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Date set for when Andy Burnham is likely to become prime minister

Andy Burnham is expected to become the next Labour leader on 17 July, according to the timetable released by the party's National Executive Committee. Nominations for the Parliamentary Labour Party will open on Thursday, 9 July, with hustings for MPs and peers scheduled for Monday, 13 July. Labour affiliates, including…

The Independent UK

Senior UK minister rules out leadership challenge as Burnham edges closer to Downing Street

Jones' decision removes a major obstacle standing between Burnham and the UK's top job and could mean the latter is in Downing Street as early as July.

Euronews

Labour MPs mull leadership challenge after Starmer resigns

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ruled himself out of a leadership race after he announced his backing for Andy Burnham.

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Burnham arrives in Westminster as Labour MPs pay homage to the King of the North

Andy Burnham returned to Westminster amid a frenzy of media interest.

Evening Standard

How Many UK PMs Have Resigned in the Last 10 Years? From Cameron to Starmer

Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham emerging as the frontrunner to succeed him. Burnham has secured support from over half of the Parliamentary Labour Party.

International Business Times UK

Pressure on Starmer as number of Labour MPs calling for him to quit reaches 100

The Prime Minister has repeatedly vowed to fight any leadership challenge, insisting he will not ‘walk away’.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham says he would challenge Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership

Mr Burnham has ruled out calling a snap election if he enters Downing Street.

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London politics LIVE: Labour clears path for Burnham's Westminster comeback as Farage vows to 'throw everything' at Makerfield by-election

Reform UK leader says party will ‘throw absolutely everything at’ the Makerfield by-election

Evening Standard

‘Mainstream majority’ do not want Farage or Polanski as PM, Keir Starmer says

The Prime Minister spoke to backbenchers at a meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party on Monday.

Evening Standard

Starmer ‘taking responsibility’, minister insists as PM set to face mutinous MPs

Morgan McSweeney quit as the PM’s chief of staff on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Labour MP ‘baffled’ government still uses X after minister calls Grok’s sexualised images ‘weapons of abuse’

Charlotte Nichols calls on technology secretary to set out ‘red line’ social media firms must cross before government switches to alternative platforms

The Independent UK

‘Isolationism’ will not solve cost-of-living crisis, Starmer tells Labour MPs

Starmer’s comments appeared to be an attempt to justify the time dedicated to international affairs

The Independent UK

Starmer tells MPs ‘isolationism’ will not solve cost-of-living crisis

His remarks appeared to be an effort to justify time spent on international affairs.

Evening Standard

Starmer ‘facing plots to oust him’ as Labour welcomes back rebel MPs

Conversations around Keir Starmer’s future have reportedly increased in recent weeks, amid continued turmoil in the government

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Evening Standard

Labour faces backlash after asking MPs to attend summer parties with private firms

MPs invited to ‘relax in a private setting with senior party figures’ at sponsored events

The Independent UK

Starmer appoints Blair and Brown aide as new No 10 political director

Claire Reynolds will be in charge of liaising with MPs across the Parliamentary Labour Party.

Evening Standard

Starmer appoints former Blair and Brown aide as new No 10 political director

Claire Reynolds will be in charge of liaising with MPs across the Parliamentary Labour Party

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