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Starmer braced for wave of resignations as confident Burnham readies top team

Exclusive: The Independent understands Andy Burnham’s team are already making detailed plans for his Downing Street operation, with internal polling suggesting he will ‘embarrass Reform’ in next week’s Makerfield by-election

The Independent UK

Labour’s woes are like a slow-motion car crash – and Keir Starmer isn’t even in the driving seat

More resignations, more possible leadership challenges and dubious ‘sources’ – the PM has lost control of his own political agenda, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Starmer admits he must ‘turn things around’ as US adds to pressure over defence spending

Prime minister promises to fight any leadership challenge as he faces escalating row over military spending

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Keir Starmer admits: 'I must turn things around' to stay PM and lead Labour into next election

The Prime Minister also hit back at John Healey who resigned as Defence Secretary over military spending

Evening Standard

As John Healey goes, the political vultures circle Starmer. And so continues our history of PM-icide

A small, eccentric electorate gets to oust the UK’s leaders and then chooses largely inadequate replacements. It’s an absurd process and we’re locked into it again, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

What John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary means for Keir Starmer and the UK

John Healey resigned as defence secretary following continued disagreement between Downing Street, the Treasury and the Ministry of Defence over the defence investment plan. Healey said the plan falls “well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time”.

The Conversation

Could Keir Starmer resign and who are the top contenders to replace him as prime minister?

Andy Burnham’s dramatic victory in Makerfield has heaped further pressure on Sir Keir’s already strained position in No 10

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Left, right and centre – I see all strands of the Labour tribe pulling together in Makerfield. This is bigger than Burnham

Everyone here knows this is a sliding doors moment. A win could be a new beginning for the party, a loss an unimaginable calamity, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage opens up on why he wants to be Prime Minister - and how Keir Starmer is doomed

The Reform UK leader insisted he was the ‘right person’ to take on the political establishment

Evening Standard

Pro-Palestine activists believe ‘sea change’ coming in Labour’s approach to Middle East

Green surge in local elections and recent polling of Labour members may cause government to toughen stance on Israel

The Guardian - UK

Power games in a pub garden as MPs seek Burnham’s favour in Makerfield

Hundreds of Labour activists and MPs have ‘made the pilgrimage’ to the seat, where they are pounding the streets

The Guardian - UK

Global wars, a depleted military and stubborn Labour MPs: Healey exposes Starmer’s perfect storm

There is no narrative to convince the British public that difficult economic decisions on defence will be worth it

The Guardian - UK

John Healey quitting defence puts a time bomb under No 10. He is a loyalist: this is no ordinary departure

He served through the eras of Blair, Brown, Miliband and Corbyn in a party that knows and respects him. It will matter that even his patience has run out, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham backtracks on paying compensation to Waspi women

He earlier said they ‘deserve some recompense’, but has now rowed back on that position

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The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham 'breaks Labour U-turn record' with Waspi climbdown

ANDY Burnham “has broken the Labour U-turn world record” after his climbdown on Waspi compensation, it has been claimed.

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham rules out paying compensation to Waspi women

Labour leadership hopeful says he does not support payments after backlash but is open to other benefits

The Independent UK

Could this woman determine who will be Britain’s next prime minister?

Rupert Lowe’s right-wing challenger could tip the balance in Makerfield – and Westminster

The Independent UK

The 'King of the North' seeks a path to becoming Britain's next leader in a special election

About 75,000 voters in northwest England are about to make a significant decision

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The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer aides ‘war-gaming’ leadership contest with Andy Burnham

Prime minister is ‘hellbent’ on fighting any contest, even if his future may be out of his hands, sources say

The Independent UK

‘So what?’: Farage dismisses Reform candidate’s misogyny as ‘a few laddish things on social media’

Nigel Farage tells his first press conference in 50 days that Robert Kenyon’s comments are just pub talk

Evening Standard

Farage says Reform ‘unapologetic’ about Robert Kenyon’s past social media use

Mr Kenyon, who is standing against Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election, supported an offensive post about Carol Vorderman on X.

Evening Standard

No 10 rejects reports Sir Keir will tell ministers to quit if they back Burnham

The Financial Times reported that the Prime Minister has taken action to see off any resignations should Mr Burnham return to Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

Petition calls for Andy Burnham to launch Gaza inquiry if he becomes PM

A PETITION has been launched calling on Andy Burnham to launch a public inquiry into the genocide in Gaza if he becomes the next prime minister.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham accused of 'dancing to Nigel Farage's tune' with immigration comments

ANDY Burnham has been accused of “dancing to Nigel Farage's tune” after pledging to make “greater use” of migrant detention centres if…

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham looks set to become the next prime minister – here’s what that could mean for Britain

‘Manchesterism’ underpins veteran politician’s plan for Britain. Here’s what Burnham says he would do as PM

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