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Good luck, Andy Burnham – you’ll need more than a smile and a better bus service to succeed in No 10

As prime minister, Starmer acted with dignity. What a pity that those Labour colleagues who ousted him could not do the same, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer has resigned – but what could a new PM actually do differently against Reform UK?

Andy Burnham now looks almost certain to take over as Labour leader – and UK prime minister – after Keir Starmer announced his resignation. In a speech in Downing Street, Starmer said his colleagues had persuaded him that he could no longer continue in the role and it’s believed that…

The Conversation

How Does Keir Starmer's Resignation Impact King Charles And The Monarchy?

Keir Starmer's resignation as prime minister forces King Charles to exercise one of his few personal powers, appointing a new Labour leader who can command the Commons and form a government.

International Business Times UK

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Keir Starmer to step down as prime minister two years after historic election victory

Labour leader bows to mounting pressure after Andy Burnham’s success against Reform UK in Makerfield

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: What’s next for no-drama Starmer as his ‘political challenges’ pile up?

In today’s newsletter: Our senior political correspondent talks about how the coming days and weeks may unfold for the Labour government, and how Keir Starmer ended up the most unpopular prime minister in memory

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer's Secret Phone Leaks Reveal Total Collapse as Trump Confirms PM is Quitting

Keir Starmer's secret phone calls to Cabinet allies have leaked, revealing a collapsing premiership as Labour figures urge him to set a quitting timetable and rivals scent blood.

International Business Times UK

Starmer on the brink: PM and Burnham ‘working towards’ handover in September

Tech secretary Peter Kyle said that the PM is discussing the ‘political realities’ of his position as foreign secretary Yvette Cooper becomes the most senior minister to tell him to go but MPs warn Starmer may have to go by mid-July

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Starmer under pressure to quit after Burnham’s by-election win

Sir Keir Starmer is understood to have spoken to a number of Cabinet ministers on Friday.

Evening Standard

Cabinet loyalists tell Starmer he has the weekend to set out timetable for exit

Ministers say PM faces being forced out by party if he does not act, with one calling his departure inevitable

The Guardian - UK

What will ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister?

From public ownership to devolution and the cost of living, the policies of the potential Labour leadership challenger will face intense scrutiny

The Guardian - UK

Attorney general tells department to stop using X amid UK disinformation concerns

Exclusive: Richard Hermer’s office understood to be first in government to restrict use after recent riots

The Guardian - UK

Al Fayed survivor says being placed on mute during Starmer meeting ‘felt awful’

Justine said the meeting with the Prime Minister did not leave her feeling like ‘any concrete action’ would be taken.

Evening Standard

Labour Civil War Looms as Burnham's Return Threatens Starmer's Grip on Power

The Makerfield by-election in Greater Manchester could impact Labour's leadership and UK politics, with Andy Burnham's potential victory raising questions about Keir Starmer's future.

International Business Times UK

Russia creating chaos by exploiting UK’s far-right, Starmer warns after home targeted in arson attack

’There are many actors who want to divide our country’, the prime minister told reporters at the G7 summit

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Evening Standard

MoD ‘trying to close down’ Russian warning shots story, say British yacht couple

The Prime Minister described the incident in the Channel on Tuesday as ‘reckless’ but not ‘sinister’.

The Independent UK

Could Dartmoor ponies be culled under new biodiversity plans? What we know

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The Independent UK

Fears for future of Dartmoor’s iconic ponies under new conservation rules

The ponies have roamed the rugged moorland for 4,500 years

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

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TechRadar

How will the UK's social media ban actually work? Here's the full list of affected apps — and 5 things you need to know

The UK social media ban is one of the most significant pieces of tech legislation in the modern era — but how is it going to work?

The Independent UK

UK and Japan seal landmark deal worth £18bn as Starmer and Takaichi hail ‘new era’ in relations

Investment deal is expected to create thousands of new jobs in Britain

The Guardian - UK

New defence secretary to ‘reprioritise’ UK plan for military spending, say sources

Starmer ‘can’t sack him or let him resign’, says ally of Dan Jarvis after predecessor’s resignation

Evening Standard

Starmer and Martin discuss functioning of Common Travel Area

The two leaders spoke on the phone on Friday.

The Independent UK

How Andy Burnham is already preparing to be prime minister

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The Conversation

What John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary means for Keir Starmer and the UK

John Healey resigned as defence secretary following continued disagreement between Downing Street, the Treasury and the Ministry of Defence over the defence investment plan. Healey said the plan falls “well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time”.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer aides ‘war-gaming’ leadership contest with Andy Burnham

Prime minister is ‘hellbent’ on fighting any contest, even if his future may be out of his hands, sources say

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