Andy Burnham, former mayor and newly elected Makerfield MP, is poised to take over as Britain's 59th prime minister and Labour Party leader following Keir Starmer's sudden downfall. Burnham will pledge to be 'unashamedly Labour' and promise a new path for Britain at a special conference on Friday.
Andy Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester and newly elected MP for Makerfield, is set to become British Prime Minister on Monday. In his first parliamentary speech, he announced new legislation aimed at ending cover-up culture and transferring power to the people, symbolizing a shift from Keir Starmer's leadership.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared at his last Prime Minister's Questions session, defending his record and declaring he was leaving the country in "better shape than I found it." The session was marked by tributes, emotional moments, and tears from colleagues including Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented each NATO leader attending the alliance's summit in Ankara with a Turkish-made Gumusay revolver and ammunition as parting gifts. The unexpected firearms created logistical and legal complications, with some leaders like Belgian PM Bart De Wever discovering the weapons in their luggage upon return, while UK PM Keir Starmer left his behind due to British gun laws.
Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a nearly £300bn defence investment plan, but faces accusations from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch of leaving a £4.7bn funding shortfall for his successor Andy Burnham to resolve in the next Budget.
Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a £300bn defence investment plan that includes an additional £15bn in military spending over four years, to be funded by cutting investment budgets for energy, transport, and housing rather than borrowing. The plan allocates over £5bn for drones and autonomous systems.
US President Donald Trump gave his first public comments on Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister, describing him as 'extremely liberal' and predicting he won't open the North Sea to more oil drilling. Trump also downplayed Burnham's political experience by referring to him as merely a 'mayor of a town.'
Following Keir Starmer's resignation, Andy Burnham is poised to become Britain's next prime minister, marking the seventh UK leader in ten years and potentially the first practicing Catholic to hold the office. The rapid turnover reflects Britain's recent pattern of political instability.
Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is on track to become Britain's next prime minister following Keir Starmer's resignation, with key endorsements including from Health Secretary Wes Streeting and potential rivals struggling to gather sufficient support to force a contested leadership election.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader and PM on Monday, ending his tenure less than two years after winning a landslide election in 2024. His departure follows corruption allegations, policy reversals, and a leadership challenge from Labour MP Andy Burnham.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering his political future and could announce a timetable for his resignation as soon as Monday, according to multiple reports. The speculation comes as cabinet ministers and lawmakers call for him to step aside, with U.S. President Donald Trump also claiming Starmer "will resign."
A decade after the UK voted 52%-48% to leave the European Union on June 23, 2016, the country faces economic headwinds and political instability, with economists agreeing Brexit has weighed on growth. New surveys show two-thirds of EU citizens would support Britain rejoining, while most UK voters say Brexit has been bad for issues they care about.
Andy Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, is set to become Britain's next prime minister following Keir Starmer's resignation announcement. Burnham delivered his first major policy speech outlining his economic agenda and devolution plans, including a 10-year mission to raise living standards and promote regional growth.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure from Labour MPs and cabinet ministers to announce a departure timetable following Andy Burnham's by-election victory in northern England, which removes a key barrier to Burnham challenging for the leadership. Starmer has vowed to fight any challenge.
A decade after the Brexit referendum, new analysis of Bank of England data reveals the UK economy has taken a 6% hit from leaving the EU, with trade disrupted across nearly every sector. British exporters have been forced to pivot to distant markets like Hong Kong after losing European access.
A Russian frigate fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht sailed by a retired British couple in the English Channel on Tuesday, prompting condemnation from Prime Minister Keir Starmer who called the incident 'deeply concerning and reckless' while speaking at the G7 summit.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer committed the UK to playing its "full part" in reopening the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible, following a significant agreement with Iran brokered by US President Donald Trump. The announcement came during G7 meetings where Starmer and Trump met face-to-face.
Britain's Chief of Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton warned that UK armed forces will have to scale back operations, exercises and training without additional funding, following the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey who accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of allowing the Treasury to dictate defence policy.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled fresh energy sanctions on Russia and a £210 million deal to support Ukraine's nuclear plants for two years at the G7 summit in France. The announcement came as the BBC reported that arson attacks targeting Starmer last year have been linked to Russia.
Two men have been found guilty of conspiring to carry out arson attacks on properties and a car linked to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, with BBC investigations revealing the attacks were directed by a Russian-speaking handler operating through Telegram under the alias 'El Money' as part of a broader Russian campaign.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on June 15, 2026, that the UK will ban social media platforms including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook and X from offering services to children under 16. Experts and affected teenagers have raised concerns about enforcement challenges and the policy's effectiveness.
British Defence Secretary John Healey unexpectedly quit on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to commit sufficient resources to defend the country amid rising threats. The resignation represents a major blow to Starmer's government and undermines his security credentials.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that tech companies including Apple and Google have until September to install software blocking children from sending, receiving, or viewing nude images on their devices, or face legislation forcing them to comply.
Leaders of Ukraine, the UK, France, and Germany issued a joint statement outlining five conditions that must be met to achieve a 'just and lasting peace' to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The statement emerged from bilateral talks held in London on June 7, 2026.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sharply criticized tech billionaire Elon Musk for 'interfering in our politics' and attempting to create division following the murder of Henry Nowak, which sparked violent protests in Southampton. Starmer met with Nowak's family at Downing Street amid the escalating tensions.
British police face national backlash after 18-year-old student Henry Nowak was handcuffed while dying from stab wounds, after his killer falsely claimed a racist attack. Prime Minister Starmer condemned the incident as politicians warn against far-right groups exploiting the murder to inflame racial tensions.
Wes Streeting resigned as UK health secretary and confirmed he will run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister if a leadership contest is triggered. Streeting stepped down earlier this week with a scathing resignation letter urging Starmer to set a timetable for his departure, as the prime minister faces mounting pressure over his leadership.
King Charles III set out the UK government's legislative agenda in the traditional King's Speech to Parliament, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces intense scrutiny over his leadership and concerns about the government's stability amid nervous bond markets.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to step down on Tuesday despite growing pressure from within his own Labour Party, including junior government members and party colleagues, to resign. The leadership crisis has prompted a scheduled meeting with Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
Britain's ruling Labour Party faced significant defeats in local elections as Nigel Farage's anti-immigration Reform UK party made sweeping gains, marking one of Labour's worst election results in history. Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to remain in office despite the losses.
