From 1d agoStarmer will not attempt to block Burnham from standing as MPPippa CrerarThe Guardian understands that Keir Starmer will not attempt to block Andy Burnham from standing to be MP in Makerfield, Greater Manchester.An ally of Starmer said: “Keir is focused on bringing the party together so it can tackle the issues facing working families.”Key events24h agoA summary of today's developments24h agoJames Murray appointed health secretary1d agoStarmer will not attempt to block Burnham from standing as MP1d agoWhy even Burnham would face tough challenge beating Reform UK in Makerfield1d agoFarage says Reform UK will 'throw absolutely everything' at winning Makerfield byelection1d agoBurnham says he wants to become Makerfield's MP to make 'politics work for people' and life 'more affordable'1d ago'MPs don't get to pick their successors,' McFadden warns1d agoExtracts from Simons' letter to his constituents saying why they should back Burnham as their next MP1d agoLabour's Josh Simons to stand down as Makerfield MP to free up seat for Burnham1d agoStarmer tells Streeting he is 'truly sorry' he has quit, but says he will play 'important role' in Labour 'for years to come'1d agoSinn Féin, SNP and Plaid Cymru meet to discuss 'new era of cooperation', with warning 'Westminster's time is up'1d agoFire Brigades Union votes against proposal to disaffiliate from Labour1d agoLabour's West of England mayor chooses Green councillor as her deputy1d agoBadenoch claims Streeting's resignation shows Labour has 'descended into civil war'1d agoNigel Farage bought £1.4m property in cash shortly after receiving £5m gift1d agoStreeting does have 80-plus MPs supporters, but took 'principled decision' not to trigger contest, key supporter claims1d agoCatherine West says she would not rule out voting for Starmer in leadership election - despite having led calls for contest1d agoWhat journalists and commentators are saying about Streeting's resignation letter1d agoStreeting says NHS is 'on road to recovery' as result of measures taken while he was health secretary1d agoStreeting calls for leadership contest with 'best possible candidates' - saying Labour must offer 'bigger solutions'1d agoWes Streeting resigns1d agoHow HMRC investigation found Rayner's stamp duty error was in least serious category1d agoStreeting in standoff with No 10 as allies claim ‘things are shifting’1d agoStarmer/Streeting/Labour leadership: lobby latest on what on earth might be going on1d agoNo 10 says Streeting still health secretary, and PM still has confidence in him1d agoEd Davey accuses Streeting of having 'dire track record' at NHS, saying 12-hour A&E waits up 20% since 20241d agoStreeting says NHS England has achieved biggest single-month cut in waiting lists in 17 years1d agoCleared by HMRC, Angela Rayner says Labour must deliver change – video1d agoDefence minister Al Carns does not deny wanting to enter any Labour leadership contest1d agoMinister urges Labour MPs to 'step back' from supporting leadership contest1d agoUK economy records surprise 0.3% growth in first month of the Iran war1d agoReeves suggests Labour leadership contest could put economic recovery at riskShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureA summary of today's developments