4 h. ago Keir's worst nightmare as Angela Rayner's allies 'plot comeback with Labour leadership rival Andy Burnham' while Cabinet minister vows to support Manchester mayor 'whatever he does'

The Prime Minister has been in a tailspin since Ms Rayner quit as his deputy nearly a fortnight ago, admitting she had underpaid stamp duty on the purchase of a new flat.

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5 h. ago Lisa Nandy defies Starmer by backing Labour leadership hopefuls Andy Burnham and Lucy Powell

MPs believe Greater Manchester mayor poised to make comeback at Westminster, as prime minister’s woes grow

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16 h. ago 'I love Andy!': Culture secretary Lisa Nandy backs Burnham to make Westminster comeback

She made the comments as she said she was supporting Burnham ally Lucy Powell in Labour's deputy leadership contest.

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18 h. ago Donald Trump joins royals for state banquet at Windsor as thousands protest against US president’s visit – UK politics live

Politicians, dignitaries and high-profile tech entrepreneurs attend feast Lucy Powell has hit out at the “sexist” framing of her deputy Labour leadership campaign, with people claiming she and her rival, Bridget Phillipson, are standing as “proxies” for two men, Aletha Adu reports.Most of Donald Trump’s policies horrify progressives and leftwingers in Britain, including Labour party members and supporters, but Keir Starmer has said almost nothing critical about the Trump administration because he has taken a view that maintaining good relations with the White House is in the national interest.I understand the UK government’s position of being pragmatic on the international stage and wanting to maintain a good relationship with the leader of the most powerful country in the world. Faced with a revanchist Russia, Europe’s security feels less certain now than at any time since the second world war. And the threat of even higher US tariffs is ever present.But it’s also important to ensu...

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18 h. ago Donald Trump joins royals for state banquet at Windsor – UK politics live

Politicians, dignitaries and high profile tech entrepreneurs attend feast as protests mark US president’s second state visitLucy Powell has hit out at the “sexist” framing of her deputy Labour leadership campaign, with people claiming she and her rival, Bridget Phillipson, are standing as “proxies” for two men, Aletha Adu reports.Most of Donald Trump’s policies horrify progressives and leftwingers in Britain, including Labour party members and supporters, but Keir Starmer has said almost nothing critical about the Trump administration because he has taken a view that maintaining good relations with the White House is in the national interest.I understand the UK government’s position of being pragmatic on the international stage and wanting to maintain a good relationship with the leader of the most powerful country in the world. Faced with a revanchist Russia, Europe’s security feels less certain now than at any time since the second world war. And the threat of even higher US tarif...

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25 h. ago King and senior royals host Donald Trump in Windsor for US president’s second state visit – UK politics live

On the first full day of his state visit to the UK, the US president will attend various events in Windsor before a state banquetLucy Powell has hit out at the “sexist” framing of her deputy Labour leadership campaign, with people claiming she and her rival, Bridget Phillipson, are standing as “proxies” for two men, Aletha Adu reports.Most of Donald Trump’s policies horrify progressives and leftwingers in Britain, including Labour party members and supporters, but Keir Starmer has said almost nothing critical about the Trump administration because he has taken a view that maintaining good relations with the White House is in the national interest.I understand the UK government’s position of being pragmatic on the international stage and wanting to maintain a good relationship with the leader of the most powerful country in the world. Faced with a revanchist Russia, Europe’s security feels less certain now than at any time since the second world war. And the threat of even higher US ...

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26 h. ago Donald Trump greeted by the king, William and Kate after landing in Windsor – UK politics live

On the first full day of his state visit to the UK, the US president will attend various events in Windsor before a state banquetLucy Powell has hit out at the “sexist” framing of her deputy Labour leadership campaign, with people claiming she and her rival, Bridget Phillipson, are standing as “proxies” for two men, Aletha Adu reports.Most of Donald Trump’s policies horrify progressives and leftwingers in Britain, including Labour party members and supporters, but Keir Starmer has said almost nothing critical about the Trump administration because he has taken a view that maintaining good relations with the White House is in the national interest.I understand the UK government’s position of being pragmatic on the international stage and wanting to maintain a good relationship with the leader of the most powerful country in the world. Faced with a revanchist Russia, Europe’s security feels less certain now than at any time since the second world war. And the threat of even higher US ...

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27 h. ago Bruno Fernandes responds as Jadon Sancho speaks out on Aston Villa debut

Jadon Sancho made his debut for Aston Villa on Tuesday, and a number of his Manchester United team-mates were quick to show their support for the on-loan winger in the next stage of his career

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27 h. ago Donald Trump greeted by William and Kate after landing in Windsor – UK politics live

On the first full day of his state visit to the UK, the US president will attend various events in Windsor before a state banquetLucy Powell has hit out at the “sexist” framing of her deputy Labour leadership campaign, with people claiming she and her rival, Bridget Phillipson, are standing as “proxies” for two men, Aletha Adu reports.Most of Donald Trump’s policies horrify progressives and leftwingers in Britain, including Labour party members and supporters, but Keir Starmer has said almost nothing critical about the Trump administration because he has taken a view that maintaining good relations with the White House is in the national interest.I understand the UK government’s position of being pragmatic on the international stage and wanting to maintain a good relationship with the leader of the most powerful country in the world. Faced with a revanchist Russia, Europe’s security feels less certain now than at any time since the second world war. And the threat of even higher US ...

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29 h. ago Focusing on Burnham speculation rather than deputy Labour leadership contest is sexist, says Lucy Powell

The former Commons leader said it is ‘sexist’ that everybody is talking about Andy Burnham’s return, rather than focussing on the deputy Labour leadership contest between ‘two strong women’

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63 h. ago Potential Labour leadership contender Andy Burnham says Sir Keir Starmer must not 'water down' long

The Mayor of Greater Manchester - backed by some Labour rebels as a potential replacement for the under-fire PM - said he would be 'unflinching' in speaking out for the much-delayed legislation.

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3 d. ago Ruben Amorim handed Man United transfer ultimatum amid clear sack stance

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim retains the support of key figures at Old Trafford, but has been instructed to improve his midfield.

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3 d. ago Keir Starmer will be ousted as Labour leader unless he 'changes course immediately', MPs warn

Labour MPs are reeling over high-profile sackings and resignations in recent weeks

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3 d. ago PM faces revenge of the sacked ministers as Rayner's enforcer runs Lucy Powell's Labour deputy leadership campaign

Justin Madders - Angela Rayner 's enforcer for the employment rights overhaul before being axed by the PM earlier this month - is chairing Lucy Powell's campaign.

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3 d. ago Brit ditches Manchester United to travel 500 miles and support foreign club instead

Ryan Williams made the decision as he became so "fed up" of Manchester United, who have struggled so far this Premier League season and lost in the Manchester Derby yesterday

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3 d. ago ANDREW NEIL: We don't know where, when or how, but we do know Starmer is done... and this is why Labour is facing extinction

These are the worst of times for Sir Keir Starmer. They will not get better any time soon - if ever.

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3 d. ago Phillipson and Powell kick off Labour deputy race with very different visions for role

Education secretary says now is not time to ‘look backwards’ as Powell vows to be ‘independent voice’Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell fired the starting pistol in Labour’s deputy leadership race on Sunday, with the education secretary saying now was not the time to “look backward” on mistakes made by the party in its first year of government.The pair set out strikingly different approaches to the role of deputy leader, with Powell saying she would be an independent voice who would speak truth to senior leadership including Keir Starmer. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Phillipson urges Labour members to look ahead at launch of deputy leadership bid

The Education Secretary is up against her former Cabinet colleague Lucy Powell for the role.

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4 d. ago Nepal’s interim prime minister vows to hand over power in 6 months

Nepal's new prime minister takes office and urges calm after violent protests leave at least 72 people dead

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4 d. 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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