- Starmer announced policy aims to curb Ukraine war funding, while Dan Jarvis replaced John Healey as UK defense secretary.
- Political turmoil erupts as defense funding failures lead to ministerial resignations and demands for the Prime Minister's resignation.
A leadership contest has begun for the Labour leadership, with potential challenges to the current Prime Minister's role.
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Updated Jun 21
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A leadership contest has begun for the Labour leadership, with potential challenges to the current Prime Minister's role.
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Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
- Peter Mandelson has been appointed UK ambassador to the US, amid revelations of his past links to Jeffrey Epstein and pressure on Keir Starmer from cabinet members.
- Burnham has succeeded Starmer as Labour leader and PM, appointing Pat McFadden to run the DWP and John Healey to oversee policy implementation, including PIP threshold changes.
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)