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PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation
PA MediaKate WhannelPolitical reporter23 June 2026, 15:21 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoThe long-awaited defence investment plan will be published ahead of next month's Nato summit, Downing Street has said, despite Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as prime minister.A Downing...
Burnham to get briefings from officials on taking over as prime minister
House of CommonsBrian WheelerPolitical reporter2 minutes agoAndy Burnham is set to receive briefings from civil servants on taking over as prime minister, as Sir Keir Starmer seeks to ensure an "orderly" transition of power.The outgoing prime minister has authorised...
Farage says £5m gift spending details ‘not public’s business’
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedRichard WheelerPolitical reporter23 June 2026, 12:42 BSTUpdated 53 minutes agoNigel Farage has said "it's not the public's business" to know details of how he spends a £5m...
Who could be the UK’s next chancellor?
PA MediaMitchell LabiakBusiness reporter23 June 2026, 11:47 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoWith Sir Keir Starmer resigning, Andy Burnham, the newly-elected Makerfield MP, is almost certain to be the next UK prime minister. And many believe he will want a new chancellor to...
Minister supports Burnham as Labour MPs split over possible contest for leadership
ReutersJennifer McKiernan, Political reporter and Henry Zeffman, Chief political correspondent2 hours agoLeading ally of the PM Nick Thomas-Symonds has said he is backing Andy Burnham to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister.Thomas-Symonds, who...
Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
"It feels like lots of Labour MPs are dashing for a train that's about to leave the station, but they haven't any idea where it's going," is how one figure put it to me, suggesting there is still plenty the party and the country doesn't yet know about Burnham's...
Analysis: Everything points to Burnham becoming PM within weeks
If no leadership contest presents itself, Andy Burnham may not have to wait until September to enter Number 10. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnIf no leadership contest presents itself,...
Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe outgoing Greater...
Welsh first minister wants ‘new relationship’ with Westminster after Starmer quits
In a statement, he said: "I wish Sir Keir Starmer well as he prepares to leave office. I would like to see his successor recognising that Wales needs a new relationship with Westminster, with a focus on greater powers, fair funding and respect for the democratic...
Reform housing spokesman sacked over Grenfell remarks
In the interview, Dudley said "extracting Grenfell from the statistics, actually people dying in house fires is rare. Many, many more people die on the roads driving cars, but we're not making cars illegal, so why are we stopping houses being built?" Article...
Rachel Reeves says she’s angry at Trump’s decision to launch war with Iran
The chancellor says the US president does not have a "clear plan" to exit the conflict. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe chancellor says the US president does not have a "clear plan"...
UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says
It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM's refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnIt comes as UK-US relations have been...
Analysis: Starmer holds off from emergency measures but warns storm is coming
The prime minister used a Downing Street news conference to make three big calls on the Iran war and cost of living pressures. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe prime minister used a...
Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says
The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe chancellor...
Outspoken backbench MP suspended by Labour
Labour say they have suspended the whip from Hull East MP Karl Turner over his recent conduct. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnLabour say they have suspended the whip from Hull East MP...
Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package
The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe prime minister...
Labour to overhaul non-crime hate incident rules
The Home Office says updated guidance will end the policing of "everyday arguments" online. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Home Office says updated guidance will end the policing...
PM launches Labour’s local election campaign with focus on cost of living
Keir Starmer says the 7 May elections take place against an "uncertain" backdrop with wars in Ukraine and Iran. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnKeir Starmer says the 7 May elections...
Remove VAT from energy bills for three years, Tories urge
Representatives from Shell, BP, Lloyds of London, shipping giant Maersk, and banks such as HSBC and Goldman Sachs are set to join the meeting to discuss how the government and private sector can work together to reduce the impact of the war on the cost of living....
Welsh Labour pledges income tax freeze at manifesto launch
Leader Eluned Morgan is due to launch her party's Senedd election manifesto in Swansea. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnLeader Eluned Morgan is due to launch her party's Senedd election...
Councils pressed to use universal parking app to cut ‘unfair’ fines
The National Parking Platform already has 15 councils on board with more in talks to join. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe National Parking Platform already has 15 councils on board...
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