First Reform UK police commissioner elected
This is expected to be the final police and crime commissioner election held, unless anyone else steps down or leaves…
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A very quick guide to Andy Burnham
He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race.
Burnham promises huge change – but leaves questions about plan to deliver it
The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first…
Who is Andy Burnham’s wife, Marie-France van Heel?
Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university…
Andy Burnham is Labour leader: What is he promising?
The BBC's chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what Andy Burnham intends to do as the new leader of the…
‘I have a plan,’ Labour’s new leader says
The new Labour leader says he has listened over the past 25 years and he has a plan going forward.
Police investigate death threat against Reform politician and his family
Senedd member Cai Parry-Jones said the alleged threat was made against him and his family.
Greens leader renews call for extra security after Ann Widdecombe death
Zack Polanski says he "hasn't been offered anything" despite concerns over he and other politicians' safety.
Who is the frontrunner to be the UK’s next chancellor?
Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour…
Five 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.
Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ got him to No 10 – but will it work for the UK?
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
MP calls for Widdecombe memorial in Parliament
Helen Grant replaced Ann Widdecombe as MP for Maidstone and the Weald in the 2010 general election.