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Farage’s call for unions to affiliate with Reform sparks furious backlash

Unison, Britain’s largest union, has led warnings over workers’ rights and job losses against Nigel Farage’s invitation to trade unions

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting’s health bill brings back ‘democratic control’ of the NHS in England – but what does it mean?

Most NHS patients never think about who has legal responsibility for the health service. They notice waiting times, whether local services disappear and whether they can get treatment when they need it. But Wes Streeting’s new health bill changes who has the ultimate power to make those decisions, and may…

The Conversation

Labour infighting a ‘distraction’ from serious issues, Starmer warns

Andy Burnham, Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election, and Wes Streeting have said they would stand if a leadership challenge is triggered.

Evening Standard

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London MPs David Lammy and Wes Streeting clash over Andy Burnham challenge to Keir Starmer

Greater Manchester Mayor Mr Burnham wants to enter a Labour leadership race if one is launched

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer if he wins poll

Andy Burnham says will challenge Keir Starmer for the UK Labour leadership if he wins the Makerfield by-election.

AAP

‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit – and the prospect of a general election

Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor sets out his priorities before Makerfield byelection – and what might happen after the vote

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham confirms plan to challenge Keir Starmer if contest is triggered

Andy Burnham will contest a leadership contest if he wins a seat in Westminster and if one is triggered, the Manchester mayor has said

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Labour has not learned lessons from Tories on changing leader, Peter Kyle says

The Business Secretary also noted that ‘entitlement is not a qualification for leadership’ in an apparent veiled swipe at Andy Burnham.

Evening Standard

NHS to curb political symbols on uniforms after antisemitism report

Government-ordered review reveals ‘routine ostracism’ of Jewish staff and patients in health service

The Guardian - UK

UK Treasury minister says it is inevitable that Britain will rejoin the EU

Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to rebuild links with the EU and put the UK "at the heart of Europe".

Euronews

Wednesday briefing: As the Mandelson revelations continue with no respite, can the public ever trust UK politicians again?

In today’s newsletter: A fresh tranche of leaked messages has reignited doubts in a country weary from years of scandal about how power is exercised in Westminster

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson messages could form a manual in the dark arts of wielding power and keeping it

Files shed light on how the Labour grandee juggled patrons and supplicants using flattery, fury and contempt for three decades

The Guardian - UK

Raising concerns over Gaza war like ‘hitting brick wall’, Streeting says

The claim comes after WhatsApp messages revealed Lord Mandelson had accused Mr Streeting of being ‘hysterical’ about the war.

Evening Standard

Streeting says raising concerns over Gaza in government like ‘hitting up against a brick wall’

Ex-health secretary was described as ‘hysterical’ on issue by Peter Mandelson in messages disclosed this week

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Labour figures who wrote competing ‘manifestos’ join forces to warn against tribalism

Mathew Lawrence and Mark McVitie, previously seen as favouring Burnham and Streeting respectively, say change of direction is needed

The Guardian - UK

British politics is fractured and chaotic – but at last it’s brimming with ideas for the future

Finally, Labour is talking policy, thanks to the leadership contest and Tony Blair’s intervention – and the centre-right is making a much-needed fightback too, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

International Business Times UK

Andy Burnham Confirmed as Labour Candidate in Makerfield

Andy Burnham is confirmed as Labour's candidate in Makerfield and may use the seat to challenge for Labour leadership. He faces competition from both his party and Reform UK, who finished second in 2024.

The Guardian - UK

Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis review – this woman is not about to be fobbed off

The BBC presenter has a horrific illness which leaves her and so many other women in a lifelong hell with no cure in sight. Barnett is at the absolute end of her tether … can she change millions of lives?

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The Guardian - UK

Mandelson files reveal a man for whom betrayal is a way of life

The Prince of Darkness appears in his element bad-mouthing colleagues and allies behind their back

The Independent UK

Full timeline of Mandelson ambassador appointment scandal as latest files released

The Guardian - UK

What is new in the latest release of Peter Mandelson documents?

Massive tranche reveals ex-ambassador’s scorn for Starmer’s leadership and his unwillingness to share information

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson criticised Starmer’s lack of ‘verve’ and tendency to buckle under pressure

Criticisms revealed in major release of files relating to Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to US

Evening Standard

Mandelson file release ‘unprecedented’ display of transparency, minister says

Hundreds of documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment and work as ambassador to the US will be released.

Evening Standard

‘It’s a given Starmer will go,’ says London MP Rosena Allin-Khan as she heads to Makerfield by-election

Keir Starmer has vowed to fight any moves by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to replace him as PM

The Independent UK

NHS patient record change will slash A&E visits by 20,000, government says

While DHSC said the reforms would give patients more control over their care, the BMA raised fears that the new law will open up the possibility that patient data is used inappropriately

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