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Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan

Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

BBC Politics · 29 Jun 2026
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The people and places that helped Andy Burnham find self-belief

A teacher says the MP needed persuading to go to Cambridge, "but he did it and the rest is history".

BBC Politics · 29 Jun 2026
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Who could be the UK's next chancellor?

The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

BBC Politics · 26 Jun 2026
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Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?

Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.

BBC Politics · 24 Jun 2026
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Burnham's people: MPs and advisers in line for a job if he gains power

The key figures likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.

BBC Politics · 24 Jun 2026
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Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer

A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?

BBC Politics · 23 Jun 2026
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The economic challenges facing the next prime minister

Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.

BBC Politics · 23 Jun 2026
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The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here

The police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.

BBC Politics · 6 Jun 2026
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Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?

Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?

BBC Politics · 16 May 2026
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Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections

Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.

BBC Politics · 25 Apr 2026
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Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess

The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.

BBC Politics · 18 Apr 2026
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As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at home

British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.

BBC Politics · 21 Mar 2026
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