Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure to resign amid growing support for Andy Burnham to take over. Starmer's leadership is questioned following poor election results and a perceived lack of voter appeal, while Burnham is seen as a strong contender with proven success as Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Britain's Labour government faces a potential leadership election as PM Sir Keir Starmer vows to contest, while Andy Burnham returns to parliament and signals his intent to challenge. Burnham's decisive by-election win in Makerfield fuels speculation about a leadership bid.
Two men, Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc, have been jailed for orchestrating arson attacks on properties and a car connected to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The attacks, ordered by a Russian-linked figure known as 'EL' via Telegram, targeted locations in north London. Lavrynovych received seven years, and Carpiuc two years.
Andy Burnham is poised to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership after winning the Makerfield by-election. A contest could see the winner become PM without a general election, amidst party discontent over recent election losses and policy shifts.
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with nearly 55% of the vote, a significant victory that increases pressure on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Burnham's return to Westminster fuels speculation about a future leadership challenge.
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, secured a significant victory in the Makerfield by-election. His win, however, has intensified speculation about his ambitions for the UK's top political office, with many viewing his return to parliament as a stepping stone to challenging the prime minister.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Manchester, secured a significant victory in the Makerfield by-election, fueling speculation about his potential bid for the UK's top job. Burnham, a prominent Labour figure, promised to oust the current prime minister if elected.
Sir Keir Starmer has urged Andy Burnham to focus on the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral election if he wins the Makerfield seat, warning against an immediate leadership challenge. The Prime Minister also indicated he would offer Burnham a cabinet role in a Labour government.
UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to ban under-16s from main social media platforms by next spring. The government is shifting its stance on tech industry access to children, prompted by concerns over wellbeing, time spent online, bullying, and AI chatbot misuse.
The UK government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, announced new online safety rules banning children under 16 from major social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The measures, set to take effect in spring 2027, aim to protect young people from harmful content, cyberbullying, and online predators, with parents overwhelmingly backing the stricter regulations.
The UK government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has announced sweeping new online child safety rules. A key proposal is a ban on social media use for children under 16, aiming to protect them from harmful content and online risks. The measures, described as 'Australia-plus', are set to take effect in spring 2027.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media for under-16s and restrict gaming/live streaming platforms. The move, inspired by Australia's ban, aims to protect children's wellbeing online, though some express skepticism about its effectiveness.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media for under-16s and restrict gaming and live streaming platforms. This move aims to protect children's online wellbeing and follows similar measures in Australia.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended his defence spending decisions following the resignation of two defence ministers. He stated his "duty" to remain in office and insisted defence is his "number one priority," despite facing leadership challenges and criticism over funding.
Sir Keir Starmer announces tech giants must block nude images on children's phones by September, part of a broader push to regulate tech and protect minors, following criticism of delayed action on tech regulation.
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.
Sir Keir Starmer has criticized Elon Musk for "interfering" in British politics following the death of Henry Nowak. Starmer urged politicians to listen to Nowak's grieving family and avoid using the case to "whip up division."
UK PM Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood have raised "serious questions" for police following the release of bodycam footage showing officers' response to the murder of Henry Nowak. The footage shows Nowak, who was dying, being handcuffed while his killer, Vickrum Digwa, falsely claimed to be a victim of a racist attack. Digwa was jailed for life for the murder.
An analysis of documents related to Peter Mandelson's vetting reveals blunt conversations about the welfare system and public spending. The political damage to the Prime Minister is compounded by recent election results and an ongoing leadership race.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged TNT Sports to make the upcoming Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain free-to-air, citing a tradition of making the event accessible to all fans.
The article critiques Britain's post-Brexit political stagnation and its diminished influence in Europe, contrasting it with the EU's growing push for "strategic autonomy" amid global geopolitical shifts and the war in Ukraine.
Six UK campaign groups, spanning differing views on banning social media for under-16s, jointly call on PM Keir Starmer to require platforms to prove safety before children can access them, ahead of the government's online safety consultation deadline.
The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency over the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The decision was made after a second case was confirmed in Goma, a city of nearly 2 million people.
A Ukrainian man, Pochynok, accused of conspiring to set fire to a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer, claims he was only asked to help with luggage. He denies involvement in the arson plot, stating he captured a video of the act by another individual, Lavrynovych, before fleeing.
