EXPLAINED: 9 - The Real Truth

Our people-pleasing PM faces his ultimate challenge in Donald Trump

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Andy Burnham came to power saying all the right things – now, when he and the US president meet for the first time at the United Nations in New York, he would do well to show due deference and exploit the one area where they both…

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Burnham and Trump are unlikely bedfellows – but the PM cannot afford for their first meeting to go badly

ANALYSIS : Sir Keir Starmer’s relationship with the US president started brightly before rapidly turning sour. Andy Burnham will be hoping he can make a good impression, writes Kate Devlin, who says his ability to stay cool under pressure could prove a vital asset

The Independent UK · Sep 21

UK to give support to Saudi jets in attempt to counter Houthi fighters

Andy Burnham seeks stability in Middle East to bring down prices at home as first meeting with Trump looms

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

Victoria Starmer models clothes at London fashion week show

Wife of former PM takes part in designer Edeline Lee’s show inspired by the Greek myth of Sisyphus

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20

Would Labour win an early election? Here’s what the polls say

Rising support for the government could make this the right time for Burnham to cement his position – but experts have urged caution

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Burnham’s past criticism of Trump ‘no bar to strong relationship’ – minister

The two leaders are expected to come face to face at the UN general assembly next week in New York.

Evening Standard · Sep 20

Zack Polanski speaks Bengali in bid to reach Holburn and St Pancras by-election voters

The Green Party leader was mocked by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan for his Urdu-speaking video earlier this week

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Four in 10 Brexit backers want UK to strengthen defence ties with Europe, new poll shows

Exclusive: Impact of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on global security means Andy Burnham’s Brexit ‘red lines’ are putting the UK at risk, Lib Dems say on the first day of their annual conference in Brighton

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Green Party considered conference delay to focus on Zack Polanski’s by-election bid

Zack Polanski will stand in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election next month

The Independent UK · Sep 18

‘A critical moment’: concern UK is not up to speed in acting on AI risks

Andy Burnham’s focus on domestic problems leads some to fear issue has dropped off government’s radar

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18