The woman who forced Labour’s hand: inside Catherine West’s leadership ‘bid’
For around 72 hours in May, Catherine West was catapulted from backbench select committee member to prospective contender…
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‘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…
‘Andy Burnham and the impact economy’
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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’
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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…
‘What it’s like to work for Andy Burnham’
Understandably, everyone now wants to know what it’s like to work for Andy Burnham. As a former Transport…
‘The first climate test for the new Prime Minister’
Keir Starmer’s successor faces many pressing decisions that will determine the future direction of both Party and country.…
