Is Andy Burnham’s star dimming amid repeated hints at leadership ambition?
Exclusive polling for LabourList has revealed a growing sense of resentment towards the 'King of the North' among some Labour members.
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Labour’s identity crisis – caught between Blairism and Blue Labour
Labour’s incoherence is rooted in a conflict between New Labour and Blue Labour. Until Starmer chooses he will remain politically adrift.
Fair pay agreement for care: The most radical policy no-one’s heard of
Fair pay agreement for adult social care workers explained.
‘School readiness is rising – but so is the gap between poorer kids and their peers’
'The gap between richer and poorer pre-schoolers is widening. The government must turn the tide to achieve its mission to break down barriers.
After Budget blunder and clashes with Chancellor, what is next for the OBR?
With relations between the government and the Office for Budget Responsibility at an all-time low, what might be next for the organisation?
Budget 2025: What were the key measures announced by the Chancellor?
Rachel Reeves has now delivered the 2025 Budget.
‘Bond markets explained: How in hock are we – and can we break free?’
The bond markets have an outsized importance in our politics. But what are they? And why do they have such an impact on our economy?
U-turn if you want to…
Rachel Reeves seems to have made a u turn on her budget planning. What does this mean and why do we even know anything yet?
Crime, welfare, abortion: Where could Reform threaten Labour next?
Crime, abortion, net zero. Is Reform campaigning on the best issues to threaten Labour - or is it's voter coalition too fractured?
Resident doctors’ strike November 2025 – an explainer
What are resident doctors striking over? We delve into the conflicts behind today's strikes.
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: An explainer
“Build Baby Build”. It was that slogan that Steve Reed wore as he proudly placed a cap on his head to wrap up his party conference speech this year.
Why don’t Labour’s workers’ and renters’ rights reforms cut through to voters – and how should they?
Why aren’t even life-changing, flagship policies cutting through, and what can Labour do? LabourList asked a string of MPs and communication, polling and policy experts.