Labour Leadership

Andy Burnham's increasing influence within Labour sparks speculation about leadership changes and cabinet restructuring, particularly affecting Chancellor Rachel Reeves, amid ongoing internal discussions in Westminster.

Clark Garret Alvarez Jun 24, 2026

A Monty Python reference turned Burnham's swearing-in ceremony into one of Westminster's most viral moments.

Ria Pathak Jun 23, 2026

Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister, ending a brief tenure marked by political challenges. Andy Burnham emerges as the favourite to succeed him, with Labour leadership elections imminent.

Glory Moralidad Jun 22, 2026

The Makerfield by-election in Greater Manchester could impact Labour's leadership and UK politics, with Andy Burnham's potential victory raising questions about Keir Starmer's future.

Tanmay Puri Jun 18, 2026

Angela Rayner has been cleared by HMRC over unpaid stamp duty, fuelling speculation she could challenge Keir Starmer as his government unravels.

Nick Suter May 14, 2026

Keir Starmer's leadership is under scrutiny as betting odds favor Andy Burnham as a potential successor amid controversy over the Mandelson vetting process and upcoming local elections.

Maybelyn B. Paden Apr 27, 2026

Labour's succession chatter is colliding with an awkward reality: Angela Rayner's hopes of stepping up are being dogged by an HMRC inquiry into stamp duty on her £800,000 Hove flat, even as Keir Starmer's authority looks increasingly brittle. The party that promised 'integrity' now risks turning its internal drama into a public test of credibility.

Maybelyn B. Paden Feb 06, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer's admission that Labour could pursue closer EU alignment threatens his premiership and hands momentum to Nigel Farage's Reform movement.

Maybelyn B. Paden Jan 08, 2026

Labour's £100 million plan to build social homes for asylum seekers sparks outrage from Conservatives and Reform MPs, who argue British citizens are being sidelined.

Maybelyn B. Paden Jan 01, 2026

Labour's secret plans to issue digital IDs to newborns have sparked outrage among Opposition politicians and the public, raising serious questions about the true scope of the Government's mandatory identification scheme beyond employment verification.

Maybelyn B. Paden Jan 01, 2026

Labour representatives who attended Taylor Swift's Eras Tour for free are accused of bribery after the singer received VVIP security when exiting her concert at Wembley.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Oct 23, 2024

Wes Streeting has suggested that no-show patients may be fined in the future because NHS lost £1 billion to nearly eight million missed NHS appointments in the last year.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Oct 23, 2024

Labour's chance of winning the next general election has been threatened by its inability to call for a permanent ceasefire in the Palestinian territory.

Danielle Summer Mar 15, 2024

Since the Labour Party overturned majorities in Kingswood and Wellingborough, Tory MPs have threatened a vote of no confidence and urged Sunak to knuckle down on immigration.

Danielle Summer Feb 20, 2024

Dozens of Labour MPs resigned after 293 MPs voted to reject the SNP's King Speech amendment that called for "all parties to agree to an immediate ceasefire" in Gaza.

Danielle Summer Nov 16, 2023

Jeremy Corbyn's unexpected 2017 poll success was not the result of a "youthquake", although young voters were more likely to vote Labour than ever before.

David Brennan Jan 29, 2018

Pro--Corbyn pressure group will roll-out new training network to 160 battleground seats.

Ian Silvera Aug 03, 2017

"I think he can choose who he wants to have in his shadow cabinet," says Harriet Harman.

Ian Silvera Jun 13, 2017

As Labour closes in on the Conservatives, IBTimes UK explains how to read the opinion polls.

Ian Silvera May 30, 2017

The former shadow business secretary spoke to IBTimes UK ahead of the general election.

Ian Silvera May 18, 2017

"We are asking the better-off and the big corporations to pay a little bit more," Jeremy Corbyn said.

Ian Silvera May 16, 2017

Shadow chancellor refused to say how much nationalising the water industry would cost.

Ian Silvera May 16, 2017

Labour moderates have described Andrew Murray's appoint as "total madness".

Ian Silvera May 15, 2017

Left-wing author and journalist spoke to IBTimes UK on the campaign trail in London.

Ian Silvera May 02, 2017

Coyne has accused McCluskey of being Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's 'puppetmaster'.

Ian Silvera Mar 27, 2017

But polling from YouGov and Election Data shows Corbyn is still popular among Labour members.

Ian Silvera Mar 06, 2017

Former shadow business secretary originally failed to fully distance himself from the addresses.

Ian Silvera Feb 27, 2017

Labour peer said the weather, media and Peter Mandelson (and more) were to blame

Tareq Haddad Feb 26, 2017

Former leadership candidate said he was 'deeply concerned' about the state of the party.

Tareq Haddad Feb 25, 2017

Left-winger says he understands people who do not trust the political class or the EU.

Ian Silvera Dec 29, 2016