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Britain has become addicted to pressing the ‘new PM’ button – and I don’t see how Burnham avoids it

He’s almost certain to become the UK’s seventh leader in a decade. And with the rightwing press and the algorithm against him, he’s basically a meat sacrifice, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves backing Andy Burnham as next PM despite cabinet speculation

It has been rumoured that Mr Burnham would appoint a new chancellor.

Evening Standard

Reeves insists she has ‘unfinished business’ as chancellor amid speculation she could be ousted by Burnham

The chancellor has backed Bunrham to succeed Starmer – but faces losing her role in the Treasury in the coming weeks

The Independent UK

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‘I hear he’s extremely liberal’: Trump offers first comments on Andy Burnham

The US president told reporters the former Manchester mayor ‘probably won’t open up the North Sea’ for oil exploration

The Guardian - AU

It’s not the bond markets Andy Burnham should be afraid of. It’s his own MPs

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump on Andy Burnham: ‘I hear he’s extremely liberal, extremely’

US President Donald Trump told reporters Andy Burnham ‘probably won’t open up the North Sea’ for oil exploration.

Evening Standard

Starmer’s replacement as prime minister must slash energy bills, SNP says

The party’s Westminster leader Dave Doogan made the call ahead of the energy price cap rising by 13.5% next week.

The Independent UK

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Trump calls Andy Burnham ‘extremely liberal’ in first remarks on PM hopeful

The US president further dismissed Mr Burnham, describing him as ‘the mayor of a town’

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham is ‘extremely liberal’, says Donald Trump in first verdict

The president has repeatedly lambasted the outgoing Prime Minister over his energy stance and for relying on ‘windmills’.

Evening Standard

Four out of five Australian children still using social media despite ban, study finds amid fears over UK crackdown

Early evidence from Australia suggests 80 per cent of young people are still accessing social media despite the country’s blanket ban

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham issued warning over tax rises should he become prime minister

Opposition leaders will use a gathering of business chiefs to set out their economic response to Sir Keir Starmer’s likely Downing Street successor

The Independent UK

Donald Trump talks about North Sea oil during first comments about Andy Burnham

ANDY Burnham is “extremely liberal” and so “probably won’t open up the North Sea” for oil exploration, Donald Trump has said he has heard

The National (Scotland)

Ex-defence minister Al Carns sets out ‘five tests’ for leadership contenders

In a lengthy social media post, Mr Carns said the country’s new leader should be able to ‘say yes’ to each point on his list.

Evening Standard

Europe leaders reaffirm unity on defence ahead of Ankara NATO summit

European leaders met Wednesday in Berlin ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankarai to discuss European defence and security guarantees for Ukraine, following tensions with the United States and among the main European members.

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Radio France Internationale

Brexit at 10: 'Without the UK on board, the EU has integrated more'

Ten years after Britons voted to leave the European Union, the United Kingdom is more divided, less economically dynamic and no more influential on the global stage than Brexit supporters once promised. But for the EU, the consequences of the its departure may not have been entirely negative, says Federico…

The Guardian - UK

Officials will lobby Burnham to revive ‘war bonds’ idea to pay for higher defence spending

Senior figures, including some in No 10, want the Treasury to be allowed to borrow more for military spending

The Guardian - UK

Back on the pitch: how Burnham’s chief of staff pick reunites late-90s Labour football team

Some worry choosing James Purnell, former Demon Eyes teammate, would show Labour struggling for new talent

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on priorities for a new prime minister: foreign policy cannot be an afterthought

Editorial: Keir Starmer came to power without a strategic concept of post-Brexit Britain’s place in the world. His successor must not repeat that mistake

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Euronews

Europe's five largest military powers meet ahead of key NATO summit with Ukraine in mind

The leaders of Europe's largest military powers met in Berlin on Wednesday in preparation for a pivotal NATO summit next month, to discuss support and security guarantees for Ukraine and how to strengthen the Atlantic Alliance's European Pillar.

The Independent UK

Burnham eyes up ‘No 10 in the North’ as path to a coronation becomes clearer

Darren Jones, an ally of Keir Starmer, has ruled himself out of any Labour leadership contest

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s lost decade after Brexit: inside the 26 June edition

Ten years of hurt, six prime ministers … and another to come. Plus Keith Richards: rock legend, great-grandad Get the Guardian Weekly delivered to your home address

Newsroom.co.nz

Burnham’s Brits teach NZ the ultimate political manoeuvre

Today from The Detail: It will be a numbers game this election, which could be decided by strategy, not just votes, reports Amanda Gillies.

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs criticise language used by Kemi Badenoch in fractious PMQs

Tory leader reprimanded by speaker for invective against minister and saying Starmer had ‘400 knives in his back’

The Guardian - UK

Graceless Kemi concedes not a croak of kindness for newly liberated Keir

It is customary to say something complimentary about a departing PM but the Tory leader couldn’t meet the moment

The Guardian - UK

Burnham’s pick for chief of staff led firm that advised BP, Apple and Amazon

Appointment of James Purnell, former chief executive of Flint Global, described by one Labour MP as ‘very bad sign’

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