Andy Burnham: The ‘King of the North’ who looks set to become Britain’s next prime minister PROFILE: The former New Labour minister has previously contested the leadership twice. Nicole Wootton-Cane looks at the life and career of the Greater Manchester mayor, who hopes to be Britain’s next prime minister The Independent UK · Jun 18
Property tax: What new homes levy could Andy Burnham back and how would it affect Londoners? The new Prime Minister talked about reforming property tax before coming to power. But what are his plans and how would they work? Evening Standard · Jun 18
Heathrow third runway: Sadiq Khan slams airport expansion 'rushed' by Starmer and Reeves as Burnham eyes No10 A public consultation on the masterplan for a bigger Heathrow will run only until the end of August as Labour rival Andy Burnham ’marches’ on Downing Street Evening Standard · Jun 18
International Business Times UK · Jun 18 Labour Civil War Looms as Burnham's Return Threatens Starmer's Grip on Power The Makerfield by-election in Greater Manchester could impact Labour's leadership and UK politics, with Andy Burnham's potential victory raising questions about Keir Starmer's future.
Evening Standard · Jun 18 Reeves warns Labour not to ‘deviate’ from fiscal rules The Chancellor issues a message to potential Labour leadership challengers.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18 There is a path to peace for Starmer and Burnham – even as their backers prepare for battle If Burnham wins the Makerfield byelection, many are predicting an immediate and stormy showdown. But that could be bad for both men, says Tom Baldwin, author of Keir Starmer: The Biography
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18 Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – as it happened Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime minister