Labour Party
Andy Burnham avoids difficult welfare and EU decisions by delaying action
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is drawing scrutiny for his political survival strategy of delaying tough welfare and EU decisions while managing public expectations.
Westminster council passes Zionism not racism motion amid protests
Westminster City Council unanimously passed a cross-party resolution declaring that Zionism is not racism, amid competing protests outside the town hall.
Burnham EU push divides Labour and draws warning from David Cameron
Prime Minister Andy Burnham reignited the Brexit debate after suggesting barriers with the EU could be dropped, drawing a warning from David Cameron.
Ten-year plan for Britain to be published before Christmas, Burnham says
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed that his 10-year strategy to transform Britain will be published before Parliament breaks for the Christmas recess.
Labour and National Neck-and-Neck as New Zealand Voted in Tightest Election in a Generation
New Zealand held a tight election leaving the next government hanging in the balance, as Labour and National entered election night neck-and-neck.
Rachel Reeves plotting Cabinet comeback, insiders believe
Insiders reveal former chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning a political comeback and maintains ambitions to return to the Cabinet under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Andy Burnham faces Labour backbench rebellion over upcoming welfare reforms
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is bracing for potential opposition as Labour backbenchers react to upcoming welfare reforms and benefit overhauls.
Andy Burnham faces union pressure to ditch Labour Brexit red lines
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces an immediate leadership test as trade unions push to dismantle strict post-Brexit red lines inherited from Sir Keir Starmer.
Andy Burnham faces Labour civil war over plans to reopen Brexit debate
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces fierce internal dissent and political opposition over plans to set out new options for Britain's future relationship with the EU.
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister following Labour party pressure
British politics is in upheaval after Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister, setting off a rapid leadership contest to select his successor by September.
Shabana Mahmood unveils revised settlement rules for legal migrants
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has updated Parliament on revisions to the UK's legal migration framework, maintaining a 10-year residency threshold for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
Keir Starmer bids farewell at his final Prime Minister Questions session
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has delivered his final Prime Minister's Questions session in the House of Commons, announcing the end of his political journey ahead of a swift transition of power to incoming Labour leader Andy Burnham.
John Healey hints Labour minimum wage age pledge may face election delay
Chancellor John Healey has cast doubt on whether the government will fulfil its manifesto commitment to equalize minimum wage pay for younger workers before the next election.
Shabana Mahmood ‘to dilute immigration plans’ after Labour backlash
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is preparing to water down controversial legal migration reforms following fierce internal pushback and cabinet friction.
Poll shows 42% think Labour will win, boosting Andy Burnham
A recent More in Common survey reveals that 42% of voters now expect a Labour general election victory, nearly doubling from 23% last summer and boosting Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Andy Burnham admits first budget was not radical enough due to economic limits
Prime Minister Andy Burnham conceded that his first financial statement failed to deliver sweeping economic transformation due to severe fiscal constraints.
John Healey forced into U-turn after claiming welfare bill would fall
Chancellor John Healey performed a swift U-turn after suggesting the government's welfare bill would fall before the next general election.
Rachel Reeves promises no return to austerity ahead of autumn budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has vowed that the upcoming budget will avoid a return to austerity, even as the government confronts difficult fiscal choices.
Andy Burnham free movement debate call divides Labour MPs
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's openness to reconsidering free movement with the EU has sparked a fierce debate and divided Labour MPs.
Labour unveils £285m funding boost for local communities
Labour has announced a major regional devolution package featuring a £285m funding boost and expanded borrowing powers to empower local communities across England.