“Brand Burnham”: Why Andy is a marketing success story
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Burnham wins Makerfield, what now?
Andy Burnham has won the historic Makerfield by-election, he's soon expected to speak to Starmer or trigger a leadership election. Anoosh Ch...
Where Keir Starmer went wrong | Wes Streeting interview
The former Health Secretary reveals why he believes Keir Starmer is failing. When Wes Streeting resigned from cabinet in May, it put an end...
If Andy Burnham wins, what next?
Tomorrow - the fate of the Labour government, and Keir Starmer’s premiership, is in the balance as voters head to the polls in Makerfield fo...
Makerfield: What are the polls saying?
On Thursday, Makerfield goes to the polls in the most consequential by-election in a generation. Can Andy Burnham finally gain the parliamen...
The Makerfield candidates’ normal person contest | Will and Anoosh
The Makerfield by-election candidates battle it out to be the most “normal”, the travails of journalists from the US to the NS and more cros...
Wes Streeting: Keir Starmer doesn't take responsibility
After the resignations of Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns, Wes Streeting joins the Politics Show to reflect...
The private companies running Britain
From prisons to speed cameras and welfare to nuclear warning systems, the British government has outsourced a huge number of state operation...
Makerfield locals have their say
Ahead of the by-election in Makerfield on June 18th, polling expert Scarlett Maguire spoke to voters in the constituency for the New Statesm...
What would “Burnhamism” actually look like?
Andy Burnham’s tucked-in t-shirt, a bonkers “festival of AI optimism” and which MP would make the best James Bond. Will Dunn is joined by ed...
What does Makerfield make of Andy Burnham?
The spectre of the Makerfield by-election on June 18th is hanging over British politics. If Andy Burnham wins, he’s in prime position to cha...
Why UK politics has failed for 20 years
While Westminster looks inward, the world is moving fast. Keir Starmer's government needs to focus on the urgent changes affecting all of ou...
Tony Blair has kicked the Labour Party into action
This week there’s only one subject to discuss – and that’s Tony Blair – who has written a blistering 5,000 word essay criticising everyone f...
Nigel Farage’s £5 million “reward” from crypto billionaire | Will and Anoosh
Nigel Farage’s £5 million “reward” from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, the NHS “I feel lucky” syndrome and the Reform councillor w...
Starmer attempts business as usual
The spotlight of British politics is shining on Andy Burnham - and his “long coup” is underway. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer himself has to find...
What is Andy Burnham’s “Manchesterism”?
Andy Burnham is running in a by-election in Makerfield, which is likely to be held on 18 June, to return to Parliament as an MP. If he wins,...
Keir Starmer’s never ending chaos | Will and Anoosh’s weekly round up
Keir Starmer’s never ending cycle of political chaos, Reform’s suspended local councillors and Anoosh’s heckle of Boris Johnson. Will Dunn a...
Streeting resigns, but can he trigger a leadership contest?
Wes Streeting resigned as Health Secretary on Thursday morning, but Ailbhe Rea says Keir Starmer is determined to fight on. After days of sp...
Starmer defiantly clings to power
Over 80 MPs are calling for Keir Starmer’s resignation, reaching the threshold required for a contender to mount a leadership challenge, wit...
The weirdest day in Westminster
Keir Starmer has pledged to “prove the doubters wrong” as he tries to head off a leadership challenge after the disastrous local election re...