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Bev Craig Named Labour Candidate to Succeed Andy Burnham in Manchester
Manchester City Council leader Bev Craig is Labour's pick to replace Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester mayor. The by-election is set for July 30.
The Hillsborough Law: A Defining Test of Starmer’s Legacy
Campaigners are urging Sir Keir Starmer to pass the Hillsborough Law before his term ends. The bill, designed to ensure public accountability, remains stalled over security service exemptions.
Peter Murrell Sentenced to Five Years for Embezzling SNP Funds
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been jailed for five years and three months after admitting to the embezzlement of over £400,000 in party funds. The sentence follows a police investigation that uncovered a decade of illicit spending.
Starmer and Burnham Meet as Labour Prepares for Rapid Transition
Sir Keir Starmer has met with Andy Burnham to ensure a smooth handover of power as the party prepares for a potential new leadership by mid-July. The meeting marks the first step in a transition process that will see major policy decisions suspended until a new prime minister is installed.
Labour MPs Split as Cabinet Ministers Rally Behind Andy Burnham
Cabinet ministers are rallying behind Andy Burnham to succeed Sir Keir Starmer. But a growing push for a leadership contest is exposing deep divisions within the party.
The Fall of Sir Keir Starmer: Why 'Mr Rules' Lost His Way
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister after a turbulent tenure. His methodical approach failed to connect with a public demanding more.
Keir Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister, Triggering Labour Leadership Race
Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister, ending the shortest Labour premiership in history. A leadership contest to replace him begins on July 9.
Keir Starmer Resigns: A Sudden End to a Two-Year Premiership
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after losing the confidence of his parliamentary party. He will remain in post until a successor is chosen by September.
Wales Demands New Terms of Engagement as Westminster Faces Leadership Vacuum
Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth is pushing for a new deal with Westminster following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation. He is demanding more powers and fair funding for Wales.
Sandra Young, the 'Queen' of Herne Bay’s Pub Scene, Dies at 81
Sandra Young, the beloved former landlady of four Herne Bay pubs, has died at 81. Her decades of service and charity work have left a lasting mark on the seaside town.
Blackburn Rovers Face a Goalkeeper Dilemma as Contract Clocks Tick
Blackburn Rovers face a high-stakes summer as their two senior goalkeepers enter the final year of their contracts. With one exit likely, the club is preparing for a significant shake-up in the squad.
Museveni Calls for East African Political Integration to Counter Security Threats
President Yoweri Museveni has called for political integration across East Africa, arguing that current borders leave the region vulnerable to global threats. He urged military leaders to look beyond national interests to ensure collective security.