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Who might fill the role of running partner for Kamala Harris?
US President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he will not seek re-election and that his vice president, Kamala Harris, should take his place. He wrote on X. Democrats, it's time to band together and defeat Trump. I want to offer my entire support and endorsement for Kamala as our party's nominee this year.
Before his retirement, Biden was undermined by his economic record
Even before pressure grew on US President Joe Biden to resign from the November election owing to worries about his age and fitness, he was losing public support for his economic policies. Despite presiding over strong economic growth and low unemployment, Biden, who dropped out of the campaign on Sunday following weeks of controversy surrounding his candidacy, struggled to persuade people that they were better off under his leadership.
Labour returns governance bill to protect football fans
Labour will strengthen football fan safeguards, including restrictions on stadium relocation or team name changes, and commit to enforcing "fair financial flow" between the Premier League and the English Football League. The king's speech includes a return to the football governance measure, which the previous government could only pass after the election. According to Labour sources, the new draft would strengthen protections for club heritage and impose standards on responsible owners.
Is Labour ending the 25% tax-free pension lump sum?
Steve Webb responds: This week, my mailbox has been overflowing with questions regarding prospective changes that the next Labour Government may make to pension tax relief and the state pension. If the new government has yet to reach a decided topic, any response from me will be pretty speculative. But I can outline some of the things that the government will consider as it examines any adjustments and your alternatives.
First meeting between Starmer and Biden on US visit
Sir Keir Starmer will meet with US President Joe Biden for the first time today at the White House. The prime minister traveled to the United States overnight for a NATO summit commemorating the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Speaking on the plane, Sir Keir told reporters that he expects the bilateral agreement in Washington DC to provide an opportunity to discuss NATO and the so-called UK-US special partnership.
Suella Braverman: Tories mimicked Labour, disrespected grassroots
As she prepares for a Conservative leadership bid, the former home secretary blasts her party for failing to win the election, accusing it of lacking credibility and criticising it for replacing Boris Johnson with the previous prime minister. Suella Braverman criticized Rishi Sunak while appealing to grassroots Tory members ahead of the Conservative leadership contest.
Sir Keir Starmer plans to improve EU relations and address the UK’s ‘botched’ Brexit arrangement
Throughout the election campaign, the Conservatives attacked Labour's softer approach on Brexit. Sir Keir claims he wants to renegotiate Boris Johnson's "botched" accord with Europe. Labour is already striving to strengthen links with the European Union, according to Sir Keir Starmer, who is now touring the United Kingdom. Today, the new prime minister visited Scotland and spoke with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and First Minister John Swinney.
Government to shift tens of millions from Rwanda plan to Border Security Command
New Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said that she will audit the funds pledged by the Conservative government to the Rwanda plan, aiming to recoup or preserve some of them. The government proposes to redirect tens of millions of pounds from the Rwanda scheme to establish a new Border Security Command (BSC) to combat unlawful migration. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has also announced an audit of the funds transferred to Kigali as the Labour administration seeks ways to save or retrieve funds pledged by the Conservatives.
Who could succeed Rishi Sunak as Conservative Party leader?
Following the Labour Party's huge victory, the battle for the Conservative Party leadership began after Rishi Sunak's defeat. Rishi Sunak has announced his resignation following the Tories' loss to Labour in the general election. With the party returning to opposition for the first time since 2010, the search for its next leader has begun.
Rishi Sunak apologises following the historic Tory defeat
Rishi Sunak has apologised to the nation following the Conservative Party's worst legislative defeat in history. Sir Keir Starmer has led the Labour Party to a resounding win and will succeed Mr Sunak as the UK's Prime Minister. Accepting responsibility for the outcome, Mr Sunak stated that he heard voters' "anger" at his government.
In first address as PM, Sir Keir Starmer remarks, ‘Our work is urgent and we begin it today’
Sir Keir Starmer said, "Our work is urgent, and we begin it today" in his first address to the nation as prime minister. Sir Keir entered Downing Street for the first time as Prime Minister, greeting enthusiastic Labour supporters flying Union, Welsh, and Scottish flags before addressing the country in front of Number 10. Sir Keir stated, "Weariness in the heart of the nation - a draining away of hope, spirit, and belief in a better future."
Second Reform candidate quits, supports Tories over ‘racist and misogyny’
Georgie David, the West Ham and Beckton candidate is the second Reform UK member to resign from the Tories over claims of racism. A Reform candidate has suspended her campaign and defected to the Conservatives, claiming that the "vast majority" of people running for Nigel Farage's party are "racist, misogynistic, and bigoted". Georgie David, the West Ham and Beckton candidate is the second Reform UK member to resign due to racist charges.