NewsUKUK PoliticsEnglandN. IrelandScotlandWalesPM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exitThe BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.38 mins agoPoliticsHenry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election. 8 hrs agoPoliticsThe key figures in Andy Burnham's inner circleThe MPs and advisers likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.9 hrs agoPoliticsWhat is Burnham's path to becoming Labour leader and PM?How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?14 hrs agoPoliticsBurnham says Labour has final chance to change after Makerfield by-election winThe outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes.8 hrs agoPoliticsFarage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votesThe Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.10 hrs agoPoliticsHistoric by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.9 hrs agoScotlandUK's top data and AI regulator quits after 'inappropriate' humourEdwards has been the boss of the data watchdog since January 2022, and said he had made inappropriate attempts at humour. Energy bills, business rates and HS2: What are Burnham's potential policies?After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.Burnham 'hard act to follow' for new mayor - localsAs Andy Burnham becomes MP for Makerfield, Greater Manchester reacts to his departure as mayor.MP arrested on suspicion of assault and coercionThe Lib Dem MP for Tewkesbury Cameron Thomas has had the whip suspended pending a police investigation.Tories win seats from Reform at Essex by-electionsFormer Rochford District Council leader Danielle Belton quickly returns to local politics.Features and analysisChris Mason: Burnham's emphatic win leaves Starmer and Labour MPs with big decisionThe PM will see the stonking scale of Andy Burnham's victory - will it shift his outlook, his defiance, so frequently recently expressed?Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal successAndy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.Who is Andy Burnham? Returning MP who wants to be prime ministerThe outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election winThe Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat.Andy Burnham's win means change at the top for Greater ManchesterBurnham victory in Makerfield means Greater Manchester must find a new regional mayor. 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/ListenBadenoch on Tory Aberdeen South by-election winThe Scottish Conservatives have won a Westminster by-election for the first time in more than 50 years, taking Aberdeen South from the SNP.How does a Labour leadership contest work?Matt Chorley explains what might happen now that Andy Burham has won a seat back in Parliament.I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PMI will run, I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PMLabour minister responds to Burnham winHousing minister Steve Reed recalled previous Conservative leadership contests.The moment Andy Burnham won Makerfield by-electionAndy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.
