The Latest Breaking News from Lisa Nandy

Labour will get no second chances to change: Andy Burnham’s warning to his struggling party

Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield byelection for Labour, gaining 55% of the vote on an exceptionally high turnout of 58.7%. He won 9,000 more votes than Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon, in what turned out to be an unusual byelection swing to the party of government.

The Conversation · Jun 19

‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside

Size of Makerfield victory has many allies hoping outgoing Greater Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within days

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

Burnham should be heard ‘at top of politics’ if he wins Makerfield, says Nandy

Andy Burnham said the Makerfield campaign was a ‘vote to change politics’ and vowed to ‘take that fight as high as I can possibly take it’.

Evening Standard · Jun 19

UK PM Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps

Britain plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this move aims to protect young people. This decision aligns with a global trend of increasing online safety for children. Several countries have already implemented similar age-based restrictions. The UK government received significant…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using various social media apps

AAP · Jun 15

British PM expected to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia's

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans a social media ban for young teenagers. This move aims to shield children from harmful online content and excessive screen time. The UK joins a global trend of nations implementing stricter online safety measures for minors. The proposed ban targets popular platforms like TikTok…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

British leader expected to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia's

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a social media ban for young teenagers

The Independent UK · Jun 15

UK Set to Outstrip Australia with Social Media Age Ban While Curbing Strangers on Gaming Apps

The UK plans to introduce a comprehensive social media ban for under-16s, extending restrictions to gaming apps and AI chatbots, surpassing Australia's existing model.

International Business Times UK · Jun 14

New defence secretary to ‘reprioritise’ UK plan for military spending, say sources

Starmer ‘can’t sack him or let him resign’, says ally of Dan Jarvis after predecessor’s resignation

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14

Starmer to unveil social media ban for under-16s

The UK will follow Australia’s example in raising the minimum age for sites including TikTok, Instagram and Facebook

The Independent UK · Jun 14