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In The Room | Why Andy Burnham might not be ready for No 10

Andy Burnham’s camp is caught between euphoria and fear. After his victory in the Makerfield by-election and Keir Starmer’s resignation, the path to No 10 appears to have opened up for the former Manchester mayor.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham wants to 'tear up' funding model for Scottish Parliament

BRITAIN’S likely next prime minister wants to “tear up” the funding mechanism for Holyrood, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

Starmer and Burnham hold face-to-face talks as PM pledges ‘smooth transition’

The Prime Minister met the frontrunner to replace him in No 10 for the first time since the Makerfield by-election.

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Starmer and Burnham hold talks as prime minister promises ‘smooth transition’ of power after resignation

The PM met the frontrunner to replace him in No 10 for the first time since the Makerfield by-election

The Independent UK

Cabinet ministers loyal to Starmer urge Darren Jones not to run for Labour leadership

Chief secretary to the prime minister is being encouraged by some MPs to stand against Andy Burnham

The Guardian - UK

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

Anas Sarwar addresses his future as Scottish Labour leader after Keir Starmer quits

ANAS Sarwar has insisted that he plans to stay on as Scottish Labour leader after Keir Starmer’s resignation ...

The National (Scotland)

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Who is Andy Burnham's, the UK's likely next prime minister?

Britain's prime minister is expected to lay out a timetable for his departure. Keir Starmer has been under pressure to go since last month's dismal election outcome for the Labour Party. The man vying the country's top job is the Mayor of Greater Manchester, who's just secured his return to…

France 24

How Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer's biggest rival, reshaped Greater Manchester and why he is called "King of North"

Who is Andy Burnham? : Andy Burnham is emerging as the frontrunner to succeed Keir Starmer as British Prime Minister following his return to Parliament. Having previously served in senior government roles and as Mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham, nicknamed "King of the North" for his advocacy, has reshaped the…

The Economic Times

Starmer finally shows some emotion – but it’s too little, too late

STARMER RESIGNS: The prime minister’s statement was about preserving his dignity – but became a rare display of emotion from a leader whom the public has struggled to warm to, writes political editor David Maddox

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer to step down as prime minister two years after historic election victory

Labour leader bows to mounting pressure after Andy Burnham’s success against Reform UK in Makerfield

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

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.

International Business Times UK

Pressure mounts on UK Prime Minister Starmer amid reports he could resign within days

Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was reflecting on the “political realities” facing his leadership, a senior minister said Sunday, as media reports suggested he could resign within days. The speculation follows rival Andy Burnham’s decisive by-election victory, which has strengthened expectations that the Labour heavyweight will challenge Starmer for…

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Starmer Weighing Exit After Burnham's Makerfield Landslide Left Him with No Cards to Play

Keir Starmer is contemplating resignation as Prime Minister following Andy Burnham's significant by-election victory, which has shifted Labour's internal dynamics and raised questions on leadership.

The Independent UK

Starmer given deadline: ‘Quit by Tuesday or face humiliation’

Senior Labour peer’s devastating intervention: ‘Starmer has no authority and must go now’

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Brexit voting areas have seen faster growth in foreign workers since EU referendum

Guardian investigation also finds same areas experienced relative decline over same period

The Conversation

Andy Burnham needed a big win. The Makerfield result means Labour might have reason to hope

The possible nominative determinism of the Makerfield constituency may prove as significant to political historians as it has been a blessing to newspaper sub-editors crafting puns on “Makerfield or Breakerfield”.

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The Guardian - UK

Reform’s genius plan is finally coming into view: field terrible candidates then lose

The unstoppable Nigel Farage is looking increasingly stoppable in the wake of Makerfield. The actual prime minister, meanwhile, has gone into hiding, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Independent UK

What Andy Burnham has promised after winning Makerfield by-election

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The National (Scotland)

Where the SNP went wrong in Aberdeen South

Aberdeen South was always an entirely avoidable by-election for the SNP, although it could only have been averted by Stephen Flynn choosing to…

The Guardian - UK

Burnham brings in top economists before possible leadership run

Labour mayor giving advisory roles to ex-Bank of England economist and others seen as attempt to reassure markets

The Independent UK

Voices: I’ve covered Labour for decades – ask me anything as Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election

ASK ME ANYTHING: With Andy Burnham’s landslide return to frontline politics and Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership under renewed scrutiny, chief political commentator John Rentoul is here to answer your questions and offer insight from Westminster

The Guardian - UK

How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?

After winning the Makerfield byelection, the returning Labour MP faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer

The Independent UK

Labour MPs press Burnham to launch leadership bid if successful in Makerfield by-election

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