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Jail For Arson Attacks on Properties Linked to PM Starmer Said to Have Been Directed by Russia

Ukrainian and Romanian men have been jailed after setting fire to properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Breitbart - Politics - 2 hours ago

Starmer warns Labour after Burnham Makerfield win; vows 'not to turn on each other'

UK prime minister Keir Starmer the leader of the Labour Party, is responding to concerns about internal divisions after a political win associated with Andy Burnham in the Makerfield area. Starmer...

International The News - World - 2 hours ago

Keir Starmer facing pressure to resign from ministers after Burnham's by-election win

Win for Greater Manchester mayor paves way for challenge to Keir Starmer’s leadership

Irish Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?

Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.

BBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces potential leadership challenge from newly-elected Andy Burnham

Labour's Andy Burnham won a special election on Friday and gained a seat in Parliament. He has openly spoken about challenging Keir Starmer as leader.

Fox News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Andy Burnham's allies 'want Starmer to hand over power in September'

The Prime Minister has made clear he will fight any challenge to his position earlier on Friday.

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 hours ago

Starmer Rival Wins By-Election, Paving Way for Leadership Challenge

Burnham said that he wanted to lead Britain away from what he termed the ‘divisions’ in the country.

Epoch Times - World - 4 hours ago

Andy Burnham's victory puts Starmer on notice - 4 - m read

Andy Burnham’s Makerfield by-election win reshapes Labour politics, intensifying pressure on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and fuelling talk of a leadership challenge.

Gulf News - World - 4 hours ago

Starmer vows to fight as Burnham's election win fuels a leadership showdown

Andy Burnham decisively won the seat of Makerfield in northwestern England over Rob Kenyon of the anti-immigration party Reform UK. He called his victory a chance for Britain “to turn the tide.”

Los Angeles Times - World - 4 hours ago

2 men sentenced to prison for arson on property linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer

A British court has sentenced two men for setting fire to property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Los Angeles Times - World - 4 hours ago

Could Andy Burnham's win mean Keir Starmer's days in No 10 are numbered?

Sir Keir Starmer has made clear he intends to fight any challenge to his leadership.

Evening Standard - Politics - 4 hours ago

Could Andy Burnham become Prime Minister within a week?

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Mr Burnham will arrive back in Parliament with a surge in momentum in his bid to gain the keys to No10

Evening Standard - Politics - 5 hours ago

UK politics: PM Starmer vows to fight any challenge after Burnham wins by-election

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for a united Labour Party front, after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's by-election victory. The former cabinet minister secured almost 25,000 votes to become the next MP of the Makerfield constituency. He had flagged a possible effort to replace Mr Starmer as leade

Channel NewsAsia - World - 5 hours ago

UK PM Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Burnham wins big

WIGAN, England: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday (Jun 19) he would not walk away, vowing to fight any challenge from his leading party rival Andy Burnham and potentia

Channel NewsAsia - World - 6 hours ago

Starmer vows to stay as Burnham win fuels Labour power pressure

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday he would not step aside, vowing to resist any challenge from Labour leadership rival Andy Burnham, a move...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

'I prefer Burnham': Starmer's future hangs in balance after UK by-election

Ashton-in-Makerfield, a town few knew of until recently, has potentially chosen the UK's next prime minister.

Aljazeera - World - 6 hours ago

How can Andy Burnham become prime minister and what comes next for Britain?

Former Greater Manchester mayor's victory in the Makerfield by-election could have monumental consequences for the country

Middle East Eye - World - 6 hours ago

U.K.'s Starmer says he will stand in any leadership contest

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would stand in any leadership contest, after potential rival Andy Burnham won a vote for a parliamentary seat to return to Westminster, paving the way for a challenge.

The Globe and Mail - World - 6 hours ago

A UK court has sentenced 2 men to prison terms for setting fire to property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer

A UK court has sentenced 2 men to prison terms for setting fire to property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Bay to Bay News - World - 6 hours ago

Andy Burnham's by-election win sets up bid to oust British PM Starmer

Starmer says he would not walk away from his job, vowing to fight any challenge

The Globe and Mail - World - 8 hours ago

Burnham vows 'new path for Britain' as he storms towards no10 - LIVE

Andy Burnham expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership - but stops short of announcing bid at victory rally

Evening Standard - Politics - 8 hours ago

Andy Burnham has 'particular interest in Ireland', Micheál Martin says

Taoiseach congratulates former mayor of Manchester on success in Makerfield byelection

Irish Times - Politics - 8 hours ago

Starmer Vows To Fight As Burnham's Win Fuels Labour Leadership Showdown

Burnham's victory cements his status as the top contender to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party and the country.

Huffington Post - World - 8 hours ago

Andy Burnham is the 'King of the North' with his eyes on 10 Downing Street

Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider aiming to be Britain’s next prime minister

Independent UK - Politics - 9 hours ago

Keir Starmer says he will not 'walk away' and will run in a leadership contest as rival Burnham eyes a challenge

Keir Starmer says he will not 'walk away' and will run in a leadership contest as rival Burnham eyes a challenge.

Bay to Bay News - World - 9 hours ago

How Irish is Andy Burnham, the possible next British prime minister?

Ancestral links suggest Makerfield byelection winner is somewhere between Joe Biden and Tony Blair

Irish Times - World - 9 hours ago

Andy Burnham's speech in full after victory in Makerfield by-election

The former Greater Manchester mayor says this could be the ‘turning point’ for the country

Independent UK - Politics - 11 hours ago

Andy Burnham says Makerfield win can be 'turning point' for British politics

The decisive victory paved the way for a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard - Politics - 11 hours ago

Who is Andy Burnham? 'King of the north' gains momentum to challenge Starmer after UK by-election

Andy Burnham, who has twice run unsuccessfully for the leadership of Britain's governing Labour Party, has cruised to victory in a high-stakes parliamentary election in northern England, preparing...

International The News - World - 11 hours ago

Andy Burnham as PM: What would it mean for London?

The capital may lose out on ‘policy and people’ from a Labour government headed by Mr Burnham

Evening Standard - Politics - 12 hours ago

UK's Starmer faces leadership challenge as rival Burnham becomes MP

Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes with nearly 55% of the vote.

CNBC - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Andy Burnham: How quickly could he become the UK's prime minister?

Keir Starmer could reflect on the scale of Burnham’s win and step down immediately. He could also put up a fight

Irish Times - World - 12 hours ago

Labour's Andy Burnham wins byelection, setting up showdown with Keir Starmer to lead Britain

Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

CBC News - World - 12 hours ago

Andy Burnham triumphs. The battle for Britain's political future begins

Keir Starmer’s position as UK prime minister is in peril after Burnham’s crushing victory over Reform UK

Irish Times - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Andy Burnham: The 'King of the North' who could be the next PM

The former New Labour minister has previously contested the leadership twice. Nicole Wootton-Cane looks at the life and career of the Greater Manchester mayor, who hopes to be Britain’s next prime minister

Independent UK - Politics - 14 hours ago

Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election victory speech in full

Andy Burnham’s victory speech in full after he stormed to victory in the Makerfield by-election

Evening Standard - Politics - 14 hours ago

UK: Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wins parliament seat

The by-election victory paves the way for Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Burnham wins key UK poll, paving way for bid to challenge PM Starmer

WIGAN: Veteran United Kingdom Labour politician Andy Burnham won a historic by-election on Friday (Jun 19), securing a parliamentary seat and clearing the way for a widely expected leadership challenge against beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Burnham, a former government minister who has been Greater M

Channel NewsAsia - World - 15 hours ago

'Turning point': Starmer braces for showdown after potential challenger aces byelection

Andy Burnham, the 56-year-old Labour politician nicknamed the “King of the North”, stands poised to shake up the UK parliament.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election to set up challenge to Keir Starmer

The Greater Manchester mayor has won a return to the House of Commons and will seek to become Prime Minister.

Evening Standard - Politics - 16 hours ago

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election as he claims decisive victory in Westminster return

Voters in the Greater Manchester seat cast their ballots on Thursday, with the outcome closely watched for its potential impact on Sir Keir Starmer, Labour and the national political picture

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Burnham should be heard 'at top of politics' if he wins Makerfield, says Nandy

Andy Burnham said the Makerfield campaign was a ‘vote to change politics’ and vowed to ‘take that fight as high as I can possibly take it’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 18 hours ago

Makerfield by-election: This may finally be the end for Starmer

If Labour candidate Andy Burnham is victorious, the party could begin a much-needed process of renewal

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 1 day ago

Makerfield vote: Londoners face £1k tax rise under Burnham-backed plan

The Greater Manchester Mayor has previously spoken favourably about replacing council tax and stamp duty with a land value tax

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Polls open in Makerfield by-election which could determine Starmer's future

Andy Burnham is standing as Labour’s candidate in Makerfield with the hope of returning to Parliament to oust Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Voters go to polls in crunch by-election for Starmer's leadership

Andy Burnham is standing as Labour’s candidate in Makerfield with the hope of returning to Parliament to oust Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Burnham rules out accepting job in Starmer-led Government

Sir Keir Starmer earlier offered an olive branch to Andy Burnham, and said he wanted him to ‘play a big part’ in the Labour Government.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Starmer leadership uncertainty 'perhaps influencing' indyref meeting – Swinney

The Scottish First Minister had said he would meet the Prime Minister as early as June to discuss a possible referendum.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Starmer attends G7 as Trump announces Strait of Hormuz to reopen

It was Sir Keir Starmer’s first meeting with Mr Trump since the President said he was ‘no Winston Churchill’ in March

Evening Standard - World - 3 days ago

UK will ban under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube: Starmer

Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time.

New York Post - Technology - 3 days ago

U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16 -- U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.

CBS News - Technology - 4 days ago

Can Andy Burnham offer Labour a new destiny?

The mayor of Greater Manchester and potential UK prime minister has more charisma than Keir Starmer, but critics lament he's a political weather vane

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 4 days ago

'Digital ID by Back Door': Starmer Bans Under-16s From Social Media

Freedom campaigners have reacted with alarm after UK Prime Minister Starmer announced social media and online gaming bans for children.

Breitbart - Technology - 4 days ago

FTSE 100 jumps as Starmer hails 'very significant' step on Iran peace

Cost of oil falls after months of economic chaos caused by the Middle East conflict

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

UK and Japan building 'new era of co-operation', says Starmer

The Prime Minister conducted meetings with Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi and business leaders in No 10.

Evening Standard - Technology - 4 days ago

In Britain, an Election That Could Mark the Beginning of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's End

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is expected to challenge Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party.

The Nation - World - 7 days ago

Keir Starmer gives tech firms three months to stop children sending nude images

Adults will need to verify their age if they want to take or view nude images.

Evening Standard - Technology - 11 days ago

Starmer set to announce social media ban as ministers pledge screentime advice

A separate consultation will lead to guidance for parents on when a child should get a smartphone and how long under-16s should spend online.

Evening Standard - Technology - 11 days ago

Starmer '100% behind' MP suing Elon Musk's xAI over Grok images

Jess Asato has filed a High Court claim seeking accountability over design choices that allowed the AI tool to create fake images of her.

Evening Standard - Technology - 15 days ago

Burnham criticises Government over 'dividing lines' in blood scandal payouts

A memorial service for those affected was held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer attending.

Evening Standard - Health - 1 month ago

Starmer travels to the Middle East to discuss efforts to support agreed ceasefire

Reform leader Nigel Farage has criticised the latest rhetoric from the White House. Meanwhile, a six-day doctors' strike has begun. And the government has announced plans to cap interest rates on some student loans.

Sky News - Politics - 2 months ago

Look to faith this Easter, says Starmer, during period of 'real anxiety'

The prime minister has shared an Easter message admitting times are tough, but explaining how religion can help.

Sky News - Politics - 2 months ago

Every time Trump has attacked Starmer over the Iran war - as PM vows to not back down

The prime minister has told Sky News he will not "buckle under pressure" nor "get dragged into the war", despite repeated criticism from the White House.

Sky News - Politics - 2 months ago

Starmer has even more to lose after latest U-turn

With an already difficult set of local elections approaching, more seats up for grabs means even more for the prime minister to lose.

Sky News - Politics - 4 months ago

Starmer: 'Sooner or later' Russia must yield to peace

Leaders from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada met virtually to discuss a proposed ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 year ago