The Papers: 'Burnham will push to be next PM' and 'Dosh and Becks'

'Burnham will push to be next PM' and 'Dosh and Becks'51 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThe likelihood of Sir Keir Starmer stepping down and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham fighting to become the next UK prime minister is the focus of this morning's papers. The Daily Telegraph leads with Sir Keir considering "standing down if Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election". According to some ministers loyal to Sir Keir, the PM is keeping "all options" open, the paper reports. Andy Burnham will reportedly move to become prime minister by autumn, his supporters have told the Guardian. The paper suggests the projected timeline would mean Burnham could address Labour's autumn party conference in Liverpool.The Daily Mail plays on the famous Battle of Waterloo by headlining with "Starmer facing his own Waterloo". Labour's Burnham has been "given the green light to fight a by-election", which would likely take place on the battle's anniversary of 18 June, the paper says.Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has told the i Paper that Burnham is a "strong candidate" for the Makerfield by-election and that she will campaign for him if he is selected. Burnham's allies believe he will "shift his stance on Brexit to avoid alienating voters", the paper reports. The Times leads on an £18bn defence boost expected to be approved by the UK PM as he prepares to fight for his political survival. Sir Keir's predicted opponent Andy Burnham, who has been approved by Labour to run in the Makerfield by-election, is pictured in the paper while on a jog in Warrington, Cheshire.The US President has weighed in on the mounting pressure on Sir Keir by saying "it will be tough for him to survive as PM", according to the Independent. Donald Trump warned that unless Sir Keir "is able to deal with immigration and energy policy", he will struggle, the paper s...