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Burnham Expected To Become Prime Minister After Special Conference On July 17
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Burnham Expected To Become Prime Minister After Special Conference On July 17
Exclusive: 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.
The Comeback Kid: The Life And Politics Of Bill Clinton
History
The Comeback Kid: The Life And Politics Of Bill Clinton
He 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 Kendall and Iwan Morgan write on Bill Clinton, while Barbara Perry explores the legacy of first lady turned presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton
Wes Streeting Backs Andy Burnham For Labour Leader
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Wes Streeting Backs Andy Burnham For Labour Leader
Former health secretary Wes Streeting has announced he is backing Andy Burnham to take over from Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister.
Keir Starmer Announces He Will Resign As PM This Summer
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Keir Starmer Announces He Will Resign As PM This Summer
Keir Starmer has announced that he will resign as Prime Minister this summer.
How Well Do You Remember Brexit? Take Robert Hutton's Quiz
Brexit
How Well Do You Remember Brexit? Take Robert Hutton's Quiz
It’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.
PM Is Now Reflecting On 'Political Realities', Admits Cabinet Ally
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PM Is Now Reflecting On "Political Realities", Admits Cabinet Ally
A 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.
Makerfield Defeat Underlines How Tactical Voting Could Frustrate Farage
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Makerfield Defeat Underlines How Tactical Voting Could Frustrate Farage
Andy 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.
Starmer Loyalists Plot Late Move To Block Burnham Coronation
Political parties
By Harriet Symonds
Starmer Loyalists Plot Late Move To Block Burnham Coronation
Labour 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.
Reform Council Leader Under Investigation For Sharing Contract With Reform HQ
Communities
Reform Council Leader Under Investigation For Sharing Contract With Reform HQ
Exclusive: 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.
Greens Will 'Throw Everything' At Manchester Mayoral Election, Says Caroline Lucas
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Greens Will "Throw Everything" At Manchester Mayoral Election, Says Caroline Lucas
Exclusive: The Greens "will be throwing everything" at the contest to replace Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester mayor, their former leader Caroline Lucas has said.
Burnham Vows To 'End Trickle Down Economics' In By-Election Victory Speech
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By Harriet Symonds
Burnham Vows To "End Trickle Down Economics" In By-Election Victory Speech
Andy Burnham has told Labour it is the party's "last chance to change" in a speech following his landslide victory at the Makerfield by-election.
What Did Makerfield Reveal About Restore Britain's Threat To Farage?
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What Did Makerfield Reveal About Restore Britain's Threat To Farage?
Following defeat in Makerfield, Nigel Farage has urged Restore Britain supporters to "think again" about voting for Rupert Lowe's party, warning that they risk making a Labour victory at the next general election more likely. 
Andy Burnham Plans Meetings With Labour MPs As He Pushes For No 10
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Andy Burnham Plans Meetings With Labour MPs As He Pushes For No 10
Exclusive: Andy Burnham is expected to meet with Labour MPs on Monday as he prepares a bid to replace Keir Starmer in Downing Street.
Scottish Conservatives Defeat SNP In Aberdeen South With Historic By-Election Win
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Scottish Conservatives Defeat SNP In Aberdeen South With Historic By-Election Win
The Scottish Conservatives won a by-election for the first time in almost 60 years as they defeated the Scottish National Party (SNP).
Andy Burnham Cruises To Victory In Crucial Makerfield By-Election
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Andy Burnham Cruises To Victory In Crucial Makerfield By-Election
Andy Burnham has comfortably won the Makerfield by-election, taking him a step closer to replacing Keir Starmer as prime minister.
'The Ministry Of Detail': The Quibble Campaigners Focused On Life's Little Frustrations
Social affairs
"The Ministry Of Detail": The Quibble Campaigners Focused On Life's Little Frustrations
Most political campaigns try to bring about major change. Now, two political insiders are trying to make life better by focusing on the small things. Ben Gartside investigates
Labour MP Wants Tech-Facilitated Violence Against Women Defined In Law
Social affairs
Labour MP Wants Tech-Facilitated Violence Against Women Defined In Law
Labour MP Jess Asato has called on the government to create a legal definition of technology-facilitated violence against women and girls, arguing that stronger protections are needed to tackle the growing threat of AI-generated abuse.
PM Says He Wants Andy Burnham To Have A 'Big Role' In Government
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PM Says He Wants Andy Burnham To Have A "Big Role" In Government
Keir Starmer has suggested that he would offer Andy Burnham a cabinet job if the Greater Manchester Mayor wins the Makerfield by-election on Thursday.
National Maternity Adviser Michelle Welsh: “We Are Not Waiting For More Babies To Die”
Health
National Maternity Adviser Michelle Welsh: “We Are Not Waiting For More Babies To Die”
Labour MP Michelle Welsh has just been appointed the government’s first national maternity adviser. She tells Sienna Rodgers about her personal experience of birth trauma and why she’s fighting for all mums and babies to be better treated by our maternity services
Lord Heseltine: 'We Must Not Have Reform Or Restore Anywhere Near The Corridors Of Power'
Home affairs
Lord Heseltine: "We Must Not Have Reform Or Restore Anywhere Near The Corridors Of Power"
Lord Heseltine speaks to Noah Vickers about regenerating Britain’s cities, the devolution agenda and why Margaret Thatcher ‘would have hated’ Nigel Farage
Gen Z Labour MP Says Social Media Ban Will 'Create More Problems' For Young People
Technology
Gen Z Labour MP Says Social Media Ban Will "Create More Problems" For Young People
Labour MP Josh Dean, one of the UK's youngest MPs, has said the government’s ban on social media for under-16s is going to “create more problems” for young people rather than making them safer.
PM Announces Under-16 Social Media Ban In 'Big Moment For Our Country'
Technology
PM Announces Under-16 Social Media Ban In "Big Moment For Our Country"
Keir Starmer has confirmed that the government will ban social media for under-16s. 
Political Tetris: How Fragmentation Is Forcing Parties Into Complex Coalition-Building
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Political Tetris: How Fragmentation Is Forcing Parties Into Complex Coalition-Building
May’s local elections meant more councils than ever ruled by more than one party. Zoe Crowther investigates what might be a sign of things to come for Westminster. Illustration by Tracy Worrall
Reform Council Leader George Finch: Nobody Deserves To Be In No 10 More Than Farage
Political parties
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Reform Council Leader George Finch: Nobody Deserves To Be In No 10 More Than Farage
He’s in charge of an institution with £1.5bn assets and of services vital to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people – and he’s not yet 20 years old. Nadine Batchelor-Hunt meets Reform UK council leader George Finch
Violence Against Women And Girls Rises Despite Labour Manifesto Pledge
Home affairs
Violence Against Women And Girls Rises Despite Labour Manifesto Pledge
A data investigation by The House has revealed a rise in violence against women and girls despite Labour’s 2024 pledge to halve it. Cristina Lia Trujillo reports
Dan Jarvis Appointed Defence Secretary After John Healey Resigns
Defence
Dan Jarvis Appointed Defence Secretary After John Healey Resigns
Dan Jarvis has been appointed as Defence Secretary following the resignation of John Healey on Thursday.
Armed Forces Minister Resigns Over Defence Spending
Defence
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Armed Forces Minister Resigns Over Defence Spending
Armed Forces Minister Al Carns has resigned over the government's plans on defence spending and its Northern Ireland Legacy Bill, claiming "the deal this country makes with the people who serve it" is "broken".
Andy Burnham: The Makerfield Campaign, The Aftermath And His Prep For Government
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Andy Burnham: The Makerfield Campaign, The Aftermath And His Prep For Government
Andy Burnham supporters are increasingly optimistic about Makerfield. Sienna Rodgers explores what comes after the by-election
Healey Resignation Is 'Colossal Failure Of Government', Says Former Labour Defence Secretary
Defence
Healey Resignation Is "Colossal Failure Of Government", Says Former Labour Defence Secretary
A former Labour defence secretary has warned Keir Starmer that his credibility "will be shot" if he doesn't rethink military spending plans in the wake of John Healey's resignation.
PM Says Belfast Rioters 'Will Face The Full Force Of The Law'
Home affairs
PM Says Belfast Rioters "Will Face The Full Force Of The Law"
Keir Starmer has said that rioters who set fire to homes and cars in Belfast on Tuesday night targeted people because of their background, warning that he will not "tolerate it".
Red Wall Chair Joins Labour MPs Calling For Net Zero Rethink
Energy
By Tom Scotson
Red Wall Chair Joins Labour MPs Calling For Net Zero Rethink
The chair of the Red Wall caucus of Labour MPs has called on ministers to keep British oil and gas in the energy mix as the government's net zero policy comes under backbench pressure. 
Miles Thorpe: From Former Stationery Entrepreneur To Zack Polanski's Morgan McSweeney
Political parties
By Tom Scotson
Miles Thorpe: From Former Stationery Entrepreneur To Zack Polanski's Morgan McSweeney
As Labour now knows to its cost, the Greens have sharpened their campaigning prowess considerably in recent years. Tom Scotson profiles Miles Thorpe – the man getting much of the credit for a series of wins
The Sánchez Doctrine: How The Greens Are Remaking Their Foreign Policy Offer
Political parties
By Harriet Symonds
The Sánchez Doctrine: How The Greens Are Remaking Their Foreign Policy Offer
The left insurgent party has swelled with those backing its stance on Gaza, but how will the Greens formulate a new foreign and defence policy that will satisfy members and attract swing voters? Harriet Symonds investigates
Inside The Lib Dem Strategy Rethink
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Inside The Lib Dem Strategy Rethink
The Liberal Democrats are under pressure to remain relevant, with their own MPs publicly admitting there is frustration about the party's lack of progress since the last general election. PoliticsHome can reveal that a strategy "rethink" is now underway at the top of the party.
Andy Burnham Says He Wants To Use Devolution To Bring Down Welfare Spending
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By Tom Scotson
Andy Burnham Says He Wants To Use Devolution To Bring Down Welfare Spending
Andy Burnham has said he would take a "much more devolved" approach to getting people into work and bringing down welfare spending.
Andy Burnham Says He Is “Not Going To Hold Back” On “Early Change” To The House Of Lords
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Andy Burnham Says He Is “Not Going To Hold Back” On “Early Change” To The House Of Lords
Exclusive: Andy Burnham has told The House magazine that he would support “early change” to the House of Lords, with reform – including downsizing it – coming by way of the next general election.