Andy Burnham

The Explainer Despite early predictions of a close battle with Reform, Labour on course to win first electoral test for new PM

By The Week UK Published 30 July 26

Talking Point PM unveils national version of Greater Manchester Baccalaureate, with focus on technical education and loyal employment, but concerns about its fairness abound

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 29 July 26

Today's Big Question After 22 failed reforms in 30 years, former health secretary faces huge funding challenge

By The Week UK Published 27 July 26

In the Spotlight The newly anointed PM’s political journey is no secret but what do we know about his family life?

By Deeya Sonalkar, The Week UK Published 23 July 26

Today’s Big Question President has praised new PM’s plans on North Sea oil

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 23 July 26

Talking Point PM says Iron Lady caused Britain’s problems but is his ‘neoliberalism’ critique just ‘1980s karaoke’?

By The Week UK Published 22 July 26

Speed Read The former Manchester mayor becomes the country’s seventh prime minister in 10 years

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 21 July 26

The Explainer Appointments show new PM has a ‘much stronger theory of power’ than his recent predecessors

By The Week UK Published 21 July 26

Today's Big Question New PM’s appeal to Green and Reform voters could offer Conservatives and Lib Dems chance to take centre ground

By The Week UK Published 20 July 26

Talking Point Rising oil prices are spooking investors on both sides of the Atlantic

By The Week UK Published 19 July 26

Today’s Big Question The PM-to-be is moving ever closer to No. 10, but unknowns over policy and approach are keeping sweeping optimism in check

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 15 July 26

The Explainer PM-in-waiting may overturn ban on drinks in seats

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 7 July 26