Advocates are calling for a power shift away from London amid a leadership vacuum following Keir Starmer's resignation.
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Updated Jun 29
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Advocates are calling for a power shift away from London amid a leadership vacuum following Keir Starmer's resignation.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Jim O'Neill advocates for regional growth hubs and devolution to balance economic power.1 source
Calls for a power shift away from London following Starmer's resignation.1 source
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- Keir Starmer faced criticism over his stance on Israeli actions in Gaza, while he also promised the abolition of the House of Lords.
- Potential leadership succession is underway following Keir Starmer's exit, with Josh Simons reportedly in line for a job.
- Andy Burnham defended Bridget Phillipson's stance on social mobility, while Badenoch discussed the shifting political alliances.
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Jim O'Neill
British economist (born 1957)
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London
capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
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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.