Darren Jones Rules Out Labour Leadership, Urges Burnham on Economy
Senior minister Darren Jones has ruled himself out of the Labour leadership race after a 'reassuring' conversation with Andy Burnham, urging him to set out more economic policies.
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Treorchy by-election: Five candidates for council seat on June 25
Five candidates are standing in the Treorchy ward by-election on June 25 to replace Sera Evans, who was elected to the Senedd. Candidates include Daniel Buck (Green), Richard Clarke (Plaid Cymru), Craig Ford (Reform UK), David Morris (Labour), and Cerys W
Starmer Dismisses PMQs Criticism Over Backbenchers and Defence
Sir Keir Starmer batted away criticism from Kemi Badenoch at PMQs, defending his ministers and touting a £270bn defence boost, as Speaker Hoyle urged decorum.
BBC must adapt, says new director-general Matt Brittin
New BBC director-general Matt Brittin says the corporation must move faster and adapt to the world, citing misinformation and media literacy as key challenges after receiving his CBE.
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Andy Burnham U-turns again, scared of Farage
Andy Burnham has U-turned on immigration and election demands, showing inconsistency. He's fearful of Nigel Farage and Reform UK, betraying his promises.
Starmer: SNP Has 'Giant' Questions Over Murrell Jailing
Keir Starmer says the SNP has 'giant' questions to answer after ex-chief executive Peter Murrell was jailed for five years for embezzling over £400,000 from the party.
Starmer to Stay on as MP After Stepping Down as PM
Sir Keir Starmer will remain an MP after leaving No 10, his spokesman confirmed, avoiding a by-election in his Holborn and St Pancras seat.
Darren Jones Rules Out Labour Leadership Bid
Darren Jones has ruled himself out of the Labour leadership race, urging Andy Burnham to detail his economic plans after a 'reassuring' conversation. Jones cited time constraints for a budget and backed Burnham as the frontrunner.
Badenoch Mocks Starmer at PMQs Over Labour Chaos
At PMQs, Kemi Badenoch mocked Keir Starmer as a 'condemned man' and attacked his cabinet, as Andy Burnham's shadow looms over the Labour leadership race.
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Faslane to See Investment in UK Defence Plans
The UK Government's long-delayed defence plans will include investment for the Faslane nuclear submarine base, with Defence Minister Luke Pollard telling MPs that 'massive investment' is needed.
Starmer Faces PMQs Amid Resignation, Burnham Name Repeatedly Raised
Keir Starmer faced PMQs for the first time since resigning as PM. Andy Burnham's name was invoked 15 times, and Starmer jibed at Tories over by-election results.
Trump insider warns of GOP backlash if he seeks third term
Anthony Scaramucci warns that Republican 'knives will come out' if Donald Trump attempts an unprecedented third term, as concerns over the 80-year-old's neurological health grow.
Trump humiliated as baby name Donald hits all-time low
Donald Trump's approval rating hits 34%, and the baby name Donald drops to 690th place with fewer than 400 newborns named Donald in 2025, sparking comparisons to Adolf Hitler.
Statistics authority rebukes Badenoch over welfare claim
The UK Statistics Authority has told Kemi Badenoch her claim that the welfare bill exceeds income tax receipts for the first time ever is 'not wholly accurate' and has been the case since 2011.
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FIFA Fears World Cup Match-Fixing Over Weather Delays
FIFA admits final World Cup group games may not kick off simultaneously due to weather delays, raising fears of match manipulation. Only one match has been severely delayed so far.
Polanski Open to Coalition with Burnham's Labour
Green Party leader Zack Polanski signals willingness to cooperate with a Labour government led by Andy Burnham, but conditions it on Burnham's political direction and appointments.
Wes Streeting 'Internally Screaming' as Burnham Dashes PM Dreams
Wes Streeting publicly backs Andy Burnham for PM but new images suggest he is 'internally screaming' with regret over his decision.
Public Near-Divided on Andy Burnham, Poll Shows
A YouGov poll reveals 34% view Andy Burnham favourably and 38% unfavourably, giving him a net rating of -4, the highest of any politician polled.
Mediocrities Like Starmer Robbed UK of Serious Status
Britain can no longer call itself a serious state, as the seventh prime minister in 10 years prepares to inflict another rebrand, according to Comment Editor Sebastian Murphy.
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London Probed in Grooming Gangs Inquiry After Express Probe
London will be among the first areas investigated in the statutory grooming gangs inquiry, following a Daily Express investigation. Mayor Sadiq Khan faces accusations of ignoring the scandal.
Poll: Public Backs Burnham Over Badenoch and Farage as PM
A new Ipsos poll finds 35% think Andy Burnham would be a good PM, more than Kemi Badenoch (29%) or Nigel Farage (27%). However, 39% want a Labour leadership contest, not a coronation.
Panama and Jordan Eliminated from World Cup Due to FIFA Rule Change
Panama and Jordan have been officially eliminated from the 2026 World Cup ahead of final group stage fixtures, following FIFA's new head-to-head tiebreaker rule that makes it impossible for them to advance even with a win.
Nearly 1 in 4 European voters back far-right parties
Almost 24% of European voters now support far-right parties, up from 5% in 1995, according to analysis by 150 political scientists across 31 countries.
Andy Burnham Rules Out Labour Leadership Bid
Andy Burnham has ruled out standing for Labour leader, saying he will not challenge Keir Starmer and urging the party to unite behind the current leadership.
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Walkley chair resigns after alleged violent comment to ABC colleague
Ben Butler resigned as Walkley Judging Board chair after allegedly saying an ABC colleague should be 'killed and buried in a shallow grave'. He has been replaced by Gay Alcorn.
Former Liberal VP Teena McQueen Dies at 67
Teena McQueen, former Liberal Party vice president who defected to One Nation in May, dies after severe illness. Remembered as a 'force of nature' by colleagues.
Union Jack flag ban: Activists stopped from hoisting on lampposts
Raise the Colours activists have been banned by a High Court injunction from attaching flags to lampposts in Oxfordshire after the council cited safety risks and community distress.
London Councils Challenge Housing Quota Cut in High Court
Three London councils—Hackney, Tower Hamlets, and Lewisham—have launched a High Court challenge against the GLA over plans to reduce affordable housing quotas from 35% to 20%.
Starmer blow as GB News halts for Burnham leadership update
GB News Breakfast halted for a breaking bulletin on Darren Jones endorsing Andy Burnham for Labour leader, further embarrassing outgoing PM Keir Starmer.
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Brad Lander Loses NYC Democratic Primary to Mamdani
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has been defeated in the Democratic primary by state Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, according to AP projections, in a race marked by progressive versus establishment divisions.
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