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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Members of the public react as Starmer resigns

People in York and Manchester share their views as Keir Starmer stands down as the leader of the Labour Party.

The Guardian Politics22 Jun 2026

Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of child sexual offences including rape

Former DUP leader convicted of 18 offences against two victims after high-profile trial that gripped Northern Ireland Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of sexual offences against two victims who were children at the time of the abuse. The former Democratic Unionist party (DUP) leader faces a potential jail sentence after a jury at Newry crown court on Monday convicted him of 18 offences including rape, indecent assault and gross indecency. Continue reading...

Crime
Sky News Politics22 Jun 2026

Former DUP leader Donaldson found guilty of rape and indecent assault

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 sexual offences including rape.

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.

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…

Politics
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
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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