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‘An hour of abuse’: Jeremy Corbyn on Labour coups, and whether he feels sorry for Starmer

As Keir Starmer endures a slow ousting, his predecessor recalls the day in 2016 when colleagues tried to force him out – and assesses who might come next

The Guardian - UK

Some see 'King of the North' as UK government's savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament

Britain’s government is in turmoil, and some see Andy Burnham as the one to save it

The Independent UK

Pressure on Starmer ramps up as Burnham one step closer to challenge

Labour’s ruling body, the National Executive Committee, has granted Mr Burnham permission to stand in the Makerfield by-election selection process.

Evening Standard

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Voices: Make-or-break Makerfield will be an uphill struggle for Andy Burnham and Labour

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: He’s running – but the Manchester mayor will have to face an electorate sick of exactly this kind of political circus, and a Reform party determined to stop him becoming prime minister

The Independent UK

Pressure mounts on Starmer as Labour clears path for Burnham's Westminster comeback

No date has yet been confirmed for the by-election itself, but a likely date for the content is June 18

Evening Standard

How team Burnham finally cleared the first of many hurdles on route to Westminster

At one stage the northern mayor looked to be locked out of parliament, again, but he is still only one step along the road to his No 10 ambitions

The Guardian - UK

Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?

The MP for Ealing North has not run a major department before, but has a reputation as one of the few politicians ‘nobody hates’

The Guardian - UK

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Andy Burnham approved to stand in by-election – opening path to challenge Starmer for leadership

Labour’s ruling body had faced intense pressure to allow Burnham to run, following its decision to block him from running in the Gorton and Denton contest earlier this year

The Independent UK

No more chancers or failures – the coming contest must produce a British PM worthy of the name

Labour must rise to a historic responsibility by choosing a leader who can win over the nation. The alternative is Farage on the steps of No 10, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK

'Death to IDF' chanters face arrest in toughest ever hate speech crackdown at Nakba 78 and Unite the Kingdom marches in London

Armoured vehicles and armed police teams will be among 4,000 officers deployed to prevent violence, disorder and hate speech at the rallies taking place on FA Cup Final day

Evening Standard

Can Andy Burnham actually beat Reform in Makerfield to take on Starmer? Here’s what the data shows

The Mayor of Manchester has several obstacles to overcome on the long road to Westminster

The Independent UK

From Team Reeves to Manchesterism: Labour’s four economic camps explained

Wes Streeting or Andy Burnham could launch a leadership bid – here are policies from which they could choose

The Guardian - UK

UK health secretary quits cabinet, says PM Starmer lacks vision and direction

TOI correspondent from London: UK health secretary Wes Streeting resigned from the cabinet on Thursday with a scathing letter telling UK PM Keir Starmer he had lost faith in his leadership. "Where we need vision, we have a vacuum. Where we need direction, we have drift," Streeting said in a…

The Times of India

UK borrowing costs hit 28-year-high as City braces for Burnham challenge

The pound is also on track for its worst week since 2024 amid growing concern over political instability.

Evening Standard

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The Conversation

From landslide to leadership crisis: where did it all go wrong for Keir Starmer?

The failure of many of the UK’s recent prime ministers, who have passed through Downing Street in quick succession, seems easy to explain. Theresa May couldn’t do what she promised and didn’t “get Brexit done”. Boris Johnson broke his own rules, and the law. Liz Truss failed through sheer incompetence.

The Guardian - UK

What could happen next in Labour leadership challenge?

How a contest to become PM is triggered, and Andy Burnham’s chances in the Makerfield byelection

The Guardian - UK

Politics has tossed friendship out of the window – as Keir Starmer is realising

Britain’s embattled PM is beset by enemies. One reason is that Westminster has ceased to be a club and turned into a shambles, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Independent UK

Labour leadership race: Key moments in the challenge to take on Keir Starmer

The Labour Party now looks likely to face an intense leadership battle

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Evening Standard

London MPs back Andy Burnham Commons comeback: 'We need our best players on the pitch'

Brent East MP Dawn Butler stresses Labour needs its ‘best players on the pitch’

Evening Standard

Wes Streeting backs Andy Burnham for Makerfield by-election

The former health secretary backed Mr Burnham in what he called in a ‘tough’ contest.

The Independent UK

UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister's future

The British government faces weeks of uncertainty as embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares for a leadership challenge from the popular mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham

Evening Standard

Jesy Nelson marks her twins’ first birthday: ‘What a milestone to reach’

The singer, 34, announced earlier this year that her twins Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson were diagnosed SMA1 (spinal muscular atrophy).

Evening Standard

Cabinet minister warns against ‘chaos’ of Labour leadership contest to oust PM

The Prime Minister is under intense pressure from within his own party, after a series of seismic political moves by challengers to his premiership.

The Economic Times

UK Health Minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM Starmer

Wes Streeting has resigned as health minister. He is calling for a leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer. This follows disastrous local election results for the Labour Party. Streeting stated Starmer will not lead the party into the next general election. Other senior ministers remain in their positions for now.

The Independent UK

What next for the Labour leadership challenge as Keir Starmer clings on

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