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The Papers: 'Blair: Starmer has no plan for Britain' and 'The heat's still on'

'Blair: Starmer has no plan for Britain' and 'The heat's still on'

Starmer in fresh crisis as Healey quits government with scathing attack on PM’s plan to protect Britain

Starmer in fresh crisis as Healey quits government with scathing attack on PM’s plan to protect Britain John Healey’s resignation piles more pressure on the prime minister, with Tory leader Kemi Badenoch saying it showed Sir Keir’s premiership is ‘falling apart’ - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Sir Keir Starmer’s government has been plunged into a fresh crisis after John Healey dramatically resigned as defence secretary, accusing the prime minister of being “unwilling to commit the...

Rival confirms he will challenge Starmer to be UK prime minister

Rival confirms he will challenge Starmer to be UK prime minister Manchester mayor targets June 18 parliamentary by-election before launching his bid for No 10 Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed for the first time his intention to challenge Keir Starmer to be Britain’s prime minister, drawing immediate criticism from the premier who vowed not to walk away from the job. “If I get your support, I would seek to represent you at the highest possible level and give this...

Growing unease over UK's stuttering efforts to rearm

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to British and Albanian troops about their involvement with training Ukarinian troops under Ope

Decision to allow three boys convicted of rape to walk free sparks fury and debate in U.K.

LONDON — A judge’s decision to spare three teenage boys found guilty of rape at knifepoint and other serious sexual offenses from a custodial sentence has sparked outrage across the U.K. Judge Nicholas Rowland’s decision to issue youth rehabilitation orders, or child community sentences, to the trio was widely criticized in Britain’s press. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the outcome “distressing.” Several campaigns calling for the judge’s removal have also been launched on social media,...

UK PM says Musk 'trying to whip up division' over student's murder

British PM Keir Starmer says Elon Musk 'trying to whip up division' over student's murder Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 12:13am In short: British PM Keir Starmer accused Elon Musk of "trying to whip up division" in Britain following anger over the police handling of the murder of Henry Nowak. The teenager's death has spurred claims by activists and politicians that there is bias against white people in the justice system, after it emerged Mr Nowak was accused of racism and handcuffed while dying of stab...

Britain’s defence ⁠minister Healey quits over defence spending

Britain’s defence minister Healey quits over defence spending PM Starmer is ‘unable to commit resources the nation needs’, John Healey says in letter. Britain’s defence minister says he has resigned over a disagreement with the prime minister about defence spending. In a letter addressed to Keir Starmer and posted on X on Thursday, Defence Secretary John Healey accused the prime minister of failing to commit the government resources that are needed to defend the country.

Britain’s banks demand a seat at the Brexit negotiating table

Britain’s banks want to muscle in on Keir Starmer’s Brexit “reset” with the EU. After years of being stuck on the sidelines, the City of London’s biggest players are pushing for financial services to finally be given a seat at the negotiating table. “To date, financial services have not been included in the strategic UK‑EU reset,” UK Finance, a lobby group representing Britain’s lenders, said in a report out Monday.

Pressure mounts on Starmer to resign as British PM

More than 70 MPs from Britain's governing Labour party have publicly called on the prime minister Keir Starmer to stand down, following disastrous local elections results. Several senior ministers have urged him to set a timetable for his departure. Earlier Keir Starmer insisted he would not quit, and would fight any leadership challenge.