Streeting will expose ‘human shopping trolley’ Burnham, say allies of ex-health secretary Exclusive: Burnham has faced criticism for backtracking on his stance on Brexit and economic policies The Independent UK · May 19
Steph Paton: Leaving with dignity? Was it dignified to watch Israel slaughter Gazans? Despite all protestations from the Labour leadership, it seems that Keir Starmer’s time in Downing Street is coming to an end after all The National (Scotland) · May 19
Andy Burnham tipped to reward 'ship people smugglers to Scotland' ally with top job ANDY Burnham is tipped to reward the former boss of a dodgy think tank who called for people smugglers to be sent to Scotland with a Government job… The National (Scotland) · May 19
Starmer chairs Cabinet as Burnham promises ‘new path’ for the country Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said the Makerfield by-election was ‘the most consequential of our lives’. Evening Standard · May 19
Voices: What on earth does Keir Starmer have to laugh about? COMMENT: In photo after photo, the prime minister has never looked happier – but trust me, I know exactly how hard it is to look chipper when you’re at your most miserable, says Cleo Watson The Independent UK · May 19
Why Starmer has been accused of trying to ‘sabotage’ Andy Burnham IN FULL The Independent UK · May 19
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 · May 19
Minister defends Mandelson file redactions and says documents to be released in June – as it happened Darren Jones says release will be ‘one of the largest government publications ever laid in this house’ The Guardian - UK · May 19
UK won’t have ‘tailor-made’ deal to rejoin EU, former officials warn as Labour reopens Brexit debate Labour leadership candidates have renewed debates on Brexit in recent days The Independent UK · May 19
Andy Burnham leadership challenge could cost taxpayers billions warns Mel Stride IN FULL The Independent UK · May 19
Tuesday briefing: After an historic shift in power, where might Plaid Cymru go next? In today’s newsletter: Labour has been decimated, Reform has taken up the official opposition, and the Senedd has expanded massively – taking the country’s new leadership into uncharted waters The Guardian - UK · May 19
After the painful ruse of Starmerism, the left should be cautious about Andy Burnham With the Greens now a viable alternative, a Labour leader will not win power again without the progressive vote. But they will need to earn it, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · May 19
Peter Mandelson scandal: the key questions that remain unanswered The foreign affairs select committee meets this week to discuss next steps and there are concerns any conclusions reached at this stage may be premature The Guardian - UK · May 19
Thames Water rescue deal threatened by uncertainty over next prime minister Exclusive: Potential investors fear Andy Burnham could push to bring utility companies into public ownership The Guardian - UK · May 19
The Independent UK · May 18 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 · May 18 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 · May 18 Lisa Nandy to lead UK’s biggest ever business delegation to US in bid to ‘open new doors for British talent’ The so-called Greater Together LA expo will seek to build on the existing commercial partnership between the UK and the US
The Independent UK · May 18 UK taxpayers face £5.4bn ‘Burnham penalty’ over increased borrowing costs, Tories claim The chaos in Westminster has been reflected in moves in the bond markets
The Guardian - UK · May 18 Andy Burnham vows to ‘change Labour’ in direct challenge to Keir Starmer Expected candidate in Makerfield byelection says party ‘needs to change if we are to regain people’s trust’
Evening Standard · May 18 Dawn Butler wins backing from giant GMB union to be Labour candidate for Mayor of London Exclusive: Both GMB regions which cover London are supporting Brent East MP Ms Butler in her City Hall ambitions
Evening Standard · May 18 Biggest ever UK trade mission to US amid political crisis and Iran tensions The King said the transatlantic partnership ‘must be continually renewed and strengthened for future generations’.
The Guardian - UK · May 18 Makerfield byelection is about more than Andy Burnham If most popular Labour politician cannot win this seat then party’s electoral problems run deeper than Keir Starmer
The Guardian - UK · May 18 Additions to David Blunkett’s alternative king’s speech Letters: Readers praise – and point to omissions from – the former home secretary’s proposed programme for government
The Guardian - UK · May 18 Andy Burnham’s change in tack on fiscal rules and bond markets is understandable Bookies’ favourite to replace Keir Starmer tones down stance on government borrowing to assuage City investors
The Guardian - UK · May 18 Starmer’s message to voters in Makerfield: vote Labour because you hate me The only useful purpose Keir can play in helping Andy Burnham get elected is to be the focus of everything that voters dislike about Labour