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Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?

Andy Burnham, as she is now advocating that the prime minister sets out a timetable for his departure, rather than leaving immediately. Burnham needs time to get back to Westminster first. Those who have been

How team Burnham finally cleared the first of many hurdles on route to Westminster

Andy Burnham’s supporters had told MPs to “hold the line”, that he had a seat in parliament in his sights and that he would be a contender in any leadership contest. That was never

Monday briefing: How is it possible the prime minister didn’t know about Mandelson’s vetting failure?

prime minister. That’s extraordinary.” Paul is not alone in thinking this is extraordinary. Others have gone further. Veteran Labour MP Jon Trickett said: “It simply doesn’t sound credible,” and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch

PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond

Andy Burnham's](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/01/andy-burnham-westminster-return-plan-within-weeks). In his interview with the Today Programme, the Prime Minister responded to events of the last few days and months, but also had another crack at setting out what