Sir Keir Starmer's government faces disintegration, marked by internal dissent and a loss of faith from his own MPs. A series of policy U-turns, scandals, and a loss of authority have culminated in his imminent departure, with Andy Burnham poised to become the next Prime Minister.
Pressure mounts for the UK's delayed Defence Investment Plan to be postponed again, allowing likely successor Andy Burnham to shape it. Outgoing PM Keir Starmer aims to publish it before the NATO summit, but Burnham's team wants to set terms. Defense firms seek certainty but hope for increased spending under a new administration.
Leaked WhatsApp messages from Peter Mandelson offer candid, often critical, insights into Keir Starmer's government, including assessments of ministers and advice on political strategy. Mandelson declined to fully cooperate with document requests related to the leaks.
UK faces political turmoil after Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Labour MP Josh Simons resign, citing loss of confidence in PM's leadership.
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government, less than two years in office, faces a steep decline in stability and voter confidence, attributed to a lack of transformative change, conflicting policies on Brexit and immigration, and a cautious approach avoiding hard decisions.
King Charles III outlines the UK government's law-making plans, including bills for rail investment in northern England, digital ID, nationalisation of British Steel, and a tourist tax in England.
