The Papers: 'Burnham plans to return' and 'Four weeks from crunch'
Summary
Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester and former Labour MP, may return to Westminster soon by running in a byelection. Meanwhile, Health Secretary Wes Streeting is gathering support to possibly challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham was blocked from running in the Gorton and Denton byelection in February.
- Burnham plans to use a future byelection to present a new government agenda.
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting has recruited more than 81 MPs to support a Labour leadership challenge.
- Streeting may trigger a leadership election against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
- A text from Downing Street revealed Streeting’s leadership intentions by accident.
- Police warn that antisemitism is rising sharply in the UK, with British Jews facing greater threats.
- Oil markets face a crunch in four weeks due to low reserves and conflict risks in the Middle East.
- Rising fuel costs may force fishing boats to stay in port as expenses outweigh earnings.
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