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Starmer under pressure to quit amid by-election fallout

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is digging in his heels, warning staffers to avoid "plunging our country into chaos" with a leadership challenge.

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Starmer under pressure to quit after Burnham’s by-election win

Sir Keir Starmer is understood to have spoken to a number of Cabinet ministers on Friday.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham wins resounding victory in UK byelection, putting him closer to No. 10 keys

Andy Burnham secured a decisive victory in the Makerfield byelection, fueling speculation of a Labour leadership challenge and a potential bid for Prime Minister. Despite calls for his resignation, Keir Starmer remains defiant, vowing to contest any leadership contest. Meanwhile, the Conservatives celebrated a significant byelection win in South Aberdeen,…

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Manchester mayor race direct fight between Greens and Reform, claims Zack Polanski

The Green leader is set to launch his party’s campaign for the mayoralty on Saturday, while Labour is not due to announce its candidate until June 26

Evening Standard

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

Celebrations and a swift exit after a Burnham win ‘beyond our wildest dreams’, say supporters

After partying into the early hours, supporters were back for the new Makerfield MP’s victory rally which ended with a madcap escape

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Labour after Makerfield: change must mean more than a new leader

Editorial: Andy Burnham has shown Labour can beat Reform. He must show that his promise of change is a programme, not another slogan for power

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Lib Dem MP Cameron Thomas arrested on suspicion of assault

Thomas, 43, a former military police officer, has whip suspended during investigation into the allegations

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m not a Labour fan but I like Burnham’: relief in Makerfield among left, right and centre

‘Borrowed’ supporters from across the political spectrum voted to trounce Reform

The Guardian - UK

An Andy Burnham coronation is not the answer to Labour’s problems

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: We congratulate the former Manchester mayor on a historic by-election victory that has re-energised Labour and reminded it to take the fight to Reform – but the keys to No 10 cannot be handed to him without a sterner test of his credentials

The Independent UK

A losing streak? Makerfield shows mounting dangers for Nigel Farage

From Restore and tactical voting to questions over that £5m gift, the Reform leader faces challenges on several fronts

The Guardian - UK

What next for SNP policy on oil and gas after crushing Aberdeen by-election defeat?

AFTER any election defeat, the initial reaction from most political figures is always something along the lines of: “Lessons to be learned. A soul…

The National (Scotland)

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

Cabinet loyalists tell Starmer he has the weekend to set out timetable for exit

Ministers say PM faces being forced out by party if he does not act, with one calling his departure inevitable

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Senior Cabinet members 'tell Keir Starmer to go' as Prime Minister clings on

CABINET members have reportedly told Keir Starmer to go, while the Prime Minister has used a lunchtime call with Labour staff members to urge them…

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.

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Scottish Labour have 'heads in the sand' after by-election thrashings

SCOTTISH LABOUR have been accused of having their “heads in the sand” after two crushing Westminster by-election defeats.

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John Swinney will 'consider implications' of Aberdeen South by-election defeat

The SNP will 'consider the implications' of its defeat in the Aberdeen South by-election, John Swinney has said

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Commons leaders pressed over ‘safeguards’ for public cash after Murrell crimes

Patricia Ferguson, the chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee, has written to both the Clerk of the House of Commons and the Speaker on the issue.

The Guardian - UK

Burnham the mystic with a mission is all smiles after Makerfield coronation

There would be no more sadness. No more despair. A change was a-coming – and he would work tirelessly to make it happen

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham gets backing from London MPs as he marches on No10 after Makerfield victory

Some London Labour MPs were openly calling for Sir Keir Starmer to stand aside after Andy Burnham’s seismic win in Makerfield

Evening Standard

Swinney vows SNP will ‘consider the implications’ of Aberdeen South defeat

SNP leader John Swinney said the Tories had managed to capture ‘understandable anger’ felt in the area over the future of the oil and gas sector.

The Guardian - UK

Facts and figures: the Makerfield byelection result in numbers

From the proportion of votes secured by Restore Britain, to the percentage point difference in Reform UK’s fortunes, here are the takeaways

The Guardian - UK

Binface, foxes and raving loonies: the UK’s proud history of costumed candidates

British love of silliness comes to the fore when politicians stand shoulder to shoulder with satirical rivals

The Independent UK

What Andy Burnham as prime minister might mean for your mortgage, taxes and money

The Makerfield by-election winner has spoken out on income tax, stamp duty and more – so what might change?

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