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Sir Keir Starmer will fight on without setting a timetable for his departure, one of his most loyal Cabinet allies insisted as he urged Labour to “stop the own goals” after a week of infighting. In a stark warning to colleagues, the Prime Minister’s deputyDavidLammysaid the ruling party would lose the next general election if the “introspection” of the last 10 days continued. Speaking to broadcasters on Monday […]

Andy Burnham said he was seeking a return to Westminster to “change Labour” as pressure continued to mount on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Andy Burnham said he was seeking a return to Westminster to “change Labour” as pressure continued to mount on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The Greater Manchester mayor hopes to be Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election, which could provide him […]

Sir Keir Starmer insisted he would not set out a timetable to leave No 10 as Andy Burnham vowed to “change Labour” if he is successful in his effort to return to Parliament. The Prime Minister said he still wants to lead Labour into the next general election amid calls from within the party to set out a timetable for his exit. Greater Manchester Mayor Mr Burnham hopes […]

Stars have been showing off the gnomes they have decorated for charity as celebrities and royals get a sneak preview of this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. The annual Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) event at the Royal Hospital Chelsea this year features show gardens containing everything from a Barbara Hepworth sculpture to a huge wooden carving of a Mother Nature figure from a fallen mature tree among the array […]

The King has held an audience with the President of Ireland at Buckingham Palace. Charles met Catherine Connolly on the first day of her three-day official visit to England, which will see her hold engagements in London and Leeds. The pair were pictured shaking hands and smiling for cameras at the palace. Earlier, Ms Connolly said there is “hardly a sector” of British life that has not been […]

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has confirmed he will be running for first minister when MSPs vote on who should have the top job next week. While SNP leader John Swinney – who currently holds the post – is certain to be re-elected as his party is the largest in the Scottish Parliament, Mr Cole-Hamilton said it “would be an insult to democracy” if Tuesday’s vote […]

The UK’s Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer has finished last in the song contest’s 2026 grand final with just one point, as Bulgaria celebrated the country’s first ever win. It is the fourth consecutive year in a row that the UK has received no points from the public vote, with the country’s only jury point coming from Ukraine, while Bulgaria’s Dara scored 516 points with Bangaranga. […]

Officers were injured during “serious disorder” as police dispersed crowds in the Trongate area of Glasgow where Celtic fans gathered following their Scottish Premiership title win. Around 3,000 supporters gathered in the area to celebrate their team’s victory against Hearts. Some fans were seen climbing traffic lights and other objects around the Trongate. Police wearing riot gear moved in to clear the streets later in […]

Two of the men hoping to oust Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister have been caught up in a debate over whether Labour should seek to take Britain back into the European Union. Wes Streeting, the former health secretary, on Saturday set out his desire for a “new special relationship” with the EU, and to eventually rejoin the trade bloc. Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, was […]

Xabi Alonso’s appointment as Chelsea manager has been confirmed on a four-year deal. The former Real Madrid boss will take charge of the Blues from July 1 in what is his first managerial role in the Premier League. Callum McFarlane has been in interim charge since the sacking of Liam Rosenior last month and was on the touchline for Chelsea’s FA Cup final loss to Manchester City on […]