BBC Politics
Tony Blair pens 5,600-word essay saying Starmer has no plan; Starmer insists he does, pointing to growth figures and falling NHS waiting lists as evidence he's not just winging it.
The Guardian
Tony Blair tells Labour to figure out what it stands for before swapping leaders, while current MPs remind him that the 1990s called and want their debate back.
The Guardian
Rachel Reeves fights to keep her job as chancellor amid reports Andy Burnham may prefer Ed Miliband, warning that bond markets would panic - because nothing says stability like a leadership struggle and a codenamed VAT cut.
BBC Politics
A by-election in Greater Manchester features a mayor, a plumber, and a leader whose official name includes 'Howlin' - democracy, folks.
The Guardian Europe
Daniela Gabor argues UK politicians' fear of bond markets is overblown, and the real villain is the Bank of England's policies inflating borrowing costs.
The Guardian
Manchester's inner-city deprivation fell 17 percentage points since 2010, the biggest drop of 63 cities - and Andy Burnham is ready to take that show on the road to replace Keir Starmer.
BBC Politics
Wes Streeting quits as health secretary, blames Keir Starmer's 'vacuum' of vision, and warns of an 'AI jobs apocalypse' - while also finding time to quote Bowel Babe.
The Guardian
Plaid Cymru wins election, immediately demands more devolution. Thames Water rescue threatened by PM change. Burnham vows to fix Labour. US hate crime shooting. Iran peace deal proposal. Altman wins legal battle.
The Guardian
Chancellor Rachel Reeves decides not to raise fuel duty, because sometimes the easiest way to help with the cost of living is to just not make it worse.
The Guardian Europe
David Lammy insists Keir Starmer isn't going anywhere (no, really), while Labour tries to stop shooting itself in the foot long enough to win a byelection.
BBC Politics
Streeting jumps into the leadership fray while Burnham plots a by-election comeback to 'reclaim' Labour, and Sir Keir insists he's not going anywhere.
The Guardian Europe
After weeks of closed doors, rejected offers, and one very appalled MP, Andy Burnham finally secures a path to Westminster - thanks to a 32-year-old MP willing to swap his seat for a shot at saving the Labour Party.
The Guardian
Andy Burnham's morning jog triggers a historical romp through British politicians using exercise as a metaphor for ambition, from Blair's shell suit to Johnson's laundry-basket chic.
The Guardian Europe
A weary public faces a soul-battle between Starmer, Farage, Polanski, and Badenoch - Dante would charge extra for this tour.
The Guardian
Sterling hits a five-week low as traders react to the possibility of Andy Burnham challenging Keir Starmer, because nothing says market confidence like a mayor who once called the UK 'in hock to the bond markets.'
BBC Politics
Labour MP Josh Simons gives up his seat so Andy Burnham can challenge the PM, because nothing says 'leadership material' like a party that's currently imploding.
The Guardian Europe
Labour’s internal leadership drama reaches peak absurdity as Wes Streeting resigns, Angela Rayner’s tax woes vanish, and everyone waits for something - anything - to happen.
The Guardian
Keir Starmer's leadership is hanging by a thread as Labour rivals sharpen their knives following disastrous local elections, with everyone from Wes Streeting to Andy Burnham's fan club positioning for a potential contest.
The Guardian
Labour's left flank eyes Ed Miliband as potential saviour while Keir Starmer insists stepping down would cause chaos, as the party licks wounds from a historic electoral drubbing.
The Guardian
Labour minister advises against copying Tory leader-swapping habit, as MPs reportedly plot to give Keir Starmer the boot after May elections
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