UK MPs back assisted dying law at first hurdle in historic vote

Burnham speaks after Makerfield victory – watch live

Andy Burnham holds victory rally after Makerfield by-election win - follow live

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Breaking News

Defiant Starmer says he 'will stand' in Labour leadership battle after Burnham Makerfield win

Starmer says he will stand in any leadership contest after Burnham wins by-election - follow live

EU battle for cash

Leaders kick off heated talks on €2 trillion long-term budget

BREAKING

Next season's Premier League fixtures in full - see who your team plays when

Man arrested after toddler ended up in crocodile enclosure 'not fit for interview' and released

Hormuz traffic appears to be at a near halt again, just a day after a burst of oil flows through the waterway

Israeli strikes 'kill at least 18' in Lebanon as Switzerland talks called off - is US-Iran deal in trouble already?

'King of the North'

Popular U.K. Labour figure Andy Burnham sets up a showdown with Prime Minister Keir Starmer with special election win.

Analysis

Burnham’s Makerfield triumph doesn’t mean he can fix Britain

ROAD TO DOWNING ST

'Andy Burnham's win means he can argue he can beat Reform and Farage anywhere'

The US and Iran postpone the start of their talks over a permanent peace deal, while Israel struck Lebanon overnight

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