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Andy Burnham: The ‘King of the North’ whose bid to return to Westminster sparked Labour civil war

PROFILE: Keir Starmer is floundering in the polls, and Labour needs rescuing from the growing threat of Reform. Sean O’Grady asks whether the ‘King of the North’ could be its knight in shining armour, even after his Westminster bid was blocked by Starmer

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham urges ‘wholesale change’ to see off ‘existential’ threat to Labour

The Mayor of Greater Manchester criticised Sir Keir Starmer’s running of the Government ahead of the Labour conference.

Evening Standard

Bridget Phillipson pledges to deliver workers’ rights bill in full if deputy leader

Exclusive: Unions endorse education secretary as she vows to ensure measures are not watered down – ‘no ifs or buts’

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Yes, a working-class woman will be Labour’s next deputy leader, but what about those still sidelined?

Until politicians address and improve the lives of all working class women – white and ethnic minority – these advances will feel minimal, says academic Jennifer Jasmine White

The Guardian - UK

Abolishing two-child benefit cap is ‘on the table’, says Labour’s Phillipson

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is seen as Downing Street’s choice for the deputy leader position vacated by Angela Rayner.

Evening Standard

Jeffrey Archer: ‘Nigel Farage is the best mob orator I’ve heard in my lifetime – I could never vote for him’

INTERVIEW: As he publishes his 30th novel, the former deputy chair of the Conservative Party is showing no signs of slowing down. In his riverside penthouse in London, he talks to Chris Harvey about the rise of Reform, Peter Mandelson’s sacking over his friendship with Epstein, and his big life…

The Independent UK

Barratt Redrow warns of budget uncertainty affecting property market

UK housebuilder reports 33% rise in revenue and 26% increase in profits but says possible tax and duty rises risk unsettling buyers

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Focusing on Burnham speculation rather than deputy Labour leadership contest is sexist, says Lucy Powell

The former Commons leader said it is ‘sexist’ that everybody is talking about Andy Burnham’s return, rather than focusing on the deputy Labour leadership contest between ‘two strong women’

The Independent UK

If Labour admitted there is a genocide in Gaza, it would have to admit its own hand in it

From publicly shunning British Palestinians, to supplying parts for fighter jets, Labour looks increasingly out of step with international opinion, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

Labour local government leader backs Starmer ‘without emerging alternative’

Sir Stephen Houghton said the Prime Minister is facing a dangerous public ‘mindset’ after weeks of Government turmoil.

Evening Standard

Starmer’s Downing Street reshuffle: why he’s brought in Darren Jones for ‘phase two’ of his government

Prime Minister Keir Starmer was forced to make changes to his top team by Angela Rayner’s resignation amid a stamp duty scandal, but has ended up using the opportunity to implement a major reshuffle at No 10 too. Key roles have been handed out to ministers on Labour’s right flank,…

The Conversation

OPINION - Keir Starmer is in deep water – but is he in danger of drowning?

Donald Trump’s second state visit in six years starts today at King Charles’s Windsor estate in style: a carriage ride (past Harry and Meghan’s old haunt of Frogmore Cottage, as it happens), a lavish evening banquet and panoply of military bands and fly pasts. It is a massive ceremonial courtesy…

Evening Standard

Tuesday briefing: Andy Burnham’s mysterious manoeuvres – and why he may have his eyes on No 10

The Manchester mayor has never been shy about his ambitions. But is he planning to capitalise on a weakening Starmer?

The Guardian - UK

Attempts to ‘undermine’ strengthening of workers’ rights rejected by MPs

Concerns over a weakening of the legislation had been raised by unions following Angela Rayner’s departure as deputy prime minister.

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Who could be the next Prime Minister? Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting among bookies' favourites

Should Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership topple, Streeting and Burnham are just two of the names being thrown in the hat to proceed him

Evening Standard

OPINION - The great British tradition of horseracing is in mortal peril

I’ve been training racehorses long enough to know how fine the margins are in this sport. Every horse in my yard represents years of breeding, months of preparation and hours of care from a team of people who live and breathe their work. Behind each runner is a small army…

International Business Times UK

Labour Insiders Say Starmer Must Quell Epstein‑Mandelson Scandal or 'Lose' Leadership

Leaked emails show Mandelson urged Epstein's early release; Starmer defended him 48 hrs after No 10 got them, then sacked

The Guardian - UK

Starmer urged to make ‘populist case’ for workers’ rights reforms

Huge survey reveals employment rights policies are popular with public despite many not knowing about bill

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The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer 'facing plot by Labour MPs to oust him as Prime Minister'

KEIR Starmer is reportedly facing a plot to oust him as Prime Minister as the fallout from Peter Mandelson’s sacking as ambassador rumbles on.

Evening Standard

Phillipson urges Labour members to look ahead at launch of deputy leadership bid

The Education Secretary is up against her former Cabinet colleague Lucy Powell for the role.

The Independent UK

Starmer’s right hand man has resigned – what does this mean for the future of the PM?

ANALYSIS: Many people in Labour wanted Morgan McSweeney sacked as Downing Street chief of staff before he finally quit over the Mandelson scandal, but now the question is if Starmer can survive as PM without him, David Maddox writes

Evening Standard

Phillipson warns divided Labour cannot win as she vies to become deputy leader

She is one of only two candidates to secure enough support from fellow MPs to make it past the first round of nominations.

The Independent UK

Phillipson says she wants to ‘unite Labour to deliver change’ as she vies to become deputy leader

She is one of only two candidates to secure enough support from fellow MPs to make it past the first round of nominations

The Independent UK

Mandelson ‘economical with the truth’ when quizzed by No 10 on Epstein before appointment

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure over the decision to appoint Lord Peter Mandelson

Evening Standard

Mandelson ‘economical with the truth’ about Epstein in answers to No 10

The decision to sack Lord Mandelson with immediate effect was taken on Thursday morning and announced shortly afterwards.

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