In our ongoing political saga, Andy Burnham has formally indicated that he will enter a Labour leadership contest if he wins the Makerfield by election on 18 June, saying he would seek to represent the constituency “at the highest possible level”. His comments follow suggestions that Wes Streeting may also be preparing a leadership bid. Under Labour rules, any challenger must be an MP and secure backing from 81 colleagues. Polling for the by election shows Burnham ahead of Re

I am not sure I completely believe the daily news of a possible peace agreement in the Middle East. Each day a different angle on a breakthrough, and then more bombings and harsh words. Again, today I read that the United States and Iran have reached a tentative agreement to extend the current ceasefire by 60 days while peace talks continue. This comes despite renewed clashes around the Strait of Hormuz, where both sides have exchanged fire as Israel intensifies its operation

The UK political environment continues to shift uneasily, and many clients are naturally asking what a future Labour government might mean for economic policy, taxation, and the performance of UK stock markets. While no election outcome is guaranteed, it is reasonable for clients to consider how different leadership styles and policy priorities could influence the investment landscape. One figure who attracts particular attention is Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchest