Keir Starmer

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood sets up a new independent appeals body to reduce asylum backlog.

Britain scraps plans for new destroyers to focus on drones and advanced vessels.

Lucy Powell suggests Ed Miliband would make a good chancellor for Andy Burnham.

Senior Labour figures downplay public appetite for a general election under new leader Andy Burnham.

Government ethics team finds no evidence of wrongdoing by Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds.

Donald Trump threatens to destroy Iran after the ceasefire breaks down and US launches new strikes.

Trump and Israel launched devastating strikes on Iran in February 2025, killing senior officials including Supreme Leader Khamenei, but Iran survived decapitation, regionalized conflict, closed the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global oil supplies, and rejected unconditional surrender demands.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a refugee sponsorship route for businesses and universities.

Starmer defends a minister amid calls for his removal over policy disagreements.

Some Americans feel conflicted about celebrating their country's 250th birthday due to politics and global disapproval.

Shabana Mahmood outlines plans to speed up safe immigration routes for thousands of refugees.

Andy Burnham's return to Westminster began with a speech at a 2025 conference, sparking a year-long project to bring him back to parliament.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned after two years amid internal Labour Party divisions, cabinet fractures, and management errors, with Oxford academic Esteban Cichello Hübner dismissing Brexit as a factor and ruling out British EU return unlikely.

Home Secretary restricts Migration Minister Mike Tapp's access to documents amid calls for his sacking.

Labour's cost of living chief warns Ed Miliband would be a disaster as Chancellor due to his net-zero policies.

Keir Starmer is set to reject Shabana Mahmood's demand to sack junior minister Mike Tapp.

Andy Burnham is Labour's hoped-for leader to fight the right and win back voters.

Keir Starmer ditches plans to replace ageing destroyers with hybrid warships.

Ex-military chief warns UK's defence spending falls short of deterring Russian threats.

Victims of Mohamed Al Fayed have filed complaints over the Met's handling of abuse allegations.

Andy Burnham is not a "messiah" for Scottish Labour, which needs more control over its own destiny.

The UK's parliamentary system allows easier prime minister removal than Canada's due to underlying factors.

Thousands attended an anti-racism demonstration in Edinburgh after an alleged anti-Muslim knife attack injured five people.

Politicians and wonks are fighting for influence over Andy Burnham, the likely next prime minister.

The UK government will introduce a new asylum bill with Canada-inspired legal routes for refugees.

The UK sends a search and rescue team to Venezuela after earthquakes kill nearly 1,000 people.

UK government rejects a senior Trump official's claims about free speech arrests in Britain.

Andy Burnham will unveil his UK vision as prime minister in a Manchester speech on Monday.

A comms expert reflects on lessons learned from London primary schools' heatwave responses.

Mariana Mazzucato advocates for governments to prioritize the common good and equitably nurture the planet.

Britain faces record June temperatures near 40°C, signaling accelerating climate change requiring urgent infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy investment, despite political skepticism undermining the international consensus on net zero commitments.

A top Labour adviser says Ed Miliband would be a disaster as chancellor due to his ideological approach to climate change.

Labour's leftwing MPs may return with Andy Burnham as leader after Keir Starmer's resignation.

Shabana Mahmood demands junior minister Mike Tapp's sacking for breaching the ministerial code.

Experts warn of another steep energy bill hike despite the US and Iran ceasefire, with prices set to rise by £221 a year from July 1.

The Peter Murrell scandal puts the Crown Office's role in the spotlight after Dorothy Bain briefed John Swinney.

Victoria Derbyshire calls Labour's Lucy Powell hypocritical for demanding a snap election after Liz Truss quit but not now.

Governments worldwide are setting minimum age limits for social media access, with the UK being the latest to impose a 16-year-old age ban.

Carol Vorderman confessed she hated her Strictly Come Dancing experience and won't do it again.

Britain's elite commandos will receive £500 million for high-speed boats and drones.

A GB News pundit is charged with two counts of fraud related to his Labour adviser role.

King Charles and Queen Camilla sent condolences to Venezuela after a devastating earthquake killed nearly 1,000 people.

Some Americans feel conflicted about celebrating their country's 250th birthday due to politics and global unpopularity.

Andy Burnham will donate 15% of his MP's salary to local causes in his constituency.

Keir Starmer reprimands Shabana Mahmood and refuses to sack junior minister Mike Tapp.

Albanese and Starmer share similarities but their political fortunes differ greatly due to experience and leadership styles.

Alf Dubs calls for Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's removal and asylum plan reversal.

Sir John Major warns Andy Burnham that being Manchester's mayor is no preparation for global challenges.

Brexit has contributed to the downfall of six British prime ministers in a decade.

Andy Burnham is Labour's hoped-for leader to fight the right and win back voters.