SNP demand details of MP probe to be released as she is readmitted to Labour MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven Joani Reid ‘voluntarily’ suspended herself from the Labour whip in March. Evening Standard · Jul 31
MP Diane Abbott readmitted to Labour after year-long suspension Fellow Labour MP Joani Reid was also readmitted to the party on Thursday evening The Independent UK · Jul 30
Diane Abbott and Joani Reid readmitted into Labour after suspensions lifted DIANE Abbott and Joani Reid have had their suspensions lifted by the Labour Party The National (Scotland) · Jul 30
Thousands call for Andy Burnham to reinstate Diane Abbott in Labour Party More than 35,000 people have signed a petition calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reinstate Diane Abbott in the Labour Party The National (Scotland) · Jul 30
Andy Burnham urged to act as Labour blamed for 'driving Scots into housing hardship' THE SNP have slammed Andy Burnham's pledge to end homelessness, claiming the move is hypocritical while "the Labour Party has driven more… The National (Scotland) · Jul 29
Burnham could pledge to rejoin the EU in Labour’s next manifesto, minister says ‘What we do in our next manifesto will be a question for the Labour Party,’ a government minister said The Independent UK · Jul 27
The Labour Together key players still in Andy Burnham's UK Cabinet ANDY Burnham’s Cabinet still features five MPs who were key players in the scandal-hit Labour Together movement, with an expert casting doubt on… The National (Scotland) · Jul 26
Burnham’s first big test comes in his beloved Manchester, as voters prepare to elect his replacement IN FOCUS: Greater Manchester will elect Andy Burnham’s successor as mayor next week, but what can the prime minister expect from the first electoral test for his Labour Party? Dan Haygarth finds out The Independent UK · Jul 25
‘It’ll wind some people up’: What Burnham’s northern fixation says about his future plans IN FOCUS: Andy Burnham’s first week as prime minister saw him appoint a very northern cabinet and ended with his first meeting at his Manchester outpost. Dan Haygarth hears from allies about what this means for the future of his government The Independent UK · Jul 25
Wes Streeting took thousands from donors with links to arms firms and Palantir WES Streeting took tens of thousands of pounds from donors with links to arms firms and controversial US tech firm Palantir, The National can reveal… The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
Labour panned for ‘lording it over Scotland’ as parties slam peerage for Anas Sarwar LABOUR have been slammed for “pulling the most undemocratic trick in the Westminster book” by reportedly planning to give Anas Sarwar a peerage… The National (Scotland) · Jul 21
Miliband has been relentlessly attacked for net zero; what will happen now? Tories, Reform, fossil fuel industry and some in his party lined up against decarbonisation target as energy secretary The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
Britain's New Prime Minister Andy Burnham Promises 'Stronger Public Control' of Stagnating Economy Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade inherits weak growth, record-high taxes, and a swelling welfare bill. His proposed cure is an even larger role for the state. Reason · Jul 20
Andy Burnham must deliver emergency budget to ‘reverse damage’, says SNP SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan is calling on Mr Burnham to deliver an emergency cost-of-living budget when he enters No 10. Evening Standard · Jul 19
The National (Scotland) · Jul 19 John Swinney issues Andy Burnham stark independence warning JOHN Swinney has issued a stark warning to the incoming new prime minister, urging Andy Burnham not to “repeat the mistakes of his predecessors”…
The Independent UK · Jul 18 Inside Burnham’s roundabout route to No 10, according to those who know him best IN FOCUS: Hearing from allies of incoming prime minister Andy Burnham, Dan Haygarth tracks the year that saw the mayor of Greater Manchester set his sights on Number 10
Bangkok Post · Jul 18 New British PM faces long list of challenges LONDON - Andy Burnham, who is set to become Britain’s prime minister Monday, will face a roster of challenges when he steps into the office as the UK’s seventh leader in a decade.
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Farage says Burnham has ‘no mandate’ and demands immediate general election The Reform UK leader said ‘nothing will get better’ under Burnham who will become prime minister on Monday
The Times of India · Jul 17 Andy Burnham set to be new UK Prime Minister, will take over from Keir Starmer on Monday Andy Burnham has been elected leader of the Labour Party, the centre-left party announced on Friday. He is set to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, formally replacing Kier Starmer.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17 Ex-Labour MP claims he was 'stitched up' at last General Election A former Labour MP has claimed he was "stitched up" at the 2024 General Election as a candidate from London was "parachuted" in…
The Independent UK · Jul 17 When will Andy Burnham become prime minister? The key timings for today’s Downing Street handover The former Manchester mayor will be today be handed the keys to Number 10
The National (Scotland) · Jul 16 Former Scottish presiding officer among 16 new peers named by Keir Starmer A FORMER Holyrood presiding officer has been handed a peerage by Keir Starmer.
The Economic Times · Jul 16 UK's Andy Burnham takes small-town regeneration to the national stage as PM Andy Burnham plans to revitalize UK town centers with public and private investment. He aims to pump-prime housing and transport to attract private capital. Stockport's regeneration project serves as a successful model for this approach. Burnham seeks cross-party cooperation and faster delivery of development projects. This strategy will be a…
The Economic Times · Jul 16 Next UK Prime Minister urged to end Labour Party's 'boys club' Andy Burnham faces pressure to achieve gender balance in his new cabinet. Women in the Labour Party report a "boys' club" hindering their progress. Experts note Labour's failure to elect a female leader despite affirmative action. Burnham's government is seen as a potential watershed moment for change. Demands include a…
The Economic Times · Jul 15 Andy Burnham likely to remain pro-India if he becomes UK PM: Trade chief Harjinder Kang UK's Trade Commissioner Harjinder Kang expressed confidence in continued strong India relations. He noted a broad cross-party consensus on India's economic significance. A new Free Trade Agreement between the UK and India officially takes effect today. This landmark pact aims to significantly boost bilateral trade and market access. The agreement…