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Starmer expected to announce departure on Monday as growing numbers of MPs back Burnham for PM – as it happened

PM said to be reflecting on ‘political realities’, as president Trump joins in criticism of his leadership saying he has ‘failed badly’

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer expected to resign as early as Monday amid mounting pressure

Keir Starmer is expected to resign as early as Monday as a leadership threat from Andy Burnham looms

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer is considering resigning, Cabinet minister Peter Kyle says

Business Secretary Mr Kyle did not repeat the No10 line that Sir Keir would fight any leadership contest against him

Evening Standard

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‘There’s no jobs’: struggle and regret in a Welsh town that backed Brexit

Ten years ago Ebbw Vale had the highest proportion of leave voters in Wales despite huge EU funding, which has not been fully replaced

The Guardian - UK

Greens name councillor as candidate to replace Burnham as Manchester mayor

Geraldine Coggins is aiming to build on the Greens’ success in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

The Independent 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

The inside story of how Kemi Badenoch masterminded a Tory heist in the ‘forgotten’ by-election

IN FOCUS: With all eyes on Makerfield and its wider implications for the country, Aberdeen South inevitably attracted less attention. But the Tories wanted to ensure no one was talking about it so they could pull off a surprise win, David Maddox writes

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Andy Burnham has shown that he can win. But can he govern Britain?

Having literally campaigned in poetry, the new Makerfield MP needs a summer of knuckling down to the small print, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham is known as the ‘king of the north’. Could he become the UK’s next prime minister?

Andy Burnham has just won what might be the most consequential byelection in British political history. His win clears the way for him to enter parliament as a Labour MP and challenge Sir Keir Starmer to become prime minister of the United Kingdom.

The Conversation

Could ‘king in the north’ become Britain’s new prime minister?

Makerfield victory gives Andy Burnham a path back to Westminster and a chance to challenge Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK

Westminster City Council bans anti-social car meet-ups following High Court injunction

Drivers who breach the injunction face substantial fines or possible asset seizure, Westminster City Council says

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham’s allies ‘want Starmer to hand over power in September’

The Prime Minister has made clear he will fight any challenge to his position earlier on Friday.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham cares way more about his clothes than he wants you to know

IN FOCUS: The new MP for Makerfield has spent the past decade honing a wardrobe that positions him as a relatable bloke who can see beyond the ‘Westminster bubble’. Katie Rosseinsky takes a closer look at the sartorial evolution of the ‘King of the North’

The Independent UK

Who is Andy Burnham? Starmer's successor and the UK's seventh prime minister in 10 years

Burnham served as the Mayor of Greater Manchester for nine years prior to his emerging as frontrunner to succeed former PM Keir Starmer, who struggled with internal divisions and low poll ratings during most of his premiership.

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The Times of India

Andy Burnham emerges as new challenger for UK's Starmer after bypoll win

Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure on multiple fronts, from Labour's falling poll numbers to the growing threat posed by Reform UK. Now, another challenge has emerged much closer to home: Andy Burnham.

The Conversation

Labour will get no second chances to change: Andy Burnham’s warning to his struggling party

Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield byelection for Labour, gaining 55% of the vote on an exceptionally high turnout of 58.7%. He won 9,000 more votes than Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon, in what turned out to be an unusual byelection swing to the party of government.

Evening Standard

Labour obsessed with internal drama, says Badenoch as Tories win by-election

The Conservative leader hit out at Sir Keir Starmer as she celebrated victory in Aberdeen South.

The Guardian - UK

What will ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister?

From public ownership to devolution and the cost of living, the policies of the potential Labour leadership challenger will face intense scrutiny

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Evening Standard

Starmer insists he will stand in any leadership contest, following Burnham win

The Prime Minister is under pressure to hand over power to Mr Burnham, who defied recent trends to increase Labour’s share of the vote in Makerfield.

Evening Standard

Starmer ‘getting on with the job’ despite Burnham’s victory, says minister

Kirsty McNeill insisted there is no vacancy at Number 10 as she said Labour politicians should ‘crack on’ with their jobs.

The Independent UK

Why did Andy Burnham leave parliament – and what is his political background?

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The Independent UK

Makerfield by-election – in numbers: How Andy Burnham stormed to victory in the decisive contest

The Manchester politician has bucked a trend of declining support for Labour – and political allies will be taking note

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch hails by-election win as showing Tories ‘working to regain trust’

The Conservative leader spoke out after her party’s ‘seismic’ victory in Aberdeen South, taking the seat from the SNP with a majority of over 6,000.

The Times of India

Andy Burnham wins crucial Makerfield by-election, intensifying pressure on PM Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham's decisive Makerfield by-election victory has intensified pressure on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Winning nearly 55% of the vote, Burnham's return to Westminster signals a potential challenge to Starmer's leadership and Labour's future direction. The result is seen as a significant moment, fueling debate about the party's strategy…

The Independent UK

Conservatives seize Aberdeen seat from SNP in historic by-election

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