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Burnham confirms he will run to replace Starmer as Prime Minister if he wins Makerfield by-election

Labour leader hopeful also suggested the law around carrying knives for religious reasons should be reviewed after the death of Henry Nowak

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage’s rabble-rousing proves he is unfit to run the country

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The Reform UK leader’s exploitative response to the murder of Henry Nowak has shown him to be pathetically unsuited to high office. The people of Makerfield must now send him a strong message

The Independent UK

Carol Vorderman issues challenge to Reform UK after 'disgusting' post about her

REFORM UK’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election is a “cowardly misogynist” and an “online abuser”, broadcaster Carol Vorderman has…

The National (Scotland)

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Green party candidate for Makerfield byelection withdraws after nine hours

Party apologises for posts shared by Chris Kennedy about Jewish ambulance attacks and says he has dropped out for personal reasons

The Guardian - UK

Former Dragons' Dens star Duncan Bannatyne backs far-right party to win MP

SCOTTISH businessman and former Dragons' Den star Duncan Bannatyne has backed the far-right Restore Britain party to win their first MP ...

The National (Scotland)

In The Room | Burnham or Brexit 2.0? Analysing the Labour leadership face-off

With the writing seemingly on the wall for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, two contenders have already thrown their names into the ring for his job. Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched an appeal to Labour heartland, suggesting he might be vying to initiate a "Brexit 2.0." Meanwhile, Andy Burnham,…

The Independent UK

Who is Robert Kenyon? The Reform candidate taking on Andy Burnham in Makerfield by-election

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Andy Burnham: what has made the king of the north so popular?

The mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has been selected to contest the Makerfield by-election for Labour. His announcement that he was putting himself forward forced others seeking to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister to slow their pace. And it now seems unlikely that anyone will fire the starting…

The Conversation

Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour’s candidate in Makerfield by-election

Andy Burnham will be Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election, the party has announced

The National (Scotland)

Starmer chairs Cabinet as Burnham promises ‘new path’ for the country

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said the Makerfield by-election was ‘the most consequential of our lives’.

Evening Standard

Even if the UK changes prime minister, voters now expect to hear the language of populism

Beyond the high drama surrounding the Makerfield by-election and the contest to be the UK prime minister lies a more fundamental battle. It is the struggle between the incremental pragmatism of mainstream politics and the magical thinking of populism.

The Conversation

Burnham will ‘fight to highest level’ but says he is not focused on replacing PM

The Mayor of Greater Manchester also said he was prepared to ‘fight to the highest level’.

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