Darren Jones, former Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, criticized new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plan to cut VAT on electricity bills, highlighting the unfunded DigitalID program and questioning how new policies will be paid for, just hours after Burnham took office.
Andy Burnham has been appointed the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, formally assuming the post after Sir Keir Starmer's resignation. Starmer's downfall followed tanking approval ratings, scandals involving Peter Mandelson and grooming gangs, and poor local election results.
白宮國際足總工作小組執行董事朱利安尼表示，英國首相施凱爾介入英格蘭與墨西哥比賽時間的決定，比美國總統川普要求FIFA重新檢視巴洛根紅牌判決「嚴重許多」，因前者涉及公共安全考量，後者僅關乎球場比賽。
Andy Burnham is set to become the next Labour leader and UK Prime Minister after securing 322 nominations from Labour MPs, just one shy of the number needed to run unopposed. If no other candidates emerge by Wednesday, Burnham will be declared leader next week and take office on July 20.
英國工黨正展開新黨魁選舉，接替辭職的施紀賢爵士。目前唯一宣佈參選的是貝安德，他有望在短期內成為首相。文章詳述了黨魁選舉的提名程序、時間表，以及可能出現的兩種情況：貝安德獨自參選或有其他競爭者加入。
Andy Burnham is set to become the next Labour leader and potentially Prime Minister after securing 322 nominations from Labour MPs. If no other candidates emerge, he will be declared leader next week and take office on July 20th.
Andy Burnham apologised for Labour's initial response to Israel's military action in Gaza, stating the party "didn't get it right" and needs improvement. He acknowledged the "huge hurt" caused and the UK's slowness in calling for a ceasefire, while also condemning the Hamas attack and antisemitism.
Andy Burnham is poised to become the next Labour leader without a contest, as no other candidates have emerged to challenge him. He is expected to be declared leader next week and potentially become Prime Minister on July 20th.
Andy Burnham is set to become Labour's new leader as no other candidates have emerged to challenge him. Nominations opened Thursday, and without opposition, Burnham could be declared leader next week and potentially become prime minister on July 20th.
Labour MPs are nominating their next leader following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation. Andy Burnham is the sole declared candidate, needing 81 MPs' nominations and support from affiliated groups. If unchallenged, he could be leader by July 17 and PM by July 20.
Twelve countries, including the UK, will invest over £37bn ($50bn) in a new long-range missile project, Deep Precision Strike, to enhance European defence. Unveiled ahead of the Nato summit in Ankara, the initiative aims to strike targets up to 1,250 miles away with pinpoint accuracy, bolstering mutual security against Russian threats.
Sir Keir Starmer has apologised on behalf of the British state for its role in historical forced adoptions in England and Wales, where an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers between the 1950s and 1970s. He called the practice a "stain on our history" and announced a £4 million support package.
Sir Keir Starmer, on behalf of the British state, apologised for its role in historical forced adoptions in England and Wales, where an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers from the 1950s-1970s. He called it "a stain on our history," acknowledging the trauma but offering no financial compensation, only support services.
Sir Keir Starmer's defence investment plan (Dip) is criticized for its "nightmare logic," suggesting deeper incorporation into American power rather than genuine national security. Despite a £298bn budget, concerns are raised about austerity measures and a focus on US alliance capabilities over homeland defence.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled a £15bn increase in UK military spending, raising it to £80bn annually by 2029, to be funded by cutting other investment budgets, including some road and energy projects. The delayed plan aims to reverse the "hollowing out" of armed forces and has led to two ministerial resignations.
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.
A decade after the Brexit vote, the economic impact remains disputed. Reports by Allianz Research and Deutsche Bank suggest resilience but no revival, with estimated GDP shortfalls of 2-4% and lasting trade and investment damage, yet also highlight UK service sector strengths.
Andy Burnham's swearing-in as PM dominates UK front pages, with policies and cabinet picks anticipated. Meanwhile, a rare red heat health alert prompts travel warnings amid rail disruptions.
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as UK Prime Minister following the re-election of Andy Burnham as Manchester Mayor. Despite Labour's achievements under Starmer, his perceived lack of boldness and failure to articulate a vision led to his downfall. Burnham is now positioned to take over, but faces skepticism regarding his own ideological clarity and policy details.
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Labour leader following poor election results and internal pressure. Andy Burnham is the frontrunner to replace him, potentially becoming Prime Minister by mid-July without a general election.
Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Labour leader, citing pressure from poor approval ratings and recent election defeats. Andy Burnham is expected to succeed him, potentially becoming UK prime minister by mid-July.
Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Labour Party leader and UK Prime Minister, citing his party's decision that he's not best placed to lead into the next general election, ensuring an orderly handover with a new leader by September.
Sir Keir Starmer resigns as PM after losing MP and cabinet confidence. BBC Verify assesses his government's record on economy, immigration, healthcare, and energy bills since July 2024.
Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, citing a desire to put the country first. He will remain in post until a new leader is chosen by summer recess.
