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Burnham signals no immediate wealth tax as Starmer exits with tributes and Thames Water warning
Incoming UK prime minister Andy Burnham ruled out an immediate wealth tax but left the door open for future rises, while outgoing leader Keir Starmer defended his record in an emotional final Commons appearance. Thames Water warned of material uncertainty over its future as Burnham’s team signalled a plan to bring the utility under public control.
- Jul 5
RAYE opens 60th Montreux Jazz Festival with surprise guests Alicia Keys and Mark Ronson
British singer RAYE launched the 60th Montreux Jazz Festival with a meticulously crafted show featuring surprise appearances by Alicia Keys and Mark Ronson, paying homage to the festival's storied history.
- Jul 2
Andy Burnham poised to enter No 10 as 322 Labour MPs anoint him next leader in uncontested race
With all rivals mathematically blocked, the former Manchester mayor will be formally elected next Friday and must flesh out an agenda allies say remains obscure just 10 days before he walks through the Downing Street door.
- Jun 29
Andy Burnham pledges to rewire UK with devolution and public ownership in first speech as PM-in-waiting
In his first speech since returning to Westminster, the Labour MP promised a 'new direction' for Britain, including an outpost of 10 Downing Street in Manchester and greater local control over essential services.
- Jun 25
Starmer quits, Burnham set to lead: UK political upheaval and defence spending boost
Keir Starmer's resignation on Monday triggered a rapid Labour succession, with Andy Burnham all but certain to become the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, while a defence spending plan and a new media green paper added to the political frenzy.
- Jun 24
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, triggering Starmer resignation and Labour leadership race
Andy Burnham's return to Parliament after winning the Makerfield by-election has triggered Keir Starmer's resignation and opened a Labour leadership race, with Burnham the clear frontrunner.
- Jun 22
Starmer resigns as UK PM after Labour rebellion, Burnham emerges as frontrunner
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday after a Labour Party rebellion ended his short premiership. Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is now the frontrunner to replace him.
- Jun 20
Starmer considers resignation as cabinet mutiny grows after Burnham by-election victory
Business Secretary Peter Kyle said the prime minister is reflecting on 'political realities' after Andy Burnham's by-election win, with reports that Starmer could announce a resignation timetable on Monday.
- Jun 19
Burnham wins Makerfield seat as cabinet ministers urge Starmer to quit
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham won a decisive by-election in Makerfield on Friday, clearing the path for a leadership bid against a weakened Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- Jun 1
Mandelson files lay bare scathing views on Starmer and pressure for 'Trumpian' politics
More than 1,000 pages of internal messages released on Monday expose former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson's blunt criticisms of Keir Starmer's leadership and his advice to embrace a 'Trumpian' style, adding fuel to the prime minister's leadership crisis.
