There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes. ...
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Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drillingBurnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling
Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licences. ...
White House backs Argentina team over Falklands bannerWhite House backs Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate. ...
US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive nightUS strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night
The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran’s armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz. ...
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending ‘filthy’ air into US citiesTrump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending ‘filthy’ air into US cities
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions. ...
Burnham finalising cabinet ahead of becoming PM on MondayBurnham finalising cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday
The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years. ...
Boy attacked by zoo crocodile has had seven operations and is smiling again, say parentsBoy attacked by zoo crocodile has had seven operations and is smiling again, say parents
The three-year-old’s parents say the boy is making progress after seven operations in a month. ...
Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder sceneMother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene
Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak. ...
Zeffman: Burnham promises huge change – now to find out how he will deliver itZeffman: Burnham promises huge change – now to find out how he will deliver it
The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader. ...
Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PMFive headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM
From defence spending to housing – the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with. ...