The Burnham comms and policy blitz
Andy Burnham’s policy and comms blitz powers on - he is setting out his intentions early, and with a very different style than his predecessor.
Meanwhile, on his second week, his government is fully appointed, but the fallout is still rumbling away in the background.
Anoosh Chakelian is joined by A…
Reform's big benefits gamble
After its victory in Clacton, Reform has announced plans to slash the welfare state.
Over the weekend, Robert Jenrick claimed a Reform government would cut £50 billion from the welfare bill, excluding foreign nationals from most benefits.
Meanwhile, a parliamentary investigation into Nigel Farage’s…
Will Andy Burnham call an early election?
On the one hand, Burnham may never be as popular as he is now. On the other, the PM could lose an election if he calls it soon, bringing his long-held dream of being prime minister to a horribly premature end.
Anoosh Chakelian is joined by political editor Ailbhe Rea.
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How will Burnham navigate the North Sea?
One of the first big decisions of Andy Burnham’s premiership is looming: whether to drill for North Sea oil and gas.
Labour made a manifesto promise not to grant new licences for oil and gas exploration, but the question of whether to go ahead and drill at the Rosebank and Jackdaw sites - offshore…
Zack Polanski's honeymoon is over
It’s nearly a year since Zack Polanski took the reins of the Green party.
In many ways the party has never been so successful – with five MPs, leading six local authorities and a leader who cuts through with the public.
But now the Greens have to contend with a new – and relatively popular – Prim…
Burnham vs Badenoch: PMQs, round one
This week was Andy Burnham’s first in the Commons as Prime Minister, facing his inaugural head to head with Kemi Badenoch at PMQs.
As for the Tories, they have undergone a major reshuffle.
Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ailbhe Rea and Tom McTague.
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Ed Miliband resets relations with Israel
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has unveiled the biggest reset in UK relations with Israel for decades, and, in typical fashion, is putting his stamp on his new role.
Meanwhile, the scandal surrounding Reform and their finances continues, with the Met Police announcing they are launching a criminal i…
MPs Vote Against Assisted Dying Bill
Today, MPs have voted against a fresh move to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill would have allowed adults with fewer than six months to live to apply to be given help to end their life.
It followed hours of debate and the result was close with 286 against and 270 in favour. Ada…
Has Andy Burnham reached his peak?
The Chancellor gives his conference speech just four weeks before his first budget and Andy Burnham proposes a national care service in England.
Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Ethan Croft bring you the latest from the Labour Conference.
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Burnham delivers packed conference speech
Labour Conference 2026 draws to a close with Andy Burnham's speech.
The PM's announcements included scrapping the triple lock pension, electoral reform, a new help-to-buy scheme, Great British Grid, an end to the public ownership ban on water companies and a range of options for our relationship wi…
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