Labour's Bev Craig has won the Greater Manchester mayoral race after a second-preference count, defeating Reform UK's Sian Astley to succeed Andy Burnham.

Labour has surged ahead of Reform UK in national opinion polls following a leadership bounce, bringing an end to Reform's lengthy lead in the surveys.

St Helens North MP David Baines has been named parliamentary private secretary by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, tightening the premier's ties to the North West.

Labour leads a new More in Common poll at 28% ahead of Reform UK at 24%, following a busy opening week for the Prime Minister involving policy announcements.

Labour has surged to the top of national opinion polls for the first time in months, following the opening week and cost-of-living measures of the new administration.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has dramatically shifted government communications by bypassing traditional media in favor of social platforms like TikTok and Reddit.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is removing VAT from domestic electricity bills to provide immediate cost-of-living relief, funded by scrapping the Digital ID scheme.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has begun his term with a sweeping cabinet reshuffle and an immediate policy shift to scrap VAT on household electricity.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the elimination of VAT on household electricity to help with rising living costs. The cut is funded by scrapping a digital-ID programme, a decision that has faced criticism regarding its financing.

Aberafan Maesteg MP Stephen Kinnock has been appointed Welsh secretary in a cabinet overhaul led by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. His appointment has been welcomed by his father, former Labour leader Lord Neil Kinnock.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has restructured the government following his succession, appointing a new cabinet and confirming plans to tackle the cost of living.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed Douglas Alexander will continue as Secretary of State for Scotland, signaling a focus on experience during a reshuffle.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is planning a significant overhaul of the tax system, targeting property wealth and capital gains to balance national finances.

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged a "breathing-space" agenda, targeting personal tax allowances and housing to combat the rising cost of living.

Louise Haigh has returned to a senior Cabinet position under Prime Minister Andy Burnham following her 2024 resignation as transport secretary.

Andy Burnham has been appointed Prime Minister, marking a leadership transition as he reshuffles the Cabinet and launches a new policy agenda for the UK.

Andy Burnham has been appointed as the UK’s new prime minister, promising a 'circuit breaker' shift in governance following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer. Burnham now faces the challenges of regional decentralization and managing the UK's significant economic constraints.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has demanded an immediate general election after Andy Burnham became Prime Minister following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation.

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has officially assumed the role of Prime Minister following Keir Starmer's resignation. He now faces immediate pressure to address the cost-of-living crisis and infrastructure challenges.

Sir Keir Starmer is set to address the nation before formally resigning, allowing Andy Burnham to take office as the new Prime Minister. Burnham intends to focus on cost-of-living relief, social care reform, and a major council house building programme.