- Deputy prime minister David Lammy is facing scrutiny from the Conservative Party over the North Sea drilling ban and increasing energy costs, a key issue in the upcoming Makerfield by-election.
- At PMQs, shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho challenged the government's energy policy, prompting Lammy to accuse the Tories of abandoning their net-zero commitments to appeal to Reform voters.
- Sir Keir Starmer indicated his desire for Andy Burnham to have a significant role in a future Labour government, suggesting a potential Cabinet position.
- Andy Burnham is campaigning to become an MP in the Makerfield by-election, openly expressing his ambition to challenge Sir Keir for the Labour leadership.
- At the G7 summit, Sir Keir Starmer affirmed his commitment to his mandate, despite facing internal challenges from figures such as Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham.
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