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Express Politics25 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham's secret election plot leaked by top team: 'Destroy the Right!'

EXCLUSIVE: Speaking on the Daily Expresso, Conservative MP Esther McVey described a ploy by the prime minister in waiting to radically alter British politics.

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The Guardian Politics25 Jun 2026

Unison endorses Ed Milband for chancellor under a Burnham government

Exclusive: Trade union backs energy secretary to replace Rachel Reeves, but two other big unions are opposed UK politics live – latest updates Britain’s biggest trade union has endorsed Ed Miliband for chancellor, as the race to take over the Treasury under a potential Andy Burnham government intensifies. Unison has become the most high-profile organisation to back the current energy secretary, who is one of two frontrunners to replace Rachel Reeves in No 11, but who is being opposed by two ot

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Sky News Politics25 Jun 2026

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-burnham-starmer-labour-makerfield-by-election-12593360?postid=11939428#liveblog-body'>Burnham could scrap plans to merge police forces in England and Wales</a>

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Guido Fawkes25 Jun 2026

NEC Approves Labour Leadership Timetable & Rules

Labour Leadership 2026 NEC Election Timetable Freeze date 25 June. Members who joined on or before 25 December 2025 are eligible to vote. Thu 25 Jun Freeze date for elector eligibility Thu 9 Jul PLP nominations open Mon 13 Jul PLP hustings for prospective candidates Wed 15 Jul 18:00 PLP nominations close · Affiliate nominations…

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The Guardian Politics25 Jun 2026

Andy Thingy with the eyelashes who was once ‘mayor of a town’ hits Westminster | John Crace

Trump gets to grips with ‘extremely liberal’ new kid who’s already roasting Kemi Badenoch on X UK politics live – latest updates You know you’ve arrived as the prime minister-in-waiting when even Donald Trump has heard of you. Well, sort of. The name rings a vague bell. Call it a start in the new era of the not-so-special relationship. On Sunday, the US president had the idea of announcing Keir Starmer’s resignation, long before the prime minister had got round to doing it himself. Trump likes

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The Guardian Politics25 Jun 2026

Newsroom Edition: What can Albanese learn from Starmer's fall? – podcast

This week, Anthony Albanese’s UK counterpart, Keir Starmer, succumbed to mounting pressure and resigned as prime minister. A number of comparisons have been made between the pair, including resounding election wins followed by a decline in the polls while insurgent rightwing parties gained ground. Josephine Tovey speaks with Mike Ticher, Gabrielle Jackson and Guardian Australia’s international editor, Virginia Harrison, about how Albanese can avoid Starmer’s fate Read more: Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics25 Jun 2026

Britain’s six prime ministers since 2016 – ranked!

From Cameron’s Brexit exit to Starmer’s Burnham bow-out, half a dozen PMs have gone. So who’s the best of the bunch? The UK has had six prime ministers in the last 10 years – with a seventh likely to be in place by as early as mid-July. John Crace ranks those who have been booted out of Downing Street between 2016 and 2026. Continue reading...

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Express Politics25 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham facing Labour backlash over focus on north of England

Some Labour MPs have expressed concerns over the likely next PM's focus on the north.

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The Guardian Politics25 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham: who’s really got his ear? – podcast

As Andy Burnham looks set to go unchallenged in his leadership bid, Labour MPs are now jostling for a position in his cabinet. Who will have his ear, and what does that tell us about his leadership? Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes25 Jun 2026

POLL: Labour Gains Six Points as Burnham Returns to Westminster

The latest from Find Out Now: Reform 24% (-3) Labour 21% (+6) Conservatives 18% (-) Greens 15% (-2) Libdem 12% (-1) The Burnham bounce is real. Although political honeymoons don’t last the weekend nowadays…

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The Guardian Politics25 Jun 2026

Backsliding on climate would drive Labour into obscurity, Zack Polanski says

Debate in Labour and union movement over climate commitments as many call for Burnham not to allow drilling in North Sea Analysis: ‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick to net zero targets if he becomes PM Backsliding on climate action would drive the Labour party into political obscurity, Zack Polanski has warned, as trade union leaders said more drilling in the North Sea would not help UK workers. The Green party leader, speaking to the Guardian as searing hea

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The Guardian Politics25 Jun 2026

‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick to net zero targets if he becomes PM

Mayor of Manchester is coming under pressure from some to ditch net zero targets but this could be highly damaging on many levels UK politics live – latest updates Britain’s net zero economy is booming. The sector is worth £100bn a year to the UK, has outpaced other sectors, and supports higher-paying jobs than the average. For a union leader to suggest that the man who has overseen this impressive record – the energy secretary, Ed Miliband – would be a “noose around the neck” of job creation,

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