The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Economic impact of Iran war not as big as feared, Treasury insiders will say - but Burnham still faces major defence black hole

Despite the boost, Mr Burnham is still set to face a vast number of difficult decisions, including filling a black hole in the government’s defence plans worth up to £15bn

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Why Terrence Higgins Trust’s work is as vital now as ever

The charity has led the fight against Aids for 44 years — a milestone The Standard celebrates with a gala at the London EDITION with BOSS this week

Evening Standard · Jul 2

Keir Starmer to issue historic apology to victims of forced adoption of babies born to unmarried mothers

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to deliver a formal apology in Parliament on Thursday to victims of Britain's historical forced adoption practices, acknowledging the state's role in a system that saw an estimated 185,000 babies taken from unmarried mothers in England and Wales between 1949 and 1976, BBC…

The Times of India · Jul 2

They say Andy Burnham is ‘good at politics’ and Starmer was bad. That’s not trivial – it could be crucial

The PM-in-waiting brings the promise of likability and a mission voters can believe in. Politics needs ideas but also a set of skills: anyone who can’t do the retail bit is doomed, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

Thursday briefing: Why Britain must adapt to the new age of warfare or risk falling behind

In today’s newsletter: From hidden bunkers to frontline trenches, a new generation of remote pilots is redefining what it means to go to war

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

Starmer’s goodbye gift to Britain: a US pharma deal that could be more lethal than Covid

The deal on medicine imports will cost the NHS billions and take funding away from doctors, nurses, cancer scans and the rest, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

Andy Burnham urged to be radical on economy to help Labour win next election

Exclusive: Poll shows policies such as rent control and higher wealth taxes could fend off Reform UK in key seats

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

Defence funding plan faces fresh scrutiny over where cuts will be made

The Prime Minister unveiled the defence investment plan (Dip) on Tuesday, with a promise to increase defence spending by £15 billion.

Evening Standard · Jul 1

Starmer must say what he will cut to fund £15bn defence rise, SNP says

The party said the Labour leader’s ‘unfunded’ defence plans could take ‘vital’ money away from schools and hospitals.

Evening Standard · Jul 1

Why Andy Burnham is ‘seething’ over defence spending plan shortfall

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The Independent UK · Jul 1