Keir Starmer is stepping down as British Labour leader, and, by extension, as UK prime minister. The question now is whether the popular Andy Burnham can take over unopposed, or if more candidates will come forward.
WorldDespite extreme pressure, Keir Starmer has no intention of resigning as UK prime minister. On Wednesday, he will meet Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who is being tipped as a possible challenger, before the King opens Parliament.
WorldThe former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who resigned last year, returns to the American investment bank Goldman Sachs, reports Financial Times.
BusinessRishi Sunak unexpectedly announced an election in July last year. But it was no news to several of the then British Prime Minister's employees who are now being prosecuted for having made money on the announcement at betting companies.
World politicsThe UK's defence expenditure was intended to increase to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030. Now, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces that the increase will be made faster and the target will be reached already by 2027.
WorldThe British parliament has voted for a first step towards legalizing active euthanasia in England and Wales. However, the road is still long to a final yes.
WorldKemi Badenoch is the first black woman to lead the British Conservative Tory Party. She has made herself known as "anti-woke" and is critical of identity politics. My guess is that she will hit quite hard on social issues, says political scientist Nicholas Aylott.
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