Novara Live

With the Makerfield by-election starting pistol resonating through Westminster, is Andy Burnham going to be quick out of the blocks? After being barred from standing by his own party mere months ago, to being heralded as the man to keep Reform at bay, we chart the career of the man of the moment.

Plus: We turn to a Development Economics expert to ask: what lessons can the West learn from China’s economic miracle, and could it only happen under authoritarian rule?

With Michael Walker, Banseka Kayembe & Jostein Hauge.

Following disastrous local election results for Labour, Wes Streeting has resigned, releasing a statement on why he has lost confidence in the Prime Minister.

Plus: Luke Akehurst pleads with MPs to leave Sir Keir alone, and Nadine Dorries is back on the airwaves and more chaotic than ever.

With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Steven Methven.

Wes Streeting is set to resign his cabinet post on Thursday and challenge Keir Starmer. But will he really take the plunge? And who will challenge him?

Plus: Who should control the economy, prime ministers? Or the bond market?

With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani

As Labour MPs abandon the Prime Minister in droves, will they find a candidate willing to mount a challenge? 

Could it be Andy Burnham & can he even return to Westminster in time to become eligible?

With Aaron Bastani, Michael Walker & Paul Holden.

The Labour Party is in crisis following a disastrous set of local election results.

Plus: Reform UK’s latest slate of racist councillors, and we discuss whether the Green Party is ready for power.

With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar.