AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLabour Leadership Shake-Up: Keir Starmer’s grip looks shakier by the hour after Labour’s NEC agreed to let Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham (“King of the North”) seek a return to Westminster via the Makerfield by-election—clearing a key hurdle for a potential leadership challenge. Markets & Pressure: The political turmoil is already feeding into borrowing costs and a nervous bond market, with investors warning a more left-leaning successor could mean bigger deficits. By-Election Countdown: The seat became available after MP Josh Simons stepped aside, and Burnham’s candidacy now moves to local selection ahead of a likely June 18 vote. Far-Right Spotlight: Police are preparing for major London protests tied to Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” march, with pro-Palestine activity also planned. Parliament Watch: In the Lords, peers have drawn two abortion-related Private Members’ Bills for early June readings.
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