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Louise Haigh accuses ‘cabal of men’ around Keir Starmer of mistreating women in cabinet

Former transport secretary said she was one of several victims of ‘sexist and unpleasant’ press briefs

The Guardian - UK

Bulletin PM briefing: Iran attacks escalate and heatwave breaks new record

In case you missed them – here are five of the day’s big stories

The Independent UK

Starmer’s government accused of ‘sexist briefings’ by top Burnham ally

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The Independent UK

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Burnham’s chief lieutenant claims Starmer’s government was sexist

Louise Haigh claims that Starmer’s government ‘deliberately mistreated women’ – and says the PM-in-waiting has been planning for No 10 for at least a year

The Independent UK

The strange and surprisingly moving story behind Count Binface, the man taking on Farage

IN FOCUS: As the main political parties refuse to take part in the Clacton by-election, only one candidate has stepped forward to challenge Farage – and he’s dressed as an alien and dons a tin bin. Katie Rosseinsky takes a look at the man behind the mask

The Independent UK

Green leader Zack Polanski eyes more success at Greater Manchester mayoral poll

The Green Party hopes local councillor Geraldine Coggins will pull off another historic election success.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham takes major step towards becoming next prime minister – what we know

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The Independent UK

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Andy Burnham urged to scrap income tax and NI in radical fiscal overhaul

Economists including Jim O’Neill write open letter calling for single levy to replace six key taxes to raise money for public services

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham makes ‘third time lucky’ joke as he nominates himself to be Labour leader

Andy Burnham has nominated himself to replace Keir Starmer as Labour Leader

The Independent UK

'Dangerous world demands hard power': PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham vows to rebuild UK's military, defence sector

Britain's prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham has pledged to strengthen the country's armed forces and defence industry, arguing that an increasingly volatile global security environment demands a renewed focus on "hard power" and greater self-reliance in military production.

The Times of India

OPINION - Labour’s abuse of Parliament must stop

Andy Burnham seems just as keen as Keir Starmer to support rapid social and constitutional change proceeding without proper scrutiny, writes Conservative peer Ross Kempsell

Evening Standard

Invest in Britain or I’ll force you to, minister tells pension funds

Business secretary Peter Kyle says asset managers should feel a patriotic duty to make the UK a success

The Guardian - UK

Who is Count Binface – the alien space warrior standing against Brexit champion Nigel Farage?

In a week when the race to become Britain’s next prime minister is effectively a one-horse race, there seems to be more suspense in another contest pitting Brexit champion Nigel Farage against a comedian going viral online. Is this a joke too far for Brits and their famous sense of…

Euronews

Andy Burnham moves closer to UK premiership

LONDON - Veteran politician Andy Burnham took another step towards becoming Britain’s next prime minister on Thursday as nominations to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party formally opened.

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Evening Standard

Zack Polanski's Green Party to win astonishing number of London seats at next general election, poll predicts

Labour could be left with just 27 MPs in the capital, according to the new survey

Evening Standard

Nominations open among Labour MPs for next leader and prime minister

Andy Burnham appears on course for a coronation, as he was the only declared candidate when nominations began on Thursday.

The Independent UK

How the path was cleared for Andy Burnham become the next prime minister unopposed

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The Economic Times

UK PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham vows to rebuild 'hard power' for more dangerous world

Andy Burnham plans to boost Britain's defense capabilities and industry. He believes a dangerous world requires renewed focus on "hard power." Investment in defense will help reindustrialize struggling parts of Britain. Burnham also seeks closer defense ties with European nations. He will speed up negotiations with the European Union on…

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The Guardian - UK

Reform activists urged to switch focus from Manchester to Farage’s Clacton contest

Exclusive: Party hoped to mount serious challenge in mayoral race but attention has been diverted to Essex

International Business Times UK

Count Binface Says Voting for Him Would Save Britain £380,000 in Nigel Farage's By-Election

Count Binface, a satirical candidate, challenges Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election, claiming his election could save taxpayers £380,000 by avoiding a potential recall petition.

The Guardian - UK

Farage launches preemptive attack on Commons standards committee, claiming it won’t judge him fairly – as it happened

Reform UK leader also tells the Daily Mail he did not anticipate main parties would not stand candidates in Clacton byelection

The Independent UK

Nominations open in the contest to be UK leader, with Andy Burnham likely the only candidate

Nominations are opening in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s dysfunctional dynamic: the public wants change, but those in power always tell them it’s not possible

Whenever major reform is proposed the media, big business and Westminster quickly conclude it’s too expensive and disruptive. This doesn’t bode well for Andy Burnham, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

Evening Standard

Count Binface turns Clacton by-election into global embarrassment for Nigel Farage

French readers are being offered an explainer by Le Figaro on the identity of Count Binface

Euronews

Andy Burnham left with clear path to Downing Street as last potential rival rules out leadership bid

Former UK armed forces minister Al Carns said Burnham had his "full backing" and that he had "earned this".

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