Burnham pledges to review NICs increase and cut business rates for pubs Labour candidate in Makerfield byelection says party has ‘got it wrong on small businesses’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
Thousands of Scots 'set to bombard Keir Starmer's email inbox' demanding indyref2 A NEW petition has been launched demanding a second referendum on Scottish independence ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 5
People of Aberdeen have asked me to save ‘dying’ city, says Badenoch Voters in the Aberdeen South Westminster seat will go to the polls for a by-election on June 18. Evening Standard · Jun 5
London Tube strikes: RMT says no more walkouts planned for now ahead of talks next week TfL and RMT will meet next week for further talks centred on TfL’s four-day working week proposal Evening Standard · Jun 5
Labour infighting a ‘distraction’ from serious issues, Starmer warns Andy Burnham, Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election, and Wes Streeting have said they would stand if a leadership challenge is triggered. Evening Standard · Jun 5
Labour peer is 'not alone' in holding 'contempt for Scottish democracy', Greens say The Labour peer who suggested Westminster should consider rolling back devolution is "not alone" in his "contempt for Scottish… The National (Scotland) · Jun 5
Bookies pass verdict on Reform's by-election chances after car crash Question Time PUNTERS have delivered their verdict on Reform’s car crash Question Time appearance as bookies revised the odds on them winning the Makerfield… The National (Scotland) · Jun 5
Labour peer says Westminster should 'consider withdrawing Holyrood powers' A Labour peer has said Westminster should consider rolling back devolved powers if the SNP does not cooperate with an inquiry into the party's… The National (Scotland) · Jun 5
Scottish Labour 'to review link' with UK bosses after election hammering SCOTTISH Labour are reportedly set to review their links with their UK bosses after Anas Sarwar led the party to its worst ever Holyrood defeat. The National (Scotland) · Jun 5
London MPs David Lammy and Wes Streeting clash over Andy Burnham challenge to Keir Starmer Greater Manchester Mayor Mr Burnham wants to enter a Labour leadership race if one is launched Evening Standard · Jun 5
Question Time audience shake heads as Reform candidate rejects 'sexist' label A REFORM UK candidate left women in a Question Time audience shaking their heads as he attempted to excuse vile sexist comments he has made in the… The National (Scotland) · Jun 5
Peter Murrell expected to offer plea deal to pay back embezzled party funds Peter Murrell is expected to offer to pay back the funds he embezzled from the SNP as part of the legal case his defence lawyers will make at his… The National (Scotland) · Jun 5
Downing Street rejects US claim of ‘two-tiered policing’ over Henry Nowak death - as it happened PM’s spokesperson also dismissed remarks from Kemi Badenoch, who suggested the identity politics could lead to civil war The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
It’s a washout: fighters pull their punches in Question Time’s Makerfield match-off Andy Burnham takes round one of the big byelection bout while Reform’s Rob Kenyon takes aim at himself The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
Evening Standard · Jun 4 Keir Starmer ‘will not walk away’ after Andy Burnham vows leadership challenge Mr Burnham is one of 14 candidates standing in the Makerfield by-election.
Evening Standard · Jun 4 Badenoch: Study shows ‘utter madness’ of SNP and Labour on North Sea drilling Research by the University of Aberdeen showed the large amount of oil and gas still remaining under the North Sea.
AAP · Jun 4 Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer if he wins poll Andy Burnham says will challenge Keir Starmer for the UK Labour leadership if he wins the Makerfield by-election.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4 ‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit – and the prospect of a general election Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor sets out his priorities before Makerfield byelection – and what might happen after the vote
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Voices: Who won the Makerfield by-election TV debate, Andy Burnham or Robert Kenyon? Plus, have your say COMMENT: Our writers weigh in on whether Reform or Labour came out on top in the BBC Question Time debate – tell us what you thought below
Evening Standard · Jun 4 Andy Burnham says he would challenge Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership Mr Burnham has ruled out calling a snap election if he enters Downing Street.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 4 Andy Burnham confirms plan to challenge Keir Starmer if contest is triggered Andy Burnham will contest a leadership contest if he wins a seat in Westminster and if one is triggered, the Manchester mayor has said
The Independent UK · Jun 4 A decade after Brexit, Britain needs a new relationship with Europe THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The Brexit arguments of 2016 belong to the past. The challenge now is to develop a realistic new partnership with Europe that strengthens Britain’s prosperity, security and influence
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4 Reform’s Andrea Jenkyns storms out of meeting after discussion of Henry Nowak murder Exclusive: Greater Lincolnshire mayor walks out on cabinet minister after row over social media role in community tensions
The National (Scotland) · Jun 4 Why questions over the independence 'fighting fund' will not go away for the SNP JOHN Swinney is facing repeated questions over the “ring-fenced” fund raised for a second independence referendum.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 4 How the Celtic Alliance leaders used their powers on the ground this week Of the three nationalist parties, Sinn Fein made the most substantial constitutional move during the past week