Summary
The Labour Party in the UK is experiencing internal conflict after party leader Sir Keir Starmer blocked Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, from running in a parliamentary by-election. This has led to criticism from within Starmer's party, with some members arguing the move could harm the party's chances in upcoming elections. Separately, top Republicans in the U.S. are criticizing President Trump following a second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Key Facts
- Andy Burnham was blocked by the Labour Party's ruling body from running in a by-election.
- Senior Labour figures, including Ed Miliband and Angela Rayner, advised Starmer to allow Burnham to stand.
- There are concerns that blocking Burnham might lead to Labour losing the seat to Reform UK.
- Some Labour members have called the decision a "stitch-up" by party leaders.
- Top Republicans in the U.S. have criticized President Trump over a fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis.
- Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt expressed concern about Trump receiving poor advice.
- Democrats are considering a government shutdown in response to the incident.
- Former President Barack Obama described the shooting as a "wake-up call."
