Polls close in Makerfield by-election, a key contest for Andy Burnham's political future. The Labour candidate faces Reform's Robert Kenyon in a seat traditionally safe for Labour but recently leaning towards Reform.
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer faces deep unpopularity and a revolt from his MPs, with nearly 100 calling for his resignation. His defense secretary also resigned. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham could challenge Starmer if he wins the Makerfield by-election on June 18.
Canada is in negotiations with the U.K. to join its NATO-linked Defense, Security, and Resilience Bank (DSRB) and a global fighter jet program (GCAP). Canadian High Commissioner to the U.K. Bill Blair confirmed ongoing discussions, expressing optimism about the DSRB. Gordon Brown is leading the U.K.'s engagement on the DSRB, aiming to boost defense spending.
Sir Keir Starmer met the family of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old university student who died after being handcuffed by police while dying. Starmer vowed to prevent similar tragedies and address questions about the police's handling of the murder.
DÉCRYPTAGE - En appelant Keir Starmer à s’effacer, Wes Streeting, une figure de l’aile droite du Parti travailliste, accentue la pression sur le locataire du 10 Downing Street, sans toutefois se porter formellement candidat à sa succession.
No. 10 Downing Street is making a habit of blaming officials for its woes.
