The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

Keir Starmer focused on living costs and orderly transition in final weeks as PM

The Prime Minister said he hoped to ensure disruption was ‘absolutely minimised’ as he hands over power after his final weeks in Downing Street.

Evening Standard · Jun 25

Officials will lobby Burnham to revive ‘war bonds’ idea to pay for higher defence spending

Senior figures, including some in No 10, want the Treasury to be allowed to borrow more for military spending

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

The Guardian view on priorities for a new prime minister: foreign policy cannot be an afterthought

Editorial: Keir Starmer came to power without a strategic concept of post-Brexit Britain’s place in the world. His successor must not repeat that mistake

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Andy Burnham edges closer to coronation as leadership rivals struggle to garner support

Starmer and Burnham meet face-to-face for the first time since the PM resigned as Labour’s newest MP prepares to succeed him

The Independent UK · Jun 23

Starmer to publish disputed defence plan in coming weeks despite Burnham objections

The PM’s likely successor has not signed up to the Defence Investment Plan

The Independent UK · Jun 23

Will Britain go to the polls? Why some people want Burnham to call a general election

Voters do not have to have a say on a change of prime minister. But could a bounce in the polls and the chance to catch Nigel Farage’s Reform UK on the hop convince the country’s next leader to risk it?

The Independent UK · Jun 23

Burnham to start receiving Government briefings as Labour MPs mull challenge

Sir Keir Starmer has authorised access talks to begin with ‘prospective candidates’, Downing Street said.

Evening Standard · Jun 23

Trump Predicted Starmer Exit Ahead of UK Announcement: 'He Failed Badly… I Wish Him Well!'

US President Trump predicted UK PM Keir Starmer's departure, criticising his immigration and energy policies, amid growing political speculation in the UK.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23

Read Keir Starmer's Emotional Exit Speech in Full: 'Our Reputation in the World Restored'

Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister, ending a brief tenure marked by political challenges. Andy Burnham emerges as the favourite to succeed him, with Labour leadership elections imminent.

International Business Times UK · Jun 22

Good luck, Andy Burnham – you’ll need more than a smile and a better bus service to succeed in No 10

As prime minister, Starmer acted with dignity. What a pity that those Labour colleagues who ousted him could not do the same, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22