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Nominations open in the contest to be UK leader, with Andy Burnham likely the only candidate

Nominations are opening in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister

The Independent UK

Labour urges elections watchdog to investigate Nigel Farage’s finances

Farage said he has ‘done no wrongdoing’ after The Sunday Times investigation into his ties with George Cottrell

The Independent UK

Labour calls for elections watchdog to investigate Farage finances

Labour Party chair Anna Turley said Nigel Farage ‘needs to own his self-inflicted scandal and prove he’s not been secretly breaking the rules’.

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New SNP MP urges Andy Burnham to scrap 'hammer blow' NI hike

Prospective prime minister Andy Burnham should scrap the Labour Party’s “short-sighted” national insurance tax hike, a new SNP MP has said

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham should scrap ‘short-sighted’ NI tax hike – new SNP MP

Lara Bird said the policy was ‘choking-off’ economic growth in Scotland.

Evening Standard

Lord Peter Mandelson is Russia's 'Privilege Contact,' According to Leaked Dossier

A leaked dossier alleges former MP Lord Mandelson was a Russian intelligence contact for over 30 years, though evidence is lacking. The report also examines other UK politicians' ties to Russia.

International Business Times UK

Andy Burnham says he'll deliver a circuit breaker to transform the UK economy if he becomes leader

Andy Burnham, likely the next U.K. prime minister, has pledged to give more autonomy to local leaders

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Will the SNP need to rethink independence in Andy Burnham’s UK?

Experts weigh in on whether the UK's prime-minister-in-waiting could cause problems for Scottish independence campaign

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Starmer seeks legacy

Andy Burnham is poised to become Britain's next prime minister unopposed as potential rival Darren Jones declared he won't run. Meanwhile, outgoing leader Keir Starmer, seeking to solidify his legacy, heads to Berlin for crucial talks on Ukraine and the Middle East. Burnham, a former Greater Manchester mayor, secured a…

The Economic Times

Burnham inches closer to No 10 after Starmer ally withdraws from race – but only 13% of voters want coronation

Andy Burnham is closer to becoming Britain’s next prime minister without a contest

The Independent UK

Reversing Brexit is the Labour Party's best hope

In the next few weeks, Britain's ruling Labour Party will almost certainly select a new leader to replace Keir Starmer, the country's deeply unpopular prime minister. But this prospect has not inspired hope of a political or economic renewal. Among British media and, more importantly, global financial markets, the consensus…

Bangkok Post

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…

France 24

Emotional Starmer quits as Burnham favoured to be UK PM

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will resign, forced out by his own party, as Labour MPs consider replacing him with former mayor Andy Burnham.

AAP

A look at the quick succession of British prime ministers in the past 10 years

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has become the sixth leader to announce they are stepping down in a decade of turbulent U.K. politics

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The Economic Times

Keir Starmer Net Worth: Ex UK PM's career earnings, salary, assets and investments explained

Keir Starmer Net Worth: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned after nearly two years, facing internal party criticism and a challenge from Andy Burnham. His estimated net worth ranges from £7 million to £15 million, derived from his legal career and investments. Apart from these, he also earned a…

AAP

Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, forced out by his party after losing voter support

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Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister with Burnham confirming he will try to succeed him

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, forced out by his party after losing voter support

France 24

Anatomy of a fall: Keir Starmer, from election landslide to precipitous descent

Dutiful rather than dynamic, Keir Starmer was elected to be a safe pair of hands after years of chaos under Britain’s Conservatives. His term ended less than two years later amid corruption allegations, policy U-turns, and after links were revealed between his choice for US ambassador and Jeffrey Epstein, a…

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AAP

How UK PM Keir Starmer's successor will be chosen

A new British Labour Party leader - and prime minister - will be sworn in within weeks following Keir Starmer's resignation announcement.

AAP

Starmer announces he'll resign as UK prime minister as Burnham confirms bid to succeed him

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is stepping down as leader of the Labour Party

Reason

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Has Resigned. His Replacement Will Likely Be More of the Same.

The Labour leadership race may replace one unpopular big-government prime minister with another.

France 24

British PM Starmer announces resignation: What happens next?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said he was stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks after growing pressure to hand over to a new leader who can try and revive the government’s flagging fortunes. Here's a look at the next…

AAP

Keir Starmer announces he'll resign as UK prime minister, kicking off contest for Labour successor

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is stepping down as leader of the Labour Party

The Economic Times

Keir Starmer went from election landslide to downfall after his supporters deserted him

Keir Starmer's tenure as Britain's Prime Minister has ended less than two years after his election, marked by missteps and party infighting. A significant error in judgment involving the appointment of Peter Mandelson, who had ties to Jeffrey Epstein, ultimately led to his downfall. Despite a landslide victory in 2024,…

The Economic Times

Starmer becomes sixth UK PM to quit in less than 10 years. What happens next?

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned amid growing pressure within the Labour Party, becoming the sixth British prime minister to leave office in less than a decade. Labour will begin a leadership contest on July 9, with a new leader expected before Parliament returns in September, triggering political uncertainty.

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