The Papers: 'Plot to oust Starmer' and 'Gord help us all'
Summary
The UK Labour Party is facing internal challenges after poor local election results. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is bringing back former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as a global finance envoy to help rebuild support, while some MPs threaten to challenge his leadership.Key Facts
- Labour MP Catherine West warned she would act if serious leadership candidates did not intervene soon.
- Gordon Brown has been appointed as a global finance envoy to support the Labour government.
- Some media describe the partnership between Starmer, Chancellor Rachel Reeves, and Brown as uneasy.
- Sir Keir Starmer plans to cut fuel and energy bills to address the cost of living.
- Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham could challenge Starmer for Labour leadership if he becomes an MP.
- Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claims his party now speaks for working people after local election gains.
- A crypto billionaire named Christopher Harborne funded Nigel Farage and Reform UK with £5 million.
- The UK government dropped plans to ban animal trophy hunting, causing public anger.
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