Five candidates who could challenge Starmer to be the next prime minister Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election has paved the way for a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer The Independent UK · Jun 19
What is Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism' vision for the UK? Andy Burnham is now a leading contender to become the next Prime Minister. He brings his "Manchesterism" economic vision to national politics. Burnham plans to devolve power away from London and give communities more control. He aims to reform social care and has a stance on immigration. His plans focus… The Economic Times · Jun 19
How UK could adopt US-style murder offences under new plans The Law Commission has put forward that mandatory life sentences for murder should be abolished The Independent UK · Jun 18
New national security bill risks having ‘chilling effect’ on aid work, MPs warn If the bill passes in its current form without additional humanitarian safeguards, UK aid organisations say they will face ‘significant barriers to assisting people in countries where this new law will apply’ The Independent UK · Jun 17
Mahmood accused of waving through national security legislation without scrutiny The Tories have criticised the Government for only allocating one day in the Commons for MPs to debate the new legislation. Evening Standard · Jun 17
Top Labour lord holds secret meeting with Nazi-defending German MP AN influential Labour peer held a secret meeting with a far-right politician known for defending members of the Nazi SS ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 17
‘Learn to love Ed Miliband’: how Burnham allies are jostling for cabinet jobs With Andy Burnham predicted to win Makerfield byelection, talk is turning to who would join him if he replaced Keir Starmer The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
X Under Fire After Dozens of Racist N-Word and P-Word Posts About UK Politicians Go Unremoved X is criticised for not removing racist posts targeting UK politicians, despite being flagged. Research shows enforcement gaps under the UK's Online Safety Act, raising concerns about platform responsibility. International Business Times UK · Jun 14
X accused of giving racists ‘impunity’ after refusing to bar N- and P-word posts Site takes no action over hate posts against UK politicians including Kemi Badenoch, Shabana Mahmood and Zia Yusuf The Guardian - UK · Jun 14
Remove Windrush payout scheme from Home Office control, campaigners urge Public figures sign open letter calling for scheme to be moved from Home Office to independent body The Guardian - UK · Jun 12
Could Keir Starmer resign and who are the top contenders to replace him as prime minister? Andy Burnham’s dramatic victory in Makerfield has heaped further pressure on Sir Keir’s already strained position in No 10 The Independent UK · Jun 12
Met Police chief calls for tech companies to be forced to make stolen phones ‘unusable bricks’ Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is asking home secretary Shabana Mahmood to crack down on phone giants The Independent UK · Jun 11
Grim reality of prison conditions laid bare in damning report Inmates in England and Wales live among vermin while gangs control entire wings, monitors warn, with failures ‘at risk of becoming normalised’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 9
Criminals backed by Iran and Russian-state proxies to face 14 years in jail under tough new powers MI5 has tracked 20 potentially lethal Iranian-backed plots in the past year alone The Independent UK · Jun 9
Evening Standard · Jun 5 Asylum system is on brink of collapse, MPs warn A report said there is an ‘absence of a clear strategy’ in the Government’s plan.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4 ‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit – and the prospect of a general election Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor sets out his priorities before Makerfield byelection – and what might happen after the vote
The Conversation · Jun 4 Reaction to Henry Nowak murder shows why the government needs to channel a real ‘common sense’ The murder of student Henry Nowak on December 3 2025 shocked the UK. Now the case has also become a pretext for attempts by some on the right to divide communities with demands for “common sense”.
International Business Times UK · Jun 3 Student's Murder Sparks Debate Over Whether UK Police Failed White Victims The murder of Henry Nowak has sparked a national debate in Britain about race, policing, and institutional bias, following controversial police actions and political reactions.
The Independent UK · Jun 3 Pleas for calm after far right seeks to exploit Henry Nowak murder Home secretary accuses demonstrators of ‘hijacking tragedy’ following teenager’s death
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3 UK politics: Hampshire chief constable says his force ‘sorry for handcuffing and arresting’ Henry Nowak – as it happened Alexis Boon says student’s death was a tragedy and video was a ‘very difficult watch’
Evening Standard · Jun 3 Starmer condemns ‘disgraceful’ attacks on police over Henry Nowak case Two people were arrested for assaulting police and possession of a weapon after hundreds gathered outside Southampton Central Police Station.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 3 Arrests made after violent clashes near where Henry Nowak was murdered Ministers have appealed for calm after violent clashes between protesters and police near where Henry Nowak was stabbed to death
Evening Standard · Jun 2 'Rage appeal' over Henry Nowak murder is unforgivable, says Starmer in clash with Farage at PMQs Violent scenes erupt in Southampton after Tommy Robinson and Laurence Fox joined hundreds outside police station
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Mahmood condemns ‘disgraceful’ scenes after Henry Nowak protesters attack police Home secretary says violence directed towards officers is ‘completely unacceptable’
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2 Starmer urges calm as far right seeks to exploit Henry Nowak murder Prime minister echoes family’s plea that case should not be used to target communities