Minister calls for ‘swift transition’ of power to Burnham without challenge over Labour leadership – UK politics live
Former Starmer loyalist Nick Thomas-Symonds suggests battle over leadership would not be in ‘best interests of the country’Good morning. Nothing is inevitable in life, but it is now all-but-certain that Andy Burnham will become the next Labour leader. There are still more than two weeks before the nominations for the leadership open on Thursday 9 July but – unless the Mail on Sunday can somehow unearth some surprise scandal about how Burnham has fathered a secret lovechild while also taking brib...
Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans
Prime minister was forced to row back on some policies despite strong support among voters for climate actionKeir Starmer has faced a problem no Labour government has needed to deal with before. His energy and climate policies – core to solving the cost of living crisis – have come under attack from opposition parties, which have made dismantling the agenda one of their top priorities, second only to immigration, in their pitch to voters.This is new in British politics, where a cross-party conse...
An AI proxy war could reshape Congress — before Congress reshapes AI
Deep Dive Politics An AI proxy war could reshape Congress — before Congress reshapes AI June 22, 20265:00 AM ET By Shannon Bond , Eric McDaniel Scott Kwiatkowski from takes part in a demonstration at the Utah State Capitol to oppose the construction of a data center in the state on May 23, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Support and opposition to artificial intelligence is drawing tens of millions of dollars of spending during the midterm election cycle. Natalie Behring/Getty Images hide caption...
Keir Starmer expected to announce resignation timetable, paving way for Burnham premiership - UK politics live
It’s still unclear whether there will be a leadership contest or an uncontested handover of powerStarmer expected to announce exit plan to clear way for Burnham to become PM‘A shift has taken place’: Starmer faces the music after weekend of reflectionGood morning. Tomorrow is the 10th anniversary of the referendum to leave the EU, which means that Wednesday is the 10th anniversary of the day David Cameron announced he was resigning as PM. After Cameron was forced out by the result of his own ref...
UK PM Starmer could set out exit timetable today as Labour rival Burnham waits in the wings
Prime Minister Keir Starmer could on Monday set out a timetable for his departure and usher in an orderly transfer of power to rival Andy Burnham, paving the way for Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Less than two years after Starmer won a landslide election victory that promised to end Britain’s chaotic politics, one source said he had spent the weekend considering whether to step aside or fight a leadership contest. “Keir likes to think about things,” said the source on condition of anonym...
US marks 'encouraging progress' in peace talks with Iran after summit was nearly derailed by Trump's fiery threat
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Nancy Mace brutally fact-checked on claim government is funding 'radical transgender experiments' on mice
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'Your loyalty is for sale': Aaditya slams 'greedy MPs' as Uddhav Sena battles fresh rebellion
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has strongly criticized six Lok Sabha MPs who are reportedly shifting allegiance to the Eknath Shinde faction. Thackeray accused them of betraying voters' mandate and selling their loyalty for political gain, calling their actions a 'shocking example of dirty politics.' The move deepens the internal crisis for Uddhav Thackeray's party, with disciplinary action anticipated against the absent MPs.
Trump-backed right wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella wins runoff election for president of Colombia
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ABC star threatened by Trump for 'trying to rip rubber off surface' of Reflecting Pool as Jeanine Pirro refuses to rule out ARRESTING him
SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 01:00, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 01:02, 22 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Australia politics live: Labor’s big reforms face test as parliament returns; national cabinet to debate fuel security
MPs return to Canberra for two weeks of haggling over tax and NDIS reforms before the winter break. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSearch begins for new Nacc commissioners The attorney-general, Michelle Rowland, has opened applications for the new leaders of the National Anti-corruption commission, following the resignation of Paul Brereton.The government is committed to strengthening the Nacc, including by continuing to make appointments throu...
Transition timetable: what a Starmer autumn handover could look like
New leader could be chosen unchallenged or after a quick contest while outgoing PM has time to finalise his legacyUK politics live – latest updatesIf the predictions are proved correct and Keir Starmer does announce a timetable for an autumn departure from Downing Street, the machinery of government will again kick into gear for a handover of power – but one that will be, by UK standards, relatively leisurely.While many democracies build in lengthy transition periods – a defeated or retiring US...
Hidden past of Trump congressional pick... as hypocritical truth behind his hardline child predator boasts is revealed
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Badenoch attacks Farage over £5m gift and rules out Tory-Reform pact
Conservative leader says Reform UK’s poor showing in this week’s byelections leaves idea of deal ‘stone-dead’UK politics live – latest updatesKemi Badenoch has attacked Nigel Farage over the £5m gift he received before the general election as she ruled out an electoral pact with Reform UK.The Tory leader questioned Farage’s acceptance of the gift from the Thailand-based crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne in the months before he stood to become an MP in 2024. Continue reading...
Ilhan Omar cries poor as she claims her millionaire husband only made TWO HUNDRED dollars last year... despite his empire being worth $30million
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'Media-obsessed' Anna Paulina Luna reveals secret to her rising power as she turns into Republicans' 'favorite headache'
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Week in politics: continued negotiations with Iran; G7 summit; Reflecting Pool issues
Politics Week in politics: continued negotiations with Iran; G7 summit; Reflecting Pool issues June 21, 20268:06 AM ET Heard on Weekend Edition Sunday By Mara Liasson , Ayesha Rascoe Week in politics: continued negotiations with Iran; G7 summit; Reflecting Pool issues Listen · 4:37 4:37 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed
Keir Starmer expected to announce departure as prime minister on Monday
Overwhelming pressure from Labour MPs pushing Starmer towards announcing he will step downUK politics – live updatesKeir Starmer is expected to announce on Monday that he will step down as prime minister, after overwhelming pressure from Labour MPs to make way for Andy Burnham to become Labour leader.The prime minister and his allies had insisted for weeks that they would fight a leadership challenge from Burnham, or anyone else, before the Makerfield byelection in which Burnham was hoping to se...
Starmer reportedly expected to resign on Monday as growing numbers of MPs back Andy Burnham for PM – UK politics live
Sunday newspapers report that the prime minister is close to announcing when he’ll stand down and set out a timetable for departureGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. The British prime minister, Keir Starmer, is expected to resign on Monday and is preparing to set out a timetable for an orderly departure from No 10, according to the Observer.The paper reports that Starmer, who has insisted he would fight any leadership challenge, now recognises his position is untenable...
NCP MP Supriya Sule's Daughter Gets Married, Rahul Gandhi, Devendra Fadnavis Attend
The festivities, spanning from the sangeet ceremony to the wedding, saw the attendance of prominent personalities from the worlds of business, politics and entertainment.