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The ghosts of Downing Street past may have some advice for Andy Burnham

The incoming PM has made a strong start – but there are several traps he needs to avoid. Brown, Blair and even Thatcher can show the way, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK

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…

France 24

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,…

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Starmer rival Burnham wins Makerfield as Labour leadership speculation grows

Labour's Andy Burnham won the Makerfield parliamentary by-election on Friday, defeating Reform UK candidate Rob Kenyon and returning to Westminster after years as Manchester mayor. The victory strengthens Burnham's position as a potential successor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as speculation grows over Labour's future leadership.

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A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer's future as Britain's prime minister is on the line in a special election in Makerfield in northwest England

The Independent UK

Tactical voting by Greens and Lib Dems could be key to Labour victory in Makerfield

Left-leaning voters more willing to back Andy Burnham than Restore supporters are to vote Reform

The Guardian - UK

Jo Cox’s murder prompted calls for a ‘kinder, gentler politics’. Why has intolerance prevailed?

The late MP’s family, politicians and academics on the factors they believe have heightened division in the last 10 years

The Guardian - UK

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Collection of rave-era memorabilia expected to fetch up to £80,000

Producer Rob Ford’s trove of 1,700 items includes membership cards and the Prodigy’s first business card

The Guardian - UK

Viktor Orbán inspired rightwingers across the EU and in Britain. His defeat could represent a turning of the tide

We must hope this vote will be the start of a wider backlash – and send hard-right populism back to the fringes where it belongs, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Takeaways from a UK special election won by the Green Party over Starmer's Labour

Britain’s Green Party has scored a surprise victory in a special election for a seat in Parliament in a blow for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Labour Party

The Independent UK

UK migration could be negative this year – how will that hit the economy?

Universities, builders and health trusts are feeling the squeeze, as thinktank says effect of zero net migration could be similar to Brexit

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage's Reform UK could 'come through the middle' to win Gorton and Denton by-election - new analysis

A split in the Left-leaning vote may pave the way for a Reform victory, says Rob Ford, Professor of Political Science at Manchester University

Evening Standard

Farage's Reform UK will find winning Gorton and Denton by-election 'tough nut to crack,' new analysis

The party would need a 'massive swing' from Labour and the vote on the Left to split, according to Rob Ford, Politics Professor at Manchester University

Evening Standard

The ten most surprising facts from the 2024 election revealed

As a landmark study of the 2024 election is published, The Conversation asked Tim Bale, who co-authored with Rob Ford, Will Jennings and Paula Surridge, to reveal the ten most surprising facts to come out of their analysis.

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The Guardian - UK

I’ve seen despair at the Labour conference, but Starmer’s battle for Britain’s soul is one he can still win

The government’s fall in popularity has affected party morale, but there are signs that taking the fight to Farage can provide a much-needed spark, asks Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

‘Go-to trope’: how the far right is exploiting violence against women and girls

From Tommy Robinson to Reform UK, nationalist figures are weaponising women’s safety to push anti-migrant fears

The Guardian - UK

From now on, Labour has one mission only. It must focus on saving Britain from Farage

The hard right doesn’t speak for most voters. The progressive cause is not yet lost, but there is an urgent need for energy, purpose and clarity, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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From Meh To Outstanding, Ranking Netflix's Trainwreck Documentaries

Netflix has dropped a number of great docs as part of the series.

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The Guardian - UK

Wayne Rooney, Tom Brady and a serving of ultra-processed beef

In today’s Football Daily: The STOP BEEF campaign begins, a curious analogy and a goalkeeping thesaurus

The Guardian - UK

Ref Cams: behold the era of football’s electronic all-seeing eye

In today’s Football Daily: The insatiable thirst for new toys

The Guardian - UK

Champions League history in Malta and dancing on the streets of Andorra

In today’s Football Daily: Bigger Cup is up and running, baby

The Guardian - US

Netflix gets it: we all love watching a trainwreck

The summer success of the streamer’s Trainwreck series of docs shows how so many of us just can’t look away from unfolding chaos

The Guardian - UK

Signs of new life: is the British left making a comeback?

Talk of a new party led by Jeremy Corbyn is just the latest example of a growing clamour for leftwing alliances

Al Jazeera

UK government faces key test in welfare reform bill vote

Keir Starmer faces crunch vote on welfare spending after watering down planned cuts to disability benefits.

International Business Times UK

Ford Recalls 300,000 Mustang Mach-E Models: Is Your Variant Included?

Ford halts Mach-E sales, recalling 300,000 vehicles for a battery issue. Is your model affected?

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