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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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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

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Wes Streeting backs Andy Burnham for Makerfield by-election

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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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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 Economic Times

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

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The Independent UK

Politics latest: Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting files release after fresh delay

Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

The Independent UK

Friday briefing: Is there any way Keir Starmer can keep hold of his job?

In today’s newsletter: Wes Streeting’s resignation has exposed deep fractures within the Labour party and with a leadership race looming it’s time for Keir Starmer to shout about his achievements

The Guardian - UK

If Labour didn’t exist, would you invent it? Streeting, Rayner, Burnham – you need to tell us why

The party needs a leader who clearly understands the difficulties facing ordinary people. I am yet to see anyone obviously equal to that challenge, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Burnham eyes Westminster return as MP stands aside to allow challenge to Starmer

Labour’s Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said he wanted to return to Westminster to ‘make politics work properly for people’.

Evening Standard

Labour has not learned lessons of defeat in Scotland – SNP Westminster leader

SNP MP Dave Doogan is calling on the UK Government to bring forward an emergency cost-of-living budget to help families.

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The Independent UK

Who is James Murray? The new Health Secretary replacing Wes Streeting

James Murray has been appointed as the new Health Secretary following Wes Streeting's resignation. Mr Murray had held the role as the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, and was previously the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury. He is also the MP for Ealing North, a post he has held sine…

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting says new Health Secretary has his ‘full support’ after replacement is revealed

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The Independent UK

New Health Secretary named after Streeting resignation sparks potential Labour leadership contest

Wes Streeting resigned from the role on Thursday, saying it would be dishonourable and unprincipled” to continue in the Cabinet under Starmer

Evening Standard

Embattled Keir Starmer faces leadership contest against Andy Burnham in Labour civil war

Andy Burnham says he will seek to become Labour’s candidate in the upcoming Makerfield by-election

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The Conversation

Who are the main contenders to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister?

It has become a given in Westminster circles that Keir Starmer’s tenure as prime minister could be nearing its end. This is because, fairly or unfairly, the UK public have made up their minds – and they do not like him.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves is right – a leadership election will only damage Britain’s recovery

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With new GDP figures showing unexpected growth, Labour’s restless frontbenchers should heed the chancellor’s warning that this is no time to put the economy at risk for the sake of political ambition

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on a cabinet resignation: Labour’s leadership crisis is really an identity crisis

Editorial: The prospect of a contest exposes a deeper truth: the party’s problems go far beyond Keir Starmer

The Independent UK

Burnham makes move to take on Starmer after MP stands down so he can challenge PM

Josh Simons steps aside to allow the Greater Manchester mayor to run for parliament

Evening Standard

How Keir Starmer plunged in 674 days from 2024 election triumph to fighting for his political life

A timeline of the Prime Minister’s spectacular downfall after his landslide general election victory handed him the keys to No10

The Guardian - UK

The gilt market will hover over any Labour leadership contest

The Iran war is the bigger story – but the bond market is primed to deliver a kick if extreme positions arise from a formal race

The Guardian - UK

Westminster waits in frenzied limbo before Wes jumpstarts day of drama

Everything was in place for a move against the PM but for a moment Labour seemed to have forgotten the final act

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