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Andy Burnham’s long coup: the chaotic year-long project to return him to Westminster

Story of the key figures, decisions, planning and missteps in push to line up Greater Manchester mayor for PM

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister, so what happens now?

KEIR Starmer has announced he will resign as Prime Minister, triggering a contest for Labour’s leadership and the keys to Downing Street ...

The National (Scotland)

What happens now Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minister?

Here’s what could happen in a Labour leadership contest and when a new prime minister would take office

The Independent UK

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Why did Starmer resign? These are the key moments of his chaotic two years as prime minister

Keir Starmer took office in July 2024 following a landslide victory at the general election but has since overseen a massive decline in popularity for the government as discontent with his leadership grew

The Independent UK

What happens next if Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister?

The rules for choosing a new Labour leader can be a complex process.

Evening Standard

Will there be a General Election if Keir Starmer resigns?

Keir Starmer has faced mounting pressure over the weekend to resign, with reports suggesting he could stand down as early as Monday

The National (Scotland)

How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?

After winning the Makerfield byelection, the returning Labour MP faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer

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If Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, what happens next and how soon could he be Prime Minister?

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he becomes an MP again

Evening Standard

South Korea to overhaul election process after ballot shortage shocks country

South Korea is set to reform its election system following ballot paper shortages during recent local polls. The incident sparked public anger and calls for a new election. President Lee Jae Myung has ordered a full investigation into the matter. The head of the election commission has resigned. This event…

The Economic Times

South Korea president: ballot paper shortage hurts reputation as model democracy

SEOUL - South ⁠Korean ⁠President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday that ballot paper shortages in last week's local elections dealt a serious blow ‌to the country's reputation as a model democracy, and he welcomed the protests questioning the fairness of the process.

Bangkok Post

SNP to take legal action to recover £400,000 embezzled by former chief executive Peter Murrell

Former chief executive admitted to embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP over a 12-year period

The Independent UK

SNP to seek to recoup cash embezzled by former chief executive Murrell

Peter Murrell admitted last week to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party over a period of 12 years.

Evening Standard

Former SNP convener calls for 'structural reforms' amid Murrell embezzlement scandal

A FORMER SNP convener has called for “structural reforms” after Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400k in party funds ...

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon denies silencing SNP figures who raised doubts over finances

Sturgeon accused critics of saying things about her that were ‘not true’

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Sturgeon: I didn’t shut down people raising concerns about SNP finances

Scotland’s former first minister said critics were saying things about her that were ‘not true’.

The National (Scotland)

SNP officials 'did not do party account jobs properly', Nicola Sturgeon says

NICOLA Sturgeon has insisted that she did not shut down scrutiny of SNP accounts while party leader, saying the suggestion no one had looked at them…

Evening Standard

John Swinney should resign as SNP leader, says Joanna Cherry

Speaking after Peter Murrell admitted embezzlement, the former SNP MP called for Stephen Flynn to replace the First Minister.

TechRadar

Europe races Meta and Japan to launch first Petabit-class submarine cable before 2030 as AI demand explodes

IOEMA-1 advances Northern European subsea cable development while Japan and Meta explore high-capacity systems for global internet expansion.

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Brent Labour does deal with Tories after Starmer bans party from working with Greens

Seven London councils - Brent, Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Wandsworth, Lambeth and Southwark - fell from Labour to no overall control at the local elections on May 7

Evening Standard

Wes Streeting confirms he will stand for Labour leadership as he calls for UK to rejoin EU

Former Health Secretary has called for a ‘proper contest’ to replace Sir Keir Starmer, including Andy Burnham

Evening Standard

Minister urges Labour ‘battle of ideas’ amid talk of challenge to PM

The call for a debate over the future of Labour’s soul comes as the prospect of a challenge to the Prime Minister’s authority looms closer.

Evening Standard

Pressure on Starmer ramps up as Burnham one step closer to challenge

Labour’s ruling body, the National Executive Committee, has granted Mr Burnham permission to stand in the Makerfield by-election selection process.

Evening Standard

Pressure mounts on Starmer as Labour clears path for Burnham's Westminster comeback

No date has yet been confirmed for the by-election itself, but a likely date for the content is June 18

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s NEC approves Burnham’s byelection pathway back to parliament

Party’s governing body allows Greater Manchester mayor to run for selection as candidate in Makerfield

The Guardian - UK

What could happen next in Labour leadership challenge?

How a contest to become PM is triggered, and Andy Burnham’s chances in the Makerfield byelection

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