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Starmer meets Zelensky on final visit to Ukraine before leaving office

Sir Keir’s visit to Kyiv comes on his final full day as Labour leader.

Evening Standard · Jul 16

Starmer makes final visit to Ukraine as prime minister – what we know

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The Independent UK · Jul 16

Sadiq Khan given seat in Lords, as Starmer creates 26 new peers days before he leaves No 10 – as it happened

Downing Street sources suggested Khan’s elevation comes as part of a regular honours list, rather than being linked specifically to Starmer’s departure

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Burnham must learn from Starmer’s mistakes: Labour was elected to transform the economy, not just stabilise it

Devolution, tax, the EU and immigration: these are all opportunities for growth if Burnham abandons the excessive caution of the past few years, says economist Jonathan Portes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Government brings British Steel under public ownership; oil price rises to $85 as US-Iran tensions escalate – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Next UK Prime Minister urged to end Labour Party's 'boys club'

Andy Burnham faces pressure to achieve gender balance in his new cabinet. Women in the Labour Party report a "boys' club" hindering their progress. Experts note Labour's failure to elect a female leader despite affirmative action. Burnham's government is seen as a potential watershed moment for change. Demands include a…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

'Cast-iron support for Ukraine will always endure': Keir Starmer backs Kyiv on final visit as UK PM

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed UK's "cast-iron support" for Ukraine on Thursday as he made his final visit to Kyiv before stepping down.

The Times of India · Jul 16

From Cambridge ‘impostor’ to New Labour star: Andy Burnham’s winding path to power

In the first of a two-part profile, Daniel Boffey traces the incoming PM’s early forays into politics and his rise to prominence – ultimately leading to him leaving London for Manchester

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Defence is the one public budget we dare not question – will Andy Burnham break this cycle?

Any boost for the military will be paid for by cuts elsewhere. Britain’s new PM should be careful he is not being sold a pup, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Keir Starmer says UK support for Ukraine will ‘always endure’ on farewell visit

Sir Keir made a final visit to Ukraine as Prime Minister on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 16