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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

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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…

The Conversation

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 National (Scotland)

Wes Streeting’s leadership bid warning to Starmer

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The Independent UK

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

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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 Independent 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 Guardian - UK

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…

The National (Scotland)

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.

AAP

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…

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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

The Independent UK

Streeting warns Starmer he could trigger Labour leadership contest next week

The former health secretary insisted he has the backing of the 80 MPs required to stand in a contest

Evening Standard

Streeting prepared to trigger leadership contest as early as next week

The former health secretary insisted he had the backing of the 80 MPs required to stand in a contest.

The National (Scotland)

Green Party blast Wes Streeting over 'reckless' North Sea oil drilling pledge

THE Green Party have blasted Wes Streeting's pledge to allow more drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea ...

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‘Learn to love Ed Miliband’: how Burnham allies are jostling for cabinet jobs

With Andy Burnham predicted to win Makerfield byelection, talk is turning to who would join him if he replaced Keir Starmer

Evening Standard

Leadership race to oust Keir Starmer started by London MP Wes Streeting

Asked whether he had the 81 Labour MPs needed to start a contest to challenge the Prime Minister, Mr Streeting said: ‘Yes I have the support I need to be on the ballot’

The Independent UK

Streeting tells Starmer to announce resignation plan on Friday

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Evening Standard

Starmer should set out a timetable if Burnham wins by-election, Streeting says

The Prime Minister meanwhile insisted that he would prove his rivals wrong and ‘carry on with what I was elected to do’.

The Independent UK

Streeting pledges to allow new oil and gas drilling in North Sea to fund cheaper UK energy

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The Independent UK

Streeting sets out plans to tear up planning rules and net zero policies if he becomes PM

The former health secretary plans to allow more drilling fr poil and gas and centralise decision making on major projects like energy plans and data centres

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting proposes emergency laws to build UK power plants and grow economy

The plans aim to significantly accelerate major infrastructure projects

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