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UK borrows more than expected as impact of Iran war takes toll

May figure of £23.3bn underlines challenge facing Andy Burnham if he ends up as Labour leader

The Guardian - UK

Voices: Is Andy Burnham ready to be prime minister? This is what our writers think – plus, have your say

COMMENT: Our writers weigh in on whether Andy Burnham is ready for the premiership – tell us what your answer would be below

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan warns Andy Burnham against harming Britain by not investing in London after Keir Starmer resigns

‘It's crucial that the new Labour leader invests in every part of the country, this includes London,’ says Sir Sadiq Khan

Evening Standard

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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 Guardian - UK

Heathrow third runway likely to harm health of millions nearby, official report warns

Expansion could also hit access to housing, education, healthcare, open spaces and transport, analysis says

The Guardian - UK

All of a sudden Labour is rushing to do some good. Call it the ‘Burnham effect’

The end of outsourcing government jobs is just one progressive idea set in motion in this pivotal byelection week, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Heathrow third runway: Sadiq Khan slams airport expansion 'rushed' by Starmer and Reeves as Burnham eyes No10

A public consultation on the masterplan for a bigger Heathrow will run only until the end of August as Labour rival Andy Burnham ’marches’ on Downing Street

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Reeves warns Labour not to ‘deviate’ from fiscal rules

The Chancellor issues a message to potential Labour leadership challengers.

Evening Standard

Starmer latest: PM expected to announce resignation plan as Burnham heads to Westminster

The Independent understands Sir Keir Starmer’s expected resignation could pave the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister by September

The Independent UK

Makerfield by-election: Could Andy Burnham be Labour's lucky general as he marches on No10?

The economy may pick up, NHS waiting lists fall further and immigration be partly defused as a political issue

Evening Standard

Rejoining customs union would not fix damage caused by Brexit, research finds

Exclusive: Economists find Brexit caused 12% depression in UK exports, most of which is due to leaving single market

The Guardian - UK

‘Tax break tart’: hospitality tipped to exploit summer VAT cut on children’s meals

As bosses ridicule the chancellor’s scheme, one venue is offering a £25 ‘kids’ menu of snails and anchovy butter toast

The Guardian - UK

Defence secretary quizzed by MPs over timing of Russian oil tanker seizure

Dan Jarvis says vessel tracked for several days as opposition suggest decision linked to his predecessor’s resignation

The Guardian - UK

Ministers could give billions raised by business rates to England’s regions

Exclusive: Devolving tax is part of plans to give local areas more power in areas including justice, health and education

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Healey showdown raises fresh questions over Starmer-Reeves power dynamic

Former defence secretary’s accusation, that PM lacks impetus and is easily swayed by chancellor’s demands, is familiar territory

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s woes are like a slow-motion car crash – and Keir Starmer isn’t even in the driving seat

More resignations, more possible leadership challenges and dubious ‘sources’ – the PM has lost control of his own political agenda, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Reeves grudgingly resorts to departmental salami slicing to fund UK defence budget

Starmer shows no will to pursue the main options for rising commitments: spending cuts, tax rises or borrowing

Evening Standard

The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in April

In the three months to April, GDP grew by 0.7 per cent, according to the Office for National Statistics

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The Independent UK

UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April following impact of Iran war

Rachel Reeves acknowledged that the war in the Middle East was hitting the economy

The Independent UK

This is John Healey’s finest hour

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: By resigning in protest against the government’s attempted fudge on defence spending, the former cabinet minister has forced Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves – or their successors – to clarify the choice facing the nation

The Guardian - UK

John Healey quitting defence puts a time bomb under No 10. He is a loyalist: this is no ordinary departure

He served through the eras of Blair, Brown, Miliband and Corbyn in a party that knows and respects him. It will matter that even his patience has run out, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Polite but deadly: John Healey skewers Keir Starmer as he heads for the door

The defence secretary’s departure was the wrong resignation at the worst possible time for the prime minister

Euronews

UK armed forces minister resigns hours after defence secretary over military spending plans

Dan Jarvis, a former army officer and the Labour MP for Barnsley North, has since taken over as defence secretary.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves says the government may need to raise taxes – here’s why

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The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves opens door to tax rises to pay for defence

‘Money has to come from somewhere, and borrowing cannot always be answer,’ chancellor says

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