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Labour MPs talk openly about replacing PM, as third senior ally in two weeks departs after publication of messages

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Keir Starmer’s government may have broken the spirit of what it pledged in its winning election manifesto, but an alternative administration led by the soft-left mayor of Greater Manchester would represent a repudiation of it. The parliamentary party needs to calm down

Should Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership topple, Streeting and Burnham are just two of the names being thrown in the hat to proceed him

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Ricky Hatton’s family have opened up publicly for the first time since the news of the boxing legend’s death, saying they feel an ‘immeasurable’ sense of loss

NEWS ANALYSIS: With Keir Starmer on the ropes, some are wondering whether the Greater Manchester mayor could make a comeback to save Labour, but political editor David Maddox explains why it will be too much of a risk

Labour MPs are reeling over high-profile sackings and resignations in recent weeks

Hatton’s death has drawn tributes from across the sporting world.

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure over the handling of Lord Mandelson’s appointment and sacking and Labour’s poor poll ratings.

Richard Burgon warns that the PM must deliver ‘for people’ or there will have to be ‘change at the very top’

It comes as US President Donald Trump is set to arrive for a state visit.