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IrelandScotlandWalesStarmer tells of 'intensely personal' decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigningIn an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over.9 hrs agoPoliticsBurnham rules out calling early election as PMThe newly elected MP for Makerfield is expected to become PM this month and says he will stick to the 2024 Labour manifesto.12 hrs agoPoliticsLabour general secretary to stand down after party conferenceHollie Ridley has been credited with organising the ground campaign which led Labour to its landslide election win in 202419 hrs agoPoliticsCulture secretary quits X in protest at 'misinformation'Lisa Nandy says her department is also leaving Elon Musk's platform, which she claims "isn't healthy for our democracy".18 hrs agoCultureLabour MPs seek cap on political donationsLabour MPs believe a donations cap will be backed by dozens of MPs and likely next prime minister, Andy Burnham.13 hrs agoPoliticsBurnham says there is some room for movement on taxBut the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.17 hrs agoPoliticsUK in talks with Pakistan about deporting grooming gang leaderThe prime minister's spokesperson says the government is exploring "all possible options in this case".16 hrs agoManchesterLabour failed to prepare for power, admits PM's former top aideIn his first-ever interview, Morgan McSweeney tells the BBC the party did not deliver quickly enough in office.Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England matchThe "late announcement" extending opening hours to 05:00 on Monday means taking officers away from other duties, the National Police Chiefs' Council says.Burnham meets trade union leaders ahead of expected premiershipAndy Burnham's possible chancellor could be among the conversations between unions and the prospective prime minister.MP disappointed by Starmer response on hospitalAl Pinkerton says the proposed site for the new Frimley Park hospital is "fundamentally unsuitable".I was 'slam dunk' for SNP leadership until revealing gay marriage views - ForbesThe former deputy first minister says she was advised to lie about her opinions on same-sex marriage. Features and analysisIs Andy Burnham facing a £5bn defence 'black hole'?BBC Verify investigates whether a shortfall in funding for the government's defence investment plan is a "black hole".Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headacheKeir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray.What are Andy Burnham's potential policies for No 10?The former Greater Manchester mayor could find himself in Downing Street as soon as mid-July.Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target?BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges.Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic planAndy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.Starmer's resignationSir Keir Starmer's premiership in six chartsBBC Verify looks at the record of Sir Keir's time in government in six key areas since he took office in July 2024.Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation speech in fullSir Keir announces he will be step down as Labour leader and PM in a Downing Street address.Sir Keir Starmer: Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the publicLess than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out.'Hillsborough Law could be Starmer's legacy'The bill has been delayed in Parliament in a dispute over an opt-out for the security services.Keir Starmer - then and nowA look back at Kier Starmer's first speech outside number 10 in 2024, compared to his resignation speech today.From our Political Editor Chris MasonChris Mason: Starmer's defence plan leaves crunching trade‑offs for Burnham to confrontThe BBC's political editor Chris Mason reflects on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan.Chris Mason: More cash for defence, but is it enough?Keir Starmer says a further £15bn will be invested, but acknowledges that there "will always be those that argue that even more should be spent".Burnham revels on public stage but has little time to hammer ideas into shapeAs a man who has held prime ministerial ambitions for years, Andy Burnham makes his dash for the door, political editor Chris Mason writes.Starmer rebuffs Home Secretary's request to sack immigration ministerHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood's request for Mike Tapp's removal came after he wrote an unauthorised article.Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace StarmerAndy Burnham will have to set out his stall to show how he will deliver on his promises, the BBC's political editor writes. Watch/ListenStarmer says decision to step down 'intensely personal'Keir Starmer says he took the decision to quit as PM after spending the weekend with his family.President Trump joked about 'fat foxes' during first call with StarmerTrump joked about 'fat foxes' during first call with StarmerDefence plan is '£5bn short', Badenoch saysConservative leader Kemi Badenoch says the defence spending plan is '£5bn' short and 'doesn't add up'.Badenoch presses Starmer on defence spendingThe Conservative leader says the head of the UK armed forces 'made it known' that the military needed a minimum of £28bn more to defend the country.Starmer leaves No 10 as he heads to PMQsSir Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street as he heads to the Commons for one of his final Prime Minister's Questions.
