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Andy Burnham makes a speech surrounded by supporters at the launch of his campaign as Labour's candidate for the Makerfield by-election during a press conference at Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club in Ashton-in-Makerfield, May 22, 2026
Features / 13 June 2026
13 June 2026

A former mining seat has become the focal point of Britain’s political drama, with Labour’s future, Reform’s advance and Andy Burnham’s leadership prospects all on the line. ANDREW MURRAY reports

puerto rico
Books / 11 June 2026
11 June 2026

ANDREW MURRAY welcomes a fascinating account of the struggle in Puerto Rico for democracy and independence

Defence Secretary John Healey walks into the press conference following the Aukmin Summit, at Lancaster House in London, June 10, 2026
Britain / 11 June 2026
11 June 2026
Robert Kenyon, a former Reform UK PPC, during the Reform UK North West conference at Crowne Plaza Chester, January 11, 2025
Reform UK / 11 June 2026
11 June 2026
Vehicles set on fire by protesters on Lendrick Street in Belfast, as disorder flared in response to Monday night's stabbing attack in the city, June 9, 2026
Northern Ireland / 10 June 2026
10 June 2026

Knife victim's family calls for calm after night of racist violence

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech at London Tech Week setting out how the government will harness technology to boost growth and spread opportunity across the UK, June 8, 2026
Labour Party / 10 June 2026
10 June 2026
Two tier policing sign
Eyes Left / 10 June 2026
10 June 2026

As protests erupt over Henry Nowak’s murder, ANDREW MURRAY argues that anger is being exploited to advance a wider racist and anti-immigration agenda

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones leaves BBC Broadcasting House, London, after appearing on the BBC1 current affairs programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, May 24, 2026
Britain / 4 June 2026
4 June 2026
Stop Trump's war on Cuba, MPs demand
Britain / 3 June 2026
3 June 2026
Andy Burnham makes a speech at the launch of his campaign as Labour's candidate for the Makerfield by-election during a press conference at Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, May 22, 2026
Labour Party / 2 June 2026
2 June 2026
UNWELCOME INTERVENTION: Tony Blair (left) pictured with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer in 2023
Eyes Left / 30 May 2026
30 May 2026

Nearly two decades after leaving office, the former PM is still trumpeting the same futile militarism and failed free market dogmas. The question naturally arises: why does anyone still listen to him, says ANDREW MURRAY

Trump on air force one
Eyes Left / 26 May 2026
26 May 2026

The US president’s adventurism in Iran began as a display of overwhelming force but has swiftly become a lesson in over-reach, says ANDREW MURRAY

Andy Burnham
Britain / 26 May 2026
26 May 2026
Greens
Britain / 26 May 2026
26 May 2026
Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a reception to mark the introduction of the Small Business Protections Bill at number 10 Downing Street, London, May 19, 2026
Britain / 21 May 2026
21 May 2026
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London, May 19, 2026
Britain / 21 May 2026
21 May 2026
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham delivers the keynote speech at Centre for Cities event at the British Library in central London, March 4, 2026
Politics / 20 May 2026
20 May 2026
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham speaking at The Great North Investment Summit at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, May 18, 2026
Labour Party / 19 May 2026
19 May 2026
Health Secretary Wes Streeting smiles as he walks through the Member's Lobby of the Houses of Parliament in London to the House of Lords to hear the King's Speech during the State Opening of Parliament, May 13, 2026
Labour Party / 13 May 2026
13 May 2026