Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Shabana Mahmood is understood to be among the leading contenders to become chancellor in Andy Burnham’s new cabinet,Continue Reading
The Way Back. Join our community exploring how Britain can rebuild its future in Europe Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter The government’s long-awaited Defence Investment Plan (DIP) has finally been published, after months of wrangling over the issue and multiple ministerialContinue Reading
Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Nigel Farage has said Reform UK would “gladly” accept more funds from Christopher Harborne, despite being investigated byContinue Reading
Extra £1bn secured for defence budget Sir Keir Starmer has found an extra £1bn to fund Britain’s defence following John Healey’s resignation over the issue. The Defence Investment Plan (DIP), originally due last year, has been held back amid furious wrangling within government over the amount of money required toContinue Reading
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The Way Back. Join our community exploring how Britain can rebuild its future in Europe Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Sir Keir Starmer has found an extra £1bn to fund Britain’s defence following John Healey’s resignation over the issue, promising theContinue Reading
Analysis: Burnham preaches to the converted as he makes case for North’s revival The Independent’s senior reporter Dan Haygarth reports live from Manchester: Andy Burnham’s first speech since returning to Westminster politics laid out how he would govern if he, as is expected, becomes Keir Starmer’s successor in Downing Street.Continue Reading
Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email The education secretary has accused the Conservatives of a “manufactured smear” after she was criticised over the profitContinue Reading
Burnham will not take journalists’ question after speech setting out vision Andy Burnham will not answer questions from journalists following his first major speech. The senior Labour politician, who is on course to become prime minister in three weeks’ time, is set to use a speech in Manchester to setContinue Reading
Andy Burnham looks set to become the next prime minister – here’s what that could mean for Britain Here’s what his premiership could mean for the country: Dan Haygarth29 June 2026 01:00 Ed Davey says Burnham has ‘very shirt window’ to turn around Labour’s fortunes Liberal Democrat leader Sir EdContinue Reading
