UK politics
Starmer to quit as Labour leader, opening race for No 10
The prime minister says he will stay in office until Labour chooses a successor, with Andy Burnham already confirming he plans to stand
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- UK politics Starmer to quit as Labour leader, triggering race for next prime minister Sir Keir Starmer said he will stay in Downing Street until Labour chooses a successor, with nominations due to open on 9 July
- U.K. politics Starmer steps down as Labour leader as Burnham moves to replace him Andy Burnham’s decisive Makerfield by-election win returned him to Westminster and positioned him for a Labour contest that could determine Britain’s next prime minister
- United Kingdom Starmer backs national inquiry into grooming gangs after Casey audit The British prime minister said the statutory inquiry will cover England and Wales and follow a recommendation from Baroness Louise Casey’s review of group-based child sexual abuse
Labour leadership
Streeting warns Labour race must not become a pledge auction
The former health secretary said he would not make costly campaign promises he might have to reverse, as pressure on Keir Starmer’s leadership continues
Online safety
Five questions shaping the UK’s under-16 social media ban
The government wants restrictions in force by early 2027, but the scope, exemptions and enforcement tools are still being worked through
U.K. courts
Two Men Found Guilty in Arson Attacks Linked to Keir Starmer
An Old Bailey jury convicted Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc over fires at north London properties and a car connected to the U.K. prime minister
Online safety
UK plans under-16 social media ban as enforcement doubts mount
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will pursue an Australia-style age ban while adding tighter rules for livestreaming, gaming and other features used by minors
Music reunion
Mis-Teeq reunite for Wembley show marking 25 years of debut album
The UK garage-era trio will play London’s Wembley Arena in September, with Alesha Dixon saying the comeback began in the group chat
UK defence
John Healey resigns as defence secretary over spending plan
In a letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Healey said the government’s defence investment plan does not meet the demands facing the UK