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Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with eyes on the top job

2024 general election and swept the board at last week's local elections. In a statement, Burnham said: "I truly do not take a single vote for granted and will work hard to regain

Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections

mayors into office, perhaps in east London's Hackney. But there are nerves in Green circles, [jangled in the last couple of days since the attack in Golders Green](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8p7k4k8xno), that Polanski

Wednesday briefing: Where Starmer stands after another precarious day in Parliament

2024 general election, winning an enormous majority on the promise of change and accountability. A return to calm, sensible government and drawing a line under 14 years of chaotic Tory rule was core

Tuesday briefing: After an historic shift in power, where might Plaid Cymru go next?

mayor [promised he would](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/18/andy-burnham-vows-change-labour-direct-challenge-keir-starmer) “change Labour” and win back the voters the party had lost. 3. ***US news*** | Five people, including two suspects, were [killed in a shooting](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/18/active-shooter-report-san-diego-islamic-center)