Why a snap election could prove irresistible to Burnham

Voters tell PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham: You must call snap election if you want a mandate to govern

Voters tell PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham: You must call snap election if you want a mandate to govern

Britain will go to the polls early in 2027, maybe as soon as January. Here’s why

A number of political realities collide with Andy Burnham’s entry to Downing Street – and an early General Election is the obvious conclusion

‘The lessons Labour can take from the Tories over changing leaders’

The Makerfield by-election result resulted in a strong victory for Andy Burnham. The, soon-to-be former, Mayor of Greater The post ‘The lessons Labour can take from the Tories over changing leaders’ appeared first on LabourList.

This Lone Aide Is Graham Platner's Only Ally As Walls Close in on His Electoral Prospects

This Lone Aide Is Graham Platner's Only Ally As Walls Close in on His Electoral Prospects

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Burnham Doesn’t Rule Out Snap Election

Andy Burnham has just arrived in London, and has already opened the door to an early election. Asked if he would call one, Burnham said: “I think you’re jumping several hurdles there. My priority today is be sworn in as the MP for Makerfield. And it’s been very kind of sad for me today to

Progressive Democrats Are Winning in Just About Every Corner of America

Katrina vanden Heuvel Sweet victories are fueled by demands of voters who want new leaders and authentic advocates. The post Progressive Democrats Are Winning in Just About Every Corner of America appeared first on The Nation.

A Fatal Rivalry -- Hamilton vs. Burr

Photo Credit: LoCBy Joe AltonWhat do you get when you put together two gifted politicians from different parties, a fledgling nation, a code of honor, and a lot of personal grievances? You get Hamilton vs. Burr.

Burnham revels on public stage but has little time to hammer ideas into shape

As a man who has held prime ministerial ambitions for years, Andy Burnham makes his dash for the door, political editor Chris Mason writes.

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How England's class divide shaped Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s likely next prime minister

As mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham brought growth to the postindustrial city. Can he scale that nationally as the next prime minister?

Northerners don’t need Andy Burnham’s pity politics

The post Northerners don’t need Andy Burnham’s pity politics appeared first on spiked.

A Few Thoughts on Mamdani and the New York Primaries

One of the big stories coming out last night’s primaries are the wins for House candidates endorsed by New York...

Letter: Andy Burnham election is good news for the Labour Party but particularly good news for the party in Northern Ireland

A letter from Boyd Black:

Burnham’s dilemma: A free ride on Starmer’s majority, or risk an election to seek his own 

Polling indicates voters aren’t desperate for Andy Burnham to secure a fresh mandate, but don’t much like the way Labour are choosing a leader either.

Farage’s election gamble could see him face one challenger ... Count Binface

For some voters, the possibility of Binface being the Reform UK leader’s sole opponent sums up the situation

Nigel Farage’s ‘Pro-Sleaze’ By-Election Is A Sign Of Terminal Weakness

The Reform leader's desperate decision to call a back-me-or-sack-me by-election is a sign of a politician who knows he is finally being exposed for the man he really is, argues Adam Bienkov

The Democratic Party Gets Its Populist Takeover

How democratic socialists, boosted by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, swept the Democratic establishment in Tuesday’s primaries. The post The Democratic Party Gets Its Populist Takeover appeared first on The Intercept.

Mamdani’s Big Wins May Be a Headache for the Governor Who Has Backed Him

When Micah Lasher, an heir to the Manhattan Democratic establishment, won the primary in New York’s 12th Congressional District on Tuesday night, Gov. Kathy Hochul was by his side. “They said that experience didn’t matter in Democratic politics,” the city comptroller, Mark Levine, told Mr. Lasher. “And you have proven that it does!” Standing silently []

Don’t commercialise your PVC – Osun APC guber candidate tells electorates

While emphasising the need to make the right choice for the state's progress, he also assured the people that a vote for him will accelerate growth and development within the shortest possible time. The post Don’t commercialise your PVC – Osun APC guber candidate tells electorates appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Head to heads

The most interesting finding from this polling isn’t seeing Andy Burnham being an improvement but even at the end Sir Keir Starmer was preferred to be Prime Minister than Nigel Farage. I see this as further proof that at the next election people will vote tactically to stop Reform and their leader. TSE

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 2028 options grow after socialist wins in New York

The Democratic Socialists of America‘s shocking wins in New York‘s primaries not only solidified its growing power among the Democratic base but also fueled speculation that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) could mount a successful run for higher office. Two DSA-aligned candidates, backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, took down incumbent Democrats Tuesday night []

UK Labour leadership nominations begin: Who’s running and how it works

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is the frontrunner. If no rival emerges, he could become PM this month.

Wait ... WUT?! Graham Platner Campaign Is Hiring and the Role They're Hiring for Is So VERY Telling

Wait ... WUT?! Graham Platner Campaign Is Hiring and the Role They're Hiring for Is So VERY Telling

Mamdani-backed candidates sweep NYC’s Democratic primaries

The biggest winner of Tuesday’s primary wasn’t even on the ballot. Candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani swept a trio of contested congressional races on Tuesday night in a decisive victory for the democratic socialist-fueled movement that brought the mayor to City Hall. The victories for challengers to candidates supported by mainstream Democratic heavyweights could have significant implications for the public policy shaping the real estate industry in the years ahead. In perhaps the night’s most surprising result, political newcomer Darializa Avila Chevalier narrowly unseated incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat to represent the 13th Congressional District in northern Manhattan and parts of []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

What could Andy Burnham as prime minister mean for your money?

What could Andy Burnham as prime minister mean for your money?

Andy Burnham faces doubts over ability to transform Britain

UK barrister and broadcaster Andrew Eborn questions how much Labour MP Andy Burnham could realistically change if elected the UK's next prime minister. “Politics itself throughout the world is based on disappointment and then hope again … everyone comes in, and they say oh, this person’s going to change everything,” Mr Eborn told Sky News host James Morrow. “The change that people really want is the change in their pocket, so we need to see that.”

James Uthmeier stretches cash lead in AG race with seven-figure week

Neither candidate faces a primary challenge. The post James Uthmeier stretches cash lead in AG race with seven-figure week appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

‘Not Just About Personality’: AOC Says New York Voters Are Demanding A Policy Shakeup

Following the conclusion of the recent New York primary elections, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared her perspective on what drove voter behavior at the polls. Speaking to reporters, the New York congresswoman indicated that the election results point toward a growing desire for structural change and a shift in how the Democratic electorate views its representation. [] ‘Not Just About Personality’: AOC Says New York Voters Are Demanding A Policy Shakeup

Burnham could be PM in less than a month – here’s what that would look like

After two failed leadership bids, is it third time lucky for Andy Burnham?

Who is Andy Burnham, the forerunner for UK PM?

Who is Andy Burnham, the forerunner for UK PM?

I saw Ann Widdecombe recently. She derided Reform ‘small fry’ but backed Farage

Kitty Donaldson: The old-fashioned conviction politician was fierce in politics and generous in private