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If things are not working, you must change tactics and personnel, says Labour MP

Pressure has been mounting on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to stand down.

Evening Standard

UK's Starmer reportedly set to quit as Labour rival sworn in as MP

LONDON - Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer could set out plans to step down as soon as Monday, UK media has reported, the same day his likely successor is expected to be sworn in as a member of parliament.

Bangkok Post

What happens next if Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister?

The rules for choosing a new Labour leader can be a complex process.

Evening Standard

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UK's Starmer resigns as prime minister

UK leader Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday following months of pressure, kickstarting a process that will see Britain get its seventh prime minister in a decade.

Radio France Internationale

Andy Burnham sworn in as an MP after Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister - as it happened

The prime minister said a new leader will be in place before parliament returns in September

The Guardian - UK

London MPs step up calls for Keir Starmer to set out 'exit timetable' as Andy Burnham heads back to Parliament

The PM spent the weekend considering whether to resign or try to fight on

Evening Standard

After Burnham’s reign, battle begins for Greater Manchester’s mayoral crown

The influential role vacated by the new Makerfield MP will be fiercely contested by Labour, Reform and the Greens

The Guardian - UK

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Starmer seen as likely to announce an exit timetable as rival Burnham heads to UK Parliament

Expectations are growing that U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce his resignation soon and possibly on Monday

AAP

The aftershocks of Brexit’s failure could be gaining strength – a fearful prospect for Ireland

On our side of the Irish Sea we have made the best of a bad job. But we saw the damage a reckless British government could do, says Fintan O’Toole

The Guardian - UK

Brexit's damaging impact on Scotland 'will only get worse with Nigel Farage in No 10'

Brexit's 'damaging' impact on Scotland will “only get worse” if Nigel Farage gets into Downing Street, the SNP has claimed.

The National (Scotland)

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

‘A shift has taken place’: Starmer faces the music after weekend of reflection

While PM’s desire to fight was strong, time with his inner circle at Chequers sharpened his sense of the inevitable

The Guardian - UK

Starmer expected to announce exit plan to clear way for Burnham to become PM

Ministers say Starmer will set out his intentions on Monday morning with an autumn departure the most likely option

The Guardian - UK

Transition timetable: what a Starmer autumn handover could look like

New leader could be chosen unchallenged or after a quick contest while outgoing PM has time to finalise his legacy

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One last question, Barry

David Lange's strategist makes an assessment of Barry Soper's National-friendly political memoir

The Guardian - UK

Burnham ally to unveil ambitious plan to reverse decades of privatisation

Exclusive: Productive State policy paper envisages state regaining control of basics to make life affordable, in fleshing out of Manchesterism

The Independent UK

Voices: Labour owes it to the country to put its leadership to a contest

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Whatever the considerable merits of the outgoing mayor of Manchester, we cannot be subjected to yet another leader thrust upon the public without what they stand for being properly put to the test

The Guardian - UK

Burnham, Starmer and the Labour leadership

Letters: Readers respond to the former Greater Manchester mayor’s defeat of Reform UK in Makerfield and his return to Westminster

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The winter break is coming, but before then Labor wants deals with the Greens on tax and the Coalition on the NDIS

One Nation pressure and poor performance in the polls mean Anthony Albanese is searching for a win – and may be willing to bargain for it

The National (Scotland)

Donald Trump weighs in on Keir Starmer as speculation mounts over future

US president Donald Trump has said Keir Starmer "will resign" after "failing badly" on immigration and energy.

The Guardian - UK

As Starmer eyes the exit, here’s a vital lesson for Andy Burnham: first impressions are everything

If the Makerfield MP is to be our next PM, he needs some immediate and memorable cost of living policies to avoid his predecessor’s fate, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

AAP

What to know about the legacy of Brexit, which still divides Britain 10 years on

U.K. voters chose to leave the European Union in a referendum that 10 years on still forges political identities

The Times of India

Ten years after Brexit vote, Britain is still wrestling with the fallout

A decade after the UK's Brexit vote, the nation grapples with its economic and social fallout. Despite promises of renewed prosperity, businesses face trade hurdles with the EU, and economists estimate a significant economic contraction. While immigration from EU nations has decreased, overall net migration has fallen, yet illegal crossings…

The Times of India

Why UK PM Keir Starmer is facing fresh pressure to exit after Labour rival Andy Burnham’s victory

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces intense pressure following Andy Burnham's return to Parliament, sparking leadership challenge speculation. Despite denials from senior ministers, Starmer is reportedly reflecting on his position amid Labour's recent electoral setbacks and declining approval. Burnham has signaled his ambition, warning the party needs a "final chance…

The National (Scotland)

King Charles's publication of tax bill 'will not restore public trust'

KING Charles' pledge to reveal his personal tax bill has been branded a "stalling tactic" by campaigners who are calling for more…

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