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Who is Andy Burnham's, the UK's likely next prime minister?

Britain's prime minister is expected to lay out a timetable for his departure. Keir Starmer has been under pressure to go since last month's dismal election outcome for the Labour Party. The man vying the country's top job is the Mayor of Greater Manchester, who's just secured his return to…

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Next election ‘fight for heart and soul’ of UK, says defiant Sarwar

Sir Keir Starmer announced he plans to stand down on Monday.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer had ‘significant role’ in UK-Ireland reset, Taoiseach says

Taoiseach Micheál Martin conveyed his ‘best wishes’ to Sir Keir following the announcement of his resignation on Monday.

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Maternity leave in India offers progress, with mixed results

In 2025, the Supreme Court of India declared maternity leave a fundamental right for working women. India is among the countries in the world where pregnant women are entitled to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, which can be taken for up to two children. The move has been widely…

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Starmer ‘treated those from Northern Ireland as second-class citizens’ – O’Neill

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said the Prime Minister ‘refused to meet’ the Stormont Executive in recent years.

Evening Standard

Independent Journalist's Lawsuit Against West Texas County Can Go Forward, Recommends Magistrate Judge

The case is mostly about photography restrictions and false arrest, but the defendants also allegedly "discussed playing Disney music during public meetings to prevent Flash—through copyright restrictions—from monetizing his recordings."

Reason

Starmer’s turn at the Podium of Doom sees him depart with good(ish) grace

The PM is another butterfly broken on the wheel of the public gaze, not quite ready to accept his own limitations

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Starmer right to go after failing to deliver change, John Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister spoke after Sir Keir Starmer announced he is stepping down as Prime Minister.

Evening Standard

Missing Jeans Could Hold Key to Solving 30-Year-Old Murder of Janet Murgatroyd

Three decades after Janet Murgatroyd's murder, Lancashire Police hope advances in DNA technology can solve the case. Missing jeans may hold crucial evidence

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Nassau County (N.Y.) Buffer Zone Outside Houses of Worship Struck Down

Nassau County's Religious Safety Act "makes it unlawful for any person to," "from one hour before to one hour after… The post Nassau County (N.Y.) Buffer Zone Outside Houses of Worship Struck Down appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Keir Starmer’s resignation speech: the six key takeaways

PM reminds listeners of his landslide general election win and achievements in office before ending with tribute to his family

The Guardian - UK

'We Leave With Dignity': Iran World Cup Players Leave Emotional Handwritten Letter After Belgium Draw

Iran's World Cup team left a heartfelt letter in Los Angeles, thanking supporters and referencing the Minab tragedy that killed 168 people after a tragic US strike.

International Business Times UK

A McCarthy-Linked Nonprofit Quietly Bankrolled 'Liberal' Pop-Up PACs to Hand-Pick Democrats' Weakest Candidates

Federal filings reveal Republican-funded PACs, disguised with progressive names, influencing Democratic primaries by supporting weaker candidates, sparking controversy and scrutiny over campaign finance tactics.

International Business Times UK

Anatomy of a fall: Keir Starmer, from election landslide to precipitous descent

Dutiful rather than dynamic, Keir Starmer was elected to be a safe pair of hands after years of chaos under Britain’s Conservatives. His term ended less than two years later amid corruption allegations, policy U-turns, and after links were revealed between his choice for US ambassador and Jeffrey Epstein, a…

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Starmer to leave Downing Street as shortest-serving Labour PM in history

Sir Keir Starmer resigned on the 717th day of his premiership

The Guardian - UK

Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans

Prime minister was forced to row back on some policies despite strong support among voters for climate action

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Former rival backs Andy Burnham to become next UK PM

A former UK minister who had vowed to take part in any contest to become prime minister has instead thrown his support behind frontrunner Andy Burnham.

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Andy Burnham set for coronation as Prime Minister as Wes Streeting backs him for Labour leader

Andy Burnham could become prime minister within weeks after key potential leadership rival announces he won’t enter race

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Swinney says Sir Keir Starmer made the ‘right decision’ in quitting Number 10

Scottish First Minister John Swinney however argued more ‘fundamental change’ is needed for Scotland.

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How UK PM Keir Starmer's successor will be chosen

A new British Labour Party leader - and prime minister - will be sworn in within weeks following Keir Starmer's resignation announcement.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham could be PM within weeks as emotional Sir Keir Starmer quits

The former Greater Manchester mayor confirmed he would stand for the Labour leadership shortly after Sir Keir pledged an ‘orderly handover of power’.

The Guardian - UK

Wes Streeting backs Andy Burnham to become Labour leader and PM

Former health secretary decides not to run, making Burnham overwhelming favourite to succeed Keir Starmer as soon as July

The Guardian - UK

From migration to Mandelson: Keir Starmer’s successes and failures as prime minister

Where did it go wrong for the outgoing PM? And how much – if at all – did it threaten to go right?

France 24

British PM Starmer announces resignation: What happens next?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said he was stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks after growing pressure to hand over to a new leader who can try and revive the government’s flagging fortunes. Here's a look at the next…

Evening Standard

Sir Keir Starmer quits as Labour leader – what happens next?

Andy Burnham could be in Downing Street within weeks after Sir Keir Starmer set out the timetable for his exit from No 10.

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