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UK's Starmer faces pressure as ministers see Andy Burnham as successor

A significant portion of Keir Starmer's cabinet reportedly believes Andy Burnham is poised to become the next Prime Minister. Despite this sentiment, most ministers are hesitant to demand Starmer's immediate departure, preferring to observe unfolding events. While one minister has urged Starmer to step down, the cabinet's decisive action remains…

The Economic Times

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,…

The Times of India

Andy Burnham: Next British PM in the making?

There are reports in the Times of London, that British cabinet ministers are set to tell the Prime Minister Keir Starmer that his quote "time is up" to set a timetable for his departure and an orderly transition. There's been no confirmation that these talks have taken place from Downing…

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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

In The Room | Makerfield by-election: Has Andy Burnham united the left?

It wasn’t so close after all. Andy Burnham achieved 9,241 votes more than the second place Reform candidate, Robert Kenyon. Even talk of Restore Britain stealing votes from Reform mattered little in the end. The reality of the Makerfield by-election is it’s a thumping win for Labour’s Andy Burnham, and…

The Independent 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

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Keir Starmer 'considering resigning' after Andy Burnham by-election victory

KEIR Starmer is considering resigning amid mounting pressure from his Cabinet in the wake of Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, according to…

The National (Scotland)

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

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

FTSE 100 dips as bonds struggle after Burnham win

The FTSE 100 closed down 36.43 points, 0.4%, at 10,363.27.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham needed a big win. The Makerfield result means Labour might have reason to hope

The possible nominative determinism of the Makerfield constituency may prove as significant to political historians as it has been a blessing to newspaper sub-editors crafting puns on “Makerfield or Breakerfield”.

The Conversation

What happens now for Starmer? John Rentoul answers readers’ key questions after Burnham’s Makerfield win

ASK ME ANYTHING: In a reader Q&A, chief political commentator John Rentoul addressed questions on Andy Burnham’s rise, Keir Starmer’s survival and the potential successors, suggesting Labour now faces a managed but uncertain leadership transition rather than an immediate contest

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The Independent UK

Makerfield by-election as it happened: Burnham’s landslide win opens door to Labour leadership contest

Andy Burnham has won a landslide victory over Reform UK in the Makerfield by-election, a result allies say opens the door for him to formally challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership. The former Greater Manchester mayor took the seat by more than 9,000 votes.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham cares way more about his clothes than he wants you to know

IN FOCUS: The new MP for Makerfield has spent the past decade honing a wardrobe that positions him as a relatable bloke who can see beyond the ‘Westminster bubble’. Katie Rosseinsky takes a closer look at the sartorial evolution of the ‘King of the North’

The Guardian - UK

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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The Independent UK

‘His time has come’: Makerfield voters want Burnham to be prime minister – as long as he doesn’t forget them

ON THE GROUND: A statement win in Makerfield has given Andy Burnham a chance to take on Keir Starmer and become prime minister. What do voters now expect from their new MP? Dan Haygarth finds out

Euronews

Who is Andy Burnham? Starmer's successor and the UK's seventh prime minister in 10 years

Burnham served as the Mayor of Greater Manchester for nine years prior to his emerging as frontrunner to succeed former PM Keir Starmer, who struggled with internal divisions and low poll ratings during most of his premiership.

The Times of India

‘Time is up’: Starmer's ministers to push him towards exit after Andy Burnham wins key poll

UK Cabinet ministers will reportedly tell Prime Minister Keir Starmer this afternoon that he must set out a clear timeline for his departure, according to The Times.

The Independent UK

Will Starmer resign? Labour ministers up pressure after Burnham wins by-election

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The Independent UK

Ministers turn on Starmer as Labour MPs demand Burnham ‘coronation’ as PM

As transport secretary Heidi Alexander become the first to tell Keir Starmer to go, he insists he will fight a leadership contest and urges Labour to ‘pull together’ and ‘avoid plunging the country into chaos’

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.

The National (Scotland)

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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