7 d. ago 'Keir Starmer has RATTLED his rivals but the biggest challenge is in 48 hours'

Keir Starmer's speech to the party faithful at the Labour conference went down a storm with flag-waving delegates - but will it see off his rivals for good?

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8 d. ago Andy Burnham's mixed day as he doesn't rule out challenging Starmer

The ex-Leigh MP has always been a popular figure at Labour Party conference, but his notoriety has gone through the roof this year, writes Ethan Davies

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8 d. ago Crash and Burnham: Manchester mayor in full retreat as he says Keir Starmer is the best person to be PM despite previously fuelling claims he could mount a leadership challenge

The Greater Manchester mayor offered his backing to Sir Keir despite having previously fuelled speculation he was poised to mount a Labour leadership challenge.

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9 d. ago Senior Labour MSP tells Andy Burnham to 'shut up' over rumours of leadership challenge against Keir Starmer

Michael Marra used blunt language after Burnham stepped up his criticism of the Prime Minister.

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9 d. ago Labour Party grandee gives Andy Burnham leadership advice as speculation of leadership bid mounts

There has been rumours that Mr Burnham may decide to challenge Sir Keir Starmer

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9 d. ago Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson told they aren't welcome at royal Christmas after latest Epstein revelations

Andrew and his ex-wife, who live together at Royal Lodge in Windsor despite divorcing in 1996, have also been told to make themselves 'invisible' at future royal gatherings, insiders claim.

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1 week ago Challenge for Starmer on stark display as Labour conference begins

Leader needs to draw a line under the chaos and offer hope – to his party and to the nationIn the imposing marble rooms of the Methodist Central Hall in the heart of Westminster on Friday, the great and the good of the progressive movement gathered at what many fear is an existential moment for their brand of centre-left politics.Keir Starmer was on punchier form than usual, telling the summit audience that he was up for the fight against the populist right’s “industrialised infrastructure of grievance”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘There are ripples of hope’: allies of Keir Starmer say he can prove doubters wrong

At Labour conference the PM needs to draw a line under the chaos and prove he is best placed to challenge Reform UKIn the imposing marble rooms of the Methodist Central Hall in the heart of Westminster on Friday, the great and the good of the progressive movement gathered at what many fear is an existential moment for their brand of centre-left politics.Keir Starmer was on punchier form than usual, telling the summit audience that he was up for the fight against the populist right’s “industrialised infrastructure of grievance”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Prime minister heads into tough autumn with rump of ‘Starmtroopers’

Keir Starmer faces a difficult Budget, a possible leadership challenge and calls to tack left

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1 week 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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1 week ago Natalie Dormer says she’ll no longer promote Fergie series The Lady after Epstein revelations

Actor is also donating her entire salary from the project to child abuse charities

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1 week 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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1 week ago Labour in crisis? Join live Q&A with chief political commentator John Rentoul to dissect Starmer’s future

Join John Rentoul for a live AMA to discuss Labour’s internal turmoil, Starmer’s leadership under pressure, and the challenges posed by Farage’s rising Reform party

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1 week ago Political unease sparks increase in UK bond yields as FTSE 100 dips

The possibility of a political challenge to Sir Keir Starmer could put the pound under pressure, analysts warned.

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1 week ago Labour at war as Andy Burnham openly challenges Keir Starmer

The elected Manchester mayor was told in no uncertain terms to stay up north and do his job after he used eve-of-conference interviews to lash out at the Prime Minister.

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1 week 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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1 week ago POLL OF THE DAY: Would Andy Burnham be a better prime minister than Sir Keir Starmer?

Andy Burnham says MPs are privately urging him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, fuelling speculation he could be seeking a Westminster return.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Andy Burnham made commitment to serve full term as mayor, Cabinet minister says

Steve Reed dismissed talk of a leadership challenge facing Sir Keir Starmer as ‘tittle-tattle’.

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