The Papers: 'Starmer sabotages Burnham' and 'Best of buddies'
Summary
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham have different approaches to Brexit and Labour Party leadership. Starmer wants closer ties with the EU but follows Labour's promise not to rejoin fully, while Burnham tries to appeal to Leave voters and promises to keep fiscal rules to reassure investors.Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer has suggested possibly rejoining the EU but sticks to Labour's manifesto promises not to rejoin the single market or customs union.
- Andy Burnham aims to keep Leave voters supportive despite once wanting to reverse the 2016 Brexit referendum.
- Burnham pledged not to break the UK's fiscal rules despite plans to reverse some austerity and privatization measures.
- Polling shows Burnham could beat Starmer in a Labour leadership vote among members.
- Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy suggested raising the criminal responsibility age from 10 to as high as 14 in England and Wales.
- A survey finds 66% of Britons want to keep the state pension "triple lock," which guarantees pension increases.
- The UK’s new high-speed rail project is expected to cost around £100 billion, making it the most expensive rail line worldwide.
- A new brain surgery method via the eye socket reduces risks compared to traditional skull drilling.
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