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Polls have opened in Makerfield by-election as Burnham faces potential return to the Commons, prompting Labour's internal political maneuvering. Starmer prepares for possible immediate challenges if Burnham rejoins the parliamentary body.

The assisted dying bill is returning to the Commons as Labour MP Lauren Edwards uses her private member’s bill to reintroduce it after it was blocked by the House of Lords. Supporters may use the Parliament Acts to bypass the Lords if blocked again.

Quentin Letts compares Starmer's presence in the Commons to a corpse at its wake, suggesting a lack of vitality or influence. The statement critiques Starmer's role in parliamentary proceedings.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a parliamentary inquiry in the Commons over allegations of a cover-up involving Peter Mandelson. He is also defending his use of self-deleting WhatsApp messages.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a critical Commons showdown over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal, with senior government figures warning the appointment could jeopardize his leadership. The controversy centers on Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US, despite the Foreign Office overruling a failed vetting decision.