Makerfield by-election latest: Burnham will refuse Starmer’s job offer, allies say ahead of crucial vote Manchester mayor widely expected to launch leadership challenge if elected as MP on Thursday The Independent UK · Jun 17
Starmer says he wants Burnham to play ‘big part’ in Labour Government The Greater Manchester Mayor hopes to win the Makerfield by-election and secure a return to Westminster as an MP. Evening Standard · Jun 17
Starmer tries to woo Burnham with top cabinet job if he wins Makerfield by-election Speaking from the G7 summit amid growing threats to his leadership, Sir Keir Starmer described Andy Burnham as a ‘huge asset to our party and our movement’ The Independent UK · Jun 17
Keir Starmer signals he would give Andy Burnham a cabinet job PM says Greater Manchester mayor is ‘huge asset’ who can play big part in Labour government if he wins byelection The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
Keir Starmer 'to face challenge even if Andy Burnham loses', Wes Streeting says KEIR Starmer has warned his leadership rivals against triggering a contest, saying instead the party should focus on a mayoral by-election in… The National (Scotland) · Jun 17
‘Is it really as close as it looks?’ - your questions on the Makerfield byelection answered Tomorrow is Andy Burnham’s day of destiny as he seeks to return to parliament in a bid to become prime minister. Our North of England correspondent Hannah Al-Othman answered your questions – read the Q&A now. The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
Former UK Health Minister Wes Streeting says he could challenge PM Keir Starmer next week Former Health Minister Wes Streeting is ready to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership. He wants to end uncertainty and paralysis within the party. Streeting believes a contest should happen soon. Andy Burnham is also seen as a potential frontrunner if he wins a local election. Starmer has stated he… The Economic Times · Jun 17
Lib Dems to urge Labour to drop ‘torpor and timidity’ on EU and rejoin single market Exclusive: Ed Davey to make call ahead of 10th anniversary of Brexit vote, in strengthening of party’s position on EU The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
Is Andy Burnham anti-London? Four things Labour leadership hopeful has said about the capital The Mayor of Manchester has previously claimed that northerners can ‘face discrimination’ in London Evening Standard · Jun 17
Streeting warns Starmer he could trigger Labour leadership contest next week The former health secretary insisted he has the backing of the 80 MPs required to stand in a contest The Independent UK · Jun 16
Streeting prepared to trigger leadership contest as early as next week The former health secretary insisted he had the backing of the 80 MPs required to stand in a contest. Evening Standard · Jun 16
Voices: Keir Starmer is showing he will not go down without a fight THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Whoever succeeds the prime minister must prove they can deliver the change he has been unable to muster The Independent UK · Jun 16
Experts issue warning as Facebook misinformation quadruples ahead of crucial Makerfield by-election IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 16
The tide is turning on Thames Water: special administration looks best It is still not totally clear what the government wants but the political mood seems to be shifting towards a decision The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Makerfield by-election voters ‘heavily targeted’ with misinformation and AI fakes Research found there has been a 19-fold increase in misinformation across four Facebook groups
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16 Starmer’s waning influence is apparent at awkward G7 summit British prime minister was left making small talk unsure if a meeting with Trump and Zelenskyy was going ahead
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16 Trio of senior defence figures accuse Starmer of underfunding military PM hit by three-pronged attack from ex-defence secretary, former defence minister and chief of defence staff
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Angela Rayner hits out at Reform UK’s ‘sexist puppet’ ahead of Makerfield by-election IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16 Starmer carries on regardless as G7 leaders ponder question of leaving gift ‘I am going to fight on,’ said the PM. Perhaps his delusion was more deep-rooted than the others had feared
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Rayner blasts Reform UK candidate Rob Kenyon as Farage’s ‘sexist puppet’ Robert Kenyon has faced major backlash in recent weeks over a series of online posts about women
The Conversation · Jun 16 With social media ban, Starmer attempts an emotional rebrand In politics, very often a speech about one topic is actually designed to deliver a very different and far broader message. This was certainly the case with Keir Starmer’s statement on banning social media for under-16s.
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Even Reform’s own data suggests it will lose Makerfield by-election, insider says The Andy Burnham effect coupled with an inability to deal with Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain means the party faces defeat, says insider
Evening Standard · Jun 16 £10bn Thames Water rescue bid poses ‘unfair costs to customers’ – minister Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has warned the proposals to rescue the stricken utility do not sufficiently protect consumers or the environment.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16 Tactical voting by Greens and Lib Dems could be key to Labour victory in Makerfield Left-leaning voters more willing to back Andy Burnham than Restore supporters are to vote Reform
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16 ‘Learn to love Ed Miliband’: how Burnham allies are jostling for cabinet jobs With Andy Burnham predicted to win Makerfield byelection, talk is turning to who would join him if he replaced Keir Starmer