Andy Burnham is now Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate. What happens next? Andy Burnham has been confirmed as Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election. The Mayor of Greater Manchester had… Dominic McGrath & Sophie Gibson 19th May, 2026, 4:36 pm
Analysis What does Labour’s NEC do and how does it work? Labour’s governing body – the National Executive Committee – is responsible for the running and finances of the… Emma Burnell 19th May, 2026, 5:56 pm
News Andy Burnham’s statement in full after Makerfield by-election selection Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been confirmed as Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election. Here is his… Dominic McGrath 19th May, 2026, 2:35 pm
News Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield candidate Andy Burnham has been selected to run in the Makerfield by-election, clearing the way for a potential return… Dominic McGrath 19th May, 2026, 2:10 pm
News Ken Skates appoints new team with ‘fresh energy and ideas’ after Senedd election defeat Ken Skates, the interim leader of Welsh Labour, has appointed a new Senedd team after this month’s historic… Dominic McGrath 19th May, 2026, 8:32 am
Comment ‘The political cost of keeping Thames Water privatised’ Starmer spoke last week about “public ownership in the public interest” for British Steel and the King’s Speech… Cat Hobbs 19th May, 2026, 6:00 am
Comment ‘Listen first, act second and speak later – Labour and rural voters’ “Something rare happened in Norfolk this month. Labour gained a rural division in the Norfolk County Council elections.… Ben Goldsborough MP 19th May, 2026, 6:00 am
Analysis Movers, shakers and Makerfield The Makerfield by-election is expected to take place exactly one month from today, on June 18. And if… Emma Burnell 18th May, 2026, 9:17 am
Comment ‘Learning Lessons’ Last week’s elections were catastrophic for Labour. We lost 1,500 Councillors in England. We failed to unseat the… Joe Dromey 18th May, 2026, 6:00 am
Comment ‘ After these Local Elections there can be no doubt: Labour’s future lies in electoral reform’ The writing is on the wall, for those willing to read it: Britain’s multi-party electorate is here to… Alex Sobel MP 18th May, 2026, 6:00 am