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25.01.2026

The Day Keir Starmer Blocked Andy Burnham

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 25.01.2026.

It displays 109 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

25.01.2026 โ‡ข The Day Keir Starmer Blocked Andy Burnham
โŒจThe morning editorial priority was dominated by the escalating fallout from Minneapolis, where the killing of nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents became a focal point of Anglo-American tension. Editors shifted from initial reports of the shooting to highlighting discrepancies in the Trump administration's account, fueled by witness testimony and video suggesting the victim was unarmed and assisting a bystander.
By early afternoon, domestic politics eclipsed international news as Keir Starmerโ€™s Labour leadership formally blocked Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton & Denton by-election. Media outlets across the political spectrum framed this as a tactical move to neutralize a leadership rival, sparking immediate accusations of a 'civil war' within the party.
The evening headlines integrated these two tracks: while Labour MPs revolted against the 'Burnham block,' international coverage intensified with rare interventions from Barack Obama and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, both demanding the withdrawal of federal agents from the state.
25.01.2026
00:04
BBC

Man shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis named as Alex Pretti

The shooting follows days of protests in the city over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operation.
00:04
00:13
BBC

Man shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis named by local officials

The shooting follows days of protests in the city over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operation.
00:13
01:08
05:48
BBC

Man shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis named as nurse and US citizen Alex Pretti

The shooting follows days of protests in the city over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operation.
05:48

05:50โ‡ขMinneapolis Nurse Slain in Federal Fire

โŒจUK media priority has shifted to the killing of Alex Pretti, a US nurse, by federal agents in Minneapolis, with outlets highlighting discrepancies between official accounts and eyewitness footage (BBC News, The Guardian, Daily Mail, Sky News, The Mirror, The Economist, Channel 4 News). Concurrently, editors are tracking Andy Burnham's formal bid to return to Westminster, widely interpreted as a challenge to Keir Starmerโ€™s leadership (The Independent, The Times, The Telegraph, The Spectator, New Statesman).
07:42
08:30
08:40
09:19
BBC

Family of man shot dead by federal agent in Minneapolis ask for โ€˜truthโ€™ as senator calls for investigation

The Trump administration claims Alex Pretti approached officers with a handgun and agents fired โ€œdefensive shotsโ€.
09:19

09:47โ‡ขThe Nurse Bleeding in Minneapolis

โŒจUK editors are prioritizing the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, with coverage shifting from the initial shooting to allegations of a federal cover-up. Reports highlight witness testimony contradicting official claims of a handgun and video evidence suggesting medical neglect by agents (The Guardian, Daily Mail, BBC News, Sky News, Metro, The Mirror, The Independent, The Times, The Economist, Channel 4 News).
11:53
12:13
12:19

12:41โ‡ขStarmer Shackles the King of the North

โŒจThe UK media has shifted focus to an internal Labour Party crisis as the governing body blocked Andy Burnham's bid to return to Westminster. Editors across the spectrum interpret this as a strategic move by Keir Starmer to neutralize a leadership rival (Daily Mail, Sky News, New Statesman, The Independent, Evening Standard, The Spectator, HuffPost UK, The Telegraph). Meanwhile, coverage of the Minneapolis federal shooting remains prominent, emphasizing witness testimony that contradicts official accounts (BBC News, The Guardian, The Mirror, The Times, The Economist, Channel 4 News).
13:27
13:47
14:21
BBC

Family of man shot dead by federal agent in Minneapolis ask for 'truth' as senator calls for investigation

Federal authorities claim Alex Pretti was a โ€œdomestic terroristโ€ although Minnesotaโ€™s governor has criticised their account as โ€œnonsenseโ€.
14:21
15:55
BBC

Minnesota governor tells Trump to pull agents out of state as family of killed man ask for 'truth'

Federal authorities claim Alex Pretti was a "domestic terrorist" although Minnesotaโ€™s governor has criticised their account as โ€œnonsenseโ€.
15:55
15:55

16:11โ‡ขStarmer Silences the Northern Challenger

โŒจUK editors are focusing on an escalating internal Labour Party crisis as Keir Starmer blocks Andy Burnham's by-election bid, a move widely interpreted across the political spectrum as a strategic suppression of a leadership rival (BBC News, Sky News, New Statesman, The Independent, The Times, The Spectator, HuffPost UK, Breitbart London, The Telegraph). Simultaneously, the media remains fixed on the Minneapolis federal killing of Alex Pretti, highlighting mounting pressure for a full investigation following a widely criticized defense by US Border Patrol (BBC News, The Guardian, Daily Mail, The Economist, Channel 4 News).
16:33
18:17
18:18

18:19โ‡ขThe Silenced Northern Voice

โŒจThe UK media is currently polarized by two dominant narratives. Editors across the spectrum are focused on the internal Labour Party conflict following the formal blocking of Andy Burnhamโ€™s parliamentary bid (Sky News, New Statesman, The Times, Morning Star Online, The Independent, HuffPost UK, The Telegraph). Simultaneously, outlets continue to prioritize the fallout from the federal killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, highlighting discrepancies in official accounts (Channel 4 News, BBC News, The Guardian, Daily Mail, The Economist).
18:55
BBC

Officials to give updates following shooting of Minneapolis man by federal agents

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was killed by immigration officers in Minneapolis on Saturday.
18:55
19:10
BBC

Officials giving updates following shooting of Minneapolis man by federal agents

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was killed by immigration officers in Minneapolis on Saturday.
19:10
19:47
BBC

Officials give updates following shooting of Minneapolis man by federal agents

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was killed by immigration officers in Minneapolis on Saturday.
19:47
20:17
BBC

This is an inflection point, says Walz as he urges Trump to remove agents after Minnesota shooting

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was killed by federal officers in Minneapolis on Saturday.
20:17
20:40
BBC

This is an inflection point, says state governor as he urges Trump to remove agents after Minnesota shooting

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was killed by federal officers in Minneapolis on Saturday.
20:40
20:40
21:02
BBC

This is an inflection point, says Minnesota governor as he urges Trump to remove agents after shooting

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis on Saturday.
21:02

21:04โ‡ขThe Burning of the Northern Bridge

โŒจThe UK media is divided between the escalating domestic Labour civil war and the international outcry over a federal killing in the US. Editors focus on the formal blocking of Andy Burnham from a parliamentary bid, interpreted by both left and right-leaning outlets as a move to stifle internal competition (The Independent, Evening Standard, The Spectator, New Statesman, The Times, HuffPost UK, Morning Star Online, The Telegraph). Simultaneously, coverage of Alex Prettiโ€™s death intensifies as Minnesotaโ€™s governor and former president Obama challenge federal agent conduct (BBC News, The Guardian, Daily Mail, Sky News, Channel 4 News, The Economist).
21:31
BBC

Protesters gather in Minneapolis as governor calls on Trump to remove agents after shooting

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis on Saturday.
21:31
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