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Andy Burnham hits back at Labour critics over challenge to Starmer

Greater Manchester mayor says he wants conference dominated by leadership speculation to be a success

The Guardian - UK

In Shabana Mahmood and Rachel Reeves, Labour finds reasons to keep the faith

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Labour’s conference began with a defiant speech from a re-energised chancellor and a tub-thumping call to arms from the home secretary that reminded both party and country of what is at stake

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham, the Schrödinger’s cat of the Labour party conference

Both there and not there, no minister dares mention his name but he’s etched on to everyone’s subconscious

The Guardian - UK

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I’ve seen despair at the Labour conference, but Starmer’s battle for Britain’s soul is one he can still win

The government’s fall in popularity has affected party morale, but there are signs that taking the fight to Farage can provide a much-needed spark, asks Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

No more resets, reboots and reshuffles: brand experts on why Labour now needs a total overhaul

Labour is holding its 2025 conference against a backdrop of Andy Burnham, mayor of Manchester, calling for “wholesale change”. Burnham is making a clear attempt to use the government’s record of scandal, u-turn and general identity crisis as fuel for his own leadership bid. But he is far from alone…

The Conversation

Burnham says he hopes Britain rejoins EU as he hits back at Reeves and Starmer on the economy

Greater Manchester mayor denied he would be ‘hopeless’ on the economy as he tried to play down speculation over his political ambitions

The Independent UK

Burnham opposes digital ID and defends economic agenda after Reeves’ swipe

The Greater Manchester Mayor said ‘not now’ when asked if he was in favour of rolling out the identity system.

Evening Standard

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John Rentoul answers your questions on Labour’s future – from Burnham to Reform and digital ID

ASK ME ANYTHING: Chief political commentator John Rentoul answers your questions on Labour’s leadership woes, the rise of Reform, and what it means for Keir Starmer’s premiership

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves warns of looming ‘harsh headwinds’ as she fails to dispel fears over major tax rises

The chancellor received 10 standing ovations as she set out her pitch to Labour members ahead of what will be a difficult Budget in November

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves unapologetic on her fiscal rules while talking up investment

Conference speech sets out likely Labour economic argument at next general election and pitch to party

The Guardian - UK

Reeves warns Labour figures against ‘peddling idea’ of ditching fiscal rules

Chancellor tells party conference that higher borrowing to pay for public services risks serious damage to the economy

The Guardian - UK

Don’t just focus on immigration if you want to beat Reform, Starmer warned

John Curtice tells Labour and Keir Starmer not to make the same mistake as the Conservatives

The Independent UK

Sarwar: Labour needs to be better at telling its ‘positive story’

Anas Sarwar said he, rather than Sir Keir Starmer, would be at the forefront of the 2026 Scottish election campaign.

Evening Standard

‘Mistake’ to think Reform is the only threat, polling guru tells Labour

Sir John Curtice said improving the economy and the NHS was more likely to return voters to the party.

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The Independent UK

Starmer denies putting ‘donkey field’ in trust to avoid inheritance tax

The prime minister has denied any wrongdoing

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves warns Andy Burnham is ‘going the way of Liz Truss’

The red-on-red attack shows how far relations have deteriorated between Andy Burnham and Keir Starmer’s camp

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham calls for UK to rejoin EU within his lifetime and rejects claim he is fiscally irresponsible – as it happened

Mayor of Greater Manchester says he would have to be ‘wrenched’ out of city and says he wants UK to rejoin EU

The Independent UK

Labour turns fire on Farage’s ‘racist’ policies with warning Reform will make UK a ‘cultural wasteland’

Keir Starmer launches blistering attack on Reform UK in sign he sees them as real opposition threat – with Lisa Nandy telling The Independent that voting for Nigel Farage will create a 'cultural wasteland'

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The Independent UK

Starmer is right to stake Labour’s future on fighting for the soul of the nation – and he must deliver

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Labour infighting would be a serious distraction when far greater risks are posed by Nigel Farage

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham says ‘climate of fear’ in Labour is shutting down debate

Greater Manchester mayor calls for change as he continues criticism of party under Starmer at conference fringe event

The Guardian - UK

Starmer decries Reform’s ‘racist’ plans as ministers escalate attacks on Farage

PM says immigration proposals could tear country apart as Labour delegates gather for first day of party conference

The Guardian - UK

What a difference a year makes as Labour conference delegates settle for survival

‘The atmosphere is like Dignitas on the Mersey,’ said one MP, but the mood was lifted by Starmer’s tough words for Reform

Evening Standard

Labour must change ‘climate of fear’, says Burnham

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham was greeted with multiple rounds of applause as he spoke at a conference fringe event on electoral reform.

International Business Times

Starmer Warns UK Labour In 'Fight Of Our Lives' As Party Meets

A pep-talk from Australian leader Anthony Albanese kick-started UK Labour's annual conference Sunday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer struggling to convince nervous members that he can lead the "fight of our lives" against the surging hard-right.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham comes out fighting as he warns Starmer’s Labour faces ‘peril’ and must change ‘climate of fear’

His comments come after the PM compared the Greater Manchester mayor to Liz Truss

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