"Massive gamble" | Newsnight presenters discuss Andy Burnham's "coup" and Keir Starmer's authority

Newsnight presenters Victoria Derbyshire, Matt Chorley and Paddy O'Connell discuss Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham's decision to stand in the Makerfield by-election, its impact on Keir Starmer's authority in Number 10 and the future of the Labour Party. A full list of candidates standing in the Makerfield by-election can be found on the BBC News website. #Labour #politics #andyburnham #keirstarmer #labourparty #ukpolitics #politicalnews #latestnews #westminster #greatermanchester #bbc #bbcnews #bbcnewsnight #newsnight #VictoriaDerbyshire Newsnight is the BBC's flagship news and current affairs TV programme - with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews.

Andy Burnham on Britain’s future... and his own | Electoral Dysfunction podcast exclusive
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Andy Burnham on Britain’s future... and his own | Electoral Dysfunction podcast exclusive

"It's never been this hard" | Top chefs on "crippling" situation facing pubs and restaurants
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"It's never been this hard" | Top chefs on "crippling" situation facing pubs and restaurants

‘Can He Keep His Nerve?’ Nigel Farage Faces ‘Serious Challenge’ From Restore
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‘Can He Keep His Nerve?’ Nigel Farage Faces ‘Serious Challenge’ From Restore

By-Electioncast: Olds Tweets and New Essays | BBC Newscast
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By-Electioncast: Olds Tweets and New Essays | BBC Newscast

Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says former Prime Minister Tony Blair | BBC Radio 4 Today
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Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says former Prime Minister Tony Blair | BBC Radio 4 Today

Ian Hislop vs Nigel Farage Pt. 1! | Have I Got News For You
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Ian Hislop vs Nigel Farage Pt. 1! | Have I Got News For You

The Sunday showdown: Camilla takes on union boss Mick Lynch | The Daily T
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The Sunday showdown: Camilla takes on union boss Mick Lynch | The Daily T

“It's not a game show” | Former Prime Minister Sir John Major on the current state of UK politics
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“It's not a game show” | Former Prime Minister Sir John Major on the current state of UK politics

Andy Burnham challenged on leadership ambitions, fiscal rules & 'strong public control' stance
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Andy Burnham challenged on leadership ambitions, fiscal rules & 'strong public control' stance

Wes Streeting's pitch to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister
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Wes Streeting's pitch to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

Employment Law Reform: What Employers Need to Know Now and Next
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Employment Law Reform: What Employers Need to Know Now and Next

Can Britain’s Politics Cope: David Dimbleby Thinks Not | The Mishal Husain Show
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Can Britain’s Politics Cope: David Dimbleby Thinks Not | The Mishal Husain Show

‘DEI is killing people’: Henry Nowak and Britain’s two-tier policing crisis | Quite right!
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‘DEI is killing people’: Henry Nowak and Britain’s two-tier policing crisis | Quite right!

Geoff Norcott on Starmer’s Labour: ‘Corbynism, with better tailoring’ | The Daily T
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Geoff Norcott on Starmer’s Labour: ‘Corbynism, with better tailoring’ | The Daily T

The Jeremy Kyle Breakfast Show | 08-Jun-26
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The Jeremy Kyle Breakfast Show | 08-Jun-26

"Appalling behaviour" | Emily Thornberry & Stephen Flynn on Mandelson & Epstein email allegations
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"Appalling behaviour" | Emily Thornberry & Stephen Flynn on Mandelson & Epstein email allegations

Starmer’s last stand – will Wes Streeting stage a coup? | Quite right!
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Starmer’s last stand – will Wes Streeting stage a coup? | Quite right!

Does a Labour leadership race mean another UK Brexit debate? | BBC Newscast
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Does a Labour leadership race mean another UK Brexit debate? | BBC Newscast

Tice V Phillips on Andy Burnham, Nigel Farage & Brexit | ITV Peston
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Tice V Phillips on Andy Burnham, Nigel Farage & Brexit | ITV Peston

Winning Makerfield might not be so easy for Andy Burnham. This Is Why.
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Winning Makerfield might not be so easy for Andy Burnham. This Is Why.