Burnham talks football and Strait of Hormuz in first call with Donald Trump

Andy Burnham has held his first call with Donald Trump as prime minister, congratulating the US president on a “successful World Cup” and floating a future presidential visit to Manchester. The call took place on Monday afternoon, shortly after Burnham was appointed prime minister by King Charles at Buckingham Palace following Keir Starmer‘s resignation. According […]

Andy Burnham appoints new cabinet: who’s in and who’s out

Andy Burnham has selected his cabinet after entering Downing Street as Britain’s new prime minister. Burnham was formally appointed by King Charles at Buckingham Palace on Monday afternoon, succeeding Keir Starmer, who resigned as Labour leader last month. Speaking outside No 10 in his first address as prime minister, Burnham promised to “make this moment […]

Nigel Farage resigns as MP to force by-election

Nigel Farage has announced that he will resign as a member of parliament and force a by-election in the constituency of Clacton.  In a statement on Tuesday afternoon, the Reform UK leader vowed he would stand as a candidate in the contest so that voters in Clacton could be the “judges of my actions”.  Farage […]

Wes Streeting abandons leadership bid and backs Burnham

Wes Streeting has rallied behind Andy Burnham and abandoned his leadership bid in a sensational statement.  Streeting previously vowed to run in a contest to replace Starmer, having resigned as health secretary at the peak of Labour’s leadership crisis in May 2026.  In a statement, Streeting said Burnham had shown “what Labour can be when […]

Keir Starmer announces he will resign as prime minister

Keir Starmer has announced that he will resign as prime minister and leader of the Labour Party.  In a speech delivered on Downing Street this morning, Starmer said that he accepted the verdict of his party with “good grace”.  The outgoing prime minister’s voice cracked with emotion as he paid tribute to his wife, Victoria, […]

Andy Burnham storms to victory in Makerfield by-election

Andy Burnham has secured a comfortable victory in the highly anticipated Makerfield by-election, winning more than 50% of the vote.  Burnham will now return to parliament after months of speculation over his political future and resign his position as mayor of Greater Manchester. The by-election will also pile pressure on Keir Starmer, the prime minister, […]

John Healey resigns as defence secretary – letter in full

John Healey has sensationally resigned as defence secretary over military spending plans.  In a letter to the prime minister, Healey said the proposed defence investment plan “falls well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time”. Read Healey’s letter in full below.  This is a letter I never expected […]

Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary – letter in full

Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, saying it is now clear that Keir Starmer will not “lead the Labour Party into the next general election.” Streeting, who has headed the Department of Health and Social Care since the 2024 general election, described the 2026 local and devolved parliament elections as “unprecedented”.  In his resignation […]

Jess Phillips resigns

Jess Phillips has resigned as a Home Office minister.  In a letter addressed to the prime minister, Phillips called on Keir Starmer to step down, saying she could not “keep waiting around for a crisis to push for faster progress”. Phillips is the second minister to resign from the government since the 2026 local elections […]

First minister to resign says Starmer has lost ‘confidence of the public’

The first minister to resign from Keir Starmer’s government has called for the prime minister to step down and oversee “an orderly transition” to a new leader.  Miatta Fahnbulleh stepped down as minister for devolution, faith and communities on Tuesday morning. In a letter addressed to the prime minister, she said that the government had […]