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Andy Burnham picks former Blair minister James Purnell as chief of staff

Decision is one of Makerfield MP’s most significant since his Westminster return as he builds his team for government

The Guardian - UK

Who is likely to be in or out of a Burnham cabinet?

Big hitters such as Miliband, Mahmood and Streeting are seen as in line for the top jobs; others face an abrupt end to their ministerial careers

The Guardian - 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

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Who will Andy Burnham pick for his chancellor and cabinet – all the runners and riders

ANALYSIS: When Andy Burnham names his cabinet, it will be one role more than any other that will shape his government – his pick as chancellor. David Maddox and Millie Cooke take a look at the contenders

The Independent UK

Labour MPs mull leadership challenge after Starmer resigns

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ruled himself out of a leadership race after he announced his backing for Andy Burnham.

Euronews

Labour Succession Debate Intensifies as Wes Streeting Endorses Andy Burnham for Prime Minister

Wes Streeting endorses Andy Burnham for Labour leader, boosting Burnham's campaign and intensifying the leadership race following Keir Starmer's decision to step down.

International Business Times UK

Dollar hits one-year high on Fed hike bets; yen nears 40-year low

The US dollar surged to a year-high on Tuesday, driven by expectations of a more aggressive Federal Reserve and ongoing Middle East uncertainty. Traders are anticipating rate hikes, with major banks revising their forecasts. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen teetered near a four-decade low, prompting speculation about potential intervention by Japanese…

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Tuesday briefing: How might Andy Burnham bring his Makerfield magic to Westminster?

In today’s newsletter: Correspondents across the UK reveal the challenges that Labour’s newest MP will face from day one in the job

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham prepares for power as emotional Keir Starmer bows out

New Makerfield MP could get keys to No 10 unopposed after British prime minister’s resignation paves way for successor

The Guardian - UK

Voices: Ousting Starmer is only the beginning of Andy Burnham’s struggles

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The former Manchester mayor should listen to Rishi Sunak and get things right from day one if he is to avoid the fate of the man he looks set to replace

The Independent UK

Emotional Starmer quits as Burnham favoured to be UK PM

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will resign, forced out by his own party, as Labour MPs consider replacing him with former mayor Andy Burnham.

AAP

Who would be in an Andy Burnham cabinet? The runners and riders

WITH the prospect of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister looking more and more likely after Keir Starmer's resignation, questions are starting to…

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham supporters divided over who should be his chancellor

Briefing war breaks out between advocates for Wes Streeting and those close to Ed Miliband

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham at 97% to Become Prime Minister as Prediction Markets React to Starmer's Resignation

Keir Starmer resigns as UK PM, with Andy Burnham the leading candidate to succeed him, according to prediction markets. Burnham's candidacy announcement follows his recent by-election victory.

International Business Times UK

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Keir Starmer’s resignation and a new era for Labour

Letters: Readers react to the news that Keir Starmer is to step down as prime minister, with Andy Burnham his most likely successor

Evening Standard

Pound holds firm as Starmer confirms he will stand down

The FTSE 100 closed up 74.58 points, or 0.7%, at 10,437.85.

Evening Standard

Londoners face £200 monthly mortgage bill rise if Andy Burnham loses confidence of markets as Prime Minister

A Burnham government is expected to be to the Left of Sir Keir Starmer’s administration

International Business Times UK

'I Have Heard the Answer': The Line That Ended Keir Starmer's Premiership

Keir Starmer's simple admission that he had 'heard the answer' from his own MPs marked the moment his two‑year premiership ended and cleared the path for Andy Burnham to bid for No 10.

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The Independent UK

Live: Andy Burnham sworn in at House of Commons after confirming he will run in leadership race

Watch live as Andy Burnham is sworn in as the MP for Makerfield in Westminster on Monday (22 June).

Evening Standard

Burnham could be PM within weeks as Starmer quits after losing support of MPs

Andy Burnham could become prime minister by mid-July after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader.

AAP

Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, forced out by his party after losing voter support

AAP

Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister with Burnham confirming he will try to succeed him

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, forced out by his party after losing voter support

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer 'will be remembered as ally to atrocities' over Gaza 'inaction'

KEIR Starmer’s legacy will “forever be marred” for lending support to Israel during the genocide in Gaza, a top charity has said.

The Independent UK

How Keir Starmer will be replaced as UK prime minister and who could succeed him

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has conceded that he has lost the support of his party members in Parliament and will step down as soon as his Labour Party chooses a successor, possibly as soon as next month

The Economic Times

Andy Burnham will run to succeed Keir Starmer as British prime minister

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced his bid to lead the Labour Party and potentially become Prime Minister, following Keir Starmer's departure. Burnham stated his intention to participate in the leadership process, emphasising a need for stability and a focus on key national issues. Notably, former Health Secretary…

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