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Tuesday briefing: How might Andy Burnham bring his Makerfield magic to Westminster?
Andy Burnham is poised to become the UK's next prime minister after Keir Starmer's resignation and Wes Streeting's support. Burnham's recent Makerfield byelection victory over Reform strengthens his position as a leader capable of defeating the hard right. Additional news includes a UK poll showing majority support for a new EU referendum, a Northern Ireland politician's sexual offense conviction, extreme heat warnings, and Iran's agreement to allow UN nuclear inspections.
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- Tuesday briefing: After an historic shift in power, where might Plaid Cymru go next?
- Friday briefing: Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection to set up possible leadership bid
- How Burnham’s resounding victory could lead to Starmer’s downfall
- Tuesday briefing: Starmer’s ‘last chance’ speech and the possible challengers to his premiership
- Wednesday briefing: How much longer can Keir Starmer cling to power?