Pippa Crerar
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Pippa Crerar

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Political Editor, The Guardian. Host of Politics Weekly podcast. Co-presenter @itvpeston Political Journalist of the Year 2026 @pressawardsuk

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Burnham puts No 10 North at heart of bid to ‘rewire’ Britain

PM in waiting lays out devolution blueprint to rebalance ‘broken’ system

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Mayor of London is made peer by Starmer

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Burnham apologises for Labour's Gaza stance

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The GuardianJUL 10, 2026
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Burnham puts No 10 North at heart of bid to ‘rewire’ Britain

PM in waiting lays out devolution blueprint to rebalance ‘broken’ system

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The GuardianJUN 30, 2026Lead Story
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Starmer bows out

... as Burnham swoops in

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The GuardianJUN 23, 2026Lead Story
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Starmer expected to announce exit to clear way for Burnham

PM to set out plan today with autumn departure the most likely option

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The GuardianJUN 22, 2026Lead Story
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Team Burnham talk ministers out of resigning to avoid chaos

Exclusive Allies of Labour's Makerfield candidate concerned rapid fall of Starmer government would increase instability

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The GuardianJUN 18, 2026Lead Story
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Healey's shock resignation leaves Starmer on the brink

Defence secretary says PM's investment plan endangers UK security

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The GuardianJUN 12, 2026Lead Story
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Zelenskyy takes aim at Reform UK's 'mistake' on Ukraine flags

Move is the kind of error that can break a big friendship, says leader

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The GuardianJUN 9, 2026Lead Story
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Burnham: I won’t flinch from need to fix the broken social care system

Manchester mayor sets out plans for power if he wins in Makerfield

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The GuardianJUN 5, 2026Lead Story
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Mandelson files reveal security briefings before vetting passed

Declassified emails shed more light on appointment scandal

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The GuardianJUN 2, 2026Lead Story
The story is framed as an investigative disclosure based on declassified documents, focusing on procedural irregularities and internal diplomatic criticisms regarding a high-level political appointment.
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Mandelson files show no mitigation of security concerns over top US job

Exclusive Papers cast doubt on reassurances from senior officials

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The GuardianJUN 1, 2026Lead Story
The report focuses on the lack of documented measures taken to address security flags raised regarding Peter Mandelson's proposed appointment as ambassador to Washington.
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Mandelson vetting warned of ties to key figures in China and Russia

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The GuardianMAY 28, 2026Lead Story
The story focuses on internal security concerns regarding a high-profile political figure's international links, framing it as a matter of institutional transparency and vetting standards.
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Burnham ‘will push to be next PM’ by autumn

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The GuardianMAY 16, 2026Lead Story
The paper treats Burnham's leadership ambitions as a developing political process, focusing on the proposed timeline and the immediate hurdle of securing a parliamentary seat. The tone is reportorial, outlining logistical steps rather than amplifying internal party conflict.
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Burnham bids to topple Starmer, but he must win byelection first

Manchester mayor sees route to parliament after MP steps aside Streeting quits cabinet but fails to launch leadership challenge

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The GuardianMAY 15, 2026Lead Story
The paper presents the leadership challenge as a complex procedural maneuver rather than an immediate coup, emphasizing the electoral hurdle Burnham faces. The framing is analytical, charting the shifting dynamics as one rival steps back and another advances.
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Streeting on manoeuvres ready to launch leadership challenge today

Health secretary in race to win over enough MPs to trigger contest ● Move sparks scramble on left of party to find candidate to oppose him

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The GuardianMAY 14, 2026Lead Story
The paper frames the story as an imminent but mechanically contingent political event, focusing equally on the challenger's actions and the resulting factional reaction within the broader Labour Party.
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Starmer sees off threat for now as Streeting challenge fails to emerge

Insiders suggest health secretary lacks party support for leadership bid

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The GuardianMAY 13, 2026Lead Story
The paper frames the Prime Minister's survival as a temporary reprieve rather than a definitive victory, emphasising the tactical failure of a specific challenger alongside continued deep unrest within the parliamentary party.
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Starmer's survival on the line as cabinet ministers urge him to quit

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The GuardianMAY 12, 2026Lead Story
The paper frames the Prime Minister's position as highly precarious, leading directly on the internal pressure from his own cabinet and parliamentary party following electoral setbacks.
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Dire election results pile pressure on PM

Calls for Starmer to change course or set a date to step down

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The GuardianMAY 9, 2026Lead Story
The paper frames the local election outcomes primarily through the lens of internal Labour party stability, focusing on the immediate threat to Keir Starmer's leadership. It highlights the fragmentation of the vote, particularly the gains made by Reform UK and the Greens at Labour's expense.
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Move to oust PM could lead to ‘chaos’

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The GuardianMAY 5, 2026
Reports on internal Labour party warnings regarding potential rebellion against Keir Starmer following poor election results, focusing on the risk of structural disorder.
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Starmer sees off major Labour party rebellion

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The GuardianAPR 29, 2026
Focuses on the parliamentary mechanics of the Prime Minister successfully maintaining party discipline despite significant internal dissent over a controversial appointment.
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PM pleads for unity among Labour MPs over critical Mandelson vote

‘Stick together,’ urges Starmer as ministers seek to stave off revolt

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The GuardianAPR 28, 2026Lead Story
The paper focuses on the mechanical aspects of party management, framing an upcoming parliamentary vote as a direct test of the Prime Minister's internal authority.
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No cameras at Trump’s meeting with king

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The GuardianAPR 28, 2026
Focuses on the diplomatic optics and specific media restrictions surrounding a high-profile state visit to the US.
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PM isolated as cabinet divisions emerge over Mandelson scandal

Ministers warn against alienating civil servants after Robbins dismissal

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The GuardianAPR 23, 2026Lead Story
The paper frames the story primarily as a crisis of internal party management and prime ministerial authority. Emphasis is placed on the political vulnerability created by executive decisions rather than the details of the scandal itself.

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Pippa Crerar in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.