‘Andy Burnham and the impact economy’
As Andy Burnham prepares to enter Downing Street, I want to be clear about why I am backing…
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Letters to the Editor – week ending 21 June 2026 #2
Read what people have been writing to our editor about this week. Find out how to share your…
‘Practical Manchesterism: a cool plan for a Labour Lido programme’
Urban centres are declining across much of Britain. As high streets are hollowed out, iconic civic infrastructure, such…
‘The next Prime Minister must deliver a safer digital future for our children’
When Keir Starmer hands over the keys of Number 10 in a few weeks, a defining part of…
Rebalancing Britain must not leave poor communities in the South behind
As it becomes increasingly clear through MPs public and private statements that Andy Burnham is on track for…
Delivering in Government: your weekly round up of good news Labour stories
It was a busy week for the Labour government. While Westminster was consumed by the prime minister’s resignation,…
‘A system fit for Britain’
Since February, following an extensive consultation, I have been working to develop a balanced policy on permanent settlement.…
‘Resilient communities and lower bills. Under Burnham Labour will achieve both.’
Amidst a week of heated political tensions and dangerously rising temperatures, something really important is taking place: a…
A battle of ideas doesn’t have to be a battle for jobs
Everyone in politics has a policy idea or governmental change they want to champion. For example, I’ve had…
Timetable for leadership contest confirmed by NEC
The timetable for a contest to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader has been decided by the party’s…
