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The Latest Breaking News from Rishi Sunak

Starmer out: Can Andy Burnham save UK?

Britain's incoming PM has charisma and energy. Is that enough to halt the post-Brexit downward slide?

Salon

What politicians wear can make or break their career – here’s why

FASHION FEATURE: As Andy Burnham makes headlines for his low-key dad look, Olivia Petter looks back on some of the most notable sartorial choices made by UK political leaders and, more importantly, the messages behind them

The Independent UK

Why the UK shouldn’t expect a general election, even with a new prime minister in place

Keir Starmer’s departure as prime minister will not automatically trigger a general election, despite a clamour from some opposition politicians. But voters do not need to be involved in the selection of his successor because of how the UK political system operates: the Labour party won a five-year mandate in…

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Keir Starmer's Turbulent Career: The Highs and Many Crushing Lows That Led To His Downfall

Keir Starmer resigns after 717 days as Labour Party leader, facing criticism for broken promises and communication issues despite early successes like the Employment Rights Act.

International Business Times UK

Voices: Ousting Starmer is only the beginning of Andy Burnham’s struggles

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The former Manchester mayor should listen to Rishi Sunak and get things right from day one if he is to avoid the fate of the man he looks set to replace

The Independent UK

A look at the quick succession of British prime ministers in the past 10 years

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has become the sixth leader to announce they are stepping down in a decade of turbulent U.K. politics

The Independent UK

'I Have Heard the Answer': The Line That Ended Keir Starmer's Premiership

Keir Starmer's simple admission that he had 'heard the answer' from his own MPs marked the moment his two‑year premiership ended and cleared the path for Andy Burnham to bid for No 10.

International Business Times UK

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The jinx of No. 10: Why so many British PMs got the boot too soon

Britain’s political system has seen repeated early exits of prime ministers over the past decade, with six leaders from David Cameron to Keir Starmer all failing to complete full terms. The instability has been driven largely by the Brexit referendum, which shattered long-standing political consensus and deepened divisions within both…

The Economic Times

Keir Starmer resigns: How Brexit pushed 6 UK PMs out the exit door in 10 years - explained in 5 charts

Once again, a British prime minister walked out of Number 10 Downing Street to announce an early departure. As Keir Starmer confirmed he would step down after less than two years in office, one familiar resident remained unmoved by the drama: Larry the Cat, Downing Street’s long-serving feline, now preparing…

The Times of India

How Does Keir Starmer's Resignation Impact King Charles And The Monarchy?

Keir Starmer's resignation as prime minister forces King Charles to exercise one of his few personal powers, appointing a new Labour leader who can command the Commons and form a government.

International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer to Liz Truss: The UK’s six prime ministers over decade of political turmoil

A tearful Sir Keir unveiled his resignation plan in an address outside Number 10 this morning

The Independent UK

Starmer finally shows some emotion – but it’s too little, too late

STARMER RESIGNS: The prime minister’s statement was about preserving his dignity – but became a rare display of emotion from a leader whom the public has struggled to warm to, writes political editor David Maddox

The Independent UK

What role does King Charles play after Keir Starmer’s resignation?

Charles will welcome the fourth prime minister of his reign – after Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer

The Independent UK

Britain's revolving door: The fall of six prime ministers in a decade of political upheaval

Britain braces for its seventh prime minister in a decade as Keir Starmer resigns, marking another turbulent chapter. Since the 2016 Brexit vote, a whirlwind of crises from negotiations to pandemics has seen leaders fall rapidly. Each departure highlights a nation grappling with immense challenges, leaving the next leader to…

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Evening Standard

The King and Sir Keir: What was Charles’s relationship with his third PM?

The monarch is now preparing to appoint the fourth prime minister of his reign.

Evening Standard

The King’s role in appointing a new prime minister

The monarch does not act on advice nor need to consult anyone before calling upon a politician to form a government.

The Guardian - UK

Frozen by the challenges of power: how Starmer turned triumph into tragedy

Starmer appeared ruthless in banishing the influence of Jeremy Corbyn, and winning power – but far less certain on how to wield it

The Times of India

'Heard party's answer': Keir Starmer resigns as UK PM amid Labour Party turmoil

Keir Starmer on Monday announced his resignation as UK prime minister amid turmoil within the Labour Party. His departure marks yet another short-lived tenure in Downing Street, adding to the recent cycle of brief premierships in the United Kingdom.

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The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: What’s next for no-drama Starmer as his ‘political challenges’ pile up?

In today’s newsletter: Our senior political correspondent talks about how the coming days and weeks may unfold for the Labour government, and how Keir Starmer ended up the most unpopular prime minister in memory

Evening Standard

Makerfield by-election: Could Andy Burnham be Labour's lucky general as he marches on No10?

The economy may pick up, NHS waiting lists fall further and immigration be partly defused as a political issue

The Guardian - UK

Is Keir Starmer trying to build a legacy or just getting on with the job?

As the Makerfield byelection and a potential leadership challenge loom, there is a sense the PM is looking to create impacts that last

The Guardian - UK

Sunak is right that our students need financial literacy – but that shouldn’t mean yet more maths

Education should prepare young people for dealing not only with practical things such as insurance, pensions and taxes but also with tech and mental health, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Warrants for defendants skipping court in England and Wales up 50% since 2020

Former justice secretary Alex Chalk says figures obtained by Channel 4 reveal that current situation is a ‘horror show’

The Guardian - UK

The Treasury’s supermarket food price cap wheeze was bananas

Retailers such as M&S need not worry – the UK is not in a state of emergency and competition is clearly working

Evening Standard

Ex-minister allowed ‘perception of impropriety’ over defence firm job – watchdog

Sir Grant Shapps served as defence minister under former prime minister Rishi Sunak.

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