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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 · Jun 20

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 · Jun 20

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 · Jun 20

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 · Jun 19

UK's Starmer faces pressure as ministers see Andy Burnham as successor

A significant portion of Keir Starmer's cabinet reportedly believes Andy Burnham is poised to become the next Prime Minister. Despite this sentiment, most ministers are hesitant to demand Starmer's immediate departure, preferring to observe unfolding events. While one minister has urged Starmer to step down, the cabinet's decisive action remains…

The Economic Times · Jun 19

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 · Jun 19

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 · Jun 19

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

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

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 · Jun 19

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 · Jun 19