Andy Burnham makes new business rates pledge after government ‘got it wrong’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 5
Andy Burnham pledges to slash taxes on pubs if he becomes prime minister Mayor promises to reverse a series of tax rises that have hit hospitality and small businesses since Labour came to power – and suggested he could cut employers’ national insurance contributions The Independent UK · Jun 5
‘Violence is a red line’: could Nigel Farage’s ‘pure, cold rage’ rhetoric damage his brand? Reform UK leader looks spooked by far-right Restore and risks undermining efforts to appeal to moderate voters The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
Andy Burnham refuses to say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza ANDY Burnham has declined to describe Israel’s brutal campaign against Palestinians as a genocide. The National (Scotland) · Jun 5
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
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
Burnham needed to distance himself from Starmer’s ‘toxic’ Labour to boost hopes of by-election win, allies say Exclusive: Allies of the Greater Manchester mayor have told The Independent that the decision to finally come clean publicly about his leadership ambitions was necessary to prove to voters in Makerfield that he will change Labour’s ‘toxic’ brand The Independent UK · 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
‘Oyster card for the north’ could save commuters £276 a year, thinktank says Proponents say scheme could generate up to £2.7bn in five years by making travel around north of England easier The Guardian - UK · 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
David Lammy defends Keir Starmer after Andy Burnham vows leadership challenge The Deputy Prime Minister has become the latest among the PM’s allies senior allies to row behind him. Evening Standard · Jun 5
Andy Burnham finally confirms he will challenge Starmer to be prime minister IN FULL The Independent UK · 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
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 Independent UK · Jun 5 Starmer can survive a leadership challenge, attorney general insists after Burnham says he’d enter race for No 10 Lord Hermer, the attorney general, said ‘no one has ever got rich betting against’ the Labour leader after Andy Burnham fired the starting gun on his campaign to become prime minister
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.
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 Independent UK · Jun 4 Burnham confirms he will run to replace Starmer as Prime Minister if he wins Makerfield by-election Labour leader hopeful also suggested the law around carrying knives for religious reasons should be reviewed after the death of Henry Nowak
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
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Burnham says religious knife laws ‘needs to be looked at’ after Henry Nowak murder IN FULL
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 Guardian - UK · Jun 4 Why is Andy Burnham talking about fixing England’s social care system? Prospective MP and potential Labour leader has said tackling the issue is a priority. But why is the system in crisis and what can be done about it?