https://www.politicshome.com/news/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/burnham-boosts-labour-chances-of-fending-off-greensSat, 04 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMTAndy Burnham will put Labour in a stronger position to win back voters it is at risk of losing to Zack Polanski's Greens, new research for PoliticsHome has found.Adam Paynehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/burnham-boosts-labour-chances-of-fending-off-greenshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/it-demoralising-young-peoples-despair-aiFri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTMinisters insist they are tackling youth unemployment, but is AI transforming the world of work too quickly for government to keep up? Zoe Crowther explores young people’s despair over AI and whether government is doing enough to helpZoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/it-demoralising-young-peoples-despair-aiCredit Matthew Titleyhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/thousands-join-pro-restore-britain-facebook-groups-run-pakistan-bangladeshThu, 02 Jul 2026 12:40:00 GMTTens of thousands have joined pro-Restore Britain Facebook groups being run by people who appear to be based in Pakistan and Bangladesh, an investigation has revealed.Matilda Martin and Ben Gartsidehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/thousands-join-pro-restore-britain-facebook-groups-run-pakistan-bangladeshhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/the-consensus-challenged-inside-reforms-plans-scrap-equality-actThu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTReform UK’s promise to scrap the Equality Act has raised questions about what will replace it. At the same time, Labour is under pressure from its own side to go further in implementing it. Noah Vickers reportsNoah Vickershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/the-consensus-challenged-inside-reforms-plans-scrap-equality-actSuella Braverman (PA Images/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/crossparty-group-mps-call-pm-sanction-netanyahuWed, 01 Jul 2026 20:45:00 GMTA cross-party group of 75 MPs has called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to sanction Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Justice Yariv Levin over the alleged torture of Palestinian civilians.Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/crossparty-group-mps-call-pm-sanction-netanyahu75 MPs from a variety of parties have called on the government to sanction Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/ehrc-chair-maryann-stephenson-the-code-blocked-the-law-remains-lawWed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTWhen Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson became the new Equality and Human Rights Commission chair, she inherited one of Britain’s most bitter public debates. Speaking to Sienna Rodgers, she urges her critics to grasp that the regulator is simply applying the law...Sienna Rodgershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/ehrc-chair-maryann-stephenson-the-code-blocked-the-law-remains-lawDr Mary-Ann Stephenson (PA Images/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/dozens-organisations-urge-andy-burnham-reset-narrative-online-safety-lawsWed, 01 Jul 2026 08:40:00 GMTExclusive: A coalition of charities, campaign groups, researchers and academics has urged Andy Burnham to strengthen online safety laws if, as expected, he enters No 10.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/dozens-organisations-urge-andy-burnham-reset-narrative-online-safety-lawsAndy Burnham is widely expected to become the next prime minister within a matter of weeks (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/greens-target-unease-gentrification-labour-manchester-mayoral-raceTue, 30 Jun 2026 16:45:00 GMTExclusive: The Green Party remains confident it can move ahead of Labour in the Greater Manchester mayoral race and plans to target local unease about gentrification under Andy Burnham, according to senior insiders.Sienna Rodgershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/greens-target-unease-gentrification-labour-manchester-mayoral-raceCouncillor Geraldine Coggins, the Green Party’s candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral race, with recently elected Green MP Hannah Spencer (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/caroline-lucas-greens-really-burnt-progressive-alliances-labourTue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMTFormer Green leader Caroline Lucas talks to Matilda Martin about her party’s new direction under Zack Polanski, how it needs to find better ways of handling its differences internally – and why she is wary of a progressive allianceMatilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/caroline-lucas-greens-really-burnt-progressive-alliances-labourCredit Emma Innocentihttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/lib-dem-fury-over-party-lifting-suspension-from-peer-under-investigationMon, 29 Jun 2026 18:25:00 GMTExclusive: A senior Liberal Democrat has told PoliticsHome that they and their colleagues are "astonished" and "pissed off" after news emerged that Lord Rennard has had the whip restored while an investigation into claims he sexually harassed female ...Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/lib-dem-fury-over-party-lifting-suspension-from-peer-under-investigationhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/andy-burnham-promises-biggest-change-of-our-lifetimes-in-leadership-speechMon, 29 Jun 2026 12:45:00 GMTAndy Burnham has said he would “do things differently” and lead a huge transfer of power out of Westminster in a speech setting out his vision for power.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/andy-burnham-promises-biggest-change-of-our-lifetimes-in-leadership-speechAndy Burnham gave a speech in Manchester on Monday morning (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/jacqui-smith-a-million-young-people-earning-learning-moral-outrageMon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTSkills minister and Labour veteran Baroness Smith talks to Matilda Martin about her party’s leadership troubles then and now, plus what can be learned from the Milburn review of young people and workMatilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/jacqui-smith-a-million-young-people-earning-learning-moral-outragePhotography by Louise Haywood-Schieferhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/path-net-zero-special-report-mark-net-zero-week-2026Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMTThe latest issue of The House magazine includes a special report to celebrate Net Zero Week 2026, bringing together the voices of industry experts and policymakers to explore how net-zero can be achieved in a way that is both economically viable and ...Total Politics Impacthttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/path-net-zero-special-report-mark-net-zero-week-2026https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/reform-lost-makerfield-restore-people-wanted-reform-beSun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTReform entered Makerfield expecting a breakthrough. Instead, a crushing defeat exposed the party’s vulnerabilities. Harriet Symonds reportsHarriet Symondshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/reform-lost-makerfield-restore-people-wanted-reform-beReform UK leader Nigel Farage and party candidate Robert Kenyon before Kenyon casts his vote in the Makerfield by-election (PA Images/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/went-wrong-starmer-come-burnhamSat, 27 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTSienna Rodgers reports on how Keir Starmer’s premiership was cut short and whether Labour believes Andy Burnham will fare any betterSienna Rodgershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/went-wrong-starmer-come-burnhamAndy Burnham and Keir Starmer (Illustrations by Tracy Worrall)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/al-carns-leadership-hopes-fade-mps-rally-behind-burnhamFri, 26 Jun 2026 16:28:00 GMTLabour MPs dismiss Al Carns leadership bid, leaving Andy Burnham on course for coronation as party leader.Harriet Symondshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/al-carns-leadership-hopes-fade-mps-rally-behind-burnhamAl Carns, former armed forces minister. (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/parliaments-cleaners-face-job-losses-gmb-churchill-cleaningFri, 26 Jun 2026 13:06:00 GMTAround a third of Parliament’s cleaners are facing job losses as the private contractor that employs them is preparing to make significant redundancies.Noah Vickershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/parliaments-cleaners-face-job-losses-gmb-churchill-cleaning(Jonathan Goldberg / Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/migration-minister-says-wont-intimidated-home-secretaryFri, 26 Jun 2026 10:36:00 GMTMigration minister Mike Tapp has said he “won’t be intimidated” by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s calls for him to be sacked, as a row between No 10 and the Home Office continues over his future in the role.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/migration-minister-says-wont-intimidated-home-secretaryHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood wants the prime minister to sack migration minister Mike Tapp (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rachel-reeves-sets-pitch-remain-chancellor-burnhamThu, 25 Jun 2026 08:15:00 GMTChancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed her support for Andy Burnham to become the next prime minister as speculation over the future cabinet heats up.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rachel-reeves-sets-pitch-remain-chancellor-burnhamRachel Reeves is expected to lose her role under Andy Burnham's premiership (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/we-cavalry-shiv-maliks-plans-build-new-city-near-cambridgeWed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTCritics dismiss it as a fantasy but Shiv Malik’s plans for a huge new city outside Cambridge has attracted some credible backers. Ben Gartside explores whether Forest City will ever leave the drawing boardBen Gartsidehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/we-cavalry-shiv-maliks-plans-build-new-city-near-cambridgeArtist’s impression of a Forest Cityhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/darren-jones-says-stand-andy-burnham-labour-leadershipWed, 24 Jun 2026 07:43:00 GMTChief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones has said he will not be standing in a leadership contest for Labour leader, bringing Andy Burnham one step closer to No 10.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/darren-jones-says-stand-andy-burnham-labour-leadership(Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/burnham-expected-to-become-prime-minister-after-17-july-special-conferenceTue, 23 Jun 2026 12:45:00 GMTExclusive: The Labour Party is planning a special conference on 17 July to announce the result of its leadership race, after which Andy Burnham is widely expected to become the next prime minister, PoliticsHome can reveal.Sienna Rodgershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/burnham-expected-to-become-prime-minister-after-17-july-special-conferencehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/comeback-kid-life-politics-bill-clintonTue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTHe dominated global politics for a decade, became the first Democrat since FDR to win re-election, paved the way for Tony Blair and others and unleashed huge economic forces that shape the world to this day. Here, Mark White, John Rentoul, Bridget Ke...Mark White, John Rentoul, Bridget Kendall, Iwan Morgan and Barbara Perryhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/comeback-kid-life-politics-bill-clinton2006 Bill Clinton portrait by Chuck Closehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/wes-streeting-backs-andy-burnham-labour-leaderMon, 22 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMTFormer health secretary Wes Streeting has announced he is backing Andy Burnham to take over from Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/wes-streeting-backs-andy-burnham-labour-leader(Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/keir-starmer-announces-he-will-resign-as-pm-this-summerMon, 22 Jun 2026 09:35:00 GMTKeir Starmer has announced that he will resign as Prime Minister this summer.Adam Paynehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/keir-starmer-announces-he-will-resign-as-pm-this-summerhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/well-remember-brexit-take-robert-huttons-quizMon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTIt’s 10 years since Britain’s momentous decision to, according to your taste, throw off the shackles of European oppression or make it harder to sell things to France.Robert Huttonhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/well-remember-brexit-take-robert-huttons-quiz(Thamesfleet/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/starmer-is-now-reflecting-on-political-realities-admits-cabinet-allySun, 21 Jun 2026 11:25:00 GMTA cabinet minister has admitted that Keir Starmer is taking time to think through "the political realities" facing him amid a growing expectation that he will agree to resign.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/starmer-is-now-reflecting-on-political-realities-admits-cabinet-allyStarmer is reportedly considering resigning on Monday (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/makerfield-underlines-tactical-voting-challenge-for-farageSat, 20 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMTAndy Burnham's comfortable victory in the Makerfield by-election has raised further questions about whether Nigel Farage can become prime minister in the face of anti-Reform UK tactical voting.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/makerfield-underlines-tactical-voting-challenge-for-faragehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/starmer-loyalists-prepare-move-block-burnham-coronationFri, 19 Jun 2026 21:20:00 GMTLabour MPs who remain loyal to Keir Starmer have told PoliticsHome they will force a leadership contest to stop an Andy Burnham coronation if the PM doesn't stand.Harriet Symondshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/starmer-loyalists-prepare-move-block-burnham-coronation(Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/reform-council-leader-investigation-sharing-contract-reform-hqFri, 19 Jun 2026 18:05:00 GMTExclusive: The leader of Reform-run Lincolnshire is being investigated by his own council after claiming to have shared a local authority contract with senior party figure Zia Yusuf.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/reform-council-leader-investigation-sharing-contract-reform-hq(Alamy)