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Andy Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to cross‑party social care summit

Andy Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to cross‑party social care summit

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called an emergency Downing Street summit on social care, inviting Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey to find a cross-party solution.

Politics ·29 Jul 2026, 00:06 ·Clara West 4 min read
PM Andy Burnham warns NHS will collapse without social care reform

PM Andy Burnham warns NHS will collapse without social care reform

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that the NHS faces collapse without urgent social care reform, as Downing Street considers accelerating the Casey Commission.

Politics ·27 Jul 2026, 19:03 ·Clara West 5 min read
Keir Starmer delivers emotional final PMQs as he prepares to leave office

Keir Starmer delivers emotional final PMQs as he prepares to leave office

Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer concludes his final session at the despatch box, receiving a standing ovation from members across the House of Commons.

Politics ·15 Jul 2026, 14:03 ·Clara West 3 min read
Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK Prime Minister

Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK Prime Minister

In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over.

Politics ·4 Jul 2026, 04:32 ·Clara West 14 min read
Starmer defence plan leaves £4.7bn funding gap for successor

Starmer defence plan leaves £4.7bn funding gap for successor

A £4.7bn funding gap in the government's defence investment plan has prompted criticism and created budgetary challenges for the incoming administration.

Politics ·2 Jul 2026, 11:33 ·Clara West 3 min read
Kemi Badenoch hits Starmer over £4.7bn shortfall in defence spending plan

Kemi Badenoch hits Starmer over £4.7bn shortfall in defence spending plan

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised the government's defence spending strategy, highlighting a £4.7bn funding gap that has prompted department savings.

Politics ·1 Jul 2026, 21:52 ·Clara West 3 min read