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Iran says UK bases are 'legitimate targets' as Andy Burnham permits continued US use

THE UK's military bases are now a 'legitimate target' for Iranian strikes, the country's Revolutionary Guard has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Why Al Carns declined offer to return to government

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The Independent UK

Al Carns declines offer to return to government as defence funding ‘has not been settled’

Ex-defence minister says he will keep arguing for greater resources from backbenches

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Four out of ten Britons still don’t know who Andy Burnham is, poll shows

Incoming prime minister mistaken for Richard Osman, Mel Gibson and Jeff Bezos as shocking poll lays bare the uphill challenge he faces

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham Set for No 10 'Coronation' Backed by 322 Labour MPs Even as Critics Question His Democratic Mandate

Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's next prime minister after receiving overwhelming support from Labour MPs, raising questions about his democratic mandate and policy clarity.

International Business Times UK

Full list of Labour MPs to nominate Andy Burnham – including 18 members of Starmer’s cabinet

Ed Miliband, Chief Whip Jonathan Reynolds and Chief Secretary Darren Jones are among those who have put their names behind Mr Burnham

The Independent UK

Burnham will make good PM, Starmer says as nominations for new leader open

Andy Burnham’s last possible rival Al Carns ruled himself out of the running on Wednesday.

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Andy Burnham moves closer to UK premiership

LONDON - Veteran politician Andy Burnham took another step towards becoming Britain’s next prime minister on Thursday as nominations to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party formally opened.

Bangkok Post

Nominations open among Labour MPs for next leader and prime minister

Andy Burnham appears on course for a coronation, as he was the only declared candidate when nominations began on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Nominations open in the contest to be UK leader, with Andy Burnham likely the only candidate

Nominations are opening in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham left with clear path to Downing Street as last potential rival rules out leadership bid

Former UK armed forces minister Al Carns said Burnham had his "full backing" and that he had "earned this".

Euronews

Andy Burnham set to run unopposed for Labour leadership as would-be challenger says ‘he’s earned it’

The former Greater Manchester mayor is expected to become PM on 20 July

The Independent UK

Burnham on course for coronation as nominations open for Labour leadership

Prospective candidates need the backing of 81 MPs.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham set for uncontested leadership election as former minister backs down

ANDY Burnham is now set to be elected uncontested as the leader of the Labour party, and the UK's Prime Minister

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The Guardian - UK

Andy Thingy with the eyelashes who was once ‘mayor of a town’ hits Westminster

Trump gets to grips with ‘extremely liberal’ new kid who’s already roasting Kemi Badenoch on X

The Guardian - UK

Reeves backs Burnham to be PM despite reports she may be offered lesser role

Allies lobby to keep chancellor as ‘stable’ choice while Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband also in picture

Evening Standard

Donald Trump on Andy Burnham: ‘I hear he’s extremely liberal, extremely’

US President Donald Trump told reporters Andy Burnham ‘probably won’t open up the North Sea’ for oil exploration.

Evening Standard

Ex-defence minister Al Carns sets out ‘five tests’ for leadership contenders

In a lengthy social media post, Mr Carns said the country’s new leader should be able to ‘say yes’ to each point on his list.

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Euronews

Senior UK minister rules out leadership challenge as Burnham edges closer to Downing Street

Jones' decision removes a major obstacle standing between Burnham and the UK's top job and could mean the latter is in Downing Street as early as July.

The National (Scotland)

Will Keir Starmer still face PMQs today after resignation announcement?

KEIR Starmer announced his decision to resign as Prime Minister on Monday morning, setting out a timetable for his departure, but as he is still in…

The Guardian - UK

‘The soul’s been ripped out of it’: Birmingham community housing scheme on brink over costs dispute

Row over ‘landmark’ development in Stirchley has left people homeless and put businesses at risk, say locals

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham edges closer to coronation as leadership rivals struggle to garner support

Starmer and Burnham meet face-to-face for the first time since the PM resigned as Labour’s newest MP prepares to succeed him

The Independent UK

Starmer and Burnham hold talks as prime minister promises ‘smooth transition’ of power after resignation

The PM met the frontrunner to replace him in No 10 for the first time since the Makerfield by-election

Evening Standard

Starmer and Burnham hold face-to-face talks as PM pledges ‘smooth transition’

The Prime Minister met the frontrunner to replace him in No 10 for the first time since the Makerfield by-election.

The National (Scotland)

Who is Al Carns, the Aberdeen-born Labour MP who could challenge Andy Burnham?

With Andy Burnham on his way to a potential prime ministerial coronation, it appears that Al Carns may try to get in the way of his ambition.

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