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Why Burnham losing Makerfield could throw Labour into absolute chaos

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Andy Burnham gets green light to run for selection in by-election

Andy Burnham has been cleared to run for selection in the Makerfield by-election following days of speculation that he will challenge Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

Why winning Makerfield by-election may not be so easy for Burnham

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UK borrowing costs hit fresh financial crash-era high amid political uncertainty

The benchmark UK borrowing cost has hit a fresh financial crash-era high as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces a potential leadership challenge from Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/starmer-latest-burnham-streeting-rayner-leadership-quit-cabinet-resign-kings-speech-local-elections-12593360'>Burnham lines up potential return to Westminster to battle Starmer for leadership</a>

Polanski admits he did not vote in local elections

Zack Polanski has admitted that he did not vote in last week's local elections - as he was not registered.

Key issue Greens plan to seize on - as they warn Andy Burnham 'won't walk' by-election

The Green Party hope they can use a by-election to pressure Andy Burnham into committing to electoral reform if he becomes Labour leader in the future.

Nigel Farage facing investigation over &#163;5m gift from British crypto billionaire

The Commons sleaze watchdog is launching an investigation into Nigel Farage over a £5million gift from a party donor.

Wes v Angela: The battle commences

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PM to meet with Streeting ahead of King's Speech

Sir Keir Starmer is due to meet with mooted leadership rival Wes Streeting in Downing Street this morning – just hours before the government's agenda for the coming year is laid out in the King's Speech.

Starmer should put Burnham in the cabinet to create a 'team of all the talents', says Harman

Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.

Starmer's crisis in data - the charts that tell us why the prime minister is facing calls to resign

Labour's disastrous recent local election results may end up being the final blow to Sir Keir Starmer's premiership – but his problems didn't start there.