Labour Party news, events & figures

Burnham’s Commons path opens, but Makerfield poses Reform test

Andy Burnham’s route back to Parliament has become clearer, but a Makerfield by-election would pit him against a surging Reform UK challenge.

Jess Phillips among four ministers quitting as Starmer fights revolt

Four ministers, including Jess Phillips, have quit as pressure grows on Keir Starmer from Labour MPs urging him to resign.

Who could challenge Keir Starmer if Labour turns on him?

Keir Starmer says he will keep governing, but Labour MPs are weighing possible successors including Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner.

Starmer vows to fight on as Labour revolt rattles gilt market

Keir Starmer is trying to hold off a Labour leadership revolt as gilt yields rise and MPs press him to set out a timetable for leaving office.

Reform gains reshape early UK election results as Labour and Tories lose ground

Reform UK has made major gains in early election results, while Labour faces heavy losses in England and Wales and the SNP is forecast to remain largest in Scotland.

Parties make final push before elections across Britain

Parties are making final pitches before Thursday elections across England, Scotland and Wales, with results due from Friday and through the weekend.

Starmer faces Commons vote over Mandelson vetting claims

Keir Starmer faces a Commons vote on a proposed inquiry into his statements about Lord Mandelson’s vetting, though a major Labour rebellion appears unlikely.