- Jun 23
Burnham’s path to No 10 opens as Labour figures push for a contested race rather than a coronation
Andy Burnham remains the overwhelming favourite to succeed Keir Starmer after Wes Streeting dropped out and endorsed him, but a faction inside Labour is pressing other candidates to stand in order to avoid an uncontested handover.
- Jun 11
Two UK ministers quit over defence funding row as Starmer faces cabinet rebellion
Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to provide the funds needed to protect the country against growing threats.
