Andy Burnham’s camp is caught between euphoria and fear. After his victory in the Makerfield by-election and Keir Starmer’s resignation, the path to No 10 appears to have opened up for the former Manchester mayor. On what would be his third attempt at the Labour leadership, Burnham could be primeContinue 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 Let June 23 go down in history as our independence day,” Nigel Farage declared as he addressed a fist-pumping crowd ofContinue 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 insisted he could spend the £5 million gift from a crypto billionaire “on cars ifContinue Reading
Newly elected MP Lara Bird appeared to cross her fingers as she swore allegiance to King Charles in the House of Commons on Monday (22 June). The new SNP MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry had a majority of more than 5,000 votes over the Conservatives, who finished in secondContinue 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 Four years ago, after yet another prime minister resigned, angry opposition MPs demanded a general election. The officialContinue Reading
Northern leaders say region has been left behind as they condemn Brexiteers over broken promises In other news, northern leaders have accused Brexit leaders of breaking promises after new figures revealed London is receiving more money than any other UK region. A key part of the campaign to leave theContinue 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 Andy Burnham was sworn in on a Bible as the new Labour MP for Makerfield, making his firstContinue Reading
The pound keeps falling 4.41am The pound, already in the throes of a historic collapse, continues to plunge on Dimbleby’s announcement, eventually sinking to a 31-year low. The largest one-day fall in sterling’s history is one of the most dramatic currency moves ever seen in a major developed-market currency, farContinue 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 Andy Burnham is expected to become Britain’s prime minister in just 25 days’ time after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignationContinue Reading
Plans for UK-EU summit being ‘reassessed’ after Starmer announces resignation A UK-EU summit which could be Andy Burnham’s debut as prime minister on the world stage is in doubt after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation. The summit is due to take place on July 22 in Brussels, which couldContinue Reading
