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Thursday briefing: What would it take for streets to be safe for all?

Keir Starmer’s closest aides [are “war-gaming” how](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/10/keir-starmer-aides-war-gaming-over-leadership-contest-with-andy-burnham) to win a leadership contest ahead of Andy Burnham’s much-anticipated return to Westminster if he wins the Makerfield byelection, the Guardian

Monday briefing: What’s next for no-drama Starmer as his ‘political challenges’ pile up?

Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham at a Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal in 2024. Photograph: Ash Donelon/Manchester United/Getty Images Yesterday morning, Peter [wrote an article](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/21/keir-starmer-expected-to-announce-departure-as-prime-minister-on-monday) predicting Starmer would

Tuesday briefing: Is a social media ban in the UK enough to help protect young people?

Keir Starmer’s expected speech next week about young people’s access to social media will be analysed as much for how it benefits the outcome of a certain byelection, as its safeguarding of children

Friday briefing: Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection to set up possible leadership bid

announced just after 3am, it was clear that Burnham had secured a thumping victory, winning 24,927 votes (55%) for Labour and increasing the party’s vote share by nearly 10%. Robert Kenyon for Reform