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Labour Leadership Race Nears Conclusion

Updated 2026-07-09 09:40 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Neil, a one-tonne elephant seal, has temporarily returned to the sea in Tasmania. Meanwhile, Labour's leadership race is nearing its end with Burnham unopposed for the position of party leader.

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BBC News

Burnham on course for No 10 as Labour nominations open

The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

2026-07-09 09:00 UTC

The Guardian

Neil the one-tonne elephant seal causing traffic jams in rural Tasmania has returned to sea – for now

Premier Jeremy Rockliff says the ‘traffic cones and street signs of Tasmania can breathe a small sigh of relief’Get our breaking news email, free app or <a href="ht

2026-07-09 09:19 UTC