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Fears that Britain cannot afford Burnham as markets take fright

The pound tumbled and the cost of Government debts soared on Friday, with economists predicting the pressure will continue throughout a likely Labour leadership contest.

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giovedì 14 maggio 2026·rnz.co.nz
Manchester's 'King of the North' Andy Burnham seeks UK conquest
There was a fall in the value of sterling when it emerged Andy Burnham was on track to replace the British PM.
venerdì 15 maggio 2026·cityam.com
As it happened: UK borrowing costs rattled by Burnham's Parliament bid
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venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

irishtimes.com

Burnham approved to run in byelection; Pound heading for worst week in 18 months

British government bonds, stocks and sterling fall

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

dailymail.com

Burnham spooks markets with pound nosediving amid Starmer challenge

The yield on 30-year UK government bonds surged back up close to 28-year highs and the pound was down as much as 0.4 per cent against the US dollar amid political turmoil.

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

cnbc.com

Gilt yields rise as Burnham gears up to challenge Starmer

Shortly after 8:00 a.m. in London, the yield on the benchmark 10-year gilt traded more than 1 basis point higher at 5.114%.

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

cityam.com

Burnham return attempt jump-scares UK markets

Bond vigilantes also sold gilts en masse, with UK government bond yields rising due to Andy Burnham's announcement.

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

apnews.com

UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister's future

The British government faces weeks of uncertainty as embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares for a leadership challenge from the popular mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham.

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

cnbc.com

Why Britain’s potential next PM is putting investors on edge

Traders fear a new left-leaning U.K. government led by Andy Burnham would challenge the country's fiscal discipline.

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

clarin.com

Crisis en el laborismo británico: el alcalde del Gran Manchester busca desplazar a Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham es un poderoso rival interno del primer ministro británico.Fuente cercanas a Starmer sostiene que el premier está meditando su respuesta: enfrentar el desafío o…

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

lecho.be

Le spectre d'un nouveau Premier ministre fait bondir les taux britanniques

Les taux obligataires britanniques ont décollé ce vendredi, le maire de Manchester, Andy Burnham, s'étant ouvert la voie pour éventuellement disputer à Keir Starmer le poste de…

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

theguardian.com

Pound heads for worst week in 18 months as Burnham lines up Labour bid

UK government borrowing costs jump amid political uncertainty and oil price rise that fuelled inflation worries

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

channel4.com

Andy Burnham cleared for by-election – but can he beat Reform?

The markets are apparently less enthusiastic about Andy Burnham running than Labour MPs.

sabato 16 maggio 2026·

perfil.com

Bonos británicos se desploman por potencial salida de Keir Starmer

La posibilidad de que Andy Burnham se convierta en primer ministro es vista como un riesgo por los operadores, que temen que pueda aumentar el gasto público.

sabato 16 maggio 2026·

dailymail.com