How Starmer will try and appease Burnham if he wins Makerfield by-election IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 17
French riot police now working to stop small boat crossings – Starmer Sir Keir Starmer said the new unit had been deployed as part of a ‘landmark’ deal with France. Evening Standard · Jun 17
Burnham says he wants to ensure Makerfield byelection ‘changes British politics’, in eve-of-poll speech – as it happened This blog has now closed. The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
Makerfield by-election latest: Burnham will refuse Starmer’s job offer, allies say ahead of crucial vote Manchester mayor widely expected to launch leadership challenge if elected as MP on Thursday The Independent UK · Jun 17
Starmer says he wants Burnham to play ‘big part’ in Labour Government The Greater Manchester Mayor hopes to win the Makerfield by-election and secure a return to Westminster as an MP. Evening Standard · Jun 17
Trump tells G7 summit he hopes Europe ‘finds its way’ on immigration and energy – as it happened This blog has now closed The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
Starmer says Russian warship ‘reckless’ to fire shots near yacht The Prime Minister said the assessment was that it was a drifting warship, rather than anything more sinister, Evening Standard · Jun 17
Starmer tries to woo Burnham with top cabinet job if he wins Makerfield by-election Speaking from the G7 summit amid growing threats to his leadership, Sir Keir Starmer described Andy Burnham as a ‘huge asset to our party and our movement’ The Independent UK · Jun 17
Keir Starmer signals he would give Andy Burnham a cabinet job PM says Greater Manchester mayor is ‘huge asset’ who can play big part in Labour government if he wins byelection The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
Keir Starmer 'to face challenge even if Andy Burnham loses', Wes Streeting says KEIR Starmer has warned his leadership rivals against triggering a contest, saying instead the party should focus on a mayoral by-election in… The National (Scotland) · Jun 17
Former UK minister could challenge PM Starmer soon A former British minister is prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest to bring a swift end to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's embattled leadership. AAP · Jun 17
Former UK Health Minister Wes Streeting says he could challenge PM Keir Starmer next week Former Health Minister Wes Streeting is ready to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership. He wants to end uncertainty and paralysis within the party. Streeting believes a contest should happen soon. Andy Burnham is also seen as a potential frontrunner if he wins a local election. Starmer has stated he… The Economic Times · Jun 17
Wednesday briefing: In a new era of far-right organising, how can we tackle hate? In today’s newsletter: The far right are using social media to foster division, from Southampton to Belfast, but there are calls for clear and urgent ways to counter digital radicalism The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
The Economic Times · Jun 17 US President Donald Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in France Global economic leaders gather in France amid rising inflation and oil prices. A recent deal between the U.S. and Iran offers optimism, but the war's economic impact persists. Central banks have raised interest rates. G7 nations aim to avoid conflict with U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on narrower economic issues.…
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Jeremy Allen White says social media ‘needs boundaries’ as he backs UK under-16 ban Children under 16 will be barred from creating or maintaining accounts on major social media platforms
Evening Standard · Jun 17 Is Andy Burnham anti-London? Four things Labour leadership hopeful has said about the capital The Mayor of Manchester has previously claimed that northerners can ‘face discrimination’ in London
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Streeting warns Starmer he could trigger Labour leadership contest next week The former health secretary insisted he has the backing of the 80 MPs required to stand in a contest
Evening Standard · Jun 16 Streeting prepared to trigger leadership contest as early as next week The former health secretary insisted he had the backing of the 80 MPs required to stand in a contest.
International Business Times UK · Jun 16 Elon Musk Condemns UK Social Media Restrictions as Government Surveillance Trick Elon Musk has attacked UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plan to ban under-16s from social media, claiming it is really a surveillance move that turns Britain into a 'police state'. The row also revives Musk's bitter feud with Starmer over the killing of Henry Nowak and protests about police conduct.
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Starmer unveils £1.3bn investment from French and Indian firms into UK – with 1,400 jobs to be created The investment will fund clean energy and AI projects in the UK, Starmer said at the G7 summit
Evening Standard · Jun 16 Starmer unveils £1 billion French and Indian investments at G7 The Prime Minister is working with G7 partners to ease pressures on global energy markets.
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Starmer says England can ‘dare to dream’ ahead of World Cup opener Sir Keir Starmer has stated England can "dare to dream" again, offering praise to the team before their World Cup opener. The Three Lions are set to begin their Group L campaign against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday night. The Prime Minister said: “Tomorrow, we can dare to dream again…
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Voices: Keir Starmer is showing he will not go down without a fight THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Whoever succeeds the prime minister must prove they can deliver the change he has been unable to muster
International Business Times UK · Jun 16 Farage's 'Pro-Women' Law Could Slash Equal Pay Rights and Cost Female Workers Nigel Farage's proposed Women and Motherhood Protection Act could cost female workers money by removing equal pay for work of equal value.