Burnham mulls snap election if he becomes UK PM: report A media report says Andy Burnham is considering a snap general election if he were to win a by-election and take over from Keir Starmer as UK prime minister. AAP · May 30
Labour has never had a female leader as ‘it’s a bit sexist’, says Jess Phillips Former minister also tells Hay festival that the UK’s female leaders have not necessarily made things better for women The Guardian - UK · May 25
Voices: ‘Burnham is no superhero with all the answers’: Readers divided over who should lead Labour YOUR VIEWS: With Andy Burnham narrowly edging ahead of Keir Starmer in our latest reader poll, Independent readers have been fiercely debating whether Labour needs a dramatic change of direction – or whether replacing the prime minister now would only deepen the party’s crisis The Independent UK · May 20
Our children will be worse off than we are, say two-thirds of British adults Exclusive: New polling shows little faith in any political party to tackle rising unemployment The Independent UK · May 19
Minister defends Mandelson file redactions and says documents to be released in June – as it happened Darren Jones says release will be ‘one of the largest government publications ever laid in this house’ The Guardian - UK · May 19
To weary voters, Labour risks looking more muddled than ever THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Sir Keir Starmer’s main opponents will be at odds with manifesto on which they were elected The Independent UK · May 17
Whatever happens with the leadership, Labour must tackle the issue of social care head-on The challenge of how to look after an ageing population has been ducked by politicians for too long The Guardian - UK · May 17
Will Labour’s leadership hopefuls reverse Brexit? What Burnham and Streeting have said about rejoining the EU A row has erupted between Labour over the UK’s relationship with the European Union The Independent UK · May 17
Labour woman leader ‘long overdue’, Lisa Nandy says, as she calls contest speculation 'froth and nonsense' Culture Secretary shows annoyance that those jostling to oust Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are all men Evening Standard · May 17
Labour leadership contest speculation ‘froth and nonsense’ – Lisa Nandy The Culture Secretary also rebuked her former Cabinet colleague Wes Streeting for seeking to reopen the debate over Brexit. Evening Standard · May 17
Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton and Felicity Kendal Halt Thames Tower Plan in Stunning Celebrity Planning Victory Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton successfully opposed a 29-storey tower in west London, preserving historic views along the Thames. The decision marks a victory for local residents and heritage campaigners. International Business Times UK · May 17
Evening Standard · May 16 Who are the senior Labour figures vying to replace Sir Keir Starmer? Here the Press Association looks at the possible candidates should a Labour leadership contest be triggered.
The Guardian - UK · May 16 ‘An hour of abuse’: Jeremy Corbyn on Labour coups, and whether he feels sorry for Starmer As Keir Starmer endures a slow ousting, his predecessor recalls the day in 2016 when colleagues tried to force him out – and assesses who might come next
The Independent UK · May 16 Some see 'King of the North' as UK government's savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament Britain’s government is in turmoil, and some see Andy Burnham as the one to save it
The Conversation · May 15 From landslide to leadership crisis: where did it all go wrong for Keir Starmer? The failure of many of the UK’s recent prime ministers, who have passed through Downing Street in quick succession, seems easy to explain. Theresa May couldn’t do what she promised and didn’t “get Brexit done”. Boris Johnson broke his own rules, and the law. Liz Truss failed through sheer incompetence.
The Guardian - UK · May 15 What could happen next in Labour leadership challenge? How a contest to become PM is triggered, and Andy Burnham’s chances in the Makerfield byelection
The Independent UK · May 15 Labour leadership race: Key moments in the challenge to take on Keir Starmer The Labour Party now looks likely to face an intense leadership battle
The Guardian - UK · May 15 If Labour didn’t exist, would you invent it? Streeting, Rayner, Burnham – you need to tell us why The party needs a leader who clearly understands the difficulties facing ordinary people. I am yet to see anyone obviously equal to that challenge, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
The Conversation · May 14 Who are the main contenders to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister? It has become a given in Westminster circles that Keir Starmer’s tenure as prime minister could be nearing its end. This is because, fairly or unfairly, the UK public have made up their minds – and they do not like him.
The Independent UK · May 14 Rachel Reeves is right – a leadership election will only damage Britain’s recovery THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With new GDP figures showing unexpected growth, Labour’s restless frontbenchers should heed the chancellor’s warning that this is no time to put the economy at risk for the sake of political ambition
The Guardian - UK · May 14 The Guardian view on a cabinet resignation: Labour’s leadership crisis is really an identity crisis Editorial: The prospect of a contest exposes a deeper truth: the party’s problems go far beyond Keir Starmer
The Independent UK · May 14 Burnham makes move to take on Starmer after MP stands down so he can challenge PM Josh Simons steps aside to allow the Greater Manchester mayor to run for parliament