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Keir Starmer resigns: The problems that piled up for the UK prime minister

Keir Starmer's resignation marks a dramatic reversal for a leader who swept to power promising stability after years of political turmoil. Instead, he leaves office facing questions over Labour's direction, the rise of Reform UK and whether his successor can rebuild support before the next election.

The Economic Times

Trump Criticizes Starmer as 'Failed Badly' — Predicts UK PM Resignation Amid Labour Crisis

Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign as UK Prime Minister following Donald Trump's critical remarks, amid internal Labour Party challenges and declining public support

International Business Times UK

Brexit's damaging impact on Scotland 'will only get worse with Nigel Farage in No 10'

Brexit's 'damaging' impact on Scotland will “only get worse” if Nigel Farage gets into Downing Street, the SNP has claimed.

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Reform UK admits party has a ‘woman problem’ after Makerfield by-election

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Burnham, Starmer and the Labour leadership

Letters: Readers respond to the former Greater Manchester mayor’s defeat of Reform UK in Makerfield and his return to Westminster

The Guardian - UK

The End for Starmer? Labour MPs Expect PM To Step Down as Andy Burnham Gains Support for No 10 Bid

Keir Starmer faces a leadership crisis as Labour MPs support Andy Burnham as a potential successor. Despite speculation, Starmer remains Prime Minister, with no formal resignation announced.

International Business Times UK

Trump says Starmer will quit as UK PM after 'failing badly' on immigration, energy

US President Donald Trump has predicted British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation, citing immigration and energy policy failures. Starmer faces intense pressure following Labour's poor local election results and rival Andy Burnham's strong parliamentary victory. Senior figures are reportedly urging Starmer to step down, fueling speculation about a leadership challenge…

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Badenoch attacks Farage over £5m gift and rules out Tory-Reform pact

Conservative leader says Reform UK’s poor showing in this week’s byelections leaves idea of deal ‘stone-dead’

The Guardian - UK

Starmer reflecting on 'political realities' amid reports of imminent resignation

The British PM has repeatedly vowed to fight on in his role but has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks.

Euronews

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

The Independent UK

Starmer Weighing Exit After Burnham's Makerfield Landslide Left Him with No Cards to Play

Keir Starmer is contemplating resignation as Prime Minister following Andy Burnham's significant by-election victory, which has shifted Labour's internal dynamics and raised questions on leadership.

International Business Times UK

Greens name councillor as candidate to replace Burnham as Manchester mayor

Geraldine Coggins is aiming to build on the Greens’ success in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

The Independent UK

Pressure on Starmer as number of Labour MPs calling for him to quit reaches 100

The Prime Minister has repeatedly vowed to fight any leadership challenge, insisting he will not ‘walk away’.

Evening Standard

The inside story of how Kemi Badenoch masterminded a Tory heist in the ‘forgotten’ by-election

IN FOCUS: With all eyes on Makerfield and its wider implications for the country, Aberdeen South inevitably attracted less attention. But the Tories wanted to ensure no one was talking about it so they could pull off a surprise win, David Maddox writes

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The Guardian - UK

‘Within 10 mins, Andy had nicked it’: illustrator on his ubiquitous image of Andy Burnham

With its light scowl and dark attire, Stanley Chow’s creation has become visual shorthand for the politician’s anti-establishment sentiment

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m not a Labour fan but I like Burnham’: relief in Makerfield among left, right and centre

‘Borrowed’ supporters from across the political spectrum voted to trounce Reform

The Independent UK

An Andy Burnham coronation is not the answer to Labour’s problems

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: We congratulate the former Manchester mayor on a historic by-election victory that has re-energised Labour and reminded it to take the fight to Reform – but the keys to No 10 cannot be handed to him without a sterner test of his credentials

The Conversation

Andy Burnham needed a big win. The Makerfield result means Labour might have reason to hope

The possible nominative determinism of the Makerfield constituency may prove as significant to political historians as it has been a blessing to newspaper sub-editors crafting puns on “Makerfield or Breakerfield”.

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The Independent UK

Fact check: Makerfield migrants claim and viral video game clip

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

The Independent UK

Makerfield by-election as it happened: Burnham’s landslide win opens door to Labour leadership contest

Andy Burnham has won a landslide victory over Reform UK in the Makerfield by-election, a result allies say opens the door for him to formally challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership. The former Greater Manchester mayor took the seat by more than 9,000 votes.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham’s allies ‘want Starmer to hand over power in September’

The Prime Minister has made clear he will fight any challenge to his position earlier on Friday.

The Independent UK

Reform councillor apologises after posing with Jimmy Savile campaign poster

Lilian Rogers said she didn’t ‘comprehend the true, disgusting meaning’ of the sign

The National (Scotland)

Senior Cabinet members 'tell Keir Starmer to go' as Prime Minister clings on

CABINET members have reportedly told Keir Starmer to go, while the Prime Minister has used a lunchtime call with Labour staff members to urge them…

The Times of India

Andy Burnham emerges as new challenger for UK's Starmer after bypoll win

Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure on multiple fronts, from Labour's falling poll numbers to the growing threat posed by Reform UK. Now, another challenge has emerged much closer to home: Andy Burnham.

The Guardian - UK

Facts and figures: the Makerfield byelection result in numbers

From the proportion of votes secured by Restore Britain, to the percentage point difference in Reform UK’s fortunes, here are the takeaways

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