70s prog legends Quiet Sun share newly remixed and remastered version of Bargain Classics Quiet Sun's legendary Mainstream album will be released as a remixed and remastered Deluxe Edition in September Louder · Jun 23
Burnham ally to unveil ambitious plan to reverse decades of privatisation Exclusive: Productive State policy paper envisages state regaining control of basics to make life affordable, in fleshing out of Manchesterism The Guardian - UK · Jun 21
From Team Reeves to Manchesterism: Labour’s four economic camps explained Wes Streeting or Andy Burnham could launch a leadership bid – here are policies from which they could choose The Guardian - UK · May 15
“By day they worked on the official record. At night they taped an entirely different record, without the knowledge or approval of the label”: The story of Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera, Quiet Sun and their sly posthumous album Guitarist’s mid-70s juggling act proved his previous band’s worth via their LP Mainstream, assembled in a rush while he was tracking solo debut Diamond Head Louder · May 14
Remixed and remastered version of Quiet Sun's legendary Mainstream album due in September Quiet Sun featured Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera alongside Matching Mole's Bill MacCormick with Dave Jarrett and Charles Hayward Louder · May 13
How Starmer still hopes to save his premiership ahead of make-or-break elections NEWS ANALYSIS: Keir Starmer is eyeing one last reshuffle to reset his government which could see Wes Streeting and Rachel Reeves out with Angela Rayner, Louise Haigh and Lucy Powell coming back in, writes political editor David Maddox The Independent UK · Mar 21
Angela Rayner’s allies ‘say probe into her tax affairs to conclude before local elections’ Ex-deputy PM rumoured to be preparing a leadership challenge ahead of local elections expected to be devastating for Starmer The Independent UK · Mar 19
Angela Rayner’s allies say HMRC inquiry set to be resolved before May elections Exclusive: Resolution could pave way for full return to frontline politics, but supporters stress she has no plans to directly challenge Keir Starmer The Guardian - UK · Mar 18
Government doubles down on Mahmood’s migration reforms after Rayner criticism Ministers will push ahead with controversial plans to double the time it takes for migrants to be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain. Evening Standard · Mar 18
No 10 declines to commit to immigration reform after Rayner criticism The former deputy prime minister said changes to indefinite leave to remain for people already living in Britain would be a ‘breach of trust’. Evening Standard · Mar 18
Angela Rayner’s attempt to distance herself from Project Starmer opens the door for a run to replace him NEWS ANALYSIS: The path for Rayner to succeed Starmer is not clear, but her speech on Tuesday night shows she’s up for the fight, says political editor David Maddox The Independent UK · Mar 18
Starmer shares impatience for change, minister says after Rayner’s intervention Angela Rayner said the party had come to be seen to represent ‘the Establishment’ and called for a change of course. Evening Standard · Mar 18
Starmer says Tory shadow minister should be sacked for criticism of Muslims praying in Trafalgar Square – as it happened Nick Timothy said an event attended by the mayor of London that included prayers was an ‘act of domination’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 18
Rayner warns Starmer’s Labour is ‘running out of time’ to win back voters Former deputy PM says party under Starmer now seen as representing ‘the establishment, not working people’ The Independent UK · Mar 17
Evening Standard · Mar 17 Angela Rayner challenges Keir Starmer: 'We're running out of time' Former deputy prime minister says Labour is now seen to represent ‘the Establishment, not working people’
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17 Rayner: government ‘cannot just go through the motions in the face of decline’ Former deputy prime minister says Labour’s immigration changes are un-British and Starmer must respond to fall in party’s popularity
Evening Standard · Feb 5 Andy Burnham-backed Labour group demands 'total overhaul of personnel' in No10 amid Mandelson scandal Mainstream, which is backed by the Greater Manchester mayor, said its members did not want to watch Labour ‘succumb to the same old sickness’ of ‘elite privilege, spin and toxic factionalism’
The Independent UK · Feb 4 Starmer vows to defend ‘decent and tolerant Britain’ as he faces Labour fury over Mandelson appointment Starmer’s support for ‘rules that protect those in need’ overshadowed by concerns he knew about Mandelson’s Esptein links
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Suella Braverman latest: Farage blames Tory defector’s ‘useless’ government record on ECHR as she joins Reform Suella Braverman was unveiled at a Reform rally for veterans in London as the eighth MP for the party
Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025 Abolishing two-child benefit cap is ‘on the table’, says Labour’s Phillipson Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is seen as Downing Street’s choice for the deputy leader position vacated by Angela Rayner.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025 Tuesday briefing: Andy Burnham’s mysterious manoeuvres – and why he may have his eyes on No 10 The Manchester mayor has never been shy about his ambitions. But is he planning to capitalise on a weakening Starmer?
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025 What is Labour’s new ‘Mainstream’ group and could it help Andy Burnham replace Keir Starmer? Keir Starmer has been hit by one scandal after another in recent weeks from Angela Rayner to Peter Mandelson - and some Labour party members have warned his time could soon be up
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025 Voices: Who seriously thinks the government’s problems would be solved by a change of PM? COMMENT: The answer appears to be: a growing number of Labour MPs – and it shows how bad things are that it is being talked about already, says John Rentoul
The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2025 Is this the beginning of the end for Keir Starmer’s premiership? I would say hindsight is 20/20 if it weren’t so utterly predictable ...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2025 Morgan McSweeney 'insistent' on Peter Mandelson appointment despite Epstein links MORGAN McSweeney is facing criticism over his role in Peter Mandelson becoming ambassador to the US after it emerged he was “very insistent” on…