Peter kerr
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Trump annihilates Starmer one last time, though not clear how the president knows he’s going to resign.
Either Number 10 has been briefing allies ahead of the news tomorrow.
Or he’s been watching and reading British media suggesting he’s soon to be gone.
Burnham already attacking America and its ‘divisive’ politics after his Makerfield by-election victory. Some perceive that as an indirect attack on Trump.
If that was his intention, Burnham clearly hasn’t learned from Lammy, Cooper and Starmer before him.
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@FeelYouHappy Hard enough to thread new utilities through without having to avoid these too
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The Netherlands hides massive trash containers underground so their streets stay spotless👏
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@MrJasonAlex You already have that option bud, no one forcing you. Probably be sacked though
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@Peston Burnham the messiah, 2 failed leadership bids 😂😂. What mandate does he have to automatically become PM, wasn’t elected on Labours manifesto? Politics in UK is a disaster
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I am told that the PM has not yet definitively decided that he will announce his departure. “It is looking that way,” says a source, “but it is not 100%.”
The prediction, among Keir Starmer’s close colleagues, is that he will decide to stay in post until just before Labour conference in late September. “In those circumstances of a delayed exit, history will probably be kinder to him,” said a colleague. “But of course we understand the instinct just to have done with it and walk away.”
As for the timing of any such announcement, that could still be Tuesday rather than Monday.
On whether there should be a formal leadership contest or an uncontested coronation of Andy Burnham, I am told the mood of MPs is polarised, but the majority would prefer “the men and women in grey suits” to fix it for Burnham, without a potentially fractious completion.
Apart from anything else, even close friends of Burnham say he is not yet ready to govern. “He definitely needs time to work out his team and programme,” says an ally of his.
So Starmer would be doing Burnham a favour by staying in post another three months - though he would do Burnham a favour through gritted teeth that would risk them falling out.
Robert Peston@Peston
Peter Kyle was explicit just now on the BBC that he does not want a coronation of Andy Burnham, that a leadership contest that debates how Labour can best hold Reform at bay would be preferable, but that the transition from Keir Starmer to a new prime minister must be “functional” and orderly. The implication of this - and of conversations I have had with other ministers - is that Starmer will announce a date for his departure tomorrow. Their working assumption is that he will exit Number 10 some time around Labour conference in late September, though no one knows for sure. That said, the question of whether or not there will be a proper leadership contest will be open for a few days. The settled position of Labour MPs and members is that Andy Burnham is likely to be the UK’s next prime minister. But that is absolutely not the same thing as saying that they are overwhelmingly against a contest. What they are considering is the risk of appointing Burnham by acclamation without subjecting him to proper scrutiny in a leadership contest, versus the risk that such a contest will undermine “functional” government for weeks and paint their government as no less chaotic than the previous Tory government. To put it another way, can MPs genuinely trust that Burnham has a credible plan for economic renewal if he is left to formulate it in semi privacy? And what kind of image about today’s Labour Party is projected if the party simply appoints another white middle aged man as leader without any kind of challenge? The uncertainty brought by a contest versus the perception of arrogance and mono-culture that would be the result of a Burnham coronation? It is by no means an easy decision.
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@Anna_Soubry Perhaps if they did what they were elected to do and didn’t go from scandal to scandal we wouldn’t need to replace them
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No one should be celebrating what seems certain to be the imminent departure of #Starmer & arrival of our 7th PM in 10 years
Something has gone horribly wrong in British politics. Stability & competence were key parts of what made us a great country.
Poorer quality politicians, the cheapening of political debate (in part social media but also MSM) & rise of so called populism led to #Brexit & the decision to leave #EU just exacerbated the demise of competent Govt, sensible politics & decent politicians.
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Guess the midfielder without a UCL trophy.
Level: hardest.
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@fplblackbox_az You will need a character tree - I struggled to keep track of who was who in the various time zones
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@ScottGoetz_ There can’t be any significant policy change without a GE, they were elected on a specific manifesto. However when has that ever stopped any of these power mad lying politicians of all stripes
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There is still no coherent vision for why he is being replaced and what the alternative will do differently. There is no clear policy difference on offer because the left is intellectually bankrupt.
Politics UK@PolitlcsUK
🚨 BREAKING: Keir Starmer is officially set to resign as Prime Minister Several media reports say he'll outline a resignation timetable on Monday after consulting with his wife and family today
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Are Netherlands the greatest footballing nation that hasn’t won a World Cup? 🇳🇱
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@BasilTheGreat I leadership contest - surely we deserve to know what any candidates propose to inflict on us
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Keir was told in no uncertain terms today that the party now backed Andy Burnham to lead them
He will be the next Prime Minister
Keir has told his family
This is it
He's resigning
It's over
Basil the Great@BasilTheGreat
🚨BREAKING: KEIR STARMER HAS AGREED TO RESIGN Timetable will be published on Monday It's finally over
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Sadly majority of people know her as Shelton's girlfriend..
B/R Football@brfootball
USWNT 🤝 USMNT Trinity Rodman brought out the match ball ahead of USA vs. Australia ✨
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@MarioNawfal Both pathetic to be fair, squabbling on twitter FFS 😂😂
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🇮🇹🇺🇸 Italy's Meloni responds to Trump:
"President Trump, these constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless.
As for my popularity, being your friend certainly has not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you.
My popularity depends on my ability to defend Italy’s national interest, and that is exactly what I have always done.
[The] use [of American bases in Italy] is governed by agreements that we have always respected, and that cannot be violated as long as I am Prime Minister.
Italy remains a sovereign nation.
In any case, my popularity is none of your concern. I suggest you focus on yours."
Source: Giorgia Meloni via @clashreport / Writer: Oliver
Mario Nawfal@MarioNawfal
🇺🇸🇮🇹 Trump adds fuel to the Meloni fire: You're no friend of mine Always known for his restraint and skilful diplomacy, Trump torched the Italian PM, claiming she begged him for a photo to boost her flagging popularity in Italy. She denies it. For context, her approval rating in Italy is 40-47%, Trump's in the U.S is 36-39% Source: Truth Social / Writer: Ian
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@StephenFlynnSNP Tell me about it, tax bands in Scotland are a disgrace
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@Restrictfootage What’s with all the lassies wearing the bogging trackie bottoms nowadays 😂😂
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When the beat hits and the confidence is unbreakable
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@Keir_Starmer @AndyBurnhamGM You’re toast Keir but I doubt Andy will be any better…..will just tax more to spend more of our money badly
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Congratulations, @AndyBurnhamGM, Labour’s new MP for Makerfield.
Voters chose Labour’s campaign of hope and optimism over division and hate.
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Femi is at it again!
Ignore him, he’s obviously a bit skint and looking for clicks. Needs to renew the tenancy in his bedsit.
He’s just wounded because no woman would sleep with him, even if her preference was black men!!!
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🚨 BREAKING: RB Leipzig turn down €100m proposal received from Liverpool for Yan Diomandé.
RB Leipzig want more than €100m as still try to keep him — understand €120m could be the way… for now, based on WC performances too.
Leipzig expect PSG and more clubs to join the race.
€90m plus €10m from Liverpool not enough, as @philipphinze24 reported.
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@David_Ornstein @TheAthleticFC Well, Liverpool aren't messing around. Where the hell are they getting all these money?
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🚨 EXCL: Liverpool inform RB Leipzig of willingness to pay package approaching €100m for Yan Diomande. #LFC firmly in driving seat at present but studying more options if needed as #RBLeipzig want to keep 19yo + #PSG remain strong contender @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/73361…
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I think people who don't wear bike helmets don't fully understand how fragile the human skull and their brains are. It truly just takes one solid bonk in the right spot to ruin the rest of your life.
˚ʚ♡ɞ˚@metgalacrave
Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were seen riding a bike in New York City.
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