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Andy Burnham must deliver emergency budget to ‘reverse damage’, says SNP

SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan is calling on Mr Burnham to deliver an emergency cost-of-living budget when he enters No 10.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham to have 'change of emphasis' on North Sea oil and gas, Labour MP says

ANDY Burnham will have a “change of emphasis” on North Sea oil and gas, Labour’s deputy leader has said, despite the party previously pledging…

The National (Scotland)

Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general election

Veteran Labour Party politician Andy Burnham is set to become Britain’s next prime minister on Monday

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In The Room | Inside Andy Burnham’s No 10 takeover

Andy Burnham has finally been crowned Labour Party leader. Attention turns now to his top team, with home secretary Shabana Mahmood hotly tipped to be named chancellor. Meanwhile, Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting continue to cast a shadow over Burnham’s picks. On Monday, after formalities with the King, Burnham will…

The Independent UK

Who is Andy Burnham? Meet the 'King of the North' poised to become Britain's next Prime Minister. Here's all about his life, family and career

Andy Burnham has been elected as the new leader of Britain's Labour Party. He is expected to become the country's next prime minister next week. Burnham, known as the 'King of the North', champions regional development and economic revival. His political style is approachable, focusing on community-based policies. He aims…

The Economic Times

Andy Burnham’s speech in full as he is confirmed as Labour leader

The Makerfield MP has declared that he is ‘ready to lead’ the country

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham's speech in full as new Labour Party leader declares: 'I have a plan'

The prime minister-in-waiting said there were “five things” he will do to “make us better”

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UK’s Andy Burnham named Labour leader ahead of taking over as PM

Andy Burnham was on Friday elected leader of the UK's Labour party, clearing the way for him to become prime minister next week following the departure of Keir Starmer. Burnham has risen to leadership on a pledge to thwart the rise ‌of the populist Reform UK party and said he…

France 24

Andy Burnham to become UK Labour leader in last step before taking over as prime minister

Andy Burnham is officially becoming leader of Britain’s Labour Party, paving the way to become prime minister next week

The Independent UK

UK Labour party to crown 'King of the North' Burnham as leader and next PM

The United Kingdom's ruling Labour party will confirm veteran politician Andy Burnham as its new leader, and the country's next prime minister, at a special conference on Friday. He becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, replacing Keir Starmer.

Radio France Internationale

Starmer tells Ukraine UK support will 'endure' after his departure

The outgoing prime minister will use his final visit to Kyiv to tell Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukraine's resistance has helped preserve Europe's security and that UK support will continue after he steps down.

Euronews

Keir Starmer bids UK MPs 'goodbye', vows to support Burnham

Andy Burnham is to replace Starmer on Monday, shortly after he is expected to meet King Charles III to be asked to form the next government.

Euronews

Nominations open in the contest to be UK leader, with Andy Burnham likely the only candidate

Nominations are opening in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister

The Independent UK

Labour calls for elections watchdog to investigate Farage finances

Labour Party chair Anna Turley said Nigel Farage ‘needs to own his self-inflicted scandal and prove he’s not been secretly breaking the rules’.

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Labour urges elections watchdog to investigate Nigel Farage’s finances

Farage said he has ‘done no wrongdoing’ after The Sunday Times investigation into his ties with George Cottrell

The National (Scotland)

New SNP MP urges Andy Burnham to scrap 'hammer blow' NI hike

Prospective prime minister Andy Burnham should scrap the Labour Party’s “short-sighted” national insurance tax hike, a new SNP MP has said

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham should scrap ‘short-sighted’ NI tax hike – new SNP MP

Lara Bird said the policy was ‘choking-off’ economic growth in Scotland.

International Business Times UK

Lord Peter Mandelson is Russia's 'Privilege Contact,' According to Leaked Dossier

A leaked dossier alleges former MP Lord Mandelson was a Russian intelligence contact for over 30 years, though evidence is lacking. The report also examines other UK politicians' ties to Russia.

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Andy Burnham says he'll deliver a circuit breaker to transform the UK economy if he becomes leader

Andy Burnham, likely the next U.K. prime minister, has pledged to give more autonomy to local leaders

The National (Scotland)

Will the SNP need to rethink independence in Andy Burnham’s UK?

Experts weigh in on whether the UK's prime-minister-in-waiting could cause problems for Scottish independence campaign

The Economic Times

Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Starmer seeks legacy

Andy Burnham is poised to become Britain's next prime minister unopposed as potential rival Darren Jones declared he won't run. Meanwhile, outgoing leader Keir Starmer, seeking to solidify his legacy, heads to Berlin for crucial talks on Ukraine and the Middle East. Burnham, a former Greater Manchester mayor, secured a…

The Independent UK

Burnham inches closer to No 10 after Starmer ally withdraws from race – but only 13% of voters want coronation

Andy Burnham is closer to becoming Britain’s next prime minister without a contest

Bangkok Post

Reversing Brexit is the Labour Party's best hope

In the next few weeks, Britain's ruling Labour Party will almost certainly select a new leader to replace Keir Starmer, the country's deeply unpopular prime minister. But this prospect has not inspired hope of a political or economic renewal. Among British media and, more importantly, global financial markets, the consensus…

France 24

How Andy Burnham can become the next UK prime minister

Now that Keir Starmer has said he's stepping down as Prime Minister, there's only one name that's circulating to take his place. But Andy Burnham still has to be officially anointed in a vote by Labour party members. Starmer has said that he wants the new leader in place by…

AAP

Emotional Starmer quits as Burnham favoured to be UK PM

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will resign, forced out by his own party, as Labour MPs consider replacing him with former mayor Andy Burnham.

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