Guardian UK Politics
Starmer’s waning influence is apparent at awkward G7 summit
Keir Starmer was left visibly sidelined at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, standing in limbo for over half an hour as Trump, Zelenskyy, and Macron were conspicuously absent from a scheduled Ukraine meeting. The awkward scene captured on live television underscored growing questions about Britain's clout on the world stage. For a prime minister seeking to position the UK as a central player in European security, the optics could hardly have been worse.
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Forced adoption survivors to get full apology from UK government, says Phillipson
The UK government will issue a formal state apology to survivors of historic forced adoption in England, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed before a parliamentary committee. The practice, which separated thousands of mothers from their children largely between the 1950s and 1970s, has been described by Phillipson as a "shameful period" in the nation's history. The announcement marks a significant step toward official accountability for a policy that caused lasting harm to generations of families.
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Sky News UK
Starmer rival tells Sky News when leadership challenge will happen
Wes Streeting has publicly confirmed to Sky News that a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer will be launched next week, marking a significant escalation in tensions within the Labour Party. The former health secretary's willingness to go on record sets the stage for a potentially destabilising contest at the top of British politics. All eyes will now be on whether Streeting can secure enough parliamentary support to mount a credible campaign.
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PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election
Keir Starmer has moved to head off a potential leadership challenge from Andy Burnham, warning that a by-election win in Makerfield should not be treated as a springboard to Westminster ambitions. The Prime Minister wants Burnham to remain focused on a forthcoming Manchester mayoral contest rather than setting his sights on Downing Street. The intervention signals that Starmer is acutely aware of the threat Burnham poses and is working to manage the political calendar in his favour.
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Keir Starmer signals he would give Andy Burnham a cabinet job
Andy Burnham looks set for a cabinet role after Keir Starmer publicly described the Greater Manchester mayor as a "huge asset" who could play a significant part in the Labour government. The move is widely seen as an attempt to neutralise a potential leadership challenge expected to emerge following Thursday's Makerfield byelection. Bringing Burnham inside the tent would shore up Starmer's position at a moment when his grip on power faces fresh scrutiny.
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