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The jinx of No. 10: Why so many British PMs got the boot too soon

Britain’s political system has seen repeated early exits of prime ministers over the past decade, with six leaders from David Cameron to Keir Starmer all failing to complete full terms. The instability has been driven largely by the Brexit referendum, which shattered long-standing political consensus and deepened divisions within both…

The Economic Times

Keir Starmer resigns: How Brexit pushed 6 UK PMs out the exit door in 10 years - explained in 5 charts

Once again, a British prime minister walked out of Number 10 Downing Street to announce an early departure. As Keir Starmer confirmed he would step down after less than two years in office, one familiar resident remained unmoved by the drama: Larry the Cat, Downing Street’s long-serving feline, now preparing…

The Times of India

How Does Keir Starmer's Resignation Impact King Charles And The Monarchy?

Keir Starmer's resignation as prime minister forces King Charles to exercise one of his few personal powers, appointing a new Labour leader who can command the Commons and form a government.

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Keir Starmer to Liz Truss: The UK’s six prime ministers over decade of political turmoil

A tearful Sir Keir unveiled his resignation plan in an address outside Number 10 this morning

The Independent UK

Starmer finally shows some emotion – but it’s too little, too late

STARMER RESIGNS: The prime minister’s statement was about preserving his dignity – but became a rare display of emotion from a leader whom the public has struggled to warm to, writes political editor David Maddox

The Independent UK

What role does King Charles play after Keir Starmer’s resignation?

Charles will welcome the fourth prime minister of his reign – after Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer

The Independent UK

Britain's revolving door: The fall of six prime ministers in a decade of political upheaval

Britain braces for its seventh prime minister in a decade as Keir Starmer resigns, marking another turbulent chapter. Since the 2016 Brexit vote, a whirlwind of crises from negotiations to pandemics has seen leaders fall rapidly. Each departure highlights a nation grappling with immense challenges, leaving the next leader to…

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The King and Sir Keir: What was Charles’s relationship with his third PM?

The monarch is now preparing to appoint the fourth prime minister of his reign.

Evening Standard

The King’s role in appointing a new prime minister

The monarch does not act on advice nor need to consult anyone before calling upon a politician to form a government.

Evening Standard

Frozen by the challenges of power: how Starmer turned triumph into tragedy

Starmer appeared ruthless in banishing the influence of Jeremy Corbyn, and winning power – but far less certain on how to wield it

The Guardian - UK

'Heard party's answer': Keir Starmer resigns as UK PM amid Labour Party turmoil

Keir Starmer on Monday announced his resignation as UK prime minister amid turmoil within the Labour Party. His departure marks yet another short-lived tenure in Downing Street, adding to the recent cycle of brief premierships in the United Kingdom.

The Times of India

Monday briefing: What’s next for no-drama Starmer as his ‘political challenges’ pile up?

In today’s newsletter: Our senior political correspondent talks about how the coming days and weeks may unfold for the Labour government, and how Keir Starmer ended up the most unpopular prime minister in memory

The Guardian - UK

Makerfield by-election: Could Andy Burnham be Labour's lucky general as he marches on No10?

The economy may pick up, NHS waiting lists fall further and immigration be partly defused as a political issue

Evening Standard

Is Keir Starmer trying to build a legacy or just getting on with the job?

As the Makerfield byelection and a potential leadership challenge loom, there is a sense the PM is looking to create impacts that last

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Sunak is right that our students need financial literacy – but that shouldn’t mean yet more maths

Education should prepare young people for dealing not only with practical things such as insurance, pensions and taxes but also with tech and mental health, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Warrants for defendants skipping court in England and Wales up 50% since 2020

Former justice secretary Alex Chalk says figures obtained by Channel 4 reveal that current situation is a ‘horror show’

The Guardian - UK

The Treasury’s supermarket food price cap wheeze was bananas

Retailers such as M&S need not worry – the UK is not in a state of emergency and competition is clearly working

Evening Standard

Ex-minister allowed ‘perception of impropriety’ over defence firm job – watchdog

Sir Grant Shapps served as defence minister under former prime minister Rishi Sunak.

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The Independent UK

Revealed: The Facebook accounts using AI to promote fake ‘good news’ stories about politicians

Exclusive: Posts which ‘weaponise empathy’ are garnering hundreds of thousands of reactions online – as fact checkers warn false narratives are being ‘churned out at an industrial scale’

The Guardian - UK

The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers

May, Johnson, Truss, Sunak, and now Starmer: each one was brought low for a reason. But what if the deeper problem is the office itself?

The Independent UK

Why the path to No 10 is not an easy one for any of Starmer’s would-be challengers

Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner, Andy Burnham and surprise candidate Al Carns all face significant hurdles to be PM

The Independent UK

Will there be a general election? Here’s how – and what could happen next if Starmer leaves office

How the prime minister could be forced from office and what might be the next steps

Evening Standard

‘Watershed moment’ as smoking ban becomes law

Rishi Sunak, who introduced the legislation during his tenure at Number 10, said that the Tobacco and Vapes Act will save thousands of lives.

The Independent UK

Sunak says Mandelson appointment was a ‘grave lapse of political judgment’

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Sunak: Starmer must take responsibility for Mandelson vetting scandal

The government is ‘at risk of learning the wrong lessons from this sorry episode’, the former prime minister said

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