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Former Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) boss Sir Olly Robbins appearing before the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Houses of Parliament in London

Government settles out-of-court with 'scapegoat' Sir Olly Robbins over dismissal

The UK Government settles with 'scapegoat' Sir Olly Robbins after his dismissal by Keir Starmer over his alleged role in the Lord Mandelson scandal and judicial review

The SNP MP and MSP have written to Chancellor John Healey ahead of the October 28 Budget.

The SNP MP and MSP have written to Chancellor John Healey ahead of the October 28 Budget.

SNP claims there is 'sustained attack' on Scotch whisky as it flags job losses

SNP could hold balance of power as new MRP projects hung parliament

Andy Burnham and Michael Marra on a seesaw

Andy Burnham and Michael Marra on a seesaw

Marra takes charge of Scottish Labour — but is Burnham still in control of its fate?

Andy Burnham: Has he botched the big job?

Andy Burnham: Has he botched the big job?

Burnham is out of his depth and worse than Starmer

Zack Polanski, Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham

Zack Polanski, Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham

The by-election that could redraw the British left for a generation

Sick-making: Is Anas Sarwar joining the Lords the right decision?

Sick-making: Is Anas Sarwar joining the Lords the right decision?

How sickening: Sarwar is lording it while Starmer says bye

Sir Keir Starmer is to stand down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election following his departure from Downing Street.

Sir Keir Starmer is to stand down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election following his departure from Downing Street.

Sir Keir Starmer quits as MP on eve of Andy Burnham's first PMQs

SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan said the SNP would work with “anyone”, including Reform, to get indyref2 before rowing back on the claim

SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan said the SNP would work with “anyone”, including Reform, to get indyref2 before rowing back on the claim

SNP talk of pact with Farage in return for indyref2 should revolt every Yes voter

Scottish Labour leadership candidate Joe Fagan speaking to The Herald's deputy political editor Rebecca McCurdy.

Scottish Labour leadership candidate Joe Fagan speaking to The Herald's deputy political editor Rebecca McCurdy.

Scottish Labour leadership contender reveals what went wrong for Anas Sarwar

John Swinney with Scotland fans at the World Cup

John Swinney with Scotland fans at the World Cup

Dry your eyes, Stephen Flynn. Why shouldn't the media scrutinise SNP spending?

Michael Marra launches his campaign to be Scottish Labour leader

Michael Marra launches his campaign to be Scottish Labour leader

Michael Marra has 'no regrets' about telling Andy Burnham to 'shut up'

Nigel Farage pictured in the last days of campaigning for the Clacton by-election

Nigel Farage pictured in the last days of campaigning for the Clacton by-election

Here's one sure way to spike Farage's guns, Prime Minister

Scottish Labour leadership contenders have been urged to investigate unanswered questions over access to key campaign systems during the Holyrood election.

Scottish Labour leadership contenders have been urged to investigate unanswered questions over access to key campaign systems during the Holyrood election.

'It reeks’: Scottish Labour leadership hopefuls urged to probe campaign systems row

Anas Sarwar vowed to spend the final week of the election campaign persuading Scots to vote Labour (Jane Barlow/PA)

Anas Sarwar vowed to spend the final week of the election campaign persuading Scots to vote Labour (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scottish Labour lost access to campaign tools after Sarwar called for Starmer to quit

Anas Sarwar is watching the Scottish Labour chaos from a safe distance.

Anas Sarwar is watching the Scottish Labour chaos from a safe distance.

Scottish Labour fights for survival. Anas Sarwar? He couldn't care less

Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer issues a statement outside 10 Downing Street ahead of the arrival of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer issues a statement outside 10 Downing Street ahead of the arrival of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Keir Starmer says 'my work is done' as he officially resigns as Prime Minister

Andy Burnham arrives in Downing Street to start work

Andy Burnham arrives in Downing Street to start work

All hail Andy Burnham, the podium-less Prime Minister

Sir Keir Starmer: Did he change his mind about honours?

Sir Keir Starmer: Did he change his mind about honours?

Lording it: How the former PM changed his mind about peers

'Burnham evidently has different priorities, including public ownership and industrial intervention'

'Burnham evidently has different priorities, including public ownership and industrial intervention'

Andy Burnham takes over – condemning 40 years of failure by previous prime ministers

Andy Burnham: will he embrace a more independent Labour Party in Scotland?

Andy Burnham: will he embrace a more independent Labour Party in Scotland?

Burnham promises change, but will anything be different?

Andy Burnham arrives for a labour party leadership special conference in London, Friday, July 17, 2026

Andy Burnham arrives for a labour party leadership special conference in London, Friday, July 17, 2026

Andy Burnham pledges to 'give hope back' as he becomes Labour Party leader

Anas Sarwar launches Labour's battle bus

Anas Sarwar launches Labour's battle bus

Poll: Dropping Labour name could win party back voters lost to SNP and Greens

Yesterday's man: Sir Keir Starmer will now have to focus on a future away from politics.

Yesterday's man: Sir Keir Starmer will now have to focus on a future away from politics.

As Starmer exits, his replacement as PM should watch out

Argentina's Giovani Lo Celso holds a banner with the words

Argentina's Giovani Lo Celso holds a banner with the words

Furious GB News host demands Keir Starmer have England reinstated at World Cup

White House labels Keir Starmer intervention ‘more egregious’ than Donald Trump

The readiness is all: Though not perhaps for Sir Keir Starmer's government.

The readiness is all: Though not perhaps for Sir Keir Starmer's government.

Labour is out of its depth as a government – and here’s why

'Andy Burnham set out a ten-year programme to transform the UK'

'Andy Burnham set out a ten-year programme to transform the UK'

Burnham's big idea is 'Manchesterism' but what does it mean?

'Burnham’s approach to Scotland is both disastrous – for him, Labour and Scotland – and thoroughly idiotic'

'Burnham’s approach to Scotland is both disastrous – for him, Labour and Scotland – and thoroughly idiotic'

Andy Burnham? He’s just Labour’s version of Boris Johnson

The EU Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano meeting First Minister John Swinney.

The EU Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano meeting First Minister John Swinney.

Ambassador warns of post Brexit drop in EU students at Scots universities

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech in Berkshire, following the publication of long-delayed defence investment plan.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech in Berkshire, following the publication of long-delayed defence investment plan.

Keir Starmer's delayed defence plan and what it means for Scotland

Andy Burnham arrives at The People's Museum, Manchester, yesterday for his speech

Andy Burnham arrives at The People's Museum, Manchester, yesterday for his speech

Andy Burnham is not a messiah. He's just a very lucky boy

Andy Burnham with colleagues from the Parliamentary Labour Party in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament in central London, as he returns to the House of Commons to take up his seat after winning the Makerfield by-election. Picture date: Monday

Andy Burnham with colleagues from the Parliamentary Labour Party in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament in central London, as he returns to the House of Commons to take up his seat after winning the Makerfield by-election. Picture date: Monday

Andy Burnham poised to be next PM – and inherit Starmer’s economic hangover

John Swinney scolded Labour: was he right to do so?

John Swinney scolded Labour: was he right to do so?

First Minister's comments about Starmer? They were spot on

Tory MP urges Keir Starmer to launch probe into SNP's £400k Murrell scandal

Why a contest and not a coronation of Andy Burnham could be beneficial for Scotland and for the Labour party.

Why a contest and not a coronation of Andy Burnham could be beneficial for Scotland and for the Labour party.

Scotland is still undecided on Burnham - Labour could let him make his case

'There are more respectable arguments for Mr Burnham to face some kind of tests of ideas, policies and character before walking into No 10'

'There are more respectable arguments for Mr Burnham to face some kind of tests of ideas, policies and character before walking into No 10'

George Fergusson

How Labour leadership race should work if candidate becomes prime minister

The new MP for Makerfield, Andy Burnham, seems to be the prime minister-in-waiting

The new MP for Makerfield, Andy Burnham, seems to be the prime minister-in-waiting

Can Britain really afford an Andy Burnham government?

Scottish Labour figures demand reset of party and change in direction following Keir Starmer's resignation.

Scottish Labour figures demand reset of party and change in direction following Keir Starmer's resignation.

'Quite sad': Scottish Labour demands a new direction post Starmer resignation

Andy Burnham with colleagues from the Parliamentary Labour Party in Westminster Hall

Andy Burnham with colleagues from the Parliamentary Labour Party in Westminster Hall

Andy Burnham’s 'Manchesterism' is about to replace Starmerism in Downing Street

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

Anas Sarwar vows to stay as Scottish Labour leader and fight for ‘heart and soul’

Newly elected Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer at his official London residence at No 10 Downing Street for the first time after the Labour party won a landslide victory at the 2024 General Election.

Newly elected Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer at his official London residence at No 10 Downing Street for the first time after the Labour party won a landslide victory at the 2024 General Election.

In pictures: Sir Keir Starmer's tenure after stepping down as prime minister

Keir Starmer resigns - but what happens next?

Keir Starmer resigns - but what happens next?

When will Labour hold a leadership election after Sir Keir Starmer's resignation?

Nigel Farage demands general election after Keir Starmer announces resignation

Andy Burnham speaks as he celebrates his victory at the Makerfield by-election, at Ashton Town Football Club, on June 19, 2026 in Ashton in Makerfield, England.

Andy Burnham speaks as he celebrates his victory at the Makerfield by-election, at Ashton Town Football Club, on June 19, 2026 in Ashton in Makerfield, England.

Burnham could be PM next month as Streeting backs him for top job

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Labour leader and Prime Minister.

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Labour leader and Prime Minister.

Keir Starmer speech in full as he announces resignation as Prime Minister

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer makes a speech in Downing Street, London. Picture date:

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer makes a speech in Downing Street, London. Picture date:

Keir Starmer resigns paving way for Andy Burnham to become Prime Minister

Keir Starmer expected to resign as Prime Minister — live

Keir Starmer expected to resign as Prime Minister — live

Andy Burnham set to be next Prime Minister as Starmer quits — Recap

'That’s the point of Burnham: to embody the sense of purpose that Labour, and indeed Britain, has lacked for so long'

'That’s the point of Burnham: to embody the sense of purpose that Labour, and indeed Britain, has lacked for so long'

Rebecca McQuillan

Andy Burnham is riding high – but can he really change Britain?

Andy Burnham with colleagues from the Parliamentary Labour Party in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament yesterday

Andy Burnham with colleagues from the Parliamentary Labour Party in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament yesterday

Sorry, Labour, but Andy Burnham doesn't stand a chance

Winning ways: Douglas Lumsden has ousted the SNP in Aberdeen South.

Winning ways: Douglas Lumsden has ousted the SNP in Aberdeen South.

Future election template may break SNP stranglehold

'No longer tenable': Reports suggest Keir Starmer to resign as Prime Minister

Sir Keir Starmer has condemned the attacks in Edinburgh

Sir Keir Starmer has condemned the attacks in Edinburgh

Edinburgh attack suspect appears motivated by ‘anti-Muslim hatred’, Starmer says

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer,

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer,

'Time is up': Ed Miliband and Shabana Mahmood urge Starmer to set departure timeline