Former SNP chief Murrell to be sentenced for embezzling £400,000 of party funds The 61-year-old falsified accounting records and created fake invoices in a bid to cover up his wrongdoing. Evening Standard · Jun 23
Read Keir Starmer's Emotional Exit Speech in Full: 'Our Reputation in the World Restored' Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister, ending a brief tenure marked by political challenges. Andy Burnham emerges as the favourite to succeed him, with Labour leadership elections imminent. International Business Times UK · Jun 22
Who would be in an Andy Burnham cabinet? The runners and riders WITH the prospect of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister looking more and more likely after Keir Starmer's resignation, questions are starting to… The National (Scotland) · Jun 22
Keir Starmer has quit as prime minister – what will happen next in UK politics? Britain will soon have its fifth prime minister in four years. How did we get here and what challenges await Starmer’s successor? The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
London journalists fume as EU anthem blares over Keir Starmer's speech WESTMINSTER journalists were left fuming after Keir Starmer’s resignation speech was “ruined” by a protester blasting the EU anthem. The National (Scotland) · Jun 22
Burnham laughs off Monty Python heckle as he’s sworn in as MP Andy Burnham was sworn in as an MP on Monday after winning last week’s Makerfield by-election. Burnham travelled down to Westminster from Manchester earlier in the day, shortly after Keir Starmer confirmed he was resigning as prime minister. Burnham is widely expected to be the next prime minister after receiving… The Independent UK · Jun 22
Andy Burnham: what to expect from the UK’s likely next prime minister Resigning as UK prime minster and leader of the Labour party, Keir Starmer said he accepted, “with good grace”, that the party does not think he is best placed to lead them into the next general election. The Conversation · Jun 22
Good luck, Andy Burnham – you’ll need more than a smile and a better bus service to succeed in No 10 As prime minister, Starmer acted with dignity. What a pity that those Labour colleagues who ousted him could not do the same, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
'I Have Heard the Answer': The Line That Ended Keir Starmer's Premiership Keir Starmer's simple admission that he had 'heard the answer' from his own MPs marked the moment his two‑year premiership ended and cleared the path for Andy Burnham to bid for No 10. International Business Times UK · Jun 22
SNP to introduce Westminster bill to devolve indyref powers to Holyrood THE SNP will introduce a bill in Westminster to devolve independence referendum powers to Holyrood ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 22
New SNP MP Lara Bird sworn in after slamming Westminster 'chaos' THE SNP's newest MP has said the UK Government was “descending into chaos again” ahead of being sworn in at the House of Commons. The National (Scotland) · Jun 22
Arrest of Donaldson came at the height of his political powers The long-standing Lagan Valley MP had just led the DUP back into powersharing government at Stormont after boycotting the institutions for two years. Evening Standard · Jun 22
Starmer ‘treated those from Northern Ireland as second-class citizens’ – O’Neill First Minister Michelle O’Neill said the Prime Minister ‘refused to meet’ the Stormont Executive in recent years. Evening Standard · Jun 22
Who Is Andy Burnham? The Frontrunner to Succeed Keir Starmer as Britain's Next Prime Minister Who is Andy Burnham? The Labour frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer faces praise and criticism as questions grow over his leadership style and path to Downing Street. International Business Times UK · Jun 22
Evening Standard · Jun 22 Swinney says Sir Keir Starmer made the ‘right decision’ in quitting Number 10 Scottish First Minister John Swinney however argued more ‘fundamental change’ is needed for Scotland.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 22 Celtic Alliance leaders tell next UK prime minister to face 'new political realities' LEADERS in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have warned that politics is changing "rapidly" across these islands, and that whoever…
The Times of India · Jun 22 Who could replace Keir Starmer? The race to become Britain's next Prime Minister Britain's political scene is in flux as Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, ending a turbulent tenure. His departure follows months of internal dissent and electoral setbacks, prompting a leadership contest. Andy Burnham is seen as the early frontrunner to replace Starmer, with the party seeking a fresh direction to regain…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 22 John Swinney issues statement following Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister JOHN Swinney has said Keir Starmer “'made the right decision” following the Prime Minister's resignation, insisting a “fresh start…
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Sir Keir Starmer quits as Labour leader – what happens next? Andy Burnham could be in Downing Street within weeks after Sir Keir Starmer set out the timetable for his exit from No 10.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 22 Keir Starmer resignation 'shows why Scotland must quit Westminster cycle of crisis' KEIR Starmer’s resignation makes him the “sixth UK Prime Minister to resign in a decade of Westminster chaos”, the SNP have said.
The Economic Times · Jun 22 Keir Starmer steps down as Labour Party leader, says will remain UK PM until successor chosen Keir Starmer has stepped down as British Prime Minister, with a new Labour leader expected before September. This follows mounting pressure and the return of popular Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to Westminster. Burnham, known for his communication skills, faces questions on policy and the nation's challenging financial landscape. His…
Evening Standard · Jun 22 Starmer expected to set out timetable to quit No 10 as Burnham returns as MP Sir Keir Starmer’s days in No 10 appear to be coming to a close after rival Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster.
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Burnham latest: PM hopeful meets Starmer in secret as he prepares to run for Labour leader Downing Street confirmed that the prime minister would allow prospective leadership candidates to receive government briefings
Evening Standard · Jun 21 Keir Starmer on the brink of resigning as Andy Burnham heads to Westminster The Prime Minister has spent the weekend mulling his political future.
International Business Times UK · Jun 21 Keir Starmer's Secret Phone Leaks Reveal Total Collapse as Trump Confirms PM is Quitting Keir Starmer's secret phone calls to Cabinet allies have leaked, revealing a collapsing premiership as Labour figures urge him to set a quitting timetable and rivals scent blood.