Burnham blames Brexit and Thatcher for ‘wrong turns’ in first Commons speech as PM The prime minister said Britain needed to be brutally honest about the mistakes of the last 40 years of UK politics The Guardian - UK · Sep 1
One last Starmer U-turn and it’s over to Andy ‘less policy, more vibes’ Burnham What former PM could resist upstaging the new one hours before his first dispatch box appearance in 16 years? The Guardian - UK · Sep 1
When will we know the result of the Holborn and St Pancras by-election? Voting has now closed in one of London’s most closely-watched political contests in years - but when will we know who won? Evening Standard · Sep 1
Another U-Turn': Tories Slam Keir Starmer After Shock Decision To Quit Commons Sir Keir Starmer resigns from Parliament, prompting a by-election in Holborn and St Pancras. His departure opens opportunities for political shifts, with the Green Party eyeing the seat. International Business Times UK · Sep 1
Burnham blames Brexit for ‘decade of low growth’ in UK The prime minister used his first statement to the Commons since taking over from Keir Starmer to argue Brexit was one of ‘a series of wrong turns’ taken by the UK since the 1980s The Independent UK · Sep 1
Burnham’s ambitious plans need room to breathe – and Westminster suffocates change A summer on the road suited the prime minister’s open style, but now the walls of conventional politics are closing in, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Sep 1
Could Count Binface run in new by-election after Starmer resignation? IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 1
UK needs 'substantial change', says PM Andy Burnham in maiden parliament speech The United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK needed "substantial change" at his maiden speech in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Burnham has promised to deliver renewed national optimism after the downbeat two-year tenure of predecessor Keir Starmer, who announced Tuesday that he would resign his… France 24 · Sep 1
Starmer's Final Goodbye: Former PM Quits Parliament After Power Collapse Keir Starmer quits Parliament after reversing his plan to remain an MP, ending his 11-year career and triggering a by-election in Holborn and St Pancras. International Business Times UK · Sep 1
Former British PM Keir Starmer to step down as MP and focus on 'international affairs' Starmer, who was elected as MP for Holborn and St Pancras in May 2015, went on to become Labour leader in 2020, before leading the party to a landslide general election win in 2024. Euronews · Sep 1
Count Binface hints at another by-election run after Starmer resigns as MP Count Binface could be set for a third by-election of the year if he were to run in the race for Holborn and St Pancras The Independent UK · Sep 1
Sir Keir Starmer's Commons resignation statement in full: 'I've had time to reflect' The former prime minister said it was the ‘right time’ to step down and that he is ready to ‘pass the baton on to a successor’ Evening Standard · Sep 1
Keir Starmer’s resignation statement in full as he stands down as MP The former Labour leader made the announcement just weeks after being replaced by Andy Burnham as prime minister The Independent UK · Sep 1
Battle for key London seat erupts within hours of Keir Starmer quitting as Zack Polanski mulls bid to be MP The looming contest in Sir Keir Starmer’s north London constituency will present a major test of Andy Burnham's leadership Evening Standard · Sep 1
The Times of India · Sep 1 Former UK PM Keir Starmer to step down as MP: Report Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as the Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, intending to shift his focus towards international issues and enhancing efforts against violence towards women. Having represented the constituency since 2015, his resignation will initiate a by-election in a seat traditionally held by Labour.…
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Sir Keir Starmer to step down as MP to focus on overseas affairs The former prime minister said it was the ‘right time’ to leave the House of Commons.
Evening Standard · Sep 1 Keir Starmer to step down as MP to focus on overseas affairs The former prime minister told his local newspaper it was the ‘right time’ to leave the House of Commons.
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Keir Starmer to stand down as MP triggering by-election and first political test for Burnham The former prime minister said he would be turning his concentration to international affairs
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1 Keir Starmer to stand down as MP to focus on world affairs Former PM says it is right time to go, which will trigger byelection that Greens’ Zack Polanski could target
The National (Scotland) · Sep 1 Former prime minister Keir Starmer set to quit as an MP FORMER prime minister Keir Starmer is set to quit as an MP following Andy Burnham's move into No 10.
The Independent UK · Sep 1 UK hits back at Trump after US president reignites Falklands row ‘The Falkland Islands are British with the right to determine their own future’, the prime minister’s official spokesperson said
Evening Standard · Sep 1 Sadiq Khan v James Cleverly: Tories have heavyweight London mayor candidate but odds are on Labour win Commentary: This remains Labour's election to lose, especially if Sir Sadiq runs again as London is still a Left-leaning city
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1 Burnham warned running prison capacity near limit is ‘big risk’ U-turn on early release scheme will create ‘stresses and strains’ on prison system, says former justice secretary
The Independent UK · Aug 31 Burnham to seek greater public control of services in Commons debut as PM Today’s Commons statement, his first since becoming prime minister, will be the first chance for MPs to probe Mr Burnham on the slew of policies that he announced over the summer during parliamentary recess