Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Monday briefing: You ask the questions – is Britain ungovernable?

In today’s newsletter: Andy Beckett takes your questions – and mine – about where UK politics is at and where it’s headed, from leadership churn and policy choices to electoral reform and more

The Guardian - UK

Hillsborough Law set to be approved as campaigner expresses delight after decades of fighting for justice

The proposed Hillsborough Law is expected to clear the House of Commons this week

The Independent UK

Campaigner ‘over the moon’ as Hillsborough Law returns to Commons

Both Sir Keir Starmer and his likely successor, Andy Burnham have expressed support for the law change.

Evening Standard

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

UK plans to spend £250 million over three years to protect Jewish communities

Britain will allocate over £250 million for Jewish community security over three years. This funding will deploy over 500 additional police officers across England and Wales. Increased patrols will enhance security in Jewish neighborhoods and around community sites. The package includes significant funding for London and Greater Manchester police forces.…

The Economic Times

Keir Starmer enters final week as PM with diplomatic blitz in Paris

The Prime Minister will join allies of Ukraine for a meeting of the ‘coalition of the willing’.

Evening Standard

Home Office to spend £250m on protecting Jewish communities in England and Wales

Three-year plan will deliver an extra 500 officers to patrol Jewish neighbourhoods after series of antisemitic incidents

The Guardian - UK

Police officers to patrol schools and synagogues in Jewish communities to curb antisemitic attacks

The announcement follows an increase in antisemitic hate crimes around the UK

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Cancer drug fiasco shows why Burnham must focus on Britain in Europe

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: An intolerable situation that should be a high priority for the UK-EU reset talks when Burnham becomes PM

The Independent UK

Starmer is expected to use last week in power to push through Hillsborough law

Stalled legislation aims to prevent cover-ups and help families seek justice after major disasters

The Guardian - UK

Hillsborough Law to return to Commons this week after fears about summer delay

Both Sir Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham have expressed support for the law change, but it has been delayed amid concerns from the security services.

Evening Standard

UK must cap political donations to stop the rich buying influence

If Keir Starmer won’t act then his successor should – by restricting the power of a small group of mega-donors

The Guardian - UK

‘Perfectly reasonable’ for Burnham to plot Downing Street pathway, Reeves says

The Chancellor however warned Mr Burnham he must remain ‘laser focused’ on what he wants to achieve in power.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham warned of 'challenge' if he cosies up to The Sun

ANDY Burnham has been urged not to cosy up to The Sun newspaper as he prepares to become the UK’s next prime minister.

The National (Scotland)

Celtic Alliance parties demand Andy Burnham bins Labour's 'muscular Unionism'

DURING his last spell in Government, Andy Burnham spoke on a number of occasions about the need to work in partnership with the devolved governments

The National (Scotland)

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Evening Standard

William congratulates England on ‘top performance’ as fans celebrate 2-1 victory

The Prince of Wales has congratulated England after the team beat Norway 2-1 to book a spot in the semi-finals.

The National (Scotland)

US blockade forces island-wide blackout in Cuba for second time this week

CUBA faced an island-wide blackout for the second time this week on Friday as the nation of nearly 10 million people grapples with a crumbling power…

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs call for Andy Burnham to restore aid spending target set by Brown

Thinktank urges prospective prime minister to reclaim UK’s role as an international leader on development

The Economic Times

Andy Burnham’s grip on No. 10 is firm but his plans are not

Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's next prime minister. His plans for government remain largely unknown to allies and MPs. Many Labour members express unease about untested ideas and a lack of consultation. Burnham has promised significant changes to how the country is run. His approach risks undermining…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Times of India

Andy Burnham poised to be next UK PM

Andy Burnham is expected to become Labour leader next week. He will then take office as Britain’s new prime minister on July 20. Burnham secured significant backing from Labour MPs for his leadership bid. He will replace Keir Starmer, who is expected to resign that day. Burnham aims to offer…

Evening Standard

What happened to Ann Widdecombe? Inquest to open amid murder probe

Police continue to question 28-year-old man after Miss Widdecombe was found dead at Dartmoor home after sustaining ‘serious’ injuries

The Independent UK

Figures who have backed Count Binface against Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election

Count Binface has emerged as Nigel Farage’s main contender for Clacton MP ahead of the constituency’s controversial by-election

The Guardian - UK

Burnham will have to master something Starmer couldn’t: the art of dealing with Donald Trump

The new PM will need a superb foreign secretary and the ability to get like-minded countries on board. Early signs suggest he may have the right skills, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Independent UK

Starmer speaks out after Ann Widdecombe murder investigation launched

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Congratulations, Andy Burnham PM – now for some hard choices

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As he is confirmed as our next prime minister, the MP for Makerfield should follow his predecessor in one regard and make growth his top priority – and then undo the strictures placed on the economy by the Starmer government

The Guardian - UK

Burnham plans summer tour of UK to win over voters in Labour ‘danger zones’

Exclusive: Prospective PM wants to give the country a hopeful message, in contrast with Starmer’s early missteps

1 … 17 18 19 20

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

The Metropolitan Police

the Scottish Parliament

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.