HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line’s “original sins” include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs....
Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has “shown before that he’s up for a fight” and she “wouldn’t write [him]...
Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to ‘save’ Labour
The former health secretary says a ‘proper contest’ is needed while Burnham says Labour needs ‘a lot of change’....
Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
If the mayor goes on to win the by-election he would be able to a launch a leadership challenge against the PM....
What does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?
Andy Burnham says he will look to stand in the constituency, after Labour MP Josh Simons announces his resignation....
Farage paid for £1.4m house with I’m a Celebrity cash, says Reform
The Reform UK leader is being investigated by Parliament’s standards over a £5m gift from a billionaire....
UK borrowing costs reach new high and pound falls as leadership drama continues
Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing....
Analysis: Andy Burnham’s route back to Commons is clearer – but can he win in Makerfield?
The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK....
Josh Simons stood down for Burnham as Labour was ‘imploding’
Josh Simons explains why he sacrificed his seat to help Andy Burnham bid to be prime minister....
Andy Burnham to make bid to return to Commons as pressure mounts on Starmer
Wes Streeting also resigned as health secretary saying he had lost confidence in Sir Keir’s leadership....