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A leadership crisis has erupted, leading to cabinet resignations amidst ongoing discussions about a defence plan that includes joint projects with Italy.
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What happened
A leadership crisis has erupted, leading to cabinet resignations amidst ongoing discussions about a defence plan that includes joint projects with Italy.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Italy
country in southern Europe
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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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John Healey
British semitologist
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