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<p>Outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer issues a statement outside 10 Downing Street ahead of the arrival of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Picture date: Monday July 20, 2026.</p>

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Former UK prime minister Keir Starmer to stand down as MP to focus on world affairs

Former UK prime minister says it is right time to go, which will trigger byelection that Greens’ Zack Polanski could target

<p>Sue Gray was highly critical of the working environment under Keir Starmer. File picture</p>

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Keir Starmer's former chief of staff says working in No.10 Downing Street 'unbearable'

<p>Andy Burnham is no stranger to Irish shores. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA</p>

comment-analysis

Changing faces: Maintaining Ireland's relationship with Britain's prime minister

Cabinet meeting

world

Andy Burnham under pressure to explain how to pay for policy pledges

Andy Burnham becomes new PM

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Andy Burnham pledges to ‘build a new economy’ in first speech as prime minister

Labour leadership

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Burnham to say UK must be honest about its challenges as he prepares to become PM

Andy Burnham on LBC

Andy Burnham in pledge to be 'unashamedly Labour' as he become party leader

The former Greater Manchester mayor, who returned to Westminster last month as Makerfield MP, will be confirmed as Labour leader in a special conference and then enter No 10 on Monday.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Hospitality industry roundtable

UK's Starmer apologises to mothers and children traumatised by decades of forced adoptions

An estimated 185,000 children were separated from their mothers in Britain.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What should Andy Burnham do first? Fergus Finlay shares his advice

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What should Andy Burnham do first? Fergus Finlay shares his advice

Former government adviser Fergus Finlay discusses leadership, political priorities, and the challenges facing Britain’s expected next prime minister

Listen | Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Labour leadership

Shona Murray: Why the EU is moving on while Britain still wrestles with Brexit

As Britain changes prime minister again, Brussels is focused on practical cooperation rather than another grand Brexit reset

Sat, 27 Jun, 2026

Labour leadership

Keir Starmer pledges 'smooth transition' after face-to-face talks with Andy Burnham

The prime minister told his cabinet he would try to make the process 'as easy as possible' for his successor

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Makerfield by-election

S Fergus Finlay: Dear Andy Burnham, I've advised many political leaders so here's my advice to you

Be generous, be brave, and do what you believe to be right, even if it makes you unpopular. Good luck

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer Ireland visit

Louise Burne: From tension with Sunak to warmer ties under Starmer — where will Burnham fit?

Amid the Brexit chaos, Keir Starmer deserves much credit for helping improve Irish-Anglo relations. Ireland will be paying close attention to his heir apparent, Andy Burnham

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach pays tribute to Keir Starmer for 'setting new direction' in Irish-UK relationship

Taoiseach pays tribute to Keir Starmer for 'setting new direction' in Irish-UK relationship

Mr Starmer announced his resignation on Monday morning following increasing pressure from within the Labour Party

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Starmer premiership crisis

Enda Brady: Where did it all go wrong for Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister?

Keir Starmer, the man with no message, will now leave No 10 Downing Street and presumably be replaced quickly by Andy Burnham, writes Enda Brady

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Starmer premiership crisis

Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister with Andy Burnham poised to take over

Speaking on Monday, Keir Starmer said he accepts 'with good grace' that he is not best person to lead Labour into next election'

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

G7 summit

Starmer reflecting on ‘political realities’ amid pressure to resign

The number of Labour MPs calling for Sir Keir to go has since topped 100 – just under a quarter of the party’s MPs.

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Makerfield by-election

How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s next prime minister?

After winning the Makerfield byelection, the returning Labour MP faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

G7 summit

Former UK minister Streeting says he could challenge PM Starmer next week

Sweeting said he has the backing of the 81 Labour lawmakers needed to trigger a challenge.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Lord Peter Mandelson - Epstein files scandal

What was missing from the Mandelson files?

Some documents were withheld to avoid prejudicing a police investigation into Mandelson. The government intends to publish them once that is complete

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Lord Peter Mandelson - Epstein files scandal

Peter Mandelson suggested Keir Starmer behave in more 'Trumpian' fashion

In exchanges included in a significant release of files on Monday, Peter Mandelson accused former prime minister Gordon Brown of trying to undermine Keir Starmer

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Starmer premiership crisis

Wes Streeting says Labour must ‘change course’ or hand Reform victory

He delivered his resignation speech in the Commons on Wednesday after quitting as health secretary last week

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Keir Starmer meets regional mayors

Fergus Finlay: The UK leadership battle really matters for Ireland — so who will win?

Anglo-Irish relations are crucial, and we should all shudder at the prospect of the feckless and values-free Nigel Farage rising to power

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Irish President Catherine Connolly visit to UK

President Catherine Connolly's State visit offers a brief reprieve for King Charles

President Connolly made her second official overseas visit to the UK

Mon, 18 May, 2026

State Opening of Parliament

Taoiseach: Ireland is planning for possibility Nigel Farage will become British prime minister

Micheál Martin said: 'If Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, Ireland will engage, but obviously his policies are completely at variance with ours in terms of the European Union'

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Unite the Kingdom march

Tommy Robinson’s march and pro-Palestine protest both under way in London

Two major protests are under way in London amid a huge £4. 5 million police operation.

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Requiem Mass for Tony Lloyd

UK politics: Andy Burnham has path to challenge for leadership but must win seat first

Greater Manchester mayor would need to win seat before launching campaign for Labour leadership

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Keir Starmer meets regional mayors

MP quits to make way for Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer

Josh Simons said he was standing down so the Mayor of Greater Manchester can 'drive the change our country is crying out for'

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Starmer premiership crisis

Wes Streeting quits UK government and calls on Keir Starmer to resign

Streeting, who is on the party’s right, had long been rumoured to be gathering support for tilt at leadership

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Angela Rayner visiting a construction site

Labour contender Angela Rayner cleared over tax affairs paving the way for potential leadership bid

Former deputy prime minister says investigation ‘clipped my wings’ as she settles £40,000 in unpaid stamp duty

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Starmer premiership crisis

Labour turmoil continues as Streeting mulls leadership challenge

The British health secretary is believed to have told allies he is preparing to resign on Thursday

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Fianna Fáil dissent remains largely private as UK Labour openly turns on Keir Starmer

Fianna Fáil dissent remains largely private as UK Labour openly turns on Keir Starmer

Private frustration within Fianna Fáil has yet to translate into any organised public challenge to Micheál Martin’s leadership

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer visit

Allies of Wes Streeting say he will launch challenge of Keir Starmer tomorrow

Leaked draft statement says party ‘cannot continue on its current path’ under PM

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Starmer premiership crisis

Who could replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister?

If Labour were to choose a new leader, here is a list of those in the frame to replace Starmer

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer visit

Watch: Keir Starmer vows to stay in power and prove 'doubters' wrong

More than 90 Labour MPs have called for Keir Starmer to go since the weekend

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Local elections 2026

Enda Brady: It was the lack of hope which killed Starmer’s premiership

If Labour don't get it right this time, Nigel Farage will be measuring curtains for No 10 Downing Street before they know it

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer visit

Labour rift over Keir Starmer’s fate deepens as four ministers quit

Prominent MP Jess Phillips was among the junior ministers to exit Mr Starmer’s Government, piling pressure on him to go

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Antisemitism in society meeting

More than 100 Labour MPs sign letter saying it’s ‘no time for a leadership contest’ as Starmer refuses to quit

Three ministers quit the government today in protest of Starmer’s leadership after the prime minister said he would not step down on Tuesday

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer speech - London

UK cabinet ministers back Keir Starmer after he vows to fight on

Four senior ministers spoke out in support of the beleaguered Labour leader

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Local elections 2026

S Fergus Finlay: Young people must be taught to think critically or we are doomed

We’ve just witnessed a set of local elections in the UK that represent, at least for now, a seismic change in public opinion, writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer speech - London

Government aides quit as dozens of Labour MPs call for Starmer to resign

In a speech in London on Monday, prime minister Keir Starmer said he took 'responsibility' for last week's local election losses but would fight on

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Local elections 2026

S Terry Prone: Labour’s losses are down to the fact that they didn’t listen to voters

Starmer may announce a listening exercise to put Labour back in touch with its voters; that’s what political parties do after a catastrophic poll result: promise to listen in a new way

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer visit to Washington DC

Shona Murray: EU's bids to mollify Trump were met with nothing but chaos, tariffs, and war

All of those auditioning to be the EU's 'Trump whisperer' have been roundly rebuffed. Some say it's time for Europe to break away from the US and go it alone

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Emirates Iran US Israel

Irish Examiner view: When is a ceasefire not a ceasefire?

The war in Iran has real-world consequences for us all

Sat, 09 May, 2026

North South Ministerial Council

New ‘imperatives’ to consider in UK-EU relationship, Taoiseach says

Micheál Martin was responding to a question on whether he was concerned about a shift to a Reform UK government

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Local elections 2026

Keir Starmer vows to fight on as PM despite heavy local election losses for Labour

Leader defiant in face of calls from some of his MPs to quit but admits ‘results are tough, and there’s no sugarcoating it’

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Scottish Parliament elections

Counting under way in Holyrood election as SNP eyes fifth consecutive win

The results of those contests will determine if SNP leader John Swinney retains his job as Scotland’s First Minister

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Local elections 2026

Labour losses pile up in England local elections as Reform UK makes gains

Reform runaway winners in north-east, likely pushing Labour into opposition in Hartlepool, with other losses for Starmer in Chorley, Wigan, Redditch and Tamworth

Fri, 08 May, 2026

South Africa Hantavirus

Canary Islands rejects hantavirus-hit cruise ship's plans to dock as three people evacuated

Spain says MV Hondius will be received in Canary Islands and passengers and crew treated before repatriation

Wed, 06 May, 2026

State visit to the US - Day Two

Enda Brady: Charles did his job well this week, but will it be enough to sate Trump?

This will go down in history as the UK’s honest attempt to make friends with Trump’s America

Sat, 02 May, 2026