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UK politics
A New York Times analysis frames Andy Burnham as the likely successor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but with the same pressures: weak growth, populist momentum and a divided electorate
UK politics
Rhun ap Iorwerth is pressing the next prime minister for more Welsh powers, fair funding and respect for the Senedd mandate as Labour prepares to choose a new leader
U.K. politics
Andy Burnham’s decisive Makerfield by-election win returned him to Westminster and positioned him for a Labour contest that could determine Britain’s next prime minister
United Kingdom
The British prime minister said the statutory inquiry will cover England and Wales and follow a recommendation from Baroness Louise Casey’s review of group-based child sexual abuse
Labour leadership
The former health secretary said he would not make costly campaign promises he might have to reverse, as pressure on Keir Starmer’s leadership continues
U.K. courts
An Old Bailey jury convicted Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc over fires at north London properties and a car connected to the U.K. prime minister
Online safety
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will pursue an Australia-style age ban while adding tighter rules for livestreaming, gaming and other features used by minors
UK defence
In a letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Healey said the government’s defence investment plan does not meet the demands facing the UK
UK politics
More than 1,500 pages have been released on Lord Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the US, but key records and answers remain undisclosed
Parliamentary scrutiny
The Intelligence and Security Committee says ministers should seek MPs’ approval before holding back some material tied to Lord Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the US
UK politics
Number 10 is not expected to block the Greater Manchester mayor this time, but Reform UK’s recent strength in the constituency could make the by-election a defining fight
UK politics
King Charles outlined the government’s legislative programme for the year ahead, but leadership speculation around the prime minister quickly became Westminster’s dominant question
Labour leadership crisis
The resignations deepen Labour’s internal crisis after poor election results, though a formal challenge to the prime minister has not been triggered
UK politics
No Labour leadership contest has been triggered, but Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are among the figures being discussed as pressure builds on the prime minister
UK markets
Ten-year gilt yields briefly reached 5.13% as investors weighed political uncertainty, higher oil prices and the risk of looser public spending
U.K. politics
The British prime minister promised a sharper agenda on growth, defence, Europe and energy after local election losses triggered calls from dozens of Labour MPs for him to quit
Ukraine support
The prime minister said Britain is discussing participation in a £78bn EU-backed loan plan, with potential benefits for Ukraine, UK jobs and defence cooperation with Brussels
Green Party
The Green leader said he should not have commented on the police response on social media after criticism from Sir Keir Starmer, the Met chief and figures in his own party
Westminster
MPs rejected a Conservative-led bid to send the prime minister’s comments to the Privileges Committee, despite a small Labour rebellion
UK politics
Labour ministers are working to hold the line as opposition parties seek a Privileges Committee inquiry into whether the prime minister misled MPs
Diplomacy
The four-day state visit begins Monday as tensions over Iran, energy, immigration and tech taxes test the U.S.-UK relationship
