Rise and Fall of Keir Starmer: A Cautionary Tale
Keir Starmer's premiership ended less than two years after a landslide victory, undone by weak communication, lack of strategy, and an impatient electorate. His fall offers lessons for his successor.
Keir Starmer's premiership ended less than two years after a landslide victory, undone by weak communication, lack of strategy, and an impatient electorate. His fall offers lessons for his successor.
Andy Burnham becomes UK's seventh PM in a decade after Labour MPs oust Keir Starmer, sparking debate on democratic legitimacy and party unity amid economic challenges.
A new cartoon by Ben Jennings depicts the UK's ongoing Brexit struggles, 10 years after the referendum, highlighting economic woes and political division.
Dr Denis MacShane says no Tory MP tells the truth about Brexit's failure, while Zhengli Zhou warns Britain's isolation is strategic folly.
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RecommendedReaders react to Keir Starmer's resignation as prime minister, with Andy Burnham likely to succeed. Letters express betrayal, gratitude, and concerns about Labour's future.
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister after intense pressure from Labour MPs, including cabinet ministers, following Andy Burnham's byelection victory in Makerfield. Wes Streeting rules himself out, leaving Burnham as frontrunner.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer who admires Trump and Bukele, won Colombia's presidency by 250,000 votes, vowing to 'disembowel' the left and crack down on crime, raising alarms for democracy.
Keir Starmer resigns as PM after pressure from Labour MPs following Andy Burnham's byelection win. Wes Streeting rules out run, leaving Burnham as frontrunner or another candidate could emerge.
Andy Burnham, newly elected MP for Makerfield, is set to become prime minister within a month, with a focus on devolution, public ownership, and youth opportunities in his first 100 days.
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RecommendedAndy Burnham enters Parliament as MP for Makerfield, seen as Labour's next leader. He offers a sharper diagnosis than Keir Starmer, but questions remain about his plan for government.
Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, is expected to succeed Keir Starmer as UK prime minister, promising to represent voters outside London and those feeling unheard.
Keir Starmer's foreign policy navigated Ukraine support, Iran war avoidance, and a rocky Trump relationship, but UK security and defence spending remain unresolved.
Keir Starmer has quit as PM after under two years, triggering a leadership contest likely to be won by Andy Burnham. Britain faces its fifth PM in four years amid Reform UK's rise.
Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister on Monday, accepting pressure from his party. The scene mirrored Rishi Sunak's resignation, with key staff and ministers present.
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RecommendedKeir Starmer resigns as PM with 'good grace' while Andy Burnham arrives in Westminster to cheers and selfies after winning the Makerfield byelection, marking a dramatic shift in Labour's political landscape.
Corrections to a Guardian article: Labour's vote share rose by 9.61 percentage points, not Reform UK's, and Inger Leemans is a professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, not the Royal Netherlands Academy.
Andy Burnham is set to become UK's seventh PM in 10 years after Starmer's resignation. Australia sees historic decline in multiculturalism support, and Five Eyes warns AI could take down governments.
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister after intense pressure, paving the way for Andy Burnham to become Labour leader and PM unopposed, with a transition expected by mid-July.
UK proposes giving established media greater visibility on YouTube and TikTok to combat misinformation, warning it risks becoming 'existential for our democracy'.
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UK Labour leader Keir Starmer and Australian PM Anthony Albanese both lead centre-left parties after long periods in opposition, facing similar challenges of economic recovery and party unity.
Keir Starmer's resignation after less than two years as PM leads UK front pages, with focus shifting to Andy Burnham's ascension. Papers question Starmer's fall and Burnham's mandate.
Keir Starmer resigned as UK PM after two years, becoming the most disliked leader since modern polling began. Guardian's Rafael Behr analyzes his fall from landslide victory to forced exit.
Ten years after the Brexit referendum, European voices share their experiences: from shock and betrayal to relief and new beginnings. The UK's departure reshaped lives, identities, and the continent's political landscape.
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RecommendedExclusive polling reveals 60% of 18-28 year olds in Britain would vote to rejoin the EU, with 50% deeming Brexit a failure. Among likely voters, support for rejoining reaches 81%.
Ten years after the Brexit referendum, we examine 13 key Vote Leave promises—from £350m a week for the NHS to taking back control of borders—and assess which ones were kept, broken, or remain ambiguous.
Keir Starmer steps down after two years. Data shows record fall in net migration, NHS waiting times improving, renewable energy surge, but mixed crime and justice record.
Three Guardian columnists reflect on Brexit's impact: economic costs, racism, and the path forward. They debate whether leaving the EU made UK richer or more divided.
Andy Burnham is expected to become the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade after Keir Starmer resigned. Challenges include the economy, EU relations, and devolution.
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