Keir Starmer has been accused of leaving Andy Burnham with a £4.7bn black hole in the defense fund. The Government announced a defense investment plan on Tuesday, which includes a £15bn increase – but the incoming chancellor will have to find around £5bn. Burnham’s aides have called the announcement an ‘unexploded bomb’, so what are
Helen Pidd Has been one of Andy Burnham’s constituents for almost a decade now. She says she has seen Greater Manchester flourish under his watch. Now he wants to do for the rest of the country what he has done for his region. On Monday Burnham stood at the People’s History Museum in Manchester and
Andy Burnham has set out his vision for the UK in his first major policy speech since launching his bid to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. The Makerfield MP confirmed he would establish ‘Number 10 North’ and promised to ‘bring about the greatest balance of power the country has ever seen’. Lucy Hough speaks
As Andy Burnham faces no challenger in his leadership bid, Labor MPs are now vying for a position in his cabinet. Who will have his ear, and what does this tell us about his leadership? continue reading…
It has been 10 years since Britain woke up from the shock of the Brexit referendum result, which upended British politics and shook the establishment to its core. Economics Editor of The Guardian, heather stewart, And Nosheen Iqbal Examine the long shadow that decision cast over the country. From economic friction and the toxic immigration
Andy Burnham’s landslide victory in the Makerfield by-election has set the stage for a leadership battle with Keir Starmer. The outgoing mayor of Greater Manchester received more votes than Reform and Restore combined, and the nature of the victory has prompted speculation that he could replace Starmer as prime minister within a few days, if
Andy Burnham will return to Westminster as an MP, and a potential rival to Keir Starmer, after decisively defeating Reform UK to win the Makerfield by-election. Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot talk about what’s next What would ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister? Parent Support: theguardian.com/politicspod continue reading…