News

Original reporting and the latest political headlines from across the UK.

Our Articles

Mainstream Headlines

Filtering by:Tag: politics×Clear all

4760 headlines found — Page 206 of 397

The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Andy Burnham will push to become PM before Labour conference, allies say

Autumn conference in Liverpool targeted for victorious homecoming but Reform UK to fight hard in byelection Andy Burnham will push to become prime minister in time to address Labour’s autumn party conference in Liverpool, his supporters have said. The Greater Manchester mayor cleared his first hurdle to becoming the candidate in the Makerfield byelection on Friday as Labour’s ruling body gave him permission to stand for the seat. Continue reading...

PoliticsReform
BBC Politics15 May 2026

What does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?

Andy Burnham says he will look to stand in the constituency, after Labour MP Josh Simons announces his resignation.

Politics
The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Questions over Farage’s houses and £5m gift renew scrutiny of finances

Property portfolio in spotlight as Reform UK leader faces official inquiry over money accepted from billionaire A week ago, Nigel Farage was toasting Reform UK’s successes in the May elections, and bragging about his prospects of becoming prime minister. But there is a saying about a week in politics – and it has been a long seven days for the party leader, who is now facing questions over a £5m gift and his extensive property portfolio. Continue reading...

PoliticsReformHousing
The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Burnham byelection: the small town that could decide next PM – The Latest

Andy Burnham may have a route back to Westminster – and a path to the Labour leadership. But first the Greater Manchester mayor must win a byelection in Makerfield, where Nigel Farage has vowed Reform UK will ‘throw absolutely everything’ at the contest. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s north of England correspondent Hannah al-Othman, who has been talking to voters in the constituency Continue reading...

PoliticsReform
The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Labour’s NEC approves Burnham’s byelection pathway back to parliament

If he stands in Makerfield there will also need to be a mayoral contest to replace him in Greater Manchester Labour’s national executive committee has approved Andy Burnham’s request to stand in the candidate selection process for the upcoming Makerfield byelection. The Greater Manchester mayor still has two more years of his term, meaning that if he stands there will need to be a mayoral byelection. Under Labour rules, sitting mayors need NEC approval to stand for Westminster. He would also nee

Politics
Guido Fawkes15 May 2026

Labour NEC Backs Burnham’s Candidacy in Makerfield By-Election

Labour NEC officers have voted by a majority to let Andy Burnham stand as a candidate in the upcoming Makerfield by-election. It’s on…

Politics
The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?

The MP for Ealing North has not run a major department before, but has a reputation as one of the few politicians ‘nobody hates’ The softly spoken former Treasury minister who has replaced Wes Streeting has spent most of his parliamentary career toeing the party line, staying out of the headlines and quietly burnishing his credentials as a reliable cabinet colleague. At the age of 42, James Murray, the Labour and Co-operative MP for Ealing North, now has one of the biggest jobs in government. He

PoliticsEconomy
Guido Fawkes15 May 2026

Guido Whispers: Why Did Alastair Campbell Have His Doubts About Andy Burnham?

Why did Alastair Campbell have his doubts about Andy Burnham back in the Brown years? Which ex-Prime Minister may make a comeback? And what was the reaction of Chuka Umunna’s colleagues when he waltzed up Downing Street earlier this week? To find out, become a Guido member today. Sign up here and get all the…

Politics
The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

No more chancers or failures - the coming contest must produce a British PM worthy of the title | Jonathan Freedland

Labour must rise to a historic responsibility by choosing a leader who can win over the nation. The alternative is Farage on the steps of No 10 They’re looking like the gang that couldn’t shoot straight. Labour’s upper echelon, both the prime minister and his rivals, have served up a performance of such political ineptitude, walking into doors and tripping over their own feet, that it’s hard to argue with the cabinet minister who glumly told me this was the week when the government did itself da

PoliticsReform
The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

‘He’s just down to earth’: Ashton-in-Makerfield receptive to Burnham run

The Labour mayor appears popular in his target seat, but would face a tough byelection challenge UK politics live – latest updates A car rolls past the television cameras and reporters flocking the high street in Ashton-in-Makerfield, winds down the window, and a voice from within shouts: “Andy Burnham!” Such enthusiastic support for a Labour politician is perhaps unexpected here, given that Reform won 24 out of 25 seats when voters in this borough, Wigan, went to the polls last week, and Star

Politics
The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Ministers have no authority to withhold Mandelson vetting file, committee says

Group of MPs and peers in effect accuse government of failing to comply with parliament’s will over release of files A powerful parliamentary committee tasked with reviewing files relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador has revealed that the government is withholding his vetting file despite not having the authority to do so. In an extraordinary intervention, the intelligence and security committee (ISC) has criticised the government over its handling of the release of Mandels

Politics
Guido Fawkes15 May 2026

Would Prime Minister Burnham Call an Early Election?

If Burnham wins in Makerfield, will he go to the polls early? He called for an early election when the Tories churned through their own leaders… Guido’s Adam Cherry explains more… Subscribe to Guido on YouTube by clicking here...

Politics