The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Trump weighs in on North Sea oil and gas row hours before Burnham becomes PM

President says expected announcement on new drilling will stop Britain becoming ‘poverty stricken disaster’

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Fossil fuels, utilities and housing: what we know about Andy Burnham’s plans

Incoming prime minister has set out distinctly leftwing vision while also promising to be pro-business

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

Andy Burnham to promise ‘breathing room’ as he takes over as prime minister

The new Labour leader will set out his domestic priorities in his first speech from Downing Street.

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Cooperation matters between UK and Scottish Government ahead of new PM – Baillie

During the Holyrood elections in May Scottish Labour lost five seats after calling on Sir Keir Starmer to quit.

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Scrapping digital ID will help focus on cost of living – Labour deputy leader

Lucy Powell said a ‘laser focus’ would be applied to the problem.

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Andy Burnham to have 'change of emphasis' on North Sea oil and gas, Labour MP says

ANDY Burnham will have a “change of emphasis” on North Sea oil and gas, Labour’s deputy leader has said, despite the party previously pledging…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19

Andy Burnham to scrap Keir Starmer's digital ID scheme

ANDY Burnham will scrap Keir Starmer’s flagship digital ID programme when he takes office on Monday ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19

‘Good growth in every postcode’: Burnham’s economic to-do list in seven charts

From industrial strategy and defence to housing and living costs, we lay out the challenges facing the new PM

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

The questions continue as Reform UK blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

Nigel Farage’s ability to wrest control of the narrative and deflect attention away from his party’s finances has been put to the test in a tumultuous period of time, writes Anne McElvoy

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Starmer shares pride in England team after win over France seals third

The outgoing Prime Minister said England had ‘done us proud’ after the 6-4 victory in the World Cup bronze medal match.

The Independent UK · Jul 19