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Why Reform UK couldn’t care less about the controversial views of its candidates

NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at why Reform UK selected Robert Kenyon as their Makerfield by-election candidate despite him being Facebook friends with neo-fascist leader Gary Raikes, the founder of the New British Union

The Independent UK

Five things we learned from PMQs as Starmer scraps fuel duty hike

Sir Keir Starmer faced his first Commons grilling since the resignation Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham’s by-election challenge

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Burnham is no superhero with all the answers’: Readers divided over who should lead Labour

YOUR VIEWS: With Andy Burnham narrowly edging ahead of Keir Starmer in our latest reader poll, Independent readers have been fiercely debating whether Labour needs a dramatic change of direction – or whether replacing the prime minister now would only deepen the party’s crisis

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In The Room | Burnham or Brexit 2.0? Analysing the Labour leadership face-off

With the writing seemingly on the wall for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, two contenders have already thrown their names into the ring for his job. Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched an appeal to Labour heartland, suggesting he might be vying to initiate a "Brexit 2.0." Meanwhile, Andy Burnham,…

The Independent UK

I worked for Andy Burnham – here’s why he would be a brilliant prime minister

Andy Burnham is officially in the race to become the next prime minister. The ‘King of the North’ has proven himself very popular in Manchester, and recent polling suggests that he’s in a better position to beat Reform than Keir Starmer. But what is he actually like to work with,…

The Independent UK

Politics latest: Reeves to cut food costs and offer free children’s bus rides in cost of living package

The chancellor will announce a range of policies on Thursday to try and combat the economic impact of Donald Trump’s war with Iran

The Independent UK

The balance of global power is shifting fast, but Britain is stuck in the same old Brexit rut

Without a reckoning about the epic strategic error of leaving the EU, there is no serious debate about the country’s future place in the world, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

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Burnham suffers blow as key Blue Labour figures back Mahmood instead

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The Independent UK

Starmer to face Commons grilling as Streeting plans resignation speech

Sir Keir will take questions from MPs while ex-cabinet minister Wes Streeting is expected to make a resignation speech.

Evening Standard

Healey warns Labour must ‘get serious’ as leadership row puts ‘credibility at stake’

The Defence Secretary urged colleagues to ‘get serious’ and put Britain’s security before politics.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham to face Reform’s Robert Kenyon in crucial Makerfield byelection

Outcome of contest for seat just outside Wigan could change the course of British politics for years to come

The Guardian - UK

Has anybody seen Nigel? Speculation swirls as Farage performs disappearing act

As campaigners take to the streets for what could be the most significant byelection for decades, the Reform leader’s absence remains a mystery

The Guardian - UK

Can Burnham turn ‘Manchesterism’ into a practical offer for government?

Roots of idea for ‘ending neoliberalism’ have been growing over many months – with many different influences

The Guardian - UK

John Healey says Labour infighting puts government’s credibility at risk

Defence secretary say party has turned in on itself in thinly veiled criticism of Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting

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UK's Scotch whisky body hopes for 'swift' India FTA implementation

The Scotch Whisky Association is urging swift implementation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, despite recent hurdles over UK steel import restrictions. The CETA promises significant tariff reductions for Scotch whisky exports to India, with the UK government highlighting the deal's potential to boost jobs and wages.

The Guardian - UK

Billionaire Trump donor in line to make millions from Thames Water bid

Paul Singer is founder of a leading creditor in the hedge fund consortium locked in talks with the UK government

The Guardian - UK

Delusional, desperate and mostly called David, Brexiters gather to lament the Great Betrayal

The Freedom Association’s Brexit Unleashed conference in Westminster was largely untroubled by reality

The Independent UK

Senior figures in Blue Labour turn on Burnham over Brexit

Maurice Glasman, founder of the influential Blue Labour movement, has offered his backing to home secretary Shabana Mahmood as the party’s next leader

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The Independent UK

Who is Robert Kenyon? The Reform candidate taking on Andy Burnham in Makerfield by-election

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Labour MPs ‘to urge ministers to scrap migration reforms’ as net migration set to drop to lowest level since Covid

Labour MPs will use an expected fall in net migration to pile pressure on the Home Office to reverse its plans for further immigration reforms

Evening Standard

Burnham criticises Government over ‘dividing lines’ in blood scandal payouts

A memorial service for those affected was held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer attending.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham’s popularity surges past Farage in new poll

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The Independent UK

Burnham could beat Farage in a general election, new poll suggests

Greater Manchester mayor beats Reform leader in head-to-head polls by 14 percentage points, according to pollsters

The Conversation

Andy Burnham: what has made the king of the north so popular?

The mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has been selected to contest the Makerfield by-election for Labour. His announcement that he was putting himself forward forced others seeking to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister to slow their pace. And it now seems unlikely that anyone will fire the starting…

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour's Makerfield by-election candidate as he eyes party leadership

New polling suggests the Mayor of Greater Manchester would beat Sir Keir Starmer in a head-to-head Labour leadership fight

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