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Future of UK's Starmer hangs on crucial by-election

The polls have opened in England in a historic election that leadership contender Andy Burnham hopes will begin his bid to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister.

AAP

Starmer rival Andy Burnham seeks win in local UK poll pivotal to PM's fate

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is hoping to emerge triumphant from a key local election Thursday that could propel the popular Labour party veteran to the UK premiership. Several figures within the centre-left party are positioning themselves to challenge the deeply unpopular Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

France 24

Starmer rival seeks win in UK by-election pivotal to PM's fate

Britain was holding a key local election on Thursday that could trigger the endgame for Labour leader Keir Starmer's beleaguered premiership, or win him a reprieve.

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Polls open in Makerfield by-election which could determine Starmer’s future

Andy Burnham is standing as Labour’s candidate in Makerfield with the hope of returning to Parliament to oust Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard

A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer's future as Britain's prime minister is on the line in a special election in Makerfield in northwest England

The Independent UK

Why is there so much interest in a byelection in north-west England?

About 70,000 voters in Greater Manchester’s Makerfield constituency could play pivotal role in ending Keir Starmer’s time as UK prime minster

The Guardian - UK

Voters go to polls in crunch by-election for Starmer’s leadership

Andy Burnham is standing as Labour’s candidate in Makerfield with the hope of returning to Parliament to oust Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard

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How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?

After winning the Makerfield byelection, the returning Labour MP faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK

Voices: A win for Andy Burnham doesn’t have to be the country’s loss

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: By offering Labour’s Makerfield candidate a role in government if he wins, the prime minister has shown how a faltering administration could yet be rebuilt. It would not look good to spurn such a substantive opportunity to serve both party and country

The Independent UK

If Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, what happens next and how soon could he be Prime Minister?

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he becomes an MP again

Evening Standard

Starmer refuses to say whether he wants to see Britain rejoin the EU in his lifetime

Debate over Brexit reignited in past few weeks after leadership rival Wes Streeting called for Britain to rejoin bloc

The Independent UK

UK minister ‘very confident’ of getting triple EU reset deal done at July summit

Nick Thomas-Symonds tells Euronews he’s “very confident” London and Brussels will close new pacts on agri-food exports, electricity and youth mobility when they convene for a summit in July, as domestic pressure mounts on his government.

Euronews

Starmer’s G7 performance overshadowed by looming leadership challenge at home

NEWS ANALYSIS : The awkward fact that a huge faction of Sir Keir Starmer’s own party is publicly moving against him was the elephant in the room at a summit that could be his last, writes Political Correspondent Millie Cooke from Evian-les-Bains

The Independent UK

Does the United Kingdom need a new Winston Churchill?

Since Brexit, a profoundly Churchillian event, the United Kingdom has experienced chronic political instability. No fewer than five prime ministers have succeeded one another at the head of a country whose governability is now being questioned. As speculation grows over who might replace the current prime minister, Keir Starmer, whose…

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The National (Scotland)

Why is Prime Minister Keir Starmer not at PMQs today? Absence explained

KEIR Starmer will not appear in the Commons today for Prime Ministers' Questions ...

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting’s leadership bid warning to Starmer

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The Guardian - UK

Burnham says he wants to ensure Makerfield byelection ‘changes British politics’, in eve-of-poll speech – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Makerfield by-election latest: Burnham will refuse Starmer’s job offer, allies say ahead of crucial vote

Manchester mayor widely expected to launch leadership challenge if elected as MP on Thursday

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Evening Standard

Starmer says he wants Burnham to play ‘big part’ in Labour Government

The Greater Manchester Mayor hopes to win the Makerfield by-election and secure a return to Westminster as an MP.

The Independent UK

Starmer tries to woo Burnham with top cabinet job if he wins Makerfield by-election

Speaking from the G7 summit amid growing threats to his leadership, Sir Keir Starmer described Andy Burnham as a ‘huge asset to our party and our movement’

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer signals he would give Andy Burnham a cabinet job

PM says Greater Manchester mayor is ‘huge asset’ who can play big part in Labour government if he wins byelection

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer 'to face challenge even if Andy Burnham loses', Wes Streeting says

KEIR Starmer has warned his leadership rivals against triggering a contest, saying instead the party should focus on a mayoral by-election in…

AAP

Former UK minister could challenge PM Starmer soon

A former British minister is prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest to bring a swift end to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's embattled leadership.

The Economic Times

Former UK Health Minister Wes Streeting says he could challenge PM Keir Starmer next week

Former Health Minister Wes Streeting is ready to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership. He wants to end uncertainty and paralysis within the party. Streeting believes a contest should happen soon. Andy Burnham is also seen as a potential frontrunner if he wins a local election. Starmer has stated he…

The Guardian - UK

Lib Dems to urge Labour to drop ‘torpor and timidity’ on EU and rejoin single market

Exclusive: Ed Davey to make call ahead of 10th anniversary of Brexit vote, in strengthening of party’s position on EU

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