6 d. ago Four arrested over synagogue terror attack remain in custody

Three men remain in hospital after the car and knife attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester.

Events

1 week ago Burnham opposes digital ID and defends economic agenda after Reeves’ swipe

The Greater Manchester Mayor said ‘not now’ when asked if he was in favour of rolling out the identity system.

Economics

1 week ago Burnham opposes digital ID and defends economic agenda amid Government criticism

The Greater Manchester Mayor said ‘not now’ when asked if he was in favour of rolling out the identity system.

Politics

1 week ago Starmer pleads for space to lead Labour in ‘fight of our lives’ against Reform

The under-pressure Prime Minister told his party that now is not the time for ‘introspection or navel-gazing’.

Politics

2 w. ago Labour MPs frustrated by Burnham leadership manoeuvrings, says party chairwoman

Anna Turley acknowledged ahead of Labour’s conference in Liverpool on Sunday that there had been a ‘challenging couple of weeks’ for the leadership.

Politics

2 w. ago Now Keir Starmer's allies dub rival Andy Burnham the 'Liz Truss of Labour' as party's civil war intensifies

Just days before Labour's annual conference, and following weeks of speculation, Andy Burnham accused the Prime Minister of creating 'alienation' within Labour.

Events

2 w. ago Keir Starmer says new protections for veterans will not apply to paramilitaries

‘No, it’s for veterans, and obviously we need to make all of the arrangements workable in practise,’ Sir Keir Starmer said.

Events

2 w. ago Starmer insists he will lead Labour into Scottish elections amid speculation

The Prime Minister also denied he had ruined Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar’s chances of becoming first minister.

Politics

2 w. ago Starmer vows to ‘lead from front’ into next election amid leadership speculation

The Prime Minister said his political project was a ’10-year’ endeavour as he sought to quell suggestions Labour is floundering under his leadership.

Politics

2 w. ago Scottish Labour leader refuses to pledge full confidence in Starmer

Anas Sarwar has previously been a key ally of the Prime Minister north of the border.

Politics

2 w. ago Burnham insists he is ‘committed’ to mayoral job but will not ‘toe the line’

The senior politician again declined to rule out a tilt for the Prime Minister’s job if he won enough backing.

Events

2 w. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Would Andy Burnham be a better prime minister than Sir Keir Starmer?

Andy Burnham says MPs are privately urging him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, fuelling speculation he could be seeking a Westminster return.

Politics

2 w. ago Andy Burnham made commitment to serve full term as mayor, Cabinet minister says

Steve Reed dismissed talk of a leadership challenge facing Sir Keir Starmer as ‘tittle-tattle’.

Politics

2 w. ago Andy Burnham: Could the ‘King of the North’ return to Westminster and nab the top job?

With Keir Starmer floundering in the polls, Labour needs rescuing from the growing threat of Reform. Sean O’Grady asks if Andy Burnham could be its knight in shining armour

Events

2 w. ago Andy Burnham: Could the ‘King of the North’ return to Westminster for the top job?

With Sir Keir floundering in the polls, the Labour Party is looking for someone to rescue it from the growing threat of Reform. Could the Greater Manchester mayor – who has lost two party leadership races – be the knight in shining armour? Sean O’Grady takes a closer look at Andy Burnham and asks whether he can make it third time lucky

Events

2 w. ago Keir Starmer leadership: Who could replace the Labour leader and Prime Minister? Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham

There is no clear and obvious successor to Sir Keir Starmer if Labour MPs choose to oust him before the next election.

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Prime minister Andy Burnham’ is not the answer to Labour’s woes

Editorial: Keir Starmer’s government may have broken the spirit of what it pledged in its winning election manifesto, but an alternative administration led by the soft-left mayor of Greater Manchester would represent a repudiation of it. The parliamentary party needs to calm down

Politics

3 w. ago Who could be the next Prime Minister? Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting among bookies' favourites

Should Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership topple, Streeting and Burnham are just two of the names being thrown in the hat to proceed him

Politics

3 w. ago An Andy Burnham leadership bid would hand Nigel Farage a massive opportunity

With Keir Starmer on the ropes, some are wondering whether the Greater Manchester mayor could make a comeback to save Labour, but political editor David Maddox explains why it will be too much of a risk

Politics

3 w. ago Labour MP: ‘Inevitable’ Starmer will be ousted if 2026 elections are bad

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure over the handling of Lord Mandelson’s appointment and sacking and Labour’s poor poll ratings.

Politics