Swinney criticizes Keir Starmer's leadership and tenure, advising on choices for the new PM, while Andy Burnham is seen as the likely successor.

The entities involved

• John Swinney →

  Scottish politician (born 1964)

  • Records published drug death statistics in Scotland, showing the rate is higher than in England, alongside a political challenge to John Swinney.Mon 08:54
  • Douglas Alexander urged John Swinney to prioritize the drug crisis in Scotland.Mon 08:54
• Keir Starmer →

  Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024

  • Peter Mandelson has been appointed UK ambassador to the US, amid revelations of his past links to Jeffrey Epstein and pressure on Keir Starmer from cabinet members.Mon 17:37
  • Burnham has succeeded Starmer as Labour leader and PM, appointing Pat McFadden to run the DWP and John Healey to oversee policy implementation, including PIP threshold changes.Mon 17:27
• Andy Burnham →

  British politician (born 1970)

  • Burnham's administration is pushing building rate increases while the UK seeks insights from California's housing policies.Mon 17:38
  • A new scheme has been introduced involving Andy Burnham and BMF aimed at boosting the building materials sector.Mon 17:38

Related events

• Amid political developments, Andy Burnham is considering a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer, aided by resignations and successful by-elections.Jun 17
• Starmer's tenure ends, and he invites Andy Burnham to form government.Jul 20
• Andy Burnham is emerging as a frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer, while Wes Streeting urges Starmer to seriously consider his leadership position.Jun 19
• Andy Burnham seeks to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, with both figures advocating for radical change in Labour policy.Jun 17
• Andy Burnham is building upon policies that were established during Keir Starmer's tenure.Sep 7