Ministers urge Keir Starmer to resign; Israel and Hizbullah agree to a ceasefire, and more

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  Government ministers, including reportedly the Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander,

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  urged Sir Keir Starmer to set a timetable for his resignation.

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  Britain's Prime Minister faces an imminent leadership challenge from Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester's former mayor,

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  who was elected as an MP on Friday.

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  Mr Burnham vowed to, quote, lay out a new path for Britain.

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  Sir Keir says he will take part in any contest.

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