Burnham to get briefings from officials on taking over as prime minister
Sir Keir Starmer is offering “access talks” with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates....
Minister supports Burnham as Labour MPs split over possible contest for leadership
Al Carns and Darren Jones are considering whether to run against Andy Burnham for the Labour leadership....
Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
Andy Burnham will have to set out his stall to show how he will deliver on his promises, the BBC’s political editor writes....
Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster....
Why did Keir Starmer resign and what could happen next?
The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen....
Sir Keir Starmer: Top lawyer whose ‘Mr Rules’ approach failed to connect with the public
Less than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out....
How four weeks in court unravelled ‘sinful and deceitful’ Jeffrey Donaldson
The former DUP leader entered calm court on day one calm and relaxed, but by the end he was alone as the jury found him...
Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author
Dr Hilary Cass says she is “absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don’t do the trial than if we do.”...
Welsh first minister wants ‘new relationship’ with Westminster after Starmer quits
Rhun ap Iorwerth set out demands to the PM’s successor, while Welsh MPs say they back his resignation....
Sturgeon and Gove to team up for reality TV ‘wargame’
The former first minister is to serve as deputy prime minister in a simulation of a Russian attack on the UK....