Andy Burnham, a Labour mayor, won a resounding majority in a special election on Thursday, making him eligible to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country’s leadership.
Andy Burnham’s resounding win in the Makerfield byelection has set the stage for a leadership battle with Keir Starmer. The outgoing mayor of Greater Manchester received more votes than Reform and Restore combined, and the nature of the victory has prompted speculation he could replace Starmer as prime minister within weeks, if not days. Annie Kelly speaks to political correspondent Alexandra ToppingUK politics – live updatesAndy Burnham wins by huge majority Continue reading...
Makerfield shows the challenges Reform is facing, from Restore and tactical voting to questions over that £5m giftAs those around Nigel Farage are fond of pointing out, Reform UK has now led in more than 300 consecutive national polls. When it comes to byelections, though, it is fair to say the party’s results are more mixed.Yes, Robert Kenyon came second in Makerfield to a popular regional mayor backed by a Labour campaign so relentless that the main risk was annoying voters by knocking too often on their doors. Kenyon also increased his and Reform’s share of the vote from the 2024 general el
From Restore and tactical voting to questions over that £5m gift, the Reform leader faces challenges on several frontsAs those around Nigel Farage are fond of pointing out, Reform UK has now led in more than 300 consecutive national polls. When it comes to byelections, though, it is fair to say the party’s results are more mixed.Yes, Robert Kenyon came second in Makerfield to a popular regional mayor backed by a Labour campaign so relentless that the main risk was annoying voters by knocking too often on their doors. Kenyon also increased his and Reform’s share of the vote from the 2024 genera
Reliance accelerates AI, satellite and clean energy ambitions alongside Jio IPO
Протягом одного тижня ЗСУ вдалося двічі прорвати потужну ППО Москви.
The IPO will be one of the largest offerings in India’s financial services sector so far this year, the source added
Los Veintisiete dan un mandato claro a una Comisión reticente para que presente nuevas “opciones” de sanciones comerciales contra las colonias ilegales en Cisjordania
Chennai Petroleum Corporation gets financial independence and enhanced investment capabilities
Minutes after a new ceasefire had come into force between Israel and Hezbollah, explosions were seen in southern Lebanon
The Ukrainian-born men with alleged links to Russia targeted property associated with Keir Starmer in May 2025.
Des ONG et des victimes dénoncent l’appui d’Abou Dhabi aux paramilitaires suspectés de commettre des exactions mais aussi le silence de la France, qui ménage son partenaire stratégique.
Elu sur une promesse de restauration de l’Etat de droit, le nouveau premier ministre use de la rhétorique contre les migrants pour attaquer le bilan de son prédécesseur.
Elu sur une promesse de restauration de l’Etat de droit, il use de la rhétorique contre les migrants pour attaquer le bilan de son prédécesseur.
The board approves independent assessment of SME framework, faster AIF scheme launches, and easier transmission of securities
Companies are witnessing some softness in demand in terms of discretionary spends.
The move comes amid concerns over accelerating glacier melt and growing calls to safeguard the region’s delicate environment
США вперше позитивно відреагували на ідею ліцензійного виробництва українських ракет, зазначив Зеленський.
Gold ETF curbs can do more harm than good
The preliminary agreement, not yet a week old, has sown confusion: nixed Swiss signing ceremonies, rifts with Israel and Congress, and uncertainty over new talks.
Budget carrier begins drawing down government-backed emergency credit line as it looks to strengthen liquidity
Meta, Google, Silver Lake to stay invested as company readies fresh issue of 27 crore equity shares
На території Лаври тривають роботи після російського удару.
He said that there should be one root server in India to cater to requirements of the huge population of the country
Voluntary pledge of gold and silver as collateral for agriculture loans up to the collateral-free limit will not be considered as a violation of the guidelines on collateral-free lending to the farm sector
At least 47 people killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since midnight as US-Iran talks stall.
Team news, prediction, and lineups as Germany and Ivory Coast meet in Group E aiming to secure last-32 qualification.
Cosmoserve Space is one of six startups shortlisted to pitch to the two leaders, selected from 30 deeptech startups
The govt must offer financial incentives for using building materials that naturally reduce temperatures
Budget carrier begins drawing down government-backed emergency credit line as it looks to strengthen liquidity
Chennai Petroleum Corporation gets financial independence and enhanced investment capabilities
Акторка готується стати багатодітною мамою.
Il brano di latino tratto dall’Institutio oratoria, per matematica problemi sulle funzioni e quesiti a partire da casi reali, sport, partite a scopone
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Le bilan, diffusée vendredi par le ministère de la santé libanais, est le plus lourd depuis l’annonce de la conclusion de l’accord irano-américain, qui prévoit un arrêt des hostilités « sur tous les fronts, y compris au Liban ».
При підвищеному рівні холестерину частку насичених жирів у щоденному раціоні слід обмежувати до 6% від загальної кількості спожитих калорій.
US official tells Reuters news agency that ceasefire has now come into effectInside the city of grief hit hardest by Israel strikes on southern LebanonAs the procession wound its way through mounds of rubble, the crowd chanted and beat their chests, their lamentations echoed by the dull thud of shelling in the foothills just beyond the city. Continue reading...
La tregua iniziata alle 16, ora locale. Trump: “È l'Iran ad avere firmato per disperazione”. Media denunciano attacchi da parte dell’esercito israeliano dopo l’entrata in vigore del cessate il fuoco. Ft: “Colloqui Usa-Iran saltati per gli attacchi israeliani in Libano”. Attacco dell’Idf al sud del Libano, Ben Gvir: “Il Paese deve bruciare”
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei distanced himself from the agreement, putting responsibility for it on Iran’s president, and said it does not mean acceding to U.S. demands.
Gold ETF curbs can do more harm than good
The ‘52 reforms in 52 weeks’ drive should include governance reforms, with a focus on decentralisation and accountability
Протягом десятиліть вчені припускали, що чотириногі впоралися з переходом із води на сушу завдяки метаморфозу.
The issue represents nearly 3 per cent of the post-issue share capital
Італійський уряд посилається на те, що війна от-от заікінчиться, тож допомога буцімто вже й не потрібна.
Department for Transport analysis suggests 0.05% boost will be offset by overall negative trade-off The economic boost from a Heathrow third runway could be a tiny fraction of previous estimates, government analysis shows, while the overall trade-off from the bigger airport could set the UK back by as much as £62.5bn.As ministers promised to speed up expansion of the London airport in the name of economic growth, documents prepared by the Department for Transport said the runway was expected to boost GDP by only up to 0.05% – 90% less than the 0.5% previously stated. Continue reading...
Department for Transport analysis suggests tiny economic boost would be outweighed by up to £62.5bn in trade-offsThe economic boost from a Heathrow third runway could be a tiny fraction of previous estimates, government analysis shows, while the overall trade-off from the bigger airport could set the UK back by as much as £62.5bn.As ministers promised to speed up expansion of the London airport in the name of economic growth, documents prepared by the Department for Transport said the runway was expected to boost GDP by only up to 0.05% – 90% less than the 0.5% previously stated. Continue read
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain said he would not “walk away” from any leadership contest after a top rival in his party, Andy Burnham, decisively won a parliamentary seat.
Netanyahu faces political backlash and US criticism as Israeli attacks on Lebanon defy Iran peace agreement.
Millions of Cubans have grown accustomed to living without electricity for long periods of time.
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