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Labour’s powerful ruling body ‘calls for pause in Burnham by-election decision over stitch-up fears’

Labour's governing National Executive Committee is embroiled in a furious row over whether to allow the Greater Manchester mayor to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election

The Independent UK

Trump has power to block Starmer’s Chagos deal, No 10 admits

Legislation on controversial deal will not now be debated in Lords on Monday amid warnings it could breach international treaty

The Independent UK

Shabana Mahmood praises Andy Burnham before meeting to decide his fate

The Home Secretary is chairing a meeting to decide if Mr Burnham can apply for selection as Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

The Independent UK

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Labour must avoid ‘psychodrama’, says Mahmood, as NEC meets to decide if Burnham can stand

Home secretary is chair of party’s NEC, which will decide if Greater Manchester mayor can seek return to parliament

The Guardian - UK

Advantage China: Trump’s tantrums push US allies closer to Beijing

In the search for stability, some western nations are turning to a country that many in Washington see as an existential threat

The Guardian - UK

Burnham awaits Labour’s verdict on by-election bid

The party’s National Executive Committee is expected to meet virtually.

Evening Standard

Now is not the time to undermine the prime minister

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Andy Burnham is seeking permission to return to the Commons, but he would be a distraction for Keir Starmer

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'Greatest of all warriors': Donald Trump praises ‘brave’ British soldiers; remarks follow row over Nato, Afghanistan

Donald Trump lauded British soldiers as "great and very brave warriors" in Afghanistan, a day after UK PM Keir Starmer condemned Trump's earlier remarks about NATO allies' frontline contributions as "insulting and appalling." Trump reiterated his skepticism about NATO's collective defense. Starmer paid tribute to the 457 British service personnel…

The Times of India

Trump praises ‘brave’ UK soldiers after outrage over Nato Afghanistan claims

The US president provoked anger earlier this week after he told Fox News that America had ‘never needed’ its Nato partners.

Evening Standard

Burnham takes fight to Starmer as he launches new bid to become Labour MP

Supporters have warned Labour not to block the mayor, a leading rival of the prime minister, from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, while opponents accuse him of a ‘show of ego’

The Independent UK

Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan were ‘among the greatest of all warriors’

It came a day after Mr Trump was criticised for his remarks about Nato allied troops.

Evening Standard

Trump climbs down over slur on UK soldiers in Afghanistan after backlash

Starmer raised comments directly with US president after joining veterans and politicians across political spectrum in condemning ‘appalling’ false claims about Nato allies

The Independent UK

Starmer allies urge him to block Andy Burnham from running in byelection

Greater Manchester mayor has applied to stand for Labour in Gorton and Denton, setting up potential fight for PM’s political future

The Guardian - UK

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

Australia's next ambassador to the US has been welcomed as the right person to drive progress on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.

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The Independent UK

Labour at war over Andy Burnham as deadline for Commons comeback bid looms

As a mayor Mr Burnham has to apply to Labour’s powerful ruling body, the National Executive Committee (NEC), whose membership includes many Starmer loyalists, for permission to stand in by-election

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham latest: Mayor ‘disappointed’ after bid to return as Labour MP in by-election is blocked

Manchester mayor also voices criticism about ‘way party is being run’ and hits back at those supporting blocking of path back to Westminster

The Guardian - UK

Wall Street landlords have met a surprising opponent in Trump. So why is Starmer courting them?

To win votes, Trump can afford to face up to corporate power – to deliver his promised 1.5m homes, Starmer can’t, says writer and researcher Adam Almeida

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner ‘to back Andy Burnham standing as MP’ paving way for Westminster return

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has been seen as a rival to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership

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The Times of India

New fissure? After Greenland thaw, Trump-Europe tensions reignite — what triggered the row this time

President Trump's remarks questioning NATO allies' sacrifices in Afghanistan and their commitment to the US have ignited anger across Europe. Leaders from the UK, France, and Poland have strongly rebuked the comments, highlighting their own significant losses and unwavering support for the alliance. This latest dispute underscores growing European concerns…

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Starmer rebukes Trump for ‘diminishing’ British soldiers who fought and died in Afghanistan

Evening Standard

Meghan backs Harry following Trump’s remarks about British troops

The Duchess posted a series of photos highlighting Harry’s military service and role as patron of the Invictus Games.

Evening Standard

Labour MPs to gather amid speculation over Burnham Westminster bid

Angela Rayner is reportedly set to say she is supportive of Andy Burnham standing in a by-election.

The Independent UK

Starmer ‘withdraws Chagos Islands bill’ after Trump’s backlash over deal

Legislation reportedly no longer set to be debated in Lords on Monday amid warnings it could breach international treaty

The Independent UK

Donald Trump has insulted and humiliated America’s closest allies

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: For the US president to dishonour the sacrifice of nations that have fought as partners in countless conflicts is graceless and shameful – and no way for a supposedly friendly head of state to behave

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Prince Harry condemns Donald Trump's comments about British soldiers in Afghanistan

Prince Harry has stated that the "sacrifices" of British soldiers who served and died during the Afghanistan War should be "spoken about truthfully and with respect" after US President Donald Trump claimed that Nato troops had "stayed a little back" during the conflict.

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