Keir Starmer

UK's Burnham to scrap Starmer's digital ID initiative as he prepares to take the PM office on Monday

The soon-to-be UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to scrap outgoing British premier Keir Starmer's plans for digital ID cards in a 'reset of priorities' as he is slated to enter Downing Street on Monday.

'A stain on our history': PM Starmer apologises for forced adoptions of children born to unmarried mothers

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a formal state apology for the forced adoption of thousands of children born to unmarried mothers between the 1950s and 1970s, calling it a "stain" on the country's history.

Outgoing UK PM Starmer announces £298 billion defence investment plan

Britain's caretaker Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, on Tuesday unveiled a major defence spending plan with a focus on boosting the country’s drone warfare capabilities as his leadership legacy.

Starmer’s exit exposes Britain’s soul crisis: The return of the ‘sick man’ of Europe

Britain can change prime ministers, but it cannot escape the questions tearing at its national identity

7 UK prime ministers in 10 years: Why the leadership keeps collapsing

Keir Starmer’s resignation has put Britain on course for its seventh prime minister in a decade. From Brexit and party rebellions to economic turmoil and shifting voter loyalties, here’s how the UK entered an era of unprecedented political instability and leadership turnover

Nigel Farage says ‘Indian migration will be restricted to highly skilled people’ if he becomes Britain’s PM

Nigel Farage has said that Indian migration to Britain would face tighter limits if his party comes to power, but highly skilled Indian professionals would continue to be welcomed for their contribution to the UK's economy

Andy Burnham says Israel would be his first overseas visit as UK PM if elected

As Keir Starmer resigns, an old clip has resurfaced of Labour leadership contender Andy Burnham saying Israel would be his first overseas destination if elected UK prime minister

‘He really hurt himself’: Trump lists 3 reasons why Starmer lost power in the UK

Trump says Keir Starmer's resignation was driven by failures on energy, immigration and crime, arguing the British leader undermined his own authority and fuelled the rise of populist challengers

'I'll put myself forward': Andy Burnham tipped to succeed Starmer as Britain awaits new PM

Andy Burnham has confirmed that he will put himself forward in the race to succeed Keir Starmer, becoming the first major Labour figure to publicly signal his intention to become PM following Starmer's resignation

6 PMs in 10 years: How British politics has seen a decade of chaos

Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced today (June 22) that he is stepping down as UK prime minister and leader of the Labour Party, paving the way for Andy Burnham. Since David Cameron resigned in 2016 after the Brexit referendum, UK has seen five prime ministers: Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, and Keir Starmer