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Starmer and Burnham hold face-to-face talks as PM pledges ‘smooth transition’

The Prime Minister met the frontrunner to replace him in No 10 for the first time since the Makerfield by-election.

Evening Standard

Mapped: Just 11 of 632 constituencies would vote to stay out of the EU in second referendum

Ten years on from the 2016 referendum, nearly half of Britons say they would vote ‘rejoin’ should they now be given another choice

The Independent UK

Starmer vows ‘orderly’ transition in UK

LONDON - Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Tuesday to make the transition of power “as easy as possible”, as two Labour lawmakers considered whether to challenge frontrunner Andy Burnham amid concern about a coronation.

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Who is Al Carns, the Aberdeen-born Labour MP who could challenge Andy Burnham?

With Andy Burnham on his way to a potential prime ministerial coronation, it appears that Al Carns may try to get in the way of his ambition.

The National (Scotland)

The reason Andy Burnham may already be repeating Keir Starmer’s biggest mistake

IN THE ROOM: Nominations to replace Keir Starmer won’t even begin until 9 July – but just days after being sworn in, Burnham may already showing some red flags, warn Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson. Reported by Athena Stavrou and Maja Anushka

The Independent UK

Burnham adviser calls for billions of pounds in borrowing for infrastructure

Exclusive: Jim O’Neill, a former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, says government should spend more on big projects

The Guardian - UK

Starmer defies critics to publish defence plan before Nato summit

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Why the UK shouldn’t expect a general election, even with a new prime minister in place

Keir Starmer’s departure as prime minister will not automatically trigger a general election, despite a clamour from some opposition politicians. But voters do not need to be involved in the selection of his successor because of how the UK political system operates: the Labour party won a five-year mandate in…

The Conversation

Starmer to publish disputed defence plan in coming weeks despite Burnham objections

The PM’s likely successor has not signed up to the Defence Investment Plan

The Independent UK

Will Britain go to the polls? Why some people want Burnham to call a general election

Voters do not have to have a say on a change of prime minister. But could a bounce in the polls and the chance to catch Nigel Farage’s Reform UK on the hop convince the country’s next leader to risk it?

The Independent UK

Burnham to start receiving Government briefings as Labour MPs mull challenge

Sir Keir Starmer has authorised access talks to begin with ‘prospective candidates’, Downing Street said.

Evening Standard

Why Andy Burnham might not be worried about charming Donald Trump

ANALYSIS: Sir Keir Starmer took a deferential approach to dealing with Donald Trump, but political editor David Maddox explains why Andy Burnham might not follow suit

The Independent UK

Look at Keir Starmer’s tenure as prime minister. This is no ‘decent man’ who got unlucky

From Gaza to the Peter Mandelson row, his abandoned pledges to the ‘island of strangers’ claim, Starmer’s time at No 10 was truly dismal, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham warned: Slash funding for Tube upgrades and risk losing Labour MPs in London

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to channel billions more in public funding to the regions

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How Andy Burnham can become the next UK prime minister

Now that Keir Starmer has said he's stepping down as Prime Minister, there's only one name that's circulating to take his place. But Andy Burnham still has to be officially anointed in a vote by Labour party members. Starmer has said that he wants the new leader in place by…

The Guardian - UK

I stand by what I said 10 years ago. We were right to leave the European Union

The Brexit vote showed that class still matters in British politics – and the changes needed are ones the EU would never have allowed, writes Larry Elliott

The Independent UK

Most Gen Z Britons want vote to rejoin the EU, study shows ten years on from Brexit referendum

Only a small minority of 18 to 28-year-olds – who were unable to vote in the referendum ten years ago – believe the UK should stay out of the bloc

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage: I can spend £5m gift on Ferraris or betting on horses if I want

Reform leader says it is ‘purely private matter’ and it is not hypocritical to criticise Keir Starmer for receiving glasses

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The Independent UK

Who could Burnham pick for his chancellor and cabinet?

ANALYSIS: A fourth name has emerged in discussions about who would be Burnham’s chancellor when, as expected, he becomes prime minister

Euronews

Labour MPs mull leadership challenge after Starmer resigns

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ruled himself out of a leadership race after he announced his backing for Andy Burnham.

The Guardian - UK

Cabinet ministers loyal to Starmer urge Darren Jones not to run for Labour leadership

Chief secretary to the prime minister is being encouraged by some MPs to stand against Andy Burnham

International Business Times UK

Labour Succession Debate Intensifies as Wes Streeting Endorses Andy Burnham for Prime Minister

Wes Streeting endorses Andy Burnham for Labour leader, boosting Burnham's campaign and intensifying the leadership race following Keir Starmer's decision to step down.

International Business Times UK

Andy Burnham's Hilarious 'Naughty Boy' Comeback to Tory Heckler In Parliament Goes Viral

A Monty Python reference turned Burnham's swearing-in ceremony into one of Westminster's most viral moments.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronation

Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour leadership contest that could make him Britain's prime minister within weeks

The Independent UK

The two Labour MPs who could challenge Burnham for the keys to Number 10

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