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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 Guardian - UK

Angela Rayner hits out at Reform UK’s ‘sexist puppet’ ahead of Makerfield by-election

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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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 Independent UK

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 Conversation

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

The Independent UK

£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.

Evening Standard

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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

‘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

The Guardian - UK

Makerfield voters are giving Burnham the benefit of the doubt. If he fails, the consequences will be grave

Winning this byelection wouldn’t make Reform disappear. Would Burnham really have the courage needed to see them off in No 10, asks Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

Voters give damning verdict on Andy Burnham ahead of crucial by-election

Half of British voters do not believe there would be any change in the effectiveness of leadership if Andy Burnham was to oust Keir Starmer

The National (Scotland)

Makerfield, Aberdeen & Arbroath by-elections: Key numbers and electoral history

Labour is defending Makerfield, while the SNP will hope to hold the two seats in Scotland.

Evening Standard

Starmer should set out a timetable if Burnham wins by-election, Streeting says

The Prime Minister meanwhile insisted that he would prove his rivals wrong and ‘carry on with what I was elected to do’.

Evening Standard

Will ‘ordinariness’ be enough to swing the result in Makerfield?

Authenticity and the performance of ordinariness are increasingly attractive elements of a political candidate’s brand. Social media particularly can be a space to present the “no-filter self” using more casual language, posting images and videos of everyday situations and using emojis or memes – just like the average person would.

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The Independent UK

Starmer must make plans to resign after Makerfield by-election, Streeting says

Former health secretary has ‘no doubt’ there will be a Labour leadership contest

Evening Standard

Government raises doubts over £10bn rescue deal for troubled Thames Water

The Environment Secretary said she had written to regulator Ofwat to say the rescue bid did not sufficiently protect consumers’ interests.

The Independent UK

Reform UK councillor quits party after branding defection ‘biggest mistake of my life’

Robbie Lammas declared the Conservative Party was ‘over’ when he defected to Reform UK in October 2025

The Guardian - UK

UK defence spending plan ‘well short of what’s required’ and harder choices needed, says John Healey - as it happened

Ex-defence secretary John Healey and ex-defence minister Al Carns have given resignation statements to MPs

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The Independent UK

Thames Water edges closer to nationalisation amid minister’s concerns over rescue deal

Environment secretary Emma Reynolds is understood to be concerned the deal places an ‘undue’ burden on taxpayers

Evening Standard

Thames Water rescue in doubt as Government ‘raises objections over deal’

Emma Reynolds is said to have written to Ofwat warning the current bid tabled by Thames Water creditors would place an ‘undue burden’ on customers.

The Guardian - UK

Thames Water nationalisation moves closer as government objects to rescue deal

Environment secretary raises concerns that customers would face ‘undue burden’ from £10bn plan

The Guardian - UK

Mail on Sunday attacks Restore as split right creates headache for UK papers

Some titles that once backed the Tories now ‘flirting with Farage’ as they try to gauge where readers stand

The Economic Times

Why a by-election in northwest England could decide Keir Starmer's future

Britain holds a crucial by-election today. The vote could trigger a leadership challenge against Labour's Keir Starmer. Andy Burnham, a popular mayor, aims to win the seat to run for party leader. If he wins, Starmer's position becomes precarious. The outcome rests with voters in the Makerfield constituency. A result…

Evening Standard

Makerfield by-election: 'Don't take London for granted,' bosses warn Andy Burnham as he eyes being PM

Business leaders in the capital spoke out as polls suggests Mr Burnham could soon be back in Parliament to launch a bid to replace Sir Keir Starmer

The Independent UK

Streeting sets out plans to tear up planning rules and net zero policies if he becomes PM

The former health secretary plans to allow more drilling fr poil and gas and centralise decision making on major projects like energy plans and data centres

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