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Brexit branded ‘unprecedented continuing disaster’ as marchers call to rejoin EU

The UK voted to leave the European Union in a referendum in June 2016.

Evening Standard

Pressure on Starmer as number of Labour MPs calling for him to quit reaches 100

The Prime Minister has repeatedly vowed to fight any leadership challenge, insisting he will not ‘walk away’.

Evening Standard

Revealed: Brexit voting areas have seen faster growth in foreign workers since EU referendum

Guardian investigation also finds same areas experienced relative decline over same period

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Burnham allies confident of No 10 ‘coronation’ after surge in backers

Some Labour MPs still want former mayor to face ‘scrutiny’ of ideas through contested leadership race

The Guardian - UK

Brexit branded ‘a travesty’ as marchers call to rejoin EU

The UK voted to leave the European Union in a referendum in June 2016.

Evening Standard

Corbyn criticises ‘strange’ lack of policy in leadership debate and says Burnham must offer real change – as it happened

Former Labour leader says Burnham too accepting of austerity and ‘doesn’t appear to be doing anything differently internationally’

The Guardian - UK

Tory byelection victory gives Badenoch vital evidence to justify abandoning net zero

While the SNP’s recent issues put off some voters, the Tories’ support for North Sea oil drilling proved more decisive

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Andy Burnham has shown that he can win. But can he govern Britain?

Having literally campaigned in poetry, the new Makerfield MP needs a summer of knuckling down to the small print, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

'Everyone thinks it's over': UK PM Starmer faces internal revolt

Keir Starmer is facing a mounting internal pressure campaign from cabinet ministers to set a timetable for his departure, after Andy Burnham's landslide victory in the Makerfield by-election opened the door to a leadership challenge.

The Times of India

Starmer under pressure to quit amid by-election fallout

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is digging in his heels, warning staffers to avoid "plunging our country into chaos" with a leadership challenge.

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Starmer under pressure to quit after Burnham’s by-election win

Sir Keir Starmer is understood to have spoken to a number of Cabinet ministers on Friday.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham wins resounding victory in UK byelection, putting him closer to No. 10 keys

Andy Burnham secured a decisive victory in the Makerfield byelection, fueling speculation of a Labour leadership challenge and a potential bid for Prime Minister. Despite calls for his resignation, Keir Starmer remains defiant, vowing to contest any leadership contest. Meanwhile, the Conservatives celebrated a significant byelection win in South Aberdeen,…

The Times of India

Manchester mayor race direct fight between Greens and Reform, claims Zack Polanski

The Green leader is set to launch his party’s campaign for the mayoralty on Saturday, while Labour is not due to announce its candidate until June 26

Evening Standard

Could ‘king in the north’ become Britain’s new prime minister?

Makerfield victory gives Andy Burnham a path back to Westminster and a chance to challenge Keir Starmer

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Celebrations and a swift exit after a Burnham win ‘beyond our wildest dreams’, say supporters

After partying into the early hours, supporters were back for the new Makerfield MP’s victory rally which ended with a madcap escape

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Labour after Makerfield: change must mean more than a new leader

Editorial: Andy Burnham has shown Labour can beat Reform. He must show that his promise of change is a programme, not another slogan for power

The Guardian - UK

Lib Dem MP Cameron Thomas arrested on suspicion of assault

Thomas, 43, a former military police officer, has whip suspended during investigation into the allegations

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‘I’m not a Labour fan but I like Burnham’: relief in Makerfield among left, right and centre

‘Borrowed’ supporters from across the political spectrum voted to trounce Reform

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The Independent UK

An Andy Burnham coronation is not the answer to Labour’s problems

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: We congratulate the former Manchester mayor on a historic by-election victory that has re-energised Labour and reminded it to take the fight to Reform – but the keys to No 10 cannot be handed to him without a sterner test of his credentials

The Guardian - UK

A losing streak? Makerfield shows mounting dangers for Nigel Farage

From Restore and tactical voting to questions over that £5m gift, the Reform leader faces challenges on several fronts

The National (Scotland)

What next for SNP policy on oil and gas after crushing Aberdeen by-election defeat?

AFTER any election defeat, the initial reaction from most political figures is always something along the lines of: “Lessons to be learned. A soul…

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham’s allies ‘want Starmer to hand over power in September’

The Prime Minister has made clear he will fight any challenge to his position earlier on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Cabinet loyalists tell Starmer he has the weekend to set out timetable for exit

Ministers say PM faces being forced out by party if he does not act, with one calling his departure inevitable

The National (Scotland)

Senior Cabinet members 'tell Keir Starmer to go' as Prime Minister clings on

CABINET members have reportedly told Keir Starmer to go, while the Prime Minister has used a lunchtime call with Labour staff members to urge them…

The Times of India

Andy Burnham emerges as new challenger for UK's Starmer after bypoll win

Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure on multiple fronts, from Labour's falling poll numbers to the growing threat posed by Reform UK. Now, another challenge has emerged much closer to home: Andy Burnham.

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