3 d. ago Andy Burnham stays away from Keir Starmer's Labour conference speech to avoid 'creating a distraction'

The mayor has fuelled rumours of a leadership challenge in recent weeks, but said Keir was the 'right man' to be PM yesterday

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3 d. ago Nuno Espirito Santo ready to ‘embrace the challenge’ of managing West Ham

The Portuguese was appointed as Hammers head coach on Saturday after Graham Potter was sacked

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4 d. ago Claudia Winkleman reveals 'biggest challenge' presenting Celebrity Traitors in 'absolutely nuts' tease

Claudia provided an insight into presenting one of the nation's biggest shows

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4 d. ago Los Angeles vowed to host the Olympics without breaking the bank and environment. Can it?

With three years to go, experts agree that the city has set bold goals and faces steep challengesHosting the summer Olympics used to be a dream for many global cities, but it is now seen by many as more of a nightmare. There’s the cost of hosting – $10bn and up, in recent years – the displacement of local residents, the environmental toll, and the risk of being left, like Rio de Janeiro or Athens, with major debt and crumbling Olympic stadiums.In the decade since Los Angeles secured its bid for the summer 2028 games, the city’s leaders have promised they will do it differently, and that Los Angeles is prepared to deliver world-class Olympics and Paralympic games in its “sunny, ideal weather”, all while keeping costs, environmental damage, and community disruption to a minimum. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Rachel Reeves suggests Andy Burnham would 'crash the economy' and doom Labour to 'irrelevance' as party's leadership war rages on eve of crucial conference

The Chancellor appeared to take a swipe at the Greater Manchester mayor following his headline-grabbing intervention earlier in the week.

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7 d. ago Labour leadership war rages as Cabinet minister praises 'fantastic' Andy Burnham amid challenge to Keir Starmer... and poll shows Manchester mayor is party's best option

On the eve of Labour 's annual conference in Liverpool, Andy Burnham has stirred up a civil war within the party's ranks following his bold pitch for the leadership.

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7 d. ago New research may rewrite origins of the Book of Kells, says academic

Exclusive: Author challenges assumption monks on Iona created manuscript, instead positing its origins are PictishThe Book of Kells was likely to have been created 1,200 years ago in Pictish eastern Scotland, rather than on the island of Iona, according to research that challenges long-held assumptions about one of the world’s most famous medieval manuscripts.The Book of Kells is an intricate, illuminated account of the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John that was long thought to have been started in the late eighth century at the monastery on Iona before being taken in the 9th century to the monastery of Kells in County Meath, Ireland, after a Viking raid. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Keir Starmer defiantly claims he will lead Labour into the next election as he swipes at Andy Burnham's economic plans after Greater Manchester mayor openly challenges the PM

The Prime Minister dismissed the 'personal ambitions' of the Greater Manchester mayor as he also swiped at Andy Burnham's economic agenda.

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8 d. ago Anas Sarwar urges Andy Burnham to 'continue serving Manchester' as speculation mounts over leadership challenge

The Scottish Labour leader said Keir Starmer had a "really difficult job" when asked if he had confidence in the Prime Minister.

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8 d. ago Andy Burnham shares key aim for Labour amid party leadership speculation

Andy Burnham has revealed his key focus for Labour amid mounting speculation that the Manchester mayor could challenge Sir Keir Starmer for party leadership.

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8 d. ago Who is Andy Burnham? Manchester mayor hints at Keir Starmer leadership challenge

Andy Burnham claims that some people behind the scenes would like to see him launch a bid for Labour leadership

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8 d. ago Who is Andy Burnham? Manchester mayor hints at Starmer leadership challenge

Andy Burnham claims that some people behind the scenes would like to see him launch a bid for Labour leadership

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9 d. ago Is there VAR at Huddersfield vs Man City? Carabao Cup rules and extra

Extra-time, substitution and VAR regulations for the Carabao Cup as Manchester City begin their challenge against League One side Huddersfield Town

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9 d. ago Teens facing criminal charges after friend dies during TikTok ‘surfing’ stunt

One of the teenagers was standing on top of a table tied to a car when the crash took place

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9 d. ago Andy Burnham warns UK needs 'wholesale change' in challenge to Keir Starmer

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham warns the 'challenge we've got in front of us cannot be met by a very factional and quite divisive running of the Labour Party'

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1 week ago Home Office loses bid to challenge High Court ruling that granted Eritrean man a temporary block on his deportation to France under 'one

Only three Channel have been deported so far as part of the agreement with President Macron , undermining claims it will act as a deterrent.

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1 week ago UK, Canada and Australia announce formal recognition of Palestine, with wave of Israel’s allies to follow

Partly symbolic move by up to 10 states comes amid fears Israel could respond by annexing parts of West BankA wave of Israel’s allies are announcing their recognition of the state of Palestine, as part of a wider manoeuvre designed to ostracise Hamas and challenge attempts by the Israeli government to erase the chance of a Palestinian homeland.But the delicate and partly symbolic move by as many 10 states, pioneered largely by the French government, has the potential to lead to a negative spiral of further confrontation amid fears Israel will respond by annexing parts of the West Bank, leading in turn to European trade sanctions and further political isolation for Israel, including an ultimate possible suspension from the UN. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Manchester United get immediate Casemiro red card explanation as Premier League step in

Casemiro was sent-off for Man Utd in first half stoppage-time for a challenge on Chelsea's Andrey Santos.

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1 week ago Robert Sanchez sent off and Cole Palmer subbed in Chelsea horror start at Man United

Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring just a few minutes after Sanchez saw red for a last-man challenge

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2 w. ago Andy Burnham fuels Keir Starmer challenge rumours by refusing to commit to serving full term as Manchester mayor as poll shows Labour support at lowest EVER

Andy Burnham failed to quash speculation about his plans in an interview as Keir Starmer struggles to stabilise the government.

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