Andy Burnham dealt major blow after Starmer resigns
Andy Burnham faced a brutal takedown by TalkTV's Mark Dolan hours after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation, with Dolan labeling him a 'political grifter' lacking a clear plan.
Category : Whitehall
Starmer's Civil Service Crisis: Worst Relations Warning
Keir Starmer's sacking of Olly Robbins sparks Whitehall fury, with warnings of a crisis in civil service relations and concerns over security vetting disclosures.
Peter Murrell Jailed: Judge's Sentencing Remarks
Lord Young sentenced former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell to five years and three months for embezzling over £400,000, calling it a significant breach of trust.
Victorian Homes Beat New Builds in UK Heatwave, Architect Says
Homes built before 1901 are naturally cooler during heatwaves due to features like shutters, sash windows, and high thermal mass, according to architect Ben Roberts.
Andy Burnham Will Love Being PM, Says Former Council Leader
Andy Burnham would be a far more relaxed Prime Minister than recent ones, says Sir Richard Leese, as the new MP is poised to become Labour leader unopposed.
DWP to Reassess Hundreds of Thousands of Carer's Allowance Cases After Scandal
DWP to reassess hundreds of thousands of carer's allowance cases after official review finds carers left with huge debts due to government failure.
JK Rowling's Side Won War on Defining a Woman - Scottish Gov Should Accept
JK Rowling's financial and vocal support for For Women Scotland led to Supreme Court victories defining a woman by biology and banning trans women in women's jails. She now funds a class action for affected women.
Cardiff City: Ramsey Leads Oxford Race, Riza's Future in Doubt
Aaron Ramsey is favourite for Oxford United job after secret meetings. Meanwhile, Omer Riza's Cesena role is uncertain after Ashley Cole quit. Cardiff City players train in Portugal.
MP Nash Praises Starmer's Departure
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke MP Pamela Nash praised Sir Keir Starmer for stepping down as PM, citing a failure to provide a progressive vision that allowed right-wing ideology to take hold.
Reform UK Bid to Ban Bolton Council Prayers
Reform UK has proposed ending the decades-long tradition of prayers at Bolton council meetings, arguing for religious neutrality in formal proceedings. The motion will be debated on June 24.
Wes Streeting Drops Leadership Bid After Burnham Talks
Wes Streeting abandons Labour leadership ambitions after talks with Andy Burnham, paving way for Burnham coronation as PM. No job deal, but broad church governance assured.
Starmer's No 10 Hits and Misses: Migration to Mandelson
Keir Starmer's tenure as PM saw successes in economic stability and NHS reform but failures on migration targets and the Mandelson appointment, according to a new analysis.
50 Years After US Re-Legalized Death Penalty, Data Shows Failures
The Marshall Project analyzed over 9,000 death sentences since 1976, finding fewer than 1 in 5 result in execution, with racial disparities, arbitrary outcomes, and decades-long waits persisting.
Starmer Resignation Speech: Six Key Takeaways
In his resignation speech, Keir Starmer outlined six key points, including his decision to step down as Labour leader and his reflections on the party's future.
Cape Verde boss slams Uruguay over controversial World Cup equaliser
Cape Verde manager Bubista criticises Uruguay's lack of fair play after Federico Vinas stopped helping an injured opponent to join a counter-attack that led to a goal in their World Cup 2-2 draw.
Starmer Resigns as PM in Emotional Speech
Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister on Monday, vowing to give his successor 'unequivocal backing' and remain until a new Labour leader is elected by September.
Starmer Lists 17 Achievements as He Resigns as PM
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Labour leader and Prime Minister, listing 17 achievements including economic growth, NHS waiting list reductions, and worker rights improvements.
Sir Keir Starmer Resigns as PM in Emotional Speech
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minister in an emotional speech outside Downing Street, triggering a Labour leadership contest with Andy Burnham as frontrunner.
Keir Starmer's Political Obituary: PM Who Enraged Many
Sir Keir Starmer led Labour to a landslide victory in 2024 but was ousted after less than two years amid economic stagnation, tax hikes, and the rise of Reform UK, leaving MPs fearing for the country's future.
King Charles and Sir Keir Starmer: Third PM Relationship
King Charles prepares to appoint his fourth prime minister in under four years after Sir Keir Starmer resigns. The monarch's relationship with his third PM is examined, from warm rapport to joint engagements.
Labour MP says tactics and personnel must change if government not working
Scottish Labour MP Brian Leishman has said that if the government is not working, 'tactics and personnel' must change, adding that Labour has 'not been good enough' since the 2024 election.
Giant Sinkhole Swallows Cars at Naples Hospital
A 50-metre wide sinkhole at a Naples hospital swallowed cars and caused a power cut, with no injuries reported.
Starmer Ousts Cabinet Secretary in Whitehall Shakeup After Mandelson Scandal
PM Starmer forces out cabinet secretary Chris Wormald after Mandelson scandal; Antonia Romeo expected to succeed him amid criticism.
Cabinet Secretary Orders Civil Servants to Disclose Conflicts of Interest Amid Greensill Row
Cabinet secretary orders civil servants to disclose conflicts of interest by Friday amid Greensill lobbying scandal, as Tory MPs block broader inquiry.
Federal Workers Document Life Without Pay In Shutdown
Federal workers use social media to share tips and document life without pay during the longest US government shutdown in history.
Cummings Testimony Exposes Government Incompetence in Pandemic Response
Dominic Cummings' testimony reveals government incompetence and unpreparedness for the pandemic, highlighting failures by Boris Johnson and ministers.
Root’s 75 not out keeps England alive as NZ close in on win
Joe Root's unbeaten 75, becoming second man past 14,000 Test runs, keeps England alive but they need 281 more runs with five wickets left to avoid defeat against New Zealand.
Scotland’s World Cup destiny in own hands but lack of gamechangers
Scotland’s World Cup fate is in their hands after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Morocco, but a lack of attacking talent raises concerns ahead of a crucial match against Brazil.
Tesla Cybertruck Driver Arrested for Driving into Texas Lake Using 'Wade Mode'
A 70-year-old man drove his Tesla Cybertruck into a Texas lake using 'Wade Mode', was arrested for safety violations.
Three Teams Eliminated from World Cup 2026 After New FIFA Rule
Haiti, Turkey, and Tunisia have been eliminated from World Cup 2026 after just two group-stage matches due to a new FIFA rule prioritizing head-to-head results over goal difference.
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