London mayor to override opposition to outdoor dining in Soho next summer Exclusive: Sadiq Khan plans to use new powers after local council opposes city scheme for seasonal pedestrianisation The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
Senior figures say Labour united behind Burnham and dismiss prospect of election Housing Secretary Steve Reed suggested Sir Keir Starmer’s likely successor would introduce ‘changes in emphasis’ but stick to the ‘fundamentals.’ Evening Standard · Jun 28
Scotland’s safety put at risk by Westminster’s armed forces cuts – SNP The party pointed to figures showing reductions to personnel and defence spending as a percentage of GDP. The Independent UK · Jun 26
Andy Burnham’s long coup: the chaotic year-long project to return him to Westminster Story of the key figures, decisions, planning and missteps in push to line up Greater Manchester mayor for PM The Guardian - UK · Jun 26
Scottish Labour MP says Andy Burnham 'blames Westminster like John Swinney' A SCOTTISH Labour MP has compared Andy Burnham to John Swinney and appeared to suggest voters had to bear “responsibility” for the PM being… The National (Scotland) · Jun 26
Digested week: Another PM bites the dust and it’s surprisingly moving Plus, World Cup fever, the EU referendum 10th anniversary, feeling the heat in Westminster, and cancer conversations The Guardian - UK · Jun 26
Ignore the miserabilists: Andy Burnham as PM is a moment when things really can get better He’s the only person who can keep Nigel Farage out of Downing Street, so let’s embrace his unique blend of optimism and realism, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Jun 26
After Starmer’s ‘purge’, could Andy Burnham lure back Labour’s bruised leftwingers? Socialists marginalised under current PM are anxious about whether his replacement will again disappoint them The Guardian - UK · Jun 26
Call for 'no more delays' on Holyrood conversion therapy ban after UK plans unveiled THE Scottish Government has been warned there “can be no more delays” to banning anti-LGBT conversion therapy after Westminster unveiled plans… The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
How long can Anas Sarwar continue limping along as Scottish Labour leader? Since Scottish Labour’s poor Holyrood election last month, Anas Sarwar has had the air of a dead man walking ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
Andy Burnham U-turns on Scottish Parliament plan after backlash ANDY Burnham has abandoned his plans to “tear up” the way the Scottish Parliament is funded The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
Who is the Scottish Tories’ new MSP – and why was there no by-election? THE Scottish Tories have a new MSP ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
It’s not the bond markets Andy Burnham should be afraid of. It’s his own MPs To stay popular with the public – and his backbenchers – he’ll need to make big changes fast. That means changing the way the government borrows, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty The Guardian - UK · Jun 25
Starmer’s replacement as prime minister must slash energy bills, SNP says The party’s Westminster leader Dave Doogan made the call ahead of the energy price cap rising by 13.5% next week. The Independent UK · Jun 24
The Guardian - UK · Jun 24 Scrap the Westminster whipping system Letters: Martin Luck and Vaughan Thomas respond to suggestions that Andy Burnham could reduce the use of whipping in parliament
International Business Times UK · Jun 24 Rachel Reeves' Future in Doubt: Why Andy Burnham's Rise Could Reshape Labour's Cabinet Andy Burnham's increasing influence within Labour sparks speculation about leadership changes and cabinet restructuring, particularly affecting Chancellor Rachel Reeves, amid ongoing internal discussions in Westminster.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23 Andy Burnham picks former Blair minister James Purnell as chief of staff Decision is one of Makerfield MP’s most significant since his Westminster return as he builds his team for government
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23 The Guardian view on the politics of Scotland: like Labour, the SNP is in need of renewal Editorial: The sentencing of Peter Murrell brings limited closure to a major scandal. But John Swinney’s government faces new challenges in a changing landscape
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23 Welcome to the Andy Burnham show: the Westminster frenzy sucking up the British media’s attention Despite Friday’s awful rail crash, it was the PM-in-waiting’s journey from Manchester to London that dominated the headlines, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
The National (Scotland) · Jun 23 Andy Burnham wants to 'tear up' funding model for Scottish Parliament BRITAIN’S likely next prime minister wants to “tear up” the funding mechanism for Holyrood, The National can reveal.
The Economic Times · Jun 23 AI stocks are in a 'blowoff top' phase but the game isn't over yet: Jonathan Schiessl Global tech and AI stocks are undergoing a necessary correction, not a collapse, according to Westminster Asset Management's Jonathan Schiessl. While a "blowoff top" phase was evident, US earnings remain strong, offering some support. The real concern is rising global capital costs, which could impact data center funding. Notably, India…
International Business Times UK · Jun 23 Trump Predicted Starmer Exit Ahead of UK Announcement: 'He Failed Badly… I Wish Him Well!' US President Trump predicted UK PM Keir Starmer's departure, criticising his immigration and energy policies, amid growing political speculation in the UK.
International Business Times UK · Jun 23 Labour Succession Debate Intensifies as Wes Streeting Endorses Andy Burnham for Prime Minister Wes Streeting endorses Andy Burnham for Labour leader, boosting Burnham's campaign and intensifying the leadership race following Keir Starmer's decision to step down.
International Business Times UK · Jun 23 Andy Burnham's Hilarious 'Naughty Boy' Comeback to Tory Heckler In Parliament Goes Viral A Monty Python reference turned Burnham's swearing-in ceremony into one of Westminster's most viral moments.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23 ‘I feel entirely vindicated’: three Guardian columnists debate Brexit and its legacy Ten years on, our writers met to reflect on whether leaving the EU has made the UK richer or more racist – and how the union is doing without us