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IrelandScotlandWalesBurnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bidThe favourite to be the next prime minister will set out his economic vision in a speech in Manchester.20 mins agoPoliticsChris Mason: Burnham starts to sketch out his vision as potential prime ministerThe new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning. 6 hrs agoPoliticsEx-minister not ruling out leadership bid yetCarns says he is waiting to hear the contents of an economics speech by Andy Burnham.20 hrs agoEnglandBurnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chiefFormer Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says defence must be a priority for the next prime minister.1 day agoPoliticsSenior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy BurnhamLucy Powell and Steve Reed say Labour MPs are backing a coronation of Burnham rather than a contest.12 hrs agoPoliticsCleverly says he would not have used Badenoch's Gestapo jibeThe Conservative leader has been criticised by Labour for making a Nazi comparison in relation to the education secretary.12 hrs agoPoliticsLib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidateThe party has admitted it unlawfully discriminated against David Campanale because of his religious beliefs.1 day agoPoliticsStarmer rebuffs Home Secretary's request to sack immigration ministerHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood's request for Mike Tapp's removal came after he wrote an unauthorised article.Conservatives offer tax incentive as part of 50,000 reservist pledgeLabour accused the Conservatives of trying to "rewrite history" after making defence cuts while in power.Home Office plan to use more military bases to house asylum seekersThree new sites in Oxfordshire, Suffolk, and Yorkshire could house about 3,750 asylum seekers if permission is granted.King urges MSPs to help build a 'fair and prosperous society'The ceremony, which featured pageantry, poetry, drama and music, marked the beginning of the seventh session of Holyrood.Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UKThe home secretary says "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.Features and analysisWhat are Andy Burnham's potential policies for No 10?The former Greater Manchester mayor could find himself in Downing Street as soon as mid-July.How Andy Burnham's school teacher inspired him to believe in himselfSteve Harrington says he had to convince the front-runner for Labour leader into going to Cambridge University. 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.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.Burnham's people: MPs and advisers in line for a job if he gains powerThe key figures likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.Starmer's resignationSir Keir Starmer's premiership in six chartsBBC Verify looks at the record of Sir Keir's time in government in six key areas since he took office in July 2024.Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation speech in fullSir Keir announces he will be step down as Labour leader and PM in a Downing Street address.Sir Keir Starmer: Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the publicLess than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out.'Hillsborough Law could be Starmer's legacy'The bill has been delayed in Parliament in a dispute over an opt-out for the security services.Keir Starmer - then and nowA look back at Kier Starmer's first speech outside number 10 in 2024, compared to his resignation speech today.BBC InDepthThe Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got hereThe police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales electionsLaura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson messThe decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at homeBritish politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.Watch/ListenMichel Barnier, chief EU Brexit negotiator: We need to be together in a fragile worldKatya Adler speaks to EU negotiator Michel Barnier 10 years on since the Brexit voteTrump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.Health Secretary James Murray backs Burnham as PMNewly-appointed health secretary James Murray says he will back Andy Burnham as candidate for Labour leader and PM.'Was the political heat too hot?': Starmer leaves No 10 ahead of PMQsKeir Starmer is set to face his first Prime Minister's Questions since he announced his resignation as Labour leader.Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PMHenry Zeffman reveals sources close to Andy Burnham expect Rachel Reeves to be offered a more junior position in his potential cabinet.
