House of Commons rose for summer recess on 16 July 2026 after blocking a Conservative motion to extend sitting by one day
Andy Burnham has ruled out immediate wealth tax rises to avoid creating new divisions.
Keir Starmer declared the end of his political journey during his final PMQs on 15 July 2026, receiving a standing ovation from Labour MPs.
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has not ruled out a wealth tax in remarks to Gary Lineker, citing the state of public finances.
Andy Burnham has pledged the largest council house building programme since the post-war era, centred on vacant public land.
Andy Burnham secured 322 nominations from Labour MPs on the first day of the leadership contest, leaving him as the sole candidate.
Andy Burnham secured 322 nominations from 403 Labour MPs, making him the sole candidate and virtually guaranteed to become the next leader and prime minister.
A New Economics Foundation pamphlet co-authored by Labour MPs including Fleur Anderson urges Andy Burnham to restore UK overseas aid to 0.7 percent of GNI over ten years.
Labour backbenchers including Fleur Anderson and the New Economics Foundation are urging Andy Burnham to restore UK overseas aid to 0.7 percent of gross national income with a 10-year plan.
