‘Oyster card for the north’ could save commuters £276 a year, thinktank says Proponents say scheme could generate up to £2.7bn in five years by making travel around north of England easier The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
‘He’s a natural’: Andy Burnham’s allies give his social media style a thumbs-up Labour MPs and PR experts praise his refreshingly forthright replies that are a marked contrast to Keir Starmer The Guardian - UK · May 22
UK PM says he will campaign for Burnham in by-election Prime Minister Keir Starmer is seeking to regain control of the agenda with a series of announcements ahead of a potential challenge to his leadership. AAP · May 21
Politics latest: Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting files release after fresh delay Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform The Independent UK · May 15
MP opens up on ‘dark cloud’ after almost losing wife in candid mental health admission If you are experiencing feelings of distress and isolation, or are struggling to cope, The Samaritans offer support; you can speak to someone for free over the phone, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email [email protected], or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch. The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025
Liberal politicians outside US hail Zohran Mamdani victory in New York Opposition figures in India and Uganda and progressives in UK and France applaud Democrat’s election as mayor The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2025
‘I’m a dad first, an MP second’: Labour’s Luke Charters on breaking paternity leave taboo MP, who is employing a locum and taking extended leave, says he hopes other Commons dads will follow suit The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025
MP calls for trials of lifting drinking ban in English football stands Labour’s Luke Charters says allowing alcohol in the top five tiers of the men’s game would be the ‘modern approach’ The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2025
MPs raise concerns over ‘Orwellian’ powers to crack down on benefit fraud The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill was approved at second reading by 343 to 87, majority 256. Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025
Fresh faces: meet the UK’s 10 MPs from generation Z Among those heading to Westminster are the first MPs to have been born in the 2000s The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024