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
UK government acted unlawfully by forcing torture survivors to share rooms, court rules Judgment is blow to Shabana Mahmood’s plans to send more asylum seekers to army barracks The Guardian - UK · May 29
Evening Standard · May 28 All of Andy Burnham's U-turns explained as he shifts stance on migrant benefits The Greater Manchester mayor’s latest change of stance is his fifth U-turn since he was announced as Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election
The Guardian - UK · May 28 Burnham steps back from past calls to end immigration benefits restriction Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate understood to have changed stance on no recourse to public funds policy
The Independent UK · May 27 Tens of thousands of Ukrainians and Hong Kongers seeking safety in the UK granted extended stay Migration minister Mike Tapp said the UK would ‘offer sanctuary to those in need’ while ‘restoring control at the border’
The National (Scotland) · May 26 Campaign launched urging UK Government to investigate Brits who served in IDF A CAMPAIGN has been launched to demand that the UK Government monitor and investigate who have served in the IDF during the genocide in Gaza ...
The National (Scotland) · May 26 Left-wing Labour candidate 'could stand against Andy Burnham' in leadership challenge LEFT-WING Labour MPs are considering standing a candidate against Andy Burnham in a future leadership contest over concerns about the Greater…
The Independent UK · May 23 Leading universities urge Shabana Mahmood to exempt exceptional students from visa ban Exclusive: Russell Group universities ask for carve-out from visa ban for Chevening scholars
The National (Scotland) · May 22 Andy Burnham offers 'broad support' for Shabana Mahmood immigration reforms ANDY Burnham has offered his “broad support” to Labour’s controversial planned immigration reforms.
The Guardian - UK · May 22 Burnham starts byelection campaign with thinly veiled pitch for No 10 ‘This is a change byelection,’ says Labour mayor as he launches bid for Makerfield seat and lays out policy views
The Independent UK · May 21 Labour has a good story to tell on immigration – even if no one wants to hear it THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With half of the country believing net immigration is rising, this government must find a way to communicate to the public that it is delivering exactly what they voted for
The National (Scotland) · May 21 Andy Burnham to 'continue with Shabana Mahmood's asylum seeker system reforms' ANDY Burnham will continue with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s plan to significantly extend the time immigrants must wait to receive permanent…
The Independent UK · May 21 Andy Burnham latest: Vote for me is a vote to change Labour, Manchester mayor tells Makerfield as he unveils slogan Recent polling has shown that Mr Burnham would comfortably win among Labour members in a leadership contest