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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.

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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.

Burnham lines up potential return to Westminster to battle Starmer for leadership

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

Recently resigned minister Jess Phillips has said Sir Keir Starmer "lacks the drive to get anything done with gusto".

American rappers Nicki Minaj and Azealia Banks have thrown their weight behind Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch.

"I am pleased to report that I have delivered against the ambitious targets you set for me when I became your secretary of state for health and social care."

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage bought a £1.4 million property in cash shortly after receiving a £5m personal gift from billionaire donor Christopher Harborne, according to property records seen by Sky News.