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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
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
Features / 29 May 2026
29 May 2026

The Greater Manchester mayor has shifted left over the years — but his record still shows a tendency to wobble when pressure comes from the right, says SOLOMON HUGHES

Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a Small Business Protections Bill meeting at number 10 Downing Street, London, May 19, 2026
Editorial / 21 May 2026
21 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
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham delivers the keynote speech at Centre for Cities event at the British Library in central London, March 4, 2026
Editorial / 19 May 2026
19 May 2026
Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, during a meeting with English regional mayors, at No 10 Downing Street in Westminster, central London, July 9, 2024
Eyes Left / 16 May 2026
16 May 2026

The collapse of Streeting’s leadership challenge and an opening for Burnham’s potential path back to Parliament have accelerated the battle over what – if anything – Labour still stands for, writes ANDREW MURRAY

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
Prime Minister Keir Starmer giving a speech at the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre in Waterloo, London, as he sets out the next steps he is taking in his plan to build a stronger, fairer Britain, May 11, 2026
Labour Party / 12 May 2026
12 May 2026