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UK politics
A New York Times analysis frames Andy Burnham as the likely successor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but with the same pressures: weak growth, populist momentum and a divided electorate
UK politics
Rhun ap Iorwerth is pressing the next prime minister for more Welsh powers, fair funding and respect for the Senedd mandate as Labour prepares to choose a new leader
U.K. politics
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
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
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
U.K. courts
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
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
