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Healey showdown raises fresh questions over Starmer-Reeves power dynamic

role in a potential future Andy Burnham government. “He definitely feels the extent to which

Keir Starmer says he wants to offer Burnham ‘big role’ in government to avoid leadership contest – UK politics live

Burnham ‘big role’ in government to avoid leadership contest – UK politics live Good morning. **Keir Starmer** is still in France for the G7 summit but – as Margaret Thatcher discovered on a trip to Paris

Keir Starmer aides ‘war gaming’ over leadership contest with Andy Burnham

Burnham, with one saying he could be offered a job if he returns to Westminster. “He’s a very talented politician, a great communicator. There’s a very big role for Andy as part

Burnham: 'People in Britain can't afford a good life'

Andy Burnham has said national politics has reached a "dangerous place" where "people in this country cannot afford a good life". The Labour candidate for the Makerfield by-election next month told [BBC Radio Manchester

Four key excerpts from Streeting's resignation letter

government as ministers or officials, including some who are still in those roles. The debate this week has been about Streeting, his conduct and his campaign. Now Streeting wants it to be about Sir Keir

Labour MPs urge Starmer to set targets to boost number of male teachers in England

government also recognised that boosting the number of male teachers was a key tool in combating the manosphere, said Peter Swallow, a former teacher and the MP for Bracknell. Only 24% of teachers in England

Could Starmer bring back Rayner to steady ship – and would she get onboard?

Andy Burnham on a visit to a primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne on 13 April. Photograph: Paul Ellis/Reuters The idea has, however, been obstructed by an ongoing investigation by HMRC into the stamp duty

Pound heads for worst week in 18 months as Burnham lines up Labour bid

role of PM after the Greater Manchester mayor [announced he would run for parliament](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/14/labour-mp-to-stand-down-to-allow-burnham-run-for-byelection-amid-leadership-row) in the north-west constituency of Makerfield. “The pound is weakening this morning after a sharp drop

Greens split over how hard to challenge Burnham in Makerfield byelection

Andy Burnham](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/andyburnham) in the Makerfield byelection, with some worried about allowing Reform UK to win and others wanting the party to go all out. While characterised by insiders as “very civilised

Cabinet ministers warn mutinous MPs over ousting Keir Starmer

government’s unpopularity. Before they headed to their constituencies last week, MPs were gripped by speculation over Starmer’s future, with Angela Rayner, Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham – despite not being eligible – seen as [likely

Starmer brings in Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman to ease pressure on him to resign

Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, to be allowed to stand for parliament, but said this should not involve Burnham then challenging Starmer. “We don’t do hospital takeovers in the Labour party

Andy Burnham seeks advice from Sue Gray on forming future Labour government

Andy Burnham has sought advice from Baroness Sue Gray, Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff, on how to manage a potential transition into Downing Street if he returns to Westminster and succeeds the prime

The potential challengers to Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham has strong support from Labour MPs and polls suggest he is the most popular Labour politician with voters. He can also point to a long track record of governing, having served as Greater

How would a Labour leadership contest work?

Andy Burnham can get back to Westminster. Streeting has been linked to Peter Mandelson, whose appointment as British ambassador to the US - despite his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein - led to questions being

TUC leader ‘angry’ at state of Labour but says it can recover to win next election

government should be much more robust in defending the new Employment Rights Act, as well as further action on wealth taxes and action to clean up politics, such as new restrictions on donations. “Show whose

Streeting says he is 'full of rebellious hope' as he delivers resignation speech

role as a parliamentary private secretary (PPS) for health. He told MPs the Labour Party was "in the fight of its life" against Reform UK and against Nigel Farage's aim of "dismantling

Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens

role on Thursday evening. Sir Keir has yet to respond to Carns' exit. In his response to Healey's resignation, the prime minister said he was "proud of our record on funding", adding the defence

Stop plotting to oust Keir Starmer, ex-deputy Labour leader urges MPs

Andy Burnham](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/andyburnham), Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting locked in what one cabinet minister called a “Mexican standoff”, with no one ready to move first. Watson’s warning came [in a Substack post

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

role despite failing a vetting process that even relatively junior civil servants have to pass. “That’s a hugely consequential decision, apparently taken without ministers being informed.” A second strand of the story raises even

Harbouring ambition: Voters' hopes ahead of Aberdeen South by-election

Andy Burnham trying to get into Westminster to rock the Labour Party boat. But the importance of Aberdeen South should not be underplayed. It has been held by the SNP's Stephen Flynn since