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Starmer could be ousted within months if he doesn’t change course, Labour MPs warn

Richard Burgon warns that the PM must deliver ‘for people’ or there will have to be ‘change at the very top’

The Independent UK

Starmer faces challenging week amid Mandelson fallout and frustrated MPs

It comes as US President Donald Trump is set to arrive for a state visit.

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.

Evening Standard

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What is Labour’s new ‘Mainstream’ group and could it help Andy Burnham replace Keir Starmer?

Keir Starmer has been hit by one scandal after another in recent weeks from Angela Rayner to Peter Mandelson - and some Labour party members have warned his time could soon be up

The Independent UK

Voices: Who seriously thinks the government’s problems would be solved by a change of PM?

COMMENT: The answer appears to be: a growing number of Labour MPs – and it shows how bad things are that it is being talked about already, says John Rentoul

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham's Bold Political Views Shake Up Labour and Threaten Starmer's Leadership

Andy Burnham has urged a Labour 'reset', criticising centralisation under Keir Starmer while promoting centre-left ideas and stronger regional voices.

International Business Times UK

Can Keir survive? Inside the plot to bring down the prime minister

With his government mired in scandal, an operation to dethrone Starmer is now under way

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Phillipson and Powell confirmed as final contenders in Labour deputy race

Education secretary and Manchester MP are only candidates to clear threshold to enter party members’ ballot

The Guardian - UK

Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell set for two-horse race to be Labour deputy

Education secretary and Manchester MP look destined for face-off as three other candidates struggle for MP nominations

The Guardian - UK

No More High‑Speed Rail for the North: Reform UK's Tice Announces Cutbacks For Northern Rail

Richard Tice announces Reform UK cutbacks to Northern Powerhouse Rail on 8 September 2025; critics like Andy Burnham decry second-class north; focus on voter needs over vanity projects

International Business Times UK

Louise Haigh Backed to Replace Angela Rayner as Deputy PM — But What About Her Fraud Conviction?

Louise Haigh, Sheffield Heeley MP, is emerging as a frontrunner to replace Angela Rayner as Deputy Prime Minister. But her past fraud conviction has resurfaced, raising questions about her candidacy even as Labour figures, including Andy Burnham, rally behind her.

International Business Times UK

The truth about Keir Starmer's reshuffle – and who's really got the power

THE definition of insanity is, famously, doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

The National (Scotland)

Voices: Will Labour choose Starmer’s nightmare candidate as his deputy leader?

COMMENT: The race to be the party’s deputy is likely to bring out a host of disgruntled candidates – none more politically damaging, or more popular with the grass-roots, than Louise Haigh, the former transport secretary that Starmer sacked, says former Labour adviser Patrick Diamond

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer told to 'stop making mistakes' by senior Labour figures

KEIR Starmer has been told to stop making mistakes by senior Labour figures as the party’s approval ratings continue to free-fall, according to…

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The Independent UK

Labour’s ruling body to draw up plans for race to replace Rayner

The National Executive Committee will hold talks on Monday aimed at deciding on a timeline and rules for the contest.

The Guardian - UK

Senior Labour figures tell Keir Starmer to stop making mistakes

Prime minister faces criticism from Emily Thornberry, who highlights risk of ‘handing country to Farage’

The Guardian - UK

Labour insiders form new centre-left network in bid to change party’s direction

Exclusive: Andy Burnham-backed Mainstream group will inevitably influence looming deputy leadership contest

The Independent UK

Contest to replace Rayner will be ‘Labour’s referendum’ on Starmer’s government, PM warned

PM told he needs to listen to members as Emily Thornberry becomes first senior MP to confirm she is considering running

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The Independent UK

Emily Thornberry ‘thinking about’ standing for deputy PM

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The Independent UK

Starmer warned deputy leadership race is make-or-break moment for Labour government

Dame Emily Thornberry said she is considering standing for the deputy leadership and that members must be listened to more

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham says government needs ‘reset’ to become more decisive

Greater Manchester mayor also suggests the cabinet needs to more ‘pluralistic’ and less London-centric

Evening Standard

Healey says Rayner ‘not a victim’ amid Labour reshuffle discontent

The Defence Secretary said a ‘good team’ was in place following Sir Keir Starmer’s reshuffle.

The Independent UK

Voices: I am surprised by the cries of ‘Keir must go’: a change of prime minister won’t solve Labour’s problems

COMMENT: As the Conservatives showed so clearly during the later years of their government, if you only change the prime minister without finding solutions to the issues the public cares about, you haven’t solved anything at all, writes John Rentoul

The Guardian - UK

Want more productivity, Rachel Reeves? It’s time to embrace Mancunian swagger

Manchester is closing the gap on London, with public money having helped to ‘crowd in’ a lot of private investment

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on gambling: a public reckoning with the dark side of this highly profitable industry is overdue

Editorial: Gordon Brown says gambling is undertaxed, Andy Burnham wants the power to block new gaming centres – and ministers should pay attention

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