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Keir Starmer MP

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Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras, leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister

Zack Polanski Confirms He Wants To Stand In Holborn And St Pancras By-Election
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Zack Polanski Confirms He Wants To Stand In Holborn And St Pancras By-Election
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has announced his intention to stand in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election triggered by former prime minister Keir Starmer's resignation as the local MP.
Keir Starmer Standing Down As MP To Work In International Affairs
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Keir Starmer Standing Down As MP To Work In International Affairs
Keir Starmer is standing down as Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras, after having resigned as prime minister in June.
New PM Andy Burnham Pledges Cost Of Living Action And An End To Rough Sleeping In First Speech
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By Zoe Crowther
New PM Andy Burnham Pledges Cost Of Living Action And An End To Rough Sleeping In First Speech
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to end rough sleeping and bring in new measures to help the public with cost-of-living pressures in a Downing Street speech.
Keir Starmer Says He Is Leaving 'With A Smile' and 'Good Grace' In Final Speech As PM
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By Zoe Crowther
Keir Starmer Says He Is Leaving "With A Smile" and "Good Grace" In Final Speech As PM
Keir Starmer said he would "go with good grace" and "with a smile" from No 10, as he gave his final speech as prime minister of the United Kingdom.
The Green Party Is Rethinking Its Strategy For The Burnham Era
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By Zoe Crowther
The Green Party Is Rethinking Its Strategy For The Burnham Era
As the Green Party embarks on a media blitz to challenge Andy Burnham ahead of his arrival in Downing Street, an internal strategic debate is intensifying over what his premiership means for the party's future.
What Is Keir Starmer's Legacy?
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What Is Keir Starmer's Legacy?
Keeping the UK out of the war between the US and Iran is seen as Keir Starmer's greatest achievement in office, new research for PoliticsHome has found.
Labour And Tories Refuse To Stand Candidates In Clacton By-Election
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By Harriet Symonds
Labour And Tories Refuse To Stand Candidates In Clacton By-Election
Labour and the Conservatives say they will not stand candidates against Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election.
Research Shows Burnham Boosts Labour Chances Of Fending Off The Greens
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Research Shows Burnham Boosts Labour Chances Of Fending Off The Greens
Andy 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.
'Biggest Change Of Our Lifetimes': Andy Burnham Sets Out Plan To Move Power Away From Westminster
Economy
"Biggest Change Of Our Lifetimes": Andy Burnham Sets Out Plan To Move Power Away From Westminster
Andy 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.
After the progress Starmer made on antisemitism, Burnham must hold the line
Communities
By Ella Rose-Jacobs
After the progress Starmer made on antisemitism, Burnham must hold the line
The Jewish Labour Movement was founded in 1902 and affiliated to the Labour Party in 1920.
Why It All Went Wrong For Starmer – And What's To Come With Burnham
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Why It All Went Wrong For Starmer – And What's To Come With Burnham
Sienna Rodgers reports on how Keir Starmer’s premiership was cut short and whether Labour believes Andy Burnham will fare any better
'Beginning To Look A Little Bit Silly': Al Carns' Leadership Bid Is Fading
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By Harriet Symonds
"Beginning To Look A Little Bit Silly": Al Carns' Leadership Bid Is Fading
Labour MPs dismiss Al Carns leadership bid, leaving Andy Burnham on course for coronation as party leader.
Migration Minister Says He “Won’t Be Intimidated” By Home Secretary
Home affairs
Migration Minister Says He “Won’t Be Intimidated” By Home Secretary
Migration 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.
Wes Streeting Backs Andy Burnham For Labour Leader
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By Zoe Crowther
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.
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.
Starmer Loyalists Plot Late Move To Block Burnham Coronation
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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.
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.
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.
Gen Z Labour MP Says Social Media Ban Will 'Create More Problems' For Young People
Technology
By Zoe Crowther
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.
Starmer failed to choose between political, security and fiscal imperatives – the consequences will outlast him
Defence
By Jeegar Kakkad
Starmer failed to choose between political, security and fiscal imperatives – the consequences will outlast him
John Healey's job became impossible because the government refused to make a choice.
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
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".
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.
Starmer Loyalist Labour MPs Resist Campaigning For Burnham In Makerfield
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By Harriet Symonds
Starmer Loyalist Labour MPs Resist Campaigning For Burnham In Makerfield
Exclusive: A number of Labour MPs who oppose replacing Keir Starmer are refusing to campaign for Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election.
Keir Starmer Accuses Nigel Farage Of 'Unforgiveable' Response To Henry Nowak Murder
Home affairs
Keir Starmer Accuses Nigel Farage Of "Unforgiveable" Response To Henry Nowak Murder
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told MPs "there is no justification for more violence and disorder" following riots in Southampton and criticised Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's calls for "pure cold rage" in response to the murder of Henry Nowak. 
Mandelson Said The Starmer Operation Needed 'Complete Revamp', New Messages Show
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Mandelson Said The Starmer Operation Needed "Complete Revamp", New Messages Show
The former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, told a cabinet minister that Keir Starmer's No 10 operation required a "complete revamp and infusion of purpose" in a series of WhatsApp messages last year, the latest tranche of documents relating to Mandelson’s appointment show.
A new Labour leader poll bounce would be fragile
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By Anand Menon
A new Labour leader poll bounce would be fragile
Keir Starmer's successor will face the same public pressure for instant results.
Keir Starmer Will '100 Per Cent' Support Andy Burnham In By-Election
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By Tom Scotson
Keir Starmer Will "100 Per Cent" Support Andy Burnham In By-Election
Keir Starmer has insisted he will “100 per cent” support Andy Burnham in the upcoming Makerfield by-election, which is shaping up to be a straight contest between Labour and Reform UK.
Wes Streeting And Andy Burnham Set Out Their Labour Leadership Pitches
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By Zoe Crowther
Wes Streeting And Andy Burnham Set Out Their Labour Leadership Pitches
Former health secretary Wes Streeting and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham have begun to set out their pitches for the direction of the Labour Party, as they prepare to stand in a future leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer.
Labour MP Says Government's Migration Rhetoric Has Failed To Cut Through
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Labour MP Says Government's Migration Rhetoric Has Failed To Cut Through
Labour MP Uma Kumaran has criticised the government’s media messaging on migration as being “too timid” and failing to cut through with voters.
The Emerging Labour Leadership Camps And Their Visions For The Country
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By Zoe Crowther
The Emerging Labour Leadership Camps And Their Visions For The Country
As rivals prepare to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership after Labour’s bruising local election results, PoliticsHome examines the emerging contenders, the factions forming around them, and the ideologies underpinning them.
Labour Ruling Body Approves Andy Burnham Standing For Selection In Makerfield By-Election
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By Zoe Crowther
Labour Ruling Body Approves Andy Burnham Standing For Selection In Makerfield By-Election
Andy Burnham has received approval from Labour's ruling body to run for selection in the Makerfield parliamentary by-election, bringing the Greater Manchester mayor one step closer to being able to run in a leadership contest to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Race For Next Labour Leader Heats Up As Starmer's Authority In Peril
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By Tom Scotson
Race For Next Labour Leader Heats Up As Starmer's Authority In Peril
Andy Burnham remains the favourite to succeed Keir Starmer as prime minister, after the Labour leader faces his biggest crisis to date.
Andy Burnham Launches Bid To Return To Parliament
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Andy Burnham Launches Bid To Return To Parliament
Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has announced his intention to stand as an MP in Makerfield in order to return to Parliament and potentially pave a path to No 10, as calls by Labour MPs for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down grow.
How Will A Labour Leadership Contest Work?
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By Zoe Crowther
How Will A Labour Leadership Contest Work?
A leadership contest to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister looks imminent, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting having resigned, an MP standing aside to allow Andy Burnham to potentially return to Parliament, and more than 90 MPs having called on Starmer to stand down or set out a timetable for doing so.