3 h. ago Starmer faces challenging week amid Mandelson fallout and frustrated MPs

It comes as US President Donald Trump is set to arrive for a state visit.

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29 h. ago Nigel Farage warns of 'humiliation' for Andy Burnham if he tries to return to Parliament in 'leadership by

Andy Burnham is at the centre of increasing speculation that a local Labour MP could quit to allow him to fight the seat. He could then return to Parliament in time for the Labour leadership

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35 h. ago What is Labour’s new ‘Mainstream’ group and could it help Andy Burnham replace Keir Starmer?

Keir Starmer has been hit by one scandal after another in recent weeks from Angela Rayner to Peter Mandelson - and some Labour party members have warned his time could soon be up

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43 h. ago Is Andy Burnham preparing to challenge Keir Starmer? Sitting MP 'is ready to stand down to let Manchester mayor back into Parliament so he can fight to oust PM'

Speculation is building around Andy Burnham as pressure on Sir Keir rises following the departure of former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and US ambassador Lord Mandelson.

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3 d. ago Starmer faces internal Labour criticism after Mandelson sacking

The coordinator of new Labour group Mainstream accused the Prime Minister of ‘running a narrow and brittle political project’.

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5 d. ago Starmer loyalist Bridget Phillipson surges into pole position in Labour deputy leader race after she woos unions by vowing workers' rights overhaul WON'T be watered down

The Education Secretary, an ally of Sir Keir Starmer, has so far secured the backing of 44 Labour MPs in the battle to become the party's number two.

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5 d. ago Starmer loyalist Bridget Phillipson woos unions in Labour deputy leader battle vowing workers' rights overhaul WON'T be watered down

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed she is running to replace Angela Rayner and 'unite our great party'.

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5 d. ago Battle for Labour deputy job ramps up: Starmer loyalist Bridget Phillipson faces sacked minister Lucy Powell

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed she is running to replace Angela Rayner and 'unite our great party'.

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5 d. ago "Selling Manchester short": Reform UK's Northern Powerhouse Rail plan accused of being a 'cheap trick'

Leaders have condemned the insurgent party's calls to scrap Northern Powerhouse Rail

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5 d. ago It's proxy war! Starmer loyalist Bridget Phillipson enters Labour deputy leader battle... setting up potential clash with Andy Burnham ally Lucy Powell

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed she is running to replace Angela Rayner and 'unite our great party'.

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6 d. ago Andy Burnham blasts 'creatures of the London establishment' as Reform pledges to sideline Northern Powerhouse Rail

“We have higher ambitions for the North than them.”

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6 d. ago Andy Burnham blasts Reform pledge to sideline Northern Powerhouse Rail

Andy Burnham blasts Reform pledge to sideline Northern Powerhouse Rail  Manchester Evening News

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6 d. ago Rachel Reeves blasts Reform UK 'clown show' and warns economic plans will hit Brits

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to launch a fresh attack on Nigel Farage's economic strategy, which experts have previously warned doesn't add up

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7 d. ago Labour’s ruling body to draw up plans for race to replace Rayner

The National Executive Committee will hold talks on Monday aimed at deciding on a timeline and rules for the contest.

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7 d. ago Blow for Keir Starmer as two Labour heavyweights publicly hit out at his leadership

Andy Burnham and Dame Emily Thornberry - who is considering running for Labour deputy leader - both publicly voiced alarm over Keir Starmer's leadership

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7 d. ago Healey says Rayner ‘not a victim’ amid Labour reshuffle discontent

The Defence Secretary said a ‘good team’ was in place following Sir Keir Starmer’s reshuffle.

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8 d. ago 'Eccles cakes are the best': A Japanese love affair as Andy Burnham signs Osaka 'trade deal' and ambassador (almost) downs pint of Boddies

Japan has already invested £117m in Greater Manchester, according to the mayor's office

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1 week ago Andy Burnham will 'not make excuses' for 'friend' Angela Rayner as stamp duty row deepens

The MP for Ashton-under-Lyne admitted on Wednesday (September 3) she did not pay enough tax on her second home

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1 week ago The scheme making millions for the homeless and keeping waste out of landfill

Andy Burnham celebrates groundbreaking recycling initiatve

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1 week ago 'At what point did we become North Korea?' Nigel Farage blasts Keir Starmer's 'awful, authoritarian' UK as Reform leader tells US politicians free speech is under threat

The Reform leader warned that Americans - including tech moguls - could face arrest at Heathrow over online content disliked by British authorities in the wake of the arrest of Graham Linehan.

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