57 h. ago Andy Burnham would be blocked by Starmer from running for parliament, claims minister

The Greater Manchester mayor would need to become an MP if he wants to be Labour leader and prime minister

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3 d. ago Keir Starmer finally comes out fighting to become the leader Labour wants

Emboldened by the ‘enemy’ Reform, this was Keir Starmer like we have never seen him before, writes political editor David Maddox

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3 d. ago Keir Starmer met wife Victoria in very awkward first encounter but now she's vital to the PM

Labour leader Keir Starmer has been married to his wife Victoria for over 16 years, but she's rarely seen in public and has chosen to keep a low profile

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3 d. ago Patients to get online access to specialists ‘from comfort of home’ – Streeting

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will use his leader’s speech at Labour’s conference to set out the plans for NHS Online.

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4 d. ago Almost two in three Labour members back Burnham over Starmer for leader, poll shows

Some members of the Labour party say they prefer the Greater Manchester mayor

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4 d. ago Andy Burnham says Labour leadership is too ‘factional’ – UK politics live

Mayor of Greater Manchester says he cannot recall anyone having the whip withdrawn for disagreements over policy in Blair and Brown erasIn her Today interview Rachel Reeves was asked about a FT report saying she will urge business leaders to highlight the risks of a Reform UK government in her speech later.The FT say Reeves will tell the Labour conference.Who is standing up for Britain’s stability. A Labour government that is resolute in cutting interest rates and borrowing or a Reform party that cheered on Liz Truss’ mini-budget?Who is standing up for Britain’s businesses? A Labour government that is forging a closer relationship with our nearest trading partners or a Reform party that talks Britain down and is hungry to cut us off from the world? Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Liverpool mayor says Andy Burnham could do a 'better job' as Labour leader than Keir Starmer

Steve Rotheram stressed 'we have a PM at the moment' and 'we are supporting' Keir Starmer.

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8 d. ago Scottish Labour leader refuses to pledge full confidence in Starmer

Anas Sarwar has previously been a key ally of the Prime Minister north of the border.

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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 UK politics live: Starmer allies claim Burnham would be Labour’s Liz Truss as leadership row deepens

Manchester mayor has accused Downing Street of creating a ‘climate of fear’

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8 d. ago UK politics live: Burnham denies asking MPs if he should try to oust Starmer as Labour leader

Manchester mayor has accused Downing Street of creating a ‘climate of fear’

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8 d. ago UK politics live: Burnham told to ‘pipe down’ by Labour peer after revealing MPs asked him to oust Starmer

Manchester mayor has accused Downing Street of creating a ‘climate of fear’

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8 d. ago Andy Burnham says he has been urged to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour leader

The mayor claims MPs 'contacted him throughout the summer'

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1 week ago Ed Davey ‘not afraid of Nigel Farage’ and claims he is leader who can stop Reform’s march to power

Exclusive: Liberal Democrat accuses Labour leader Keir Starmer and the Tories Kemi Badenoch of trying to mimic Reform UK

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1 week ago Keir Starmer leadership: Who could replace the Labour leader and Prime Minister? Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham

There is no clear and obvious successor to Sir Keir Starmer if Labour MPs choose to oust him before the next election.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Starmer reaches another new low: Record numbers disapprove of PM as rivals attack 'unforced errors' and MPs tell him to go

Lucy Powell, sacked by the PM in a panicky reshuffle less than a fortnight ago, warned in an interview that the public does not feel government is 'on their side'.

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2 w. ago Starmer pummelled by his own party: Labour deputy leader frontrunner Lucy Powell launches brutal attack on PM's 'unforced errors' as MPs tell him to go

Lucy Powell, sacked by the PM in a panicky reshuffle less than a fortnight ago, warned in an interview that the public does not feel government is 'on their side'.

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2 w. ago Labour local government leader backs Starmer ‘without emerging alternative’

Sir Stephen Houghton said the Prime Minister is facing a dangerous public ‘mindset’ after weeks of Government turmoil.

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2 w. 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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