Analysis Burnham’s biggest challenge may not be at home For Andy Burnham, perhaps the most important – and most difficult – test of his premiership is now… James Tibbitts 26th August, 2026, 12:19 pm
Comment ‘Nature is our first line of defence against climate extremes. Labour must treat it that way’ This summer has given us a stark glimpse of what climate change means for Britain. Two-thirds of England… Alex Mackaness 26th August, 2026, 6:00 am
Comment ‘What might Andy Burnham’s approach to improving renting look like?’ We know that tackling the housing crisis is one of Andy Burnham’s top priorities. He made a pledge… Claire Vibert 26th August, 2026, 6:00 am
News Burnham backs Co-op Party’s Joe Fortune as Labour’s next general secretary Andy Burnham is understood to favour Joe Fortune to replace Hollie Ridley as Labour’s next general secretary. It… Daniel Green 25th August, 2026, 8:22 am
Comment ‘Labour must build democratic resilience to sustain support for Ukraine’ Under Sir Keir Starmer, Britain’s promise to stand with Ukraine stopped being a slogan and became a long-term… Thomas Brayford 25th August, 2026, 6:00 am
Comment ‘Free home care could be the basis for cross-party consensus on social care’ Politics is about priorities, and of course that means money. So, it’s inevitable that the debate about reforming… Rebecca Brocklebank & Stephen Burke 25th August, 2026, 6:00 am
Analysis Burnham backs Ukraine, but now needs to pay for Britain’s defence Earlier this month, people in Georgia marked a sombre anniversary – the day that Russian tanks crossed the… Daniel Green 24th August, 2026, 11:51 am
Comment ‘Are you already thinking like a Fabian?’ Two years into a Labour Government it’s easy to forget how difficult the road to victory in 2024… Sonia Adesara & Anneliese Dodds MP 24th August, 2026, 6:00 am
Comment ‘A drop in the ocean’ And just like that, in a whirlwind of political chaos, appeared from the smoke a Northern treasure who… Ella-Mae Michalski 24th August, 2026, 6:00 am
Comment ‘Number 10 is falling down. Is Manchesterism the solution?’ Standing outside its famous black door, Andy Burnham promised foundational change for the country. Why doesn’t he begin… Kelsey Moriarty 23rd August, 2026, 11:00 am