelection campaign, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, 22 May 2026. Photograph: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty ImagesView image…
Despite what the UK right will tell you, appeasing bond markets has actually led to instability | Andy Beckett
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham at the launch of his byelection campaign in Ashton-in-Makerfield, 22 May 2026. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty…
Minister insists Labour will not apply national living wage to all over-18s before election – UK politics live
Good morning. Last night Alan Milburn suggested that he would like the government to drop its commitment to pay all…