uk politics | The Intelligent

Record 34 candidates confirm Clacton by-election as nominations close

Tendring District Council confirmed a record 34 candidates for the Clacton by-election on 17 July 2026, surpassing the previous high of 26 from 2008.

Scarlett White

18 JUL · 3 min read

Labour's unopposed coronation of Andy Burnham exposes party's deepening instability

Andy Burnham secured 379 nominations from 403 Labour MPs and faced no eligible rival, leading to his unopposed confirmation as party leader.

Scarlett White

17 JUL · 4 min read

Starmer declares end of his political journey at final PMQs

Keir Starmer announced the end of his political journey during his final Prime Minister's Questions session.

Olivia Evans

16 JUL · 3 min read

Burnham's coronation changes nothing for a Labour party that has lost its way

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.

Liam Jones

13 JUL · 4 min read