With a seventh Prime Minister in ten years, Britain mirrors Italy's post-war political chaos. The rot began with David Cameron's EU referendum, and unfulfilled promises have fueled a cycle of instability, says Tim Newark.
Sir Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham held hour-long talks after Starmer's resignation. Burnham will receive government briefings as transition begins.
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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.
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.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain to reassure Gulf allies of US security commitment after the 60-day ceasefire with Iran, amid fears Tehran will use unfrozen assets for military buildup.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Andy Burnham for face-to-face talks, pledging a smooth transition. Burnham will receive government briefings as he prepares to succeed Starmer, who resigned on Monday.
Lib Dems aim for best Holyrood result as SNP wins muted victory, Labour ties with Reform, and Greens achieve 'seismic' gains.
Andy Burnham seeks advice from Sue Gray on forming a future Labour government amid succession speculation ahead of the Makerfield by-election.
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Labour leadership frontrunner Andy Burnham will receive Government briefings to prepare for power, as Sir Keir Starmer plans an orderly transition. Potential challengers emerge.
Polls close in local, mayoral and parliamentary elections across England, Scotland and Wales, testing Labour and smaller parties.
Andy Burnham will begin receiving Government briefings as Labour leadership frontrunner, while outgoing PM Keir Starmer aims for orderly transition and resolves key issues before successor takes over.
Spencer Pratt loses LA mayor race to Nithya Raman, a setback for Trump's endorsement. Run-off will be between Democrats Bass and Raman.
Andy Burnham will begin receiving Government briefings as Sir Keir Starmer authorises access talks, while Labour MPs consider whether to challenge the leadership frontrunner.
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Andy Burnham's path to No10 looked clear, but some Labour MPs are uneasy about handing him the keys without a contest, with rumours of potential challengers like Darren Jones and Al Carns.
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election with 55% of vote, prompting Labour leadership speculation and calls for Starmer to step down.
Seven Bangladeshi-Italian candidates stand for Venice council in local elections, aiming for historic breakthrough amid far-right hostility and overtourism concerns.
Labour predicted to lose 1,850 council seats in local elections, with Reform UK gaining 1,550 and Greens 500, according to polling expert Lord Hayward.
Labour loses over 1,400 council seats and devolved parliament control; Starmer under pressure to resign.
Donald Trump says he will allow the Strait of Hormuz to remain open after Iran agreed to 'highest level Nuclear inspections' for 'infinity', easing the global oil crisis.
PM Keir Starmer agrees to provide Andy Burnham with civil service briefings 'as soon as possible' to ease leadership transition, as Burnham returns to Commons.
Business chiefs warn Andy Burnham not to cut Tube funding if he becomes PM, as London Labour MPs fear losing seats due to diverted investment to regions.