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In The Room | Burnham or Brexit 2.0? Analysing the Labour leadership face-off

With the writing seemingly on the wall for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, two contenders have already thrown their names into the ring for his job. Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched an appeal to Labour heartland, suggesting he might be vying to initiate a "Brexit 2.0." Meanwhile, Andy Burnham,…

The Independent UK

I worked for Andy Burnham – here’s why he would be a brilliant prime minister

Andy Burnham is officially in the race to become the next prime minister. The ‘King of the North’ has proven himself very popular in Manchester, and recent polling suggests that he’s in a better position to beat Reform than Keir Starmer. But what is he actually like to work with,…

The Independent UK

Streeting says he resigned because Labour ‘in fight of our lives against nationalism’, and is currently losing – as it happened

Former health secretary standing down after saying he no longer had confidence in Keir Starmer

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UK minister ‘confident’ of steel pact with EU ahead of impending July tariffs

Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant hailed “very productive conversations” with EU counterparts on a carve-out for the UK from looming restrictions on steel imports. Britain's Labour-led government is pushing ahead with an economic reset despite political turbulence at home.

Euronews

Politics latest: Reeves to cut food costs and offer free children’s bus rides in cost of living package

The chancellor will announce a range of policies on Thursday to try and combat the economic impact of Donald Trump’s war with Iran

The Independent UK

The balance of global power is shifting fast, but Britain is stuck in the same old Brexit rut

Without a reckoning about the epic strategic error of leaving the EU, there is no serious debate about the country’s future place in the world, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Starmer to face Commons grilling as Streeting plans resignation speech

Sir Keir will take questions from MPs while ex-cabinet minister Wes Streeting is expected to make a resignation speech.

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‘Back where we belong’: Keir Starmer reacts to Arsenal’s Premier League title win

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The Independent UK

Healey warns Labour must ‘get serious’ as leadership row puts ‘credibility at stake’

The Defence Secretary urged colleagues to ‘get serious’ and put Britain’s security before politics.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham to face Reform’s Robert Kenyon in crucial Makerfield byelection

Outcome of contest for seat just outside Wigan could change the course of British politics for years to come

The Guardian - UK

John Healey says Labour infighting puts government’s credibility at risk

Defence secretary say party has turned in on itself in thinly veiled criticism of Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting

The Guardian - UK

UK's Scotch whisky body hopes for 'swift' India FTA implementation

The Scotch Whisky Association is urging swift implementation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, despite recent hurdles over UK steel import restrictions. The CETA promises significant tariff reductions for Scotch whisky exports to India, with the UK government highlighting the deal's potential to boost jobs and wages.

The Economic Times

Senior figures in Blue Labour turn on Burnham over Brexit

Maurice Glasman, founder of the influential Blue Labour movement, has offered his backing to home secretary Shabana Mahmood as the party’s next leader

The Independent UK

What Keir Starmer got wrong about Zionism and antisemitism

Police are investigating an attack on a Jewish man in Golders Green, London, just weeks after two Jewish men were stabbed in the area. These are the latest in a series of violent attacks on Jewish people and institutions. They have also given fresh impetus to a long-running debate about…

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Evening Standard

Burnham criticises Government over ‘dividing lines’ in blood scandal payouts

A memorial service for those affected was held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer attending.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham’s popularity surges past Farage in new poll

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Wrongly jailed Andrew Malkinson slams ‘penny-pinching’ state a forced to cover own legal fees

Andrew Malkinson spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit

The Independent UK

Far-right and anti-immigration protests spike under Starmer government

A Unite the Kingdom rally, organised by far right activist Tommy Robinson, took place in London on Saturday

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The Guardian - UK

Stop the anonymous briefings and show respect, two ministers tell Labour MPs

Yvette Cooper and Jonathan Reynolds urge colleagues to support each other and remember ‘who we’re here to serve’

The Independent UK

Burnham could beat Farage in a general election, new poll suggests

Greater Manchester mayor beats Reform leader in head-to-head polls by 14 percentage points, according to pollsters

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan backs Keir Starmer saying it is not the time for Labour leadership contest

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The Conversation

Andy Burnham: what has made the king of the north so popular?

The mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has been selected to contest the Makerfield by-election for Labour. His announcement that he was putting himself forward forced others seeking to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister to slow their pace. And it now seems unlikely that anyone will fire the starting…

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour's Makerfield by-election candidate as he eyes party leadership

New polling suggests the Mayor of Greater Manchester would beat Sir Keir Starmer in a head-to-head Labour leadership fight

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield by-election

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Evening Standard

Andy Burnham announced as Labour candidate for Makerfield by-election

The decision sets up a contest between Mr Burnham and Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon, a local plumber who contested the seat for the party in 2024.

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