Andy Burnham and the meaning of Makerfield
by Josh Self on 20 June 2026 at 08:45
The news that Andy Burnham would stand as the MP for Makerfield was received with some surprise. In the throes of Labour’s May 2026 crisis, following the disastrous local and devolved parliament elections, commentators questioned his choice of constituency. Burnham’s ambition, of course, was never in doubt – nor was the national executive committee’s rapid… Read more » The post Andy Burnham and the meaning of Makerfield appeared first on Politics.co.uk.
Andy Burnham storms to victory in Makerfield by-election
by Josh Self on 19 June 2026 at 06:01
Andy Burnham has secured a comfortable victory in the highly anticipated Makerfield by-election, winning more than 50% of the vote. Burnham will now return to parliament after months of speculation over his political future and resign his position as mayor of Greater Manchester. The by-election will also pile pressure on Keir Starmer, the prime minister,… Read more » The post Andy Burnham storms to victory in Makerfield by-election appeared first on Politics.co.uk.
John Healey resigns as defence secretary – letter in full
by Politics.co.uk staff on 11 June 2026 at 11:25
John Healey has sensationally resigned as defence secretary over military spending plans. In a letter to the prime minister, Healey said the proposed defence investment plan “falls well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time”. Read Healey’s letter in full below. This is a letter I never expected… Read more » The post John Healey resigns as defence secretary – letter in full appeared first on Politics.co.uk.
Andy Burnham is right about social care funding. But that’s not the real problem
by Kari Gerstheimer on 10 June 2026 at 07:00
Andy Burnham is right to put social care at the heart of the political debate. He’s also right to say politicians shouldn’t “flinch” from difficult conversations about funding. But if social care reform becomes yet another argument about who pays, we’ll miss a much bigger problem hiding in plain sight. The uncomfortable truth is that… Read more » The post Andy Burnham is right about social care funding. But that’s not the real problem appeared first on Politics.co.uk.
Leigh Ingham MP: ‘The government must buy British, build British and back British’
by Leigh Ingham on 1 June 2026 at 07:15
Forty-eight percent of people in England and Wales live in towns – nearly half the population – and it’s clear to me that the UK will not succeed unless its towns succeed. But for too long we have reached for a cities-first playbook – as though towns exist to serve the economies of nearby cities… Read more » The post Leigh Ingham MP: ‘The government must buy British, build British and back British’ appeared first on Politics.co.uk.