Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield candidate
Andy Burnham has been selected to run in the Makerfield by-election.
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‘The political cost of keeping Thames Water privatised’
Labour can show its confidence by guaranteeing the decent supply of essential water and sewerage services for 16 million people.
Movers, shakers and Makerfield
Labour's internal rows cannot be allowed to overshadow Labour's campaign to win the Makersfield by-election.
‘ After these Local Elections there can be no doubt: Labour’s future lies in electoral reform’
First Past the Post is the biggest example of the Status Quo in UK politics.
Letters to the Editor – week ending 17 May 2026
After a tumultuous week in politics find our what people have been writing to us about.
Progress looks to post-Starmer phase as battle lines drawn with Burnham
The Progress annual conference took place on Saturday, with Wes Streeting and Peter Kyle among the speakers.
Wes Streeting confirms he will stand for Labour leader in future contest
Wes Streeting has confirmed that he plans to stand for Labour leader in a future contest
‘Labour Didn’t Lose Lewisham on our Record – So What Went Wrong?’
“today we mourn, tomorrow we fight back.” Labour will need to do exactly that in local government because the stakes could not be higher.
Which Labour MPs are calling for Starmer to go – and who is still backing PM?
A growing number of Labour MPs are calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign or announce a timetable for his resignation after the party performed dismally in local and devolved elections.
Josh Simons to stand down as MP to allow Burnham return to Parliament
Makerfield MP Josh Simons has announced he will resign to allow Andy Burnham to contest a by-election in his Greater Manchester constituency.