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Angela Rayner hints at comeback after Andy Burnham blocked from by-election

The former deputy prime minister also insisted she is “not dead yet”, signalling a possible return to frontline politics.

The Independent UK · Jan 28

'I'm not dead yet', says Angela Rayner as 80 Labour MPs 'back her in leadership contest'

Former deputy prime minister says Labour’s leadership needs to ‘do better’

Evening Standard · Jan 28

Angela Rayner declares ‘I’m not dead yet’ as supporters plot Starmer’s downfall

Former deputy PM was speaking before Andy Burnham’s pathway back to parliament was blocked

The Independent UK · Jan 27

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With Burnham blocked, Labour’s attention turns back to Angela Rayner

Keir Starmer’s former number two will be a focus of the renewed speculation about party’s future leadership

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27

Ground rents to be capped at £250 for leaseholders to end spiralling bills

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the cost of living ‘is the single most important thing across the country.’

The Independent UK · Jan 27

Cap on ground rents will benefit more than 500,000 homeowners across London and the South

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the cost of living ‘is the single most important thing across the country.’

Evening Standard · Jan 27

30% of Britons think Burnham would do better job than Starmer as prime minister, poll suggests – as it happened

The YouGov poll also suggests that almost half of Britons think it would be good for the country if Starmer were replaced

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27

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On Labour’s soft left, the question isn’t whether to challenge Starmer, but when

With Andy Burnham out of the picture, timing is key as rebel MPs weigh up other potential party leaders

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26

Starmer must deliver on Labour’s manifesto pledges to stop party being ripped apart by decision on Burnham

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The backlash to the prime minister blocking Andy Burnham from trying to return to the Commons will pile pressure on him to perform better domestically

The Independent UK · Jan 25

Angela Rayner ‘to back Andy Burnham standing as MP’ paving way for Westminster return

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has been seen as a rival to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership

The Independent UK · Jan 24

Labour MPs to gather amid speculation over Burnham Westminster bid

Angela Rayner is reportedly set to say she is supportive of Andy Burnham standing in a by-election.

Evening Standard · Jan 24

Starmer faces pressure not to block Andy Burnham’s return to parliament

Angela Rayner is expected to urge PM to let Greater Manchester mayor stand in Gorton and Denton byelection

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23

Angela Rayner 'to back Andy Burnham's bid to return to Westminster'

Labour party commentators have warned the Manchester mayor’s return could lead to a damaging and unnecessary internal row

Evening Standard · Jan 23

Starmer allies ‘plan to block Andy Burnham’s route back to Westminster’

Starmer allies on Labour’s national executive committee reportedly trying to stop potential leadership rival from standing at by-election

The Independent UK · Jan 23

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Evening Standard · Jan 22

MP Andrew Gwynne resigns as Starmer warned of Labour civil war if he blocks Burnham return to Parliament in by-election

Mr Gwynne was sacked as a minister and suspended from the Labour Party last year over offensive messages in a WhatsApp group

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20

Rayner urges Starmer to keep promise on leasehold reform

Ex-deputy PM says government must stick to plans to cap charges for leaseholders in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20

Is this Labour party for rich investors or hard-working leaseholders? We must make that clear today

A titanic battle is raging to prevent us capping crippling ground rents that families have to pay, often to faceless companies. We must fight and win it, says MP and former deputy PM Angela Rayner

The Independent UK · Jan 17

How a group of nimbys could bring down China’s mega embassy plans

IN DEPTH: A decision on China’s application for a new embassy in London is expected in days, but those living next to the proposed site will be challenging it all the way, as Dan Haygarth reports

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The Independent UK · Jan 9

Greens could join pact with Labour to stop Farage – but only if Starmer is replaced as leader, Polanski says

Exclusive: Zack Polanski tells The Independent that doing a deal with a Starmer-led Labour Party would ‘lead to a worse version of Nigel Farage’

The Independent UK · Jan 4

Andy Burnham is Labour’s best hope of keeping Farage out of No 10, according to UK’s top pollster

With rumours swirling about a coup against Starmer, Britain’s leading polling guru told The Independent that he would not be surprised if one of the main party leaders is replaced in 2026

International Business Times UK · Dec 31, 2025

Keir Starmer Warned His Fall In 2026 Will Spark 'The Real Nightmare' For Britain

As Keir Starmer's political demise seems inevitable, Britain faces a far more alarming prospect: a Labour successor chosen by party ideologues rather than voters.

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

In Pictures: Trump, tears and taxes feature in the best political images of 2025

The Press Association’s photographers captured some extraordinary moments in UK politics throughout the year.

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025

Starmer needs to tell a better Christmas story about Labour

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: If Labour is to avoid catastrophe in the May local elections, the prime minister and his cabinet need to pull together and deliver both action and good news

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025

Ditch Starmer to boost hopes of winning next election, say Labour voters in new poll

Findings of a survey commissioned by The Independent reveals Andy Burnham as favourite to take over from the prime minister

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025

Starmer faces leadership challenge if Labour hammered in May local elections, warns his own veteran MP

The PM would have failed to ‘put the show on the road’ if Labour gets a drubbing in the town hall polls, Graham Stringer MP is warning

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