MPs warn Labour’s ruling body to quell fears over Burnham’s one-sided race to No 10
Andy Burnham, the new MP for Makerfield, is expected to become Labour leader on 17 July, if there are no…
Andy Thingy with the eyelashes who was once ‘mayor of a town’ hits Westminster | John Crace
Andy Burnham, the newly elected MP for Makerfield, arrives at Westminster. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPAView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham, the newly…
As Starmer eyes the exit, here’s a vital lesson for Andy Burnham: first impressions are everything | Polly Toynbee
Andy Burnham celebrates victory in the Makerfield byelection, 19 June 2026. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham celebrates…
Starmer expected to announce departure on Monday as growing numbers of MPs back Burnham for PM – UK politics live
The Guardian’s senior political correspondent, Peter Walker, has more on the prime minister’s intentions going forward: Keir Starmer is expected…
Burnham allies confident of No 10 ‘coronation’ after surge in backers
Andy Burnham speaks to supporters in Makerfield after his victory in the byelection. Photograph: Jon Super/APView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham…
Burnham’s Britain: six days in the place that just changed our politics – video
16:16 Burnham’s Britain: six days in the place that just changed our politics – video Andy Burnham is closing in…
Starmer has ‘absolutely no authority’, says Labour peer as pressure grows on PM to step aside for Burnham – UK politics live
Labour peer Charlie Falconer said Keir Starmer has “absolutely no authority” because “everybody assumes” Andy Burnham will challenge for the…
Celebrations and a swift exit after a Burnham win ‘beyond our wildest dreams’
Andy Burnham celebrates with supporters at a victory rally at Ashton Town FC. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAndy…
Cabinet loyalists tell Starmer he has the weekend to set out timetable for exit
Keir Starmer called members of the cabinet on Friday afternoon to set out his determination to fight on. Photograph: WPA/Getty…
‘I’m not a Labour fan but I like Burnham’: relief in Makerfield among left, right and centre
Andy Burnham’s win was not just thanks to Labour loyalists. Photograph: Jon Super/APView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham’s win was not…