Germany's government spokesperson stated that it is not the appropriate time to discuss formats or participants for future talks with Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict. This comes after Poland's Foreign Minister suggested his country should be involved in potential dialogue.
The UK government will publish a second tranche of documents on Monday concerning Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, following revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The documents, described as one of the largest publications ever laid in Parliament, will be released after MPs voted to force their disclosure.
French government spokesperson Maud Bregeon decried "endemic violence" following post-PSG celebrations, citing issues with education and parental responsibility. She called for urgent debate on minority excuses and exemplary justice.
The US facilitated face-to-face talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington, describing them as 'productive and positive'. Discussions, aiming to end the conflict and disarm Hezbollah, will continue on Friday despite ongoing exchanges of fire.
Keir Starmer faces leadership challenges as allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting indicate he may resign and potentially challenge for the leadership. Starmer has expressed 'full confidence' in Streeting. The King's Speech outlined 37 bills, including education, health, and energy reforms.
Keir Starmer faces leadership challenges as allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting indicate he may resign and potentially challenge for the leadership. Starmer has announced key reforms in education, health, and the courts in the King's Speech, aiming to prove his ability to enact change.
Downing Street confirms Wes Streeting remains Health Secretary amid potential leadership challenge rumors. The King's Speech debate begins with jibes from Labour's Naz Shah. A European partnership bill aims to align UK regulations with the EU, potentially adding £5.1bn annually to the economy. Nigel Farage faces a parliamentary inquiry over an undeclared £5m donation.
Wes Streeting, UK's health secretary, is reportedly preparing to resign and launch a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer, potentially as early as tomorrow, despite doubts over his support among MPs.
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer met Health Secretary Wes Streeting for 17 minutes amid calls for Starmer's resignation. The meeting's outcome is unclear, but Starmer's leadership faces challenges, including a potential no-confidence vote by the SNP and predictions from Labour-supporting unions that he won't lead the party into the next election.
Darren Jones says the prime minister is ‘listening to colleagues’, and does not rule out PM announcing resignation timetableStarmer on the brink as cabinet ministers urge him to quitDarren Jones, the chief secretary to the PM, is the minister doing the broadcast interview round this morning.Yesterday Peter Kyle, the business secretary, was the government spokesperson speaking in this slot. He was bullish in support of Keir Starmer.He’s listening to colleagues and he’s talking to colleagues. I can’t get get ahead of any decision he might take.I spoke to the prime minister last night, as you would expect, and he is talking to colleagues who have raised issues yesterday. But he was also very clear, as I’m sure all of my colleagues are, that coming into the office this morning, as we all are doing, we’re absolutely focussed on our jobs, on delivering the things that we’ve promised to deliver for the public.I’m not going to get ahead of any decision that the prime minister may or may not take.Obviously colleagues are asking the prime minister to consider different options in the future. And, as I say, he rightfully is listening to them. It’d be wrong if he wasn’t listening to them.[Starmer’s] got an important job to do as prime minister of our country … He’s got an important job as leader of the Labour party. and if the prime minister, decides to say anything further to his speech yesterday, I’m sure he’ll come and do that on on Sky news very shortly. Continue reading...
