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The Guardian Politics22 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham supporters divided over who should be his chancellor

Briefing war breaks out between advocates for Wes Streeting and those close to Ed Miliband Andy Burnham’s supporters are divided over who should be his chancellor, with a briefing war breaking out between advocates of the former health secretary Wes Streeting and those close to the energy secretary Ed Miliband. Some of those advising the Makerfield MP are urging him to choose Streeting if he becomes prime minister, in a bid to reassure the business community and fossil fuel industry. Continue r

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The Guardian Politics22 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer’s resignation speech: anatomy of a picture

What can we learn from the prime minister’s address in Downing Street and the people looking on? By Ben Quinn Photograph Sean Smith Keir Starmer announced his intention to resign as Britain’s prime minister in a short speech on Monday morning. Apart from the rain which poured down on his predecessor, Rishi Sunak, the scene was reminiscent of that which unfolded just under two years ago when the Conservative prime minister resigned. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics22 Jun 2026

How tensions with Trump dominated Starmer’s premiership

Analysts say foreign policy was an ‘area of relative strength’ for the prime minister – but goodwill with the White House soon evaporated Keir Starmer inherited two wars and a country disconnected from the EU when he arrived in Downing Street – and that was before Donald Trump crash-landed at the White House and undermined the foundations of the UK’s most important alliance. It was a context that would have tested any prime minister, though in many respects Starmer negotiated it carefully. But l

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Guido Fawkes22 Jun 2026

Labour Wars: Who Will Be in Burnham’s Cabinet?

Guido members get exclusive access to Labour Wars, the inside track on what’s really happening at the top of government. Fawkes Friends and Premium Plotters also receive priority tickets to all our events, like our recent debate, Is Britain Broken, featuring Zia Yusuf, Fraser Nelson, and David Frost. Click here to become a member today… At…

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Express Politics22 Jun 2026

Brexit warning issued as Andy Burnham on course to be next PM

Founder of the Vote Leave campaign warns that the future of Brexit is at risk

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The Guardian Politics22 Jun 2026

The rise and fall of Keir Starmer: where did it all go wrong?

PM’s demise after landslide victory two years ago points to an increasingly volatile and impatient electorate Historians will puzzle over this one. Of the six prime ministers that have led Britain over the last decade, with a seventh now on the way, it will be the fall of Keir Starmer that will most perplex the political analysts of the future. They will ponder a man who won a landslide victory in July 2024 only to be pushed out less than two years later, having started no illegal wars, having t

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Express Politics22 Jun 2026

Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch issue general election warning to Andy Burnham

New Makerfield MP on track to be the next prime minister after Keir Starmer's bombshell resignation

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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Energy bills, defence and social care: What are Burnham's potential policies?

After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.

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Express Politics22 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer wasted his premiership on 'toxic culture war policies'

Britain's rural communities are hoping for a reset with the Government following Keir Starmer's resignation, writes Mo Metcalf-Fisher at the Countryside Alliance.

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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

'Keir Starmer always had the best intentions and I wish him the best'

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says he is "proud" of his work with Sir Keir Starmer after the prime minister announced he would resign.

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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Sarwar 'proud' of work with Starmer despite resignation call

The Scottish Labour leader was the first major party figure to call for the prime minister to quit.

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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Sarwar 'proud' of work with Starmer despite resignation call

The Scottish Labour leader was the first major party figure to call for the prime minister to quit.

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