Plummeting poll ratings turned MPs against Starmer - and could do the same to him

Poll finds Labour heavyweight must unite voters who have defected to left and right-wing parties to stand chance of victory

Plummeting poll ratings turned MPs against Starmer - and could do the same to him

Labour leader hopeful also suggested the law around carrying knives for religious reasons should be reviewed after the death of Henry Nowak

Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate faced significant scrutiny during a nationally televised BBC debate.

Andy Burnham says he doesn't want to get "ahead of himself", and must first win a by-election later this month.

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Burnham has announced that if he becomes prime minister, he will cut business rates for pubs and music venues by 20 per cent in 2027-28.