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UK Assisted Dying Bill Is Coming Back, Labour Champion Looks to Australia for Inspiration
Lauren Edwards, a Labour MP, is reintroducing a bill to legalize assisted dying in the UK, inspired by Australia's experience with the issue. The bill aims to provide terminally ill adults with the option to end their lives with dignity.
Labour MPs fear the party has gone soft on the climate crisis, with some believing the government's caution is a huge mistake. Polls suggest growing skepticism around net zero, with politicians left feeling uncertain on how to proceed.
After a significant defeat to Reform UK in Barnsley's local elections, Labour is seeing a potential shift in voter sentiment following Andy Burnham's uncontested rise to Prime Minister.
The Labour government faces criticism over the prisons crisis, dismissing Reform UK's proposals, while also grappling with the cost of living and accusations of "gross negligence" on climate change from the Green party.
Lucy Powell, the new education secretary, wants to be an ambitious ‘tiger mum’ for all young people, regardless of their route through education. She believes that schools should pursue academic excellence alongside high-quality vocational training, and that it is a ‘fals…
A YouGov poll suggests that Andy Burnham has a clear lead over other party leaders on who would make the best prime minister. The poll also shows that support for Nigel Farage is falling.
The Treasury will scrutinize Andy Burnham's economic ambitions, but old orthodoxies may be challenged. Chancellor John Healey faces challenges in reconciling his pledge to run a tight ship with the new administration's aims of rolling back Thatcherism and reindustrializin…
7 Times Andy Burnham Flirted with Nigel Farage’s Voters
Andy Burnham, the newly-installed UK Prime Minister, has made overtures to Nigel Farage's voters by promising not to 'out-Reform Reform'. He has attacked the Whitehall 'blob', backed British industry, and proposed a coastal minister. Burnham has also praised Farage's comm…
John Healey, the new UK chancellor, has been described as a safe choice who can unite a fractured party while not scaring the markets. However, many who know him say he is more ideologically driven than he may seem, and that Prime Minister Andy Burnham will come unstuck i…
Andy Burnham has become the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, replacing Keir Starmer. Burnham, the former mayor of Manchester, won the support of 379 Labour MPs and most trade unions to secure the leadership of the party.
Switch in UK prime minister comes amid growing voter scepticism
UK soon-to-be Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to 'bring back hope' to the country as he succeeds to Keir Starmer. His biggest challenge will be to convince voters to trust Labour can bring stability to the country.
Andy Burnham wants to lead the UK 'differently': how different can he be?
Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester and new leader of the Labour Party, is taking the final steps to become prime minister and succeed to Keir Starmer. He has vowed to do things differently to his predecessor, but is facing the same challenges.
Andy Burnham has become the new UK prime minister after meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace. He will give his first speech at Downing Street, where he is expected to outline his plans for the country.
World leaders are reacting to the appointment of Andy Burnham as Britain's new prime minister. The BBC's correspondents in Europe, Russia, Ukraine, and Asia report on the reactions of world leaders to Burnham's appointment.
What Britain’s new leader is learning from Donald Trump
Andy Burnham, the new leader of the center-left Labour Party, is studying Donald Trump's rise to power and embracing some of his methods for the political battles with the British right ahead.
Burnham likely to steer steady ship on U.K. foreign policy
Andy Burnham is expected to maintain Keir Starmer's position on major foreign policy issues as the U.K.'s next prime minister, including bolstering London's close ties with Kyiv and strengthening relations with the European Union.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation, and attention shifted to Andy Burnham, who will replace him. Burnham was the mayor of Manchester and won a local by-election to become a member of Parliament.
Andy Burnham, the new leader of the Labour Party, will become the UK's new prime minister on Tuesday. He has promised to continue the policies of his predecessor, Keir Starmer, and to focus on the needs of the people of the UK.
Andy Burnham’s T-shirt-wearing brand is about to be tested
Britain's political leadership is set to get a glow-up as Keir Starmer hands over as prime minister to Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester. Burnham's informal style, which includes wearing T-shirts to work, is intended to send a clear signal to voters abo…
2027: Labour Party unveils health expert as VP candidate
The Labour Party in Nigeria has announced Bintu Konto, a public health expert with over three decades of experience, as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, running alongside presidential candidate Dr. Chibuzo Okereke.
Labour MPs to Andy Burnham: This is how to stop us toppling you
Labour MPs have shared their advice with Andy Burnham on how to keep their support as he becomes the new leader of the party. Burnham has secured 322 nominations from his colleagues and is expected to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader on July 17.
UK politicians are considering a permanent ban on crypto donations after Nigel Farage's resignation from Parliament and the potential influence of crypto billionaires on his policies.
Labour's probable next leader Andy Burnham faces intense competition for face time in Westminster as he settles back into the political scene.
Andy Burnham is the only person who can keep Nigel Farage out of Downing Street. He has a unique blend of optimism and realism.
Rachel Reeves supports Andy Burnham for prime minister, despite potential demotion. Burnham's cabinet choices are uncertain, with Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband in consideration for chancellor.
Darren Jones says he has been reassured by Andy Burnham's economic plans, and believes bond markets should be content with them. Jones rules out a leadership bid and says he has received reassurances from Burnham.
Andy Burnham is the main contender for the UK prime minister position after Keir Starmer's resignation. He has previously run for Labour leadership twice and lost, but this time he has gained significant support from Labour MPs.
Andy Burnham's supporters are divided over who should be his chancellor, with Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting emerging as frontrunners. The choice of chancellor will give a clear sign of how radical Burnham intends to be as prime minister.
Keir Starmer has resigned as UK Prime Minister and Labour Party leader, ending months of speculation. He will remain in office until a new leader is elected.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned under pressure from his party, after a series of controversies and declining popularity. His resignation comes less than two years after his party's historic election victory.