Politics Right Now: Power Plays, Party Shifts, and Global Tensions
From Westminster to Washington and beyond, January 2026 has been a startling month in politics — with leadership tensions at home and diplomatic wrangling abroad shaping major headlines. UK Politics: Leadership, Party Dynamics & Parliamentary Battles Andy Burnham’s Return Sparks Leadership Talk In a move rattling the Labour Party, Andy Burnham — the popular Mayor of Greater Manchester — has formally applied to stand as a Labour candidate in the upcoming Gorton & Denton by-election. While he insists his bid isn’t about challenging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer , many see it as the embryo of an internal leadership test. Burnham enjoys stronger personal favourability than Starmer, whose ratings have been weak — driving talk of a possible leadership contest if Labour stumbles in future polls. Parliament’s Focus: Bills, Debates & Policy Priorities Parliament’s agenda this week spans major legislative business, notably: Armed Forces Bill readings in the Ho...
