The Papers: 'Burnham plans to return' and 'Four weeks from crunch'

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Former Labour MP and cabinet minister Andy Burnham could return to Westminster "in weeks", the Guardian reports. The mayor of Greater Manchester is "expected to use a byelection fight to set out a new agenda for government", the paper writes, after he "was blocked by Labour's ruling body from running in the Gorton and Denton byelection in February".

"Burnham plans to return to Westminster 'in weeks'," reads the headline on the front page of the Guardian. — Former Labour MP and cabinet minister Andy Burnham could return to Westminster "in weeks", the Guardian reports. The mayor of Greater Manchester is "expected to use a byelection fight to set out a new agenda for government", the paper writes, after he "was blocked by Labour's ruling body from running in the Gorton and Denton byelection in February".

Health Secretary Wes Streeting is "primed to challenge" the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, the Daily Telegraph reports. It says he "has recruited more than 81 MPs – the minimum required to trigger a leadership election – and is now contemplating a move". The prime minister was "alerted to Mr Streeting's intentions when a Downing Street staff member was accidentally texted details of his bid", the paper writes.

"Streeting primed to challenge Starmer," reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Telegraph. — Health Secretary Wes Streeting is "primed to challenge" the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, the Daily Telegraph reports. It says he "has recruited more than 81 MPs – the minimum required to trigger a leadership election – and is now contemplating a move". The prime minister was "alerted to Mr Streeting's intentions when a Downing Street staff member was accidentally texted details of his bid", the paper writes.

Warnings that social media is fuelling an "epidemic" of antisemitism leads the Times. It quotes the head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, who says "British Jews face greatest ever threat" and describes police officers who attended the scene of the Golders Green attack as "heroes".

"Met Chief: British Jews face greatest ever threat," reads the headline on the front page of the Times. — Warnings that social media is fuelling an "epidemic" of antisemitism leads the Times. It quotes the head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, who says "British Jews face greatest ever threat" and describes police officers who attended the scene of the Golders Green attack as "heroes".

"Security services blame US president and Netanyahu's Middle East wars" for the "increased threat to British Jews", the Independent writes. The Metropolitan Police "needs 300 more officers to tackle the 'pandemic' of antisemitism", it reports.

"MI5: Trump has increased threat to British Jews," reads the headline on the front page of the Independent. — "Security services blame US president and Netanyahu's Middle East wars" for the "increased threat to British Jews", the Independent writes. The Metropolitan Police "needs 300 more officers to tackle the 'pandemic' of antisemitism", it reports.

The FT Weekend leads with "oil market four weeks from crunch", as "reserves dwindle" and "price escalation looms". Traders warn the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz "reduces global stockpiles below critical levels", the paper says, as markets begin to "price in the chances of a much longer conflict".

"Oil market four weeks from crunch," reads the headline on the front page of the FT Weekend. — The FT Weekend leads with "oil market four weeks from crunch", as "reserves dwindle" and "price escalation looms". Traders warn the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz "reduces global stockpiles below critical levels", the paper says, as markets begin to "price in the chances of a much longer conflict".

"Fishing boats may be forced to stay in port amid soaring fuel bills," the Daily Express says in its top story, as "trade leaders claim costs may soon outweigh earnings".

"Rising fuel costs blow to fishing boats," reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Express. — "Fishing boats may be forced to stay in port amid soaring fuel bills," the Daily Express says in its top story, as "trade leaders claim costs may soon outweigh earnings".

The Daily Mail reports that pressure is growing on Green Party leader Zack Polanski "to purge anti-Semites" from his party, after he apologised for sharing a social media post that criticised police officers arresting the suspect in the Golders Green attack.

"Polanski's Greens are a 'party of poison'," reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Mail. — The Daily Mail reports that pressure is growing on Green Party leader Zack Polanski "to purge anti-Semites" from his party, after he apologised for sharing a social media post that criticised police officers arresting the suspect in the Golders Green attack.

"Staff who worked at paedophile Jeffrey Epstein's desert lair have been quizzed about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor," the Daily Mirror reports, citing staff at the Zorro Ranch in New Mexico who were reportedly questioned "about ex-prince and other guests".

"Epstein ranch Andrew probe," reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Mirror. — "Staff who worked at paedophile Jeffrey Epstein's desert lair have been quizzed about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor," the Daily Mirror reports, citing staff at the Zorro Ranch in New Mexico who were reportedly questioned "about ex-prince and other guests".

"Premier League legend Thierry Henry reckons football has become like 'chess' and is far too 'over-analysed'," the Daily Star writes in an exclusive interview.

"Henry slams new football Thierry: It's Bore Bore Two," reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Star. — "Premier League legend Thierry Henry reckons football has become like 'chess' and is far too 'over-analysed'," the Daily Star writes in an exclusive interview.

And finally, the Sun reveals Eastenders star Ross Kemp "has signed for the Celebrity Traitors". It says the 61-year-old "heads to Scotland this weekend to start filming" for the "smash Celeb show".

"Enders hardman signs for smash Celeb show: Ross the Traitor," reads the headline on the front page of the Sun. — And finally, the Sun reveals Eastenders star Ross Kemp "has signed for the Celebrity Traitors". It says the 61-year-old "heads to Scotland this weekend to start filming" for the "smash Celeb show".

The head of the Metropolitan Police has told the Times that while police could deal with the "symptoms" of antisemitism, successive governments have failed to do enough to tackle the "disease". The paper says Sir Mark Rowley hailed the two officers who arrested the Golders Green knife attack suspect as "heroes," after they were criticised by Green Party leader Zack Polanski. Describing him as "Wacko Zacko", it says he was finally dragged into a partial "sorry" a day too late. The Daily Mail says pressure is growing on Polanski to purge antisemites from his party. A Green Party source told the paper that a handful of its candidates had displayed behaviour which failed to align with its values - and these were being carefully looked at.

The Daily Telegraph says Health Secretary Wes Streeting has recruited the backing of more than 81 Labour MPs - enough to launch a leadership bid. The paper says Sir Keir Starmer was alerted to Streeting's intentions when a Downing Street staff member was accidentally texted details - including his "PFG" or plan for government. A spokesman for Streeting tells the paper that he has said repeatedly that he supports the prime minister.

The Guardian reports claims that the Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has a credible plan to return to Westminster within weeks. The former cabinet minister was blocked by Labour's ruling body from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election. The paper says he has identified several seats where MPs are prepared to step aside so he can mount a leadership bid. The Mail says Sir Keir's allies have warned against ousting him. The paper quotes one source who says this could lead to Ed Miliband or Angela Rayner taking charge. They add that: "A left-wing Liz Truss, with no real mandate, would be the end of the Labour Party."

The FT Weekend warns that the oil market is just four weeks from a "tipping point," because of the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Times predicts looming disruption to holidays from next month, as the government prepares to warn of a potential shortage of jet fuel. The Daily Express says rising fuel prices could force fishing boats to stay in port, as their costs could soon outweigh their earnings.

The Daily Mirror says the monarch's dazzling diplomacy skills have been on show again in Bermuda. According to the i paper, his masterclass in the US has boosted the monarchy. The Sun says the King may have both mended the UK's special relationship with the US and rescued the Royal Family.

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