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Labour at war after Starmer blocks Andy Burnham’s Commons comeback bid

Labour MPs warn prime minister the decision will trigger ‘bloodletting’ – but supporters back move, saying it will help party draw a line under recent ‘psychodrama’

The Independent UK

Why has Labour blocked Andy Burnham from standing as an MP?

The mayor of Greater Manchester has been seen as a potential rival to Sir Keir Starmer for leadership

The Independent UK

Thousands march in Crowborough over asylum plan for former military camp

Protesters walk to Sussex market town from base where Home Office plans to house up to 500 asylum seekers

The Guardian - UK

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Starmer had no good options on Burnham – but blocking him is a big risk

PM will now face questions over whether he is focused more on protecting job than boosting Labour’s chances

The Guardian - UK

Labour can reverse its decision to block Andy Burnham. Here is why it must

Good politics is about collaboration and contestation. The NEC’s ruling means the party has turned its back on that, says Neal Lawson, director of campaign organisation Compass

The Guardian - UK

Row erupts within UK's governing Labour Party after popular mayor blocked from upcoming election

A row has erupted within Britain’s governing Labour Party after its popular mayor of Manchester was prevented from standing at a special election, with critics claiming that Prime Minister Keir Starmer did not want to see a potential rival back in the House of Commons

The Independent UK

Relief, frustration and a surge in fake birthdays: inside Australia’s social media ban for under-16s

As social media age restriction looks increasingly likely in the UK, Katie Strick discovers how it’s going for young people in Australia

Evening Standard

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Blocking Burnham will ‘hasten your demise,’ Starmer warned by senior London MP as Labour civil war explodes

Burnham ‘disappointed’ after Gorton and Denton by-election contest bid rejected

Evening Standard

‘Huge mistake’: Labour in turmoil as Burnham blocked from byelection race

Allies of Greater Manchester mayor say No 10 has ‘chosen factionalism’ as decision leads to a furious backlash

The Guardian - UK

‘We want a real political fight over this’: Why Starmer wants to make Brexit the key issue at the next election

Exclusive: After tacking to the right on migration, it is on EU relations that the government believes it can strike a clear dividing line with opposition parties ahead of the next general election

The Independent UK

Donald Trump 'backtracked on UK troops jibe after King Charles voiced concerns'

US President praises 'GREAT and very BRAVE' British soldiers following furious backlash over claims troops stayed away from front line

Evening Standard

Labour’s powerful ruling body ‘calls for pause in Burnham by-election decision over stitch-up fears’

Labour's governing National Executive Committee is embroiled in a furious row over whether to allow the Greater Manchester mayor to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election

The Independent UK

Trump has power to block Starmer’s Chagos deal, No 10 admits

Legislation on controversial deal will not now be debated in Lords on Monday amid warnings it could breach international treaty

The Independent UK

Shabana Mahmood praises Andy Burnham before meeting to decide his fate

The Home Secretary is chairing a meeting to decide if Mr Burnham can apply for selection as Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

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The Guardian - UK

Labour must avoid ‘psychodrama’, says Mahmood, as NEC meets to decide if Burnham can stand

Home secretary is chair of party’s NEC, which will decide if Greater Manchester mayor can seek return to parliament

The Guardian - UK

Advantage China: Trump’s tantrums push US allies closer to Beijing

In the search for stability, some western nations are turning to a country that many in Washington see as an existential threat

Evening Standard

Burnham awaits Labour’s verdict on by-election bid

The party’s National Executive Committee is expected to meet virtually.

The Independent UK

Now is not the time to undermine the prime minister

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Andy Burnham is seeking permission to return to the Commons, but he would be a distraction for Keir Starmer

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The Times of India

'Greatest of all warriors': Donald Trump praises ‘brave’ British soldiers; remarks follow row over Nato, Afghanistan

Donald Trump lauded British soldiers as "great and very brave warriors" in Afghanistan, a day after UK PM Keir Starmer condemned Trump's earlier remarks about NATO allies' frontline contributions as "insulting and appalling." Trump reiterated his skepticism about NATO's collective defense. Starmer paid tribute to the 457 British service personnel…

Evening Standard

Trump praises ‘brave’ UK soldiers after outrage over Nato Afghanistan claims

The US president provoked anger earlier this week after he told Fox News that America had ‘never needed’ its Nato partners.

The Independent UK

Burnham takes fight to Starmer as he launches new bid to become Labour MP

Supporters have warned Labour not to block the mayor, a leading rival of the prime minister, from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, while opponents accuse him of a ‘show of ego’

Evening Standard

Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan were ‘among the greatest of all warriors’

It came a day after Mr Trump was criticised for his remarks about Nato allied troops.

The Independent UK

Trump climbs down over slur on UK soldiers in Afghanistan after backlash

Starmer raised comments directly with US president after joining veterans and politicians across political spectrum in condemning ‘appalling’ false claims about Nato allies

The Guardian - UK

Starmer allies urge him to block Andy Burnham from running in byelection

Greater Manchester mayor has applied to stand for Labour in Gorton and Denton, setting up potential fight for PM’s political future

AAP

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

Australia's next ambassador to the US has been welcomed as the right person to drive progress on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.

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