Trump's warning to Nato allies ahead of summit The White House warns Nato allies could face consequences if they do not boost their defence spending to 5% of GDP Evening Standard · Jul 5
Starmer and Downing Street staff kick ball around No 10 in England good luck video Sir Keir Starmer and the Downing Street staff kicked a ball around Number 10 in a good luck video message to England ahead of their World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico. The Independent UK · Jul 5
Keir Starmer's two-child cap claim is a vain bid for a legacy he hasn't earned Keir Starmer’s claim that scrapping the two-child benefit cap is his proudest moment from his time as Prime Minister is a vain attempt to re-write… The National (Scotland) · Jul 5
Starmer addresses Burnham relationship in first interview since resignation IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 5
JD Vance says 'beautiful' Britain has been 'failed by its leadership' While he called Britain "amazing," Vance said there appeared to him to be something "very broken about British politics". Euronews · Jul 5
Andy Burnham devolution claims ‘unravelling’ due to indyref opposition, SNP says A Sunday newspaper reported that Andy Burnham was firm in his opposition to a second independence referendum. Evening Standard · Jul 5
‘New direction, same old problems’: the economic challenges facing Andy Burnham Blair met good fortune when he assumed office, others such as Wilson faced tougher times. The PM-presumptive will start firmly on the back foot The Guardian - UK · Jul 5
Starmer says successor Burnham faces ‘battle for soul of the nation’ Sir Keir Starmer said he was leaving the country in a better place than it was when he took office two years ago. Evening Standard · Jul 5
Starmer offers advice to Burnham as he admits to failings during time as PM The Prime Minister said he was leaving the country in a better place than it was when he took office two years ago The Independent UK · Jul 5
Starmer delivers verdict on likely successor Burnham in first post-resignation interview Sir Keir Starmer has given his verdict on his likely successor Andy Burnham, in his first interview following his resignation. The Independent UK · Jul 5
Why Andy Burnham should bring back David Miliband – the man already tipped to replace him Exclusive: Labour MP told The Independent he could give up his Commons seat to allow Miliband to become an MP – and prime minister – if Burnham fails The Independent UK · Jul 5
Burnham offers fresh start for relationship with Welsh Government, minister says Dafydd Trystan Davies said there is a “real opportunity” to work in partnership if Mr Burnham becomes Prime Minister. Evening Standard · Jul 5
Blair’s think tank warns Burnham against capital gains tax hike Labour former prime minister Sir Tony Blair’s institute said equalising the levy with income tax would hurt innovation. Evening Standard · Jul 4
Tony Blair tells Andy Burnham: Stay away from capital gains tax The former prime minister’s think tank said equalising the levy with income tax would hurt innovation The Independent UK · Jul 4
The Independent UK · Jul 4 Greggs benches Mexican sandwich range ahead of high-stakes England clash ‘Nothing personal - it's a tactical rotation and the gaffer's call is final,’ said a Greggs spokesperson
The Independent UK · Jul 4 JD Vance says Britain has been ‘failed by its leadership’ ‘Something is very broken about British politics,’ said the US vice president
The Independent UK · Jul 4 Britain ‘failed by its leadership for a long time’, says US vice president The turnover of UK leaders in recent years indicates ‘something is very broken about British politics’, according to JD Vance
The Independent UK · Jul 4 No 10 ‘boys club’ briefing culture will change under Andy Burnham, says Lucy Powell Labour’s deputy leader believes the ‘unpleasant’ culture will be different under Mr Burnham
The Independent UK · Jul 4 No 10 ‘boys club’ briefing culture will change under Andy Burnham – Lucy Powell Labour’s deputy leader criticised the targeting of female Cabinet ministers in anonymous briefings to the media under Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership.
The Independent UK · Jul 4 Trump officials warn Ed Miliband ‘would be a mistake’ as chancellor The US President has dismissed the incoming prime minister as ‘extremely liberal’ – even before he enters office
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4 Elon Musk posted twice as often on UK race and immigration as about SpaceX in IPO run-up Guardian analysis of X feed shows how keen world’s richest person was to air his views and ‘interfere’ in British politics
The Independent UK · Jul 4 Means-testing state pension could help fill defence black hole but would be ‘unjust’, expert says Tax expert Dan Neidle has listed 37 options for Andy Burnham to raise the £4.7bn needed to fill the gap in defence spending
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4 What impact will Andy Burnham have on Zack Polanski and the Greens? Voters disillusioned with Starmer’s Labour were tempted by the Greens – but Polanski’s party fears the affable, left-leaning Burnham could win them back
The National (Scotland) · Jul 4 Anti-genocide exhibition opens in Scottish gallery after London expulsion An anti-genocide exhibition has opened in Scotland after its showing in London was cancelled following complaints from a lobby group
Euronews · Jul 4 Keir Starmer calls decision to resign as British PM 'intensely personal' Starmer also said the next prime minister would not be able to spend any less time focusing on diplomacy and international affairs, citing the impact of the wars in Ukraine and Iran on the cost of living.