Marcus Barnett

Marcus Barnett is associate editor at Tribune.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers his keynote speech on the third day of the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England, on September 29, 2026.

Andy Burnham’s Speech to the Labour Party Conference Could Be the Start of a Positive Social-Democratic Politics Andy Burnham’s Speech to the Labour Party Conference Could Be the Start of a Positive Social-Democratic Politics

But the autumn budget to be released at the end of October will offer needed details.

Oct 14, 2026 / Marcus Barnett

Prime Minister Keir Starmer musters the courage to deliver a speech after his political party, Labour, lost nearly 1,500 seats in local elections across the United Kingdom, at Coin Street Community Centre in London, England, on May 11, 2026.

Reeling From the UK Election and the Collapse of Labour Reeling From the UK Election and the Collapse of Labour

Labour leadership’s free fall is also tied to its lack of respect for the base it relies on to function.

May 12, 2026 / Marcus Barnett

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham attends an event during day two of the Labour Party conference at ACC Liverpool on September 29, 2025, in Liverpool, England.

Is This Man Britain’s Next Prime Minister? Is This Man Britain’s Next Prime Minister?

At a somber Labour conference in Liverpool, disillusionment with Keir Starmer gave way to open talk of succession—and the name on everyone’s lips was Andy Burnham.

Oct 10, 2025 / Marcus Barnett

Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, delivers his keynote speech on day three of the UK Labour Party annual conference in Liverpool, UK, on October 10, 2023.

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On the conference stage where, four years ago, delegates waved Palestinian flags, Keir Starmer defended Israel's right to retaliate in Gaza.

Oct 13, 2023 / Marcus Barnett

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