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Burnham’s Commons path opens, but Makerfield poses Reform test
Number 10 is not expected to block the Greater Manchester mayor this time, but Reform UK’s recent strength in the constituency could make the by-election a defining fight
Jess Phillips among four ministers quitting as Starmer fights revolt
The resignations deepen Labour’s internal crisis after poor election results, though a formal challenge to the prime minister has not been triggered
Who could challenge Keir Starmer if Labour turns on him?
No Labour leadership contest has been triggered, but Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are among the figures being discussed as pressure builds on the prime minister
Starmer vows to fight on as Labour revolt rattles gilt market
The British prime minister promised a sharper agenda on growth, defence, Europe and energy after local election losses triggered calls from dozens of Labour MPs for him to quit
Reform gains reshape early UK election results as Labour and Tories lose ground
Results are still coming in across England, Scotland and Wales, but early counts point to a fragmented political map and a difficult test for Keir Starmer’s Labour government
Parties make final push before elections across Britain
Voters in Scotland and Wales will choose national governments, while English council and mayoral races could test Labour’s standing after its 2024 general election win
Starmer faces Commons vote over Mandelson vetting claims
Labour ministers are working to hold the line as opposition parties seek a Privileges Committee inquiry into whether the prime minister misled MPs