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Reform MP admits by-election candidate’s Carol Vorderman post is ‘inappropriate’

Reform’s Makerfield by-election candidate appears to have backed an offensive social media post about the broadcaster

The Independent UK

Farage and Lowe feud over Musk’s support as Makerfield contest looms

The Tesla boss posted a series of messages backing Restore Britain on his social media platform X.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham seeks advice from Sue Gray on forming future Labour government

Discussions highlight how seriously senior Labour figures are treating Burnham’s path back to Westminster

The Guardian - UK

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Wes Streeting reveals when he will trigger his Labour leadership bid amid Andy Burnham by-election campaign

The former health secretary said he would have been accused of “trying to pull a fast one” if he launched his campaign before Andy Burnham fought the Makerfield by-election

The Independent UK

Burnham launches campaign to revive ‘tired’ politics in ‘change’ by-election

Andy Burnham hopes to return to Westminster by winning the Makerfield by-election.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham vows to ‘change Labour’ as he kicks off Makerfield by-election campaign

Andy Burnham hopes to return to Westminster by winning the Makerfield by-election

The Independent UK

Manchester messiah Burnham anointed to fix Westminster politics

King of the north searches for the hero inside himself to an Oasis backing track to change politics for the better

The Guardian - UK

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What’s included in Reeves’ cost of living plan, what isn’t, and who will really benefit?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at a cost of living announcement by the chancellor which appeared to reflect a political obsession with plumbers and was missing major items

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham to back electoral reform if he becomes prime minister

Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate wants to make politics ‘less point-scoring, more problem-solving’

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham latest: Vote for me is a vote to change Labour, Manchester mayor tells Makerfield as he unveils slogan

Recent polling has shown that Mr Burnham would comfortably win among Labour members in a leadership contest

The Independent UK

Manchester shows biggest fall in inner-city deprivation in boost for Burnham

City made outsized contribution to falling levels of deprivation between 2010 and 2025, thinktank finds

The Guardian - UK

Wes Streeting brands SNP 'existential threat to UK' in resignation speech to MPs

WES Streeting branded the SNP an “existential threat” to the UK as he addressed MPs for the first time since quitting the Government.

The National (Scotland)

Reform UK’s Makerfield by-election candidate was friends with fascist leader on Facebook

The Independent understands that Robert Kenyon was friends on Facebook with Gary Raikes’ political page

The Independent UK

Publication of Mandelson files delayed amid pressure on Starmer

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Andy Burnham would beat Keir Starmer in leadership contest, new poll reveals

The prime minister has vowed to fight any future leadership challenge despite calls to resign

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer to chair first Cabinet meeting since Wes Streeting’s resignation

Polling by YouGov suggested Andy Burnham would be Labour members’ preferred candidate for leader.

Evening Standard

Starmer chairs new-look Cabinet as poll shows Labour members backing Burnham for leader

Polling by YouGov suggested Andy Burnham would be Labour members’ preferred candidate for leader

The Independent UK

Burnham left no one in doubt – he intends to be PM

NEWS ANALYSIS: Confident mayor set out his stall as he called for ‘big changes’ in how the UK is run – and attacked Wes Streeting’s call to rejoin the EU, writes Kate Devlin

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The Guardian - UK

Starmer is not setting out timetable for his departure, says David Lammy

Deputy PM’s comments come as Starmer says he will back Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate ‘100%’

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham approved to stand in by-election – opening path to challenge Starmer for leadership

Labour’s ruling body had faced intense pressure to allow Burnham to run, following its decision to block him from running in the Gorton and Denton contest earlier this year

Evening Standard

UK borrowing costs hit 28-year-high as City braces for Burnham challenge

The pound is also on track for its worst week since 2024 amid growing concern over political instability.

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