Stephen Conroy: Andy Burnham holds the key to restoring confidence in Labour

Former Labor minister Stephen Conroy discussed the rise of Andy Burnham as a potential leader and its implications for the UK Labour Party.

Starmer vows to fight as Burnham’s election win fuels a Labour leadership showdown

Labour’s Andy Burnham, the popular mayor of Greater Manchester, won a special election for a seat in Parliament and signaled Friday that he will use it to

In Britain, a Rival’s Stunning Victory May Force Starmer’s Last Stand

Andy Burnham, a Labour mayor, won a resounding majority in a special election on Thursday, making him eligible to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country’s leadership.
The Conversation

One year in, Labour has a surprising amount to celebrate. But you wouldn’t know it

In the build-up to the 2024 election, Keir Starmer worked hard to show that his party could run Britain better than the Tories. He promised his government would offer stability after years of chaos – but also change. He stood for honesty but also a ...
PBS

Labor movements are seeing historic victories this year. Can unions keep up the momentum?

NEW YORK (AP) — From auto production lines to Hollywood, the power of labor unions is back in the national spotlight. But despite historic strikes and record contract negotiations this year, there's a lot stacked against labor organizers today.