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What John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary means for Keir Starmer and the UK

John Healey resigned as defence secretary following continued disagreement between Downing Street, the Treasury and the Ministry of Defence over the defence investment plan. Healey said the plan falls “well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time”.

The Conversation

Keir Starmer aides ‘war-gaming’ leadership contest with Andy Burnham

Prime minister is ‘hellbent’ on fighting any contest, even if his future may be out of his hands, sources say

The Guardian - UK

Trump takes credit after ex-Cameron aide makes run-off for California governor

The US president said pressure he exerted on ‘cheating dogs’ saw Steve Hilton progress in the race for the top West Coast job.

The Independent UK

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Crackdown on tech platforms will go ahead despite US intervention, says No 10

US embassy came out against UK’s proposed under-16 social media ban, which would affect American firms

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

J.D. Vance Ignites a Diplomatic Firestorm Citing the Murder of Henry Nowak in an Attack on U.K. Border Policy

Vance’s framing of the crime as a symptom of "civilizational decline" mirrors rhetoric used by the far-right in both countries.

The Mary Sue

Cautious Keir seeks to cement his legacy as he plods towards the exit

PM is seeking a few quick wins to guarantee he is remembered for at least a short while after he resigns

The Guardian - UK

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Starmer issues three-month ultimatum for tech firms to ban nude images on children’s phones

Tech bosses could face criminal prosecution if they fail to implement changes

The Independent UK

'To preserve viability as a regional security platform': US weighs plan to buy Chagos Islands, report says

The US is reportedly exploring a direct purchase of the Chagos Islands, including the crucial Diego Garcia base, from Mauritius. This potential move aims to bypass the UK's sovereignty handover plan, driven by American concerns over security and geopolitical ties. Washington seeks to secure the long-term future of this vital…

The Times of India

Britain's Starmer slams Vance for teen stabbing claim

Downing Street has condemned US Vice-President JD Vance's comments after he blamed the murder of a young student in London on a "mass invasion of migrants".

AAP

Keir Starmer Warns US Is Trying to Interfere in British Democracy After JD Vance's Nowak Post

Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticises US interference in UK democracy after Vice-President JD Vance's comments on the Henry Nowak murder case, sparking diplomatic tensions and calls for action.

International Business Times UK

Downing Street hits back after JD Vance comments on Henry Nowak murder

DOWNING STREET has hit back after US vice president JD Vance blamed the murder of Henry Nowak on “the mass invasion of migrants”.

The National (Scotland)

Starmer rejects US ‘two-tier policing’ criticism over Henry Nowak murder

Downing Street dismissed the suggestion, while the Lib Dems labelled it ‘flagrant foreign interference’.

The Independent UK

Downing Street rejects US claim of ‘two-tiered policing’ over Henry Nowak death - as it happened

PM’s spokesperson also dismissed remarks from Kemi Badenoch, who suggested the identity politics could lead to civil war

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Evening Standard

Andy Burnham says he would challenge Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership

Mr Burnham has ruled out calling a snap election if he enters Downing Street.

Evening Standard

Starmer still confident in Darren Jones after leaked Mandelson messages revealed

Mr Jones also appeared to criticise Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Jonathan Reynolds and Angela Rayner.

Evening Standard

Starmer defends disappearing WhatsApp messages use after Mandelson files release

Downing Street confirmed that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer uses the disappearing messages function on WhatsApp.

The Independent UK

Starmer uses disappearing messages on WhatsApp, No 10 admits after Mandelson files released

Use of disappearing messages mean messages between the prime minister and Peter Mandelson may have been wiped

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The Independent UK

Full timeline of Mandelson ambassador appointment scandal as latest files released

Evening Standard

Chaos over Trump’s red box ‘like something out of The Thick Of It’ – Mandelson

Efforts in Whitehall to arrange a bespoke case sought after by the US president were branded ‘incompetence’ by Lord Mandelson.

The Independent UK

How I ended up in the Mandelson files

Political editor David Maddox discusses being named in exchanges involving Peter Mandelson and how The Independent’s stories have embarrassed the government

The Guardian - UK

What is new in the latest release of Peter Mandelson documents?

Massive tranche reveals ex-ambassador’s scorn for Starmer’s leadership and his unwillingness to share information

The Independent UK

Secret Mandelson WhatsApp messages set to be released – here’s when

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Evening Standard

Mandelson files to be published on Monday afternoon, Downing Street says

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said the publication of the files would be an ‘unprecedented piece of Government transparency’.

Evening Standard

Swinney vows he will not ‘kowtow to Downing Street’ over Scottish independence

The First Minister has insisted he will use the ‘independence majority’ at Holyrood.

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