The people and places that helped Andy Burnham find self-belief
A teacher says the MP needed persuading to go to Cambridge, "but he did it and the rest is history".
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Burnham’s people: MPs and advisers in line for a job if he gains power
The key figures likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.
Ten years on, Brexit’s economic impact is becoming clearer
A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did…
The economic challenges facing the next prime minister
Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.
The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here
The police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.
Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?
Relish and dread as Starmer ‘shambles’ hangs over Scotland and Wales elections
Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.