The former mayor of Greater Manchester has had designs on the top job since 2010 when he first ran to be Labour leader.

Andy Burnham wants to outline his ideas for a free-at-the-point-of-use social care system in his first speech to Labour conference as prime minister.

John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.

Kanishka Narayan says one of his top priorities is to have a plan in place if job losses are as bad as some fear.

Andy Burnham has said social care in England should be reformed - what are the possible options?

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The state of the social care system in England is a topic that's made Andy Burnham angry for decades - but will his plans for reform work?

The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.

The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.

Andy Burnham has long championed a repeal of the ban which prevents football supporters from drinking alcohol in the view of the pitch. But do fans even want it?

Burnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.

Concerns over Sir Ed Davey's leadership were dampened by pledges at conference and his performance.

How an extraordinary seven days that rocked the party unfolded.

The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it

The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

As Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Although supporters say they will try again, for now the momentum has fallen away from a change in the law.

As the prime minister looks ahead to autumn, Labour figures are asking whether his government represents continuity or change.

The government condemns "thuggish behaviour" in the second major anti-migrant protest of the weekend.

Chair of the APPG on Respiratory Health, Stephen McPartland MP, calls to prevent fatal asthma attacks through significant changes in the standards of routine care.