BBC Politics22 Jun 2026
Watch: Burnham says he will stand to replace Starmer
Andy Burnham says he will run to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister following his resignation.
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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026
Sir Keir Starmer's premiership in six charts
BBC Verify looks at the record of Sir Keir's time in government in six key areas since he took office in July 2024.
BBC Politics22 Jun 2026
'Keir Starmer always had the best intentions and I wish him the best'
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says he is "proud" of his work with Sir Keir Starmer after the prime minister announced he would resign.
Defence
Guido Fawkes22 Jun 2026
Burnham Doesn’t Rule Out Snap Election
Andy Burnham has just arrived in London, and has already opened the door to an early election. Asked if he would call one, Burnham said: “I think you’re jumping several hurdles there. My priority today is be sworn in… as the MP for Makerfield. And it’s been very kind of sad for me today to…
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Express Politics22 Jun 2026
Immigration petition claims new UK rule would make migrants 'anxious'
The Home Secretary has said "it is essential that the privilege of living in this country forever is earned, and not automatic".
Immigration
BBC Politics22 Jun 2026
Sarwar 'proud' of work with Starmer despite resignation call
The Scottish Labour leader was the first major party figure to call for the prime minister to quit.
Defence
The Guardian Politics22 Jun 2026
Starmer’s turn at the Podium of Doom sees him depart with good(ish) grace
The PM is another butterfly broken on the wheel of the public gaze, not quite ready to accept his own limitations They think it’s all over. It is now… It was all done with comparatively little fuss. No operational note sent out to the media. No timings given to the broadcasters. Just a small flurry of activity in the street outside No 10. Microphones and loudspeakers set up. Then the Podium of Doom. It was almost as if Keir Starmer was a little embarrassed about what was happening. Wanted as few
Guido Fawkes22 Jun 2026
Starmer Pulls Out of Delivering G7 Statement to Parliament
David Lammy is taking Starmer’s place at the despatch box this afternoon to give the G7 statement. Despite being at the very same despatch box for DPMQs while Starmer was… at the G7. Badenoch is still responding for the Opposition. The Tories are going all over this: “Kemi is the only leader actually turning up…
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Guido Fawkes22 Jun 2026
Badenoch Calls for General Election if Burnham Cannot Fund Defence
Badenoch just now: “If Andy Burnham does not have any answers on national security, we should have a General Election now.” She added she was “not worried” about a General Election and Reform is “not ready for governing”…
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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026
British PM resignations over the last decade
From Cameron to Starmer: A look back at all the prime minister resignations outside Downing Street in the last decade.
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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026
Sarwar 'proud' of work with Starmer despite resignation call
The Scottish Labour leader was the first major party figure to call for the prime minister to quit.
Defence
BBC Politics22 Jun 2026
Welsh first minister wants 'new relationship' with Westminster after Starmer quits
Rhun ap Iorwerth set out demands to the PM's successor, while Welsh MPs say they back his resignation.
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