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Voters go to polls in crunch by-election for Starmer’s leadership

Andy Burnham is standing as Labour’s candidate in Makerfield with the hope of returning to Parliament to oust Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard

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

If he wins Makerfield byelection, Greater Manchester mayor faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK

Burnham team tell ministers to delay resignations to avoid chaos

Exclusive: Allies of Labour’s Makerfield candidate concerned rapid collapse of Starmer government would increase instability

The Guardian - UK

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Voices: A win for Andy Burnham doesn’t have to be the country’s loss

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: By offering Labour’s Makerfield candidate a role in government if he wins, the prime minister has shown how a faltering administration could yet be rebuilt. It would not look good to spurn such a substantive opportunity to serve both party and country

The Independent UK

High-stakes byelection in Makerfield could hold keys to No. 10

LONDON: Voters in Makerfield in Wigan, Greater Manchester, potentially hold the keys to No. 10 when they vote in a high-stakes byelection on Thursday.

The Times of India

If Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election - what happens next?

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he becomes an MP again

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on Britain and the EU: Ed Davey is right – a changed world changes the argument

Editorial: The Liberal Democrat leader’s call for more ambitious reintegration with Europe brings a necessary focus on economic and strategic reality

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‘I had one man spit at my poster’: Makerfield deeply divided as byelection campaign draws to a close

People across constituency say voters are ‘turning against each other’ but Labour believes they will back Andy Burnham because he is ‘bringing people together’

The Guardian - UK

SNP pose 3 questions to Labour after report on 'Israel meddling in Scottish election'

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar must give answers about suspicious “bot” activity on his social media during the Holyrood elections, the SNP…

The National (Scotland)

Pro-independence MSPs respond to 'decolonise Scotland' letter

INDEPENDENCE supporting politicians have responded to a letter sent to all pro-Yes MSPs highlighting the campaign to “decolonise” Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Legislation proposed to stop lawsuits used to silence journalists and whistleblowers

Private members’ bills to crack down on use of Slapps are likely to attract cross-party support

The Guardian - UK

Top teaching union says Burnham is Labour’s best chance of beating Reform

Exclusive: NASUWT leader Matt Wrack also calls for more robust change from the government on education policy

The Guardian - UK

‘No friends to the oil and gas industry’: Aberdeen South, the byelection where one topic dominates

Peter Murrell affair may feature, but contest seen as straight fight between SNP and Tories over energy policy

The Guardian - UK

Mahmood accused of waving through national security legislation without scrutiny

The Tories have criticised the Government for only allocating one day in the Commons for MPs to debate the new legislation.

Evening Standard

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Al Carns blasted for 'disgracefully smearing' Troubles victims with IRA comment

A FORMER advisor to Tony Blair has blasted a potential Labour leadership challenger for “disgracefully smearing” victims of the Troubles.

The National (Scotland)

Tory MP condemned for laughing at 'homophobic' Keir Starmer arson attack jibes

A TORY MP was slammed after laughing along to “homophobic remarks” made about arson attacks on the Prime Minister’s property.

The National (Scotland)

'Uncertainty' around Labour leadership delaying indyref2 meeting, John Swinney says

UNCERTAINTY around the Prime Minister’s leadership is “perhaps influencing” delays to a meeting on independence, the First Minister has said…

Evening Standard

Starmer leadership uncertainty ‘perhaps influencing’ indyref meeting – Swinney

The Scottish First Minister had said he would meet the Prime Minister as early as June to discuss a possible referendum.

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Why are MPs wearing white flowers at PMQs?

AT Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, MPs on both sides of the House of Commons chamber could be seen wearing large white roses.

The National (Scotland)

Top Labour lord holds secret meeting with Nazi-defending German MP

AN influential Labour peer held a secret meeting with a far-right politician known for defending members of the Nazi SS ...

The National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - UK

Labour came to power with no big idea for relations with EU, says former top diplomat

Ivan Rogers, Britain’s EU ambassador from 2013 to 2017, says party’s ideas did not ‘remotely measure up’ to challenge

The National (Scotland)

Ed Miliband 'ghosting Keir Starmer's calls' after resignation fall out

THE Energy Secretary has been accused of "ghosting" the Prime Minister after their relationship soured in recent weeks ...

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - 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

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