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Who Is Andy Burnham? The Frontrunner to Succeed Keir Starmer as Britain's Next Prime Minister

Who is Andy Burnham? The Labour frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer faces praise and criticism as questions grow over his leadership style and path to Downing Street.

International Business Times UK

Swinney says Sir Keir Starmer made the ‘right decision’ in quitting Number 10

Scottish First Minister John Swinney however argued more ‘fundamental change’ is needed for Scotland.

Evening Standard

Celtic Alliance leaders tell next UK prime minister to face 'new political realities'

LEADERS in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have warned that politics is changing "rapidly" across these islands, and that whoever…

The National (Scotland)

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Who could replace Keir Starmer? The race to become Britain's next Prime Minister

Britain's political scene is in flux as Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, ending a turbulent tenure. His departure follows months of internal dissent and electoral setbacks, prompting a leadership contest. Andy Burnham is seen as the early frontrunner to replace Starmer, with the party seeking a fresh direction to regain…

The Times of India

John Swinney issues statement following Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister

JOHN Swinney has said Keir Starmer “'made the right decision” following the Prime Minister's resignation, insisting a “fresh start…

The National (Scotland)

Sir Keir Starmer quits as Labour leader – what happens next?

Andy Burnham could be in Downing Street within weeks after Sir Keir Starmer set out the timetable for his exit from No 10.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer resignation 'shows why Scotland must quit Westminster cycle of crisis'

KEIR Starmer’s resignation makes him the “sixth UK Prime Minister to resign in a decade of Westminster chaos”, the SNP have said.

The National (Scotland)

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Keir Starmer steps down as Labour Party leader, says will remain UK PM until successor chosen

Keir Starmer has stepped down as British Prime Minister, with a new Labour leader expected before September. This follows mounting pressure and the return of popular Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to Westminster. Burnham, known for his communication skills, faces questions on policy and the nation's challenging financial landscape. His…

The Economic Times

Starmer expected to set out timetable to quit No 10 as Burnham returns as MP

Sir Keir Starmer’s days in No 10 appear to be coming to a close after rival Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster.

Evening Standard

Burnham latest: PM hopeful meets Starmer in secret as he prepares to run for Labour leader

Downing Street confirmed that the prime minister would allow prospective leadership candidates to receive government briefings

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer on the brink of resigning as Andy Burnham heads to Westminster

The Prime Minister has spent the weekend mulling his political future.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer's Secret Phone Leaks Reveal Total Collapse as Trump Confirms PM is Quitting

Keir Starmer's secret phone calls to Cabinet allies have leaked, revealing a collapsing premiership as Labour figures urge him to set a quitting timetable and rivals scent blood.

International Business Times UK

Victim tried fleeing machete attack only to run into road to be hit by two cars and killed, cops say

Police arrested two men in connection with the machete attack

The Independent UK

The last hours of Keir Starmer?

Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the UK could once again be facing a dramatic change in leadership. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure amid growing speculation about his political future, with reports suggesting support within his own party is weakening and talk of…

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The End for Starmer? Labour MPs Expect PM To Step Down as Andy Burnham Gains Support for No 10 Bid

Keir Starmer faces a leadership crisis as Labour MPs support Andy Burnham as a potential successor. Despite speculation, Starmer remains Prime Minister, with no formal resignation announced.

Evening Standard

Badenoch played ‘critical’ role in Aberdeen South by-election victory – Findlay

The Conservatives won the Westminster seat from the SNP, which saw its vote collapse.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer expected to announce departure on Monday as growing numbers of MPs back Burnham for PM – as it happened

PM said to be reflecting on ‘political realities’, as president Trump joins in criticism of his leadership saying he has ‘failed badly’

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer expected to resign as early as Monday amid mounting pressure

Keir Starmer is expected to resign as early as Monday as a leadership threat from Andy Burnham looms

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Evening Standard

Keir Starmer is considering resigning, Cabinet minister Peter Kyle says

Business Secretary Mr Kyle did not repeat the No10 line that Sir Keir would fight any leadership contest against him

The Guardian - UK

‘There’s no jobs’: struggle and regret in a Welsh town that backed Brexit

Ten years ago Ebbw Vale had the highest proportion of leave voters in Wales despite huge EU funding, which has not been fully replaced

The Independent UK

Greens name councillor as candidate to replace Burnham as Manchester mayor

Geraldine Coggins is aiming to build on the Greens’ success in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

Evening Standard

Pressure on Starmer as number of Labour MPs calling for him to quit reaches 100

The Prime Minister has repeatedly vowed to fight any leadership challenge, insisting he will not ‘walk away’.

The Independent UK

The inside story of how Kemi Badenoch masterminded a Tory heist in the ‘forgotten’ by-election

IN FOCUS: With all eyes on Makerfield and its wider implications for the country, Aberdeen South inevitably attracted less attention. But the Tories wanted to ensure no one was talking about it so they could pull off a surprise win, David Maddox writes

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham has shown that he can win. But can he govern Britain?

Having literally campaigned in poetry, the new Makerfield MP needs a summer of knuckling down to the small print, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Conversation

Andy Burnham is known as the ‘king of the north’. Could he become the UK’s next prime minister?

Andy Burnham has just won what might be the most consequential byelection in British political history. His win clears the way for him to enter parliament as a Labour MP and challenge Sir Keir Starmer to become prime minister of the United Kingdom.

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