‘The lessons Labour can take from the Tories over changing leaders’
The Makerfield by-election result resulted in a strong victory for Andy Burnham. The, soon-to-be former, Mayor of Greater…
UK politics
‘Respect? Don’t just say it, show it’
There’s something not quite right in British politics and people can feel it. Patrick Maguire in The Times…
‘The Keir I Know’
Politics can often feel like a contest between personalities. The loudest voice. The sharpest soundbite. The quickest route…
Letters to the Editor – week ending 21 June 2026
Read what people have been writing to our editor about this week. Find out how to share your…
‘Who judges the judges? The accountability crisis in British justice’
Britain is facing a crisis of confidence in its justice system. Recently, a sickening case which Gisèle Pelicot…
Manchesterism, Manchester and Andy Burnham
In a new Sky documentary, Sam Coates sheds new light on Andy Burnham’s time as the Mayor of…
‘How Labour can deliver Britain a food system that works for everyone’
Across Bishop Auckland, I meet families working hard to make ends meet and trying to give their children…
‘Labour can and should lead the world on climate and nature’
This Labour government has an important opportunity during the UK G20 to enact a big, bold, global reset…
How will Labour choose its candidate for Mayor of Greater Manchester?
Andy Burnham’s victory in yesterday’s Makerfield by-election has automatically triggered the process to elect the next mayor of…
‘Public service, resilience and local politics in 2026’
When I was elected to Calderdale Council in 2024, I knew local government would be challenging. There would…
