Mandelson criticised Starmer’s lack of ‘verve’ and tendency to buckle under pressure Criticisms revealed in major release of files relating to Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to US The Guardian - UK · Jun 1
Richard Murphy: Are there too many unemployed young people? If so, it's on Labour WHY are unemployment and alienation from the workplace such persistent problems among young people that they have consistently existed under… The National (Scotland) · Jun 1
Putin’s cabal must be brought to trial for crimes in Ukraine. With this plan, the world can do that A special tribunal akin to Nuremberg will not only force Russia to explain its culpability, it will show how vital it is to uphold international law, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown The Guardian - UK · May 29
UK may be ‘tipped into a general election’ if Burnham replaces Starmer, says Harman Former deputy Labour leader says Nigel Farage could call new PM a ‘usurper’ – and seek to replace him The Guardian - UK · May 26
In Pictures: Key moments in Andy Burnham’s political career so far We dip into the Press Association’s pictures archive to take a look at the key moments that have shaped Andy Burnham’s political career. Evening Standard · May 22
Badenoch says Labour ‘just want a better salesman’. It would be a good start Starmer has a reasonable list of achievements in power but has undermined himself with a lack of political storytelling The Guardian - UK · May 20
Additions to David Blunkett’s alternative king’s speech Letters: Readers praise – and point to omissions from – the former home secretary’s proposed programme for government The Guardian - UK · May 18
From Blair to Burnham, jogging as political metaphor has just run and run The mayor of Greater Manchester is the latest in a long line of politicians to try to show he’s on the right track … etc The Guardian - UK · May 15
Labour needs a battle of ideas now, not a scramble to snatch the keys to No 10 Removing Starmer solves the problem of an unpopular leader, but without a coherent alternative agenda his successor won’t fare much better, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · May 13
Will Starmer’s old Labour tribute strategy rescue him from the abyss? Probably not, but there’s a logic to it Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman offer experience and political craft, but to reap the benefits, the PM himself will have to change, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · May 12
PM must resign to save Britain’s future Brief letters: Keir Starmer’s banal platitudes | Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman | Tacking backwards | Crap council The Guardian - UK · May 10
MPs from Labour’s left to urge Ed Miliband to consider leadership bid Starmer faces prospect of challenge as ex-minister says she will try to trigger race if no one in cabinet comes forward The Guardian - UK · May 9
Starmer brings in Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman to ease pressure on him to resign Brown to advise on global finance, while Harman will focus on social and economic improvements for women and girls The Guardian - UK · May 9
Andy Burnham pulls out of speech amid speculation over Labour leadership challenge against Starmer The Greater Manchester Mayor had been due to talk on Friday morning amid reports of a plan for him to return to Westminster The Independent UK · May 7
Evening Standard · May 7 Andy Burnham drops out of keynote speech planned for morning after elections Organisers of the Festival of Childhood said the Greater Manchester Mayor – and supposed No 10 hopeful – was being replaced as keynote speaker.
The Guardian - UK · May 7 If Labour now decides the PM is no longer up to the job, there’s just one problem: neither is anyone else Whoever leads Britain through the next three years may have to navigate a recession, even a war. The way we choose that person needs an urgent overhaul, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
Evening Standard · May 6 Families cannot afford sports and PE kit, warns Sir Gareth Southgate Sir Gareth made the comments while promoting The Multibank charity campaign, which helps families across the UK access essential items.
The Independent UK · May 6 Gareth Southgate: ‘Some families are struggling. They can’t afford to buy kit to take part in PE’ The former England men’s football manager is supporting The Multibank charity campaign, which helps families across the UK access essential items – including sports equipment
The Independent UK · May 5 This Week in History: General elections, a deadly cyclone, and a new King Explore how major events between 4 and 10 May were captured on The Independent’s front pages
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29 Gordon Brown says he queried Andrew’s ‘unacceptable costs’ as trade envoy Brown calls for police to look into former prince’s use of public funds and says he had colleague raise issue in 2008
Evening Standard · Apr 29 Andrew should be re-interviewed over ‘use of public funds’, ex-PM Brown says He said the former duke was interviewed at his request when he was PM over the ‘unacceptable costs he was incurring’.
Evening Standard · Apr 27 Keir Starmer faces crunch vote on Peter Mandelson vetting row The Prime Minister has urged Labour backbenchers to ‘stand together against’ the motion.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 Starmer tells MPs to ‘fight together’ before critical day for his premiership The prime minister faces a standards investigation over Mandelson affair and testimony from Morgan McSweeney
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Voices: Never mind the plotters – Keir Starmer has a robust case for his own defence THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Whatever the opposition’s excitable claims, all available evidence points to the PM having misled no one – and he remains the right man for the job given the shabby list of would-be replacements
The Conversation · Apr 24 Prime ministers have always faced political scandals – so why can’t they weather them now? UK prime ministers today are about as secure in their jobs as football managers. In the nearly three decades between 1979 and 2005, Britain had just three prime ministers: Margaret Thatcher, John Major and Tony Blair. From 2005-2015, we again had three: Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron.