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The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Which MPs are backing Burnham and Streeting in race to be Labour’s next prime minister?

Both men have indicated they would want to be in any contest for the Labour leadership

The Independent UK

‘Personal decision’ for Starmer whether he wants to stand against rivals – Nandy

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said it is up to the Prime Minister whether he wants to take the ‘next fight forwards’.

Evening Standard

No mood in Scottish Labour for challenge to Anas Sarwar’s leadership – MP

Dr Zubir Ahmed also said Wes Streeting has a ‘critical mass’ of support.

Evening Standard

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Thames Water investors say temporary nationalisation would slow its recovery

Comments come after Andy Burnham says he would renationalise water and other businesses as PM

The Guardian - UK

Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests

London witnessed two massive demonstrations on Saturday. One march, led by Tommy Robinson, focused on immigration concerns. Another protest supported Palestinians, marking Nakba Day. Police deployed significant resources for the events. A total of 43 arrests were made. Four police officers sustained injuries during the day's operations.

The Economic Times

UK police make 43 arrests at far-right rally, counter pro-Palestinian demo

London police say officers arrested 43 people during two marches on Saturday – one organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and a counter-demonstration fused with a pro-Palestinian protest. Robinson, co-founder of the English Defence League, called on his supporters to prepare for the next "battle of Britain".

Radio France Internationale

Whatever happens with the leadership, Labour must tackle the issue of social care head-on

The challenge of how to look after an ageing population has been ducked by politicians for too long

The Guardian - UK

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Will Labour’s leadership hopefuls reverse Brexit? What Burnham and Streeting have said about rejoining the EU

A row has erupted between Labour over the UK’s relationship with the European Union

The Independent UK

UK leadership hopeful Streeting calls Brexit a 'catastrophic mistake'

Streeting has said he will stand in any leadership race to replace British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Euronews

Westminster ‘chaos’ turning people off Union, Sinn Fein Stormont minister says

Caoimhe Archibald, the Sinn Fein Economy Minister, said it ‘does not matter’ who is Prime Minister for people in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

Dining across the divide: ‘I think Starmer is a dead man walking. She wasn’t sold on that’

They were surprised to agree on some topics. But could the scientist and the lawyer see eye to eye on the future of the monarchy?

The Guardian - UK

Top of Labour in row over EU as Nandy challenges Streeting’s remarks

Former health secretary’s allies rally to his defence after culture secretary calls his comments about rejoining ‘odd’

The Guardian - UK

Labour woman leader ‘long overdue’, Lisa Nandy says, as she calls contest speculation 'froth and nonsense'

Culture Secretary shows annoyance that those jostling to oust Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are all men

Evening Standard

Metropolitan Police probing alleged hate crimes at major London protests

About 60,000 people are estimated to have joined the Unite the Kingdom march, and between 15,000 and 20,000 attended the Nakba Day rally, police said.

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Evening Standard

Labour leadership contest speculation ‘froth and nonsense’ – Lisa Nandy

The Culture Secretary also rebuked her former Cabinet colleague Wes Streeting for seeking to reopen the debate over Brexit.

The Independent UK

It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister

Wes Streeting's ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in U.K. politics

The Guardian - UK

Labour leadership talk ‘froth and nonsense’, says senior minister – as it happened

Lisa Nandy says no candidate has launched a challenge to Keir Starmer, despite ‘feverish speculation’ around Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting

The Guardian - UK

‘They lost a historic opportunity’: Ken Loach laments Your Party infighting

Film-maker and longtime Corbyn ally says ‘poor behaviour’ squandered chance to unite the left in fight against far right

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The Guardian - UK

The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers

May, Johnson, Truss, Sunak, and now Starmer: each one was brought low for a reason. But what if the deeper problem is the office itself?

The Conversation

Starmer’s troubles may be self-inflicted. But voters everywhere are fed up with leaders lacking courage

Keir Starmer is the United Kingdom’s sixth prime minster in the past ten years. For a country that likes to think of itself as the birthplace of modern democracy and a model of stability in a turbulent world, this is not a good look.

Evening Standard

Labour leadership rivals caught up in debate over EU ties

Wes Streeting, the former health secretary, on Saturday set out his desire for a ‘new special relationship’ with the EU, and to eventually rejoin it.

Evening Standard

Who are the senior Labour figures vying to replace Sir Keir Starmer?

Here the Press Association looks at the possible candidates should a Labour leadership contest be triggered.

Evening Standard

London protests: Police make 11 hate crime arrests in crackdown on toxic speech at Unite the Kingdom and Nakba rallies

The Unite the Kingdom rally and a pro-Palestinian Nakba Day rally were overseen by 4,000 police officers

The Guardian - UK

Tens of thousands attend London pro-Palestine rally to mark Nakba Day

March took place at same time as far-right ‘unite the kingdom’ demonstration led by Tommy Robinson

The Independent UK

Dozens arrested as tens of thousands join rival London protests

The Metropolitan Police said 43 people were arrested for a ‘variety of offences’ during the protests

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