‘I don’t know what the future holds’: Burnham refuses to rule out Starmer challenge

Speaking to BBC Breakfast, the mayor of Greater Manchester did not reply when pressed about a possible challenge to Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership. ​Speaking to BBC Breakfast, the mayor of Greater Manchester did not reply when pressed about…

Burnham refuses to rule out challenging Starmer for leadership

Burnham says he is focused on his current role as Manchester mayor but could not say what the future holds. ​Burnham says he is focused on his current role as Manchester mayor but could not say what the future holds. Burnham…

Russian spy ship pointed lasers at RAF pilots tracking it, says UK

John Healey says he has updated the Navy’s rules for tracking the vessel after the “dangerous” move. ​John Healey says he has updated the Navy’s rules for tracking the vessel after the “dangerous” move. John Healey says he has updated the…

Green politician quits party to ‘protect free speech’

Paula O’Rourke said the party needs to do more to listen to opposing views. ​Paula O’Rourke said the party needs to do more to listen to opposing views. Paula O’Rourke said the party needs to do more to listen to opposing…

Why is Welsh Labour under serious threat?

After Caerphilly, Labour faces its toughest task yet in Wales – convincing voters to believe again ​After Caerphilly, Labour faces its toughest task yet in Wales – convincing voters to believe again After Caerphilly, Labour faces its toughest task yet in…

What’s behind Welsh Labour’s woes?

After more than a hundred years of domination Labour in Wales is under serious threat. ​After more than a hundred years of domination Labour in Wales is under serious threat. After more than a hundred years of domination Labour in Wales…

Mahmood hints at shake-up of ‘irrational’ policing structure

The home secretary says there is a postcode lottery in the performance of forces in England and Wales. ​The home secretary says there is a postcode lottery in the performance of forces in England and Wales. The home secretary says there…

MP offers seat to Burnham for Starmer challenge

Clive Lewis says he would step down to allow Mayor Andy Burnham the chance to become Labour leader. ​Clive Lewis says he would step down to allow Mayor Andy Burnham the chance to become Labour leader. Clive Lewis says he would…

Paying failed asylum seekers to leave is value for money, says Mahmood

Home secretary says she will consider “a big increase” in payments to persuade people to leave the UK voluntarily. ​Home secretary says she will consider “a big increase” in payments to persuade people to leave the UK voluntarily. Home secretary says…

Ford boss: ‘Now is not the time to tax electric vehicles’

Ford’s UK boss says it is “not the right time” to tax electric vehicles when demand has already stalled. ​Ford’s UK boss says it is “not the right time” to tax electric vehicles when demand has already stalled. Ford’s UK boss…