UK Prime Minister who announced candidacy for Labour Party leadership following Keir Starmer's resignation in June 2026.
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The Namibian
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran played a part in the RAF Fairford incident
“The government believes that Iran played a part in the RAF Fairford incident which resulted in five men being arrested and then bailed, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said.”
UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham saysThe Namibian
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing first Budget next month
“Higher global borrowing costs have hit the UK government in the run-up to UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first Budget next month, with speculation building over potential tax and spending policies.”
Rich nations must cut debt as global shocks push up borrowing costs, IMF chief tells BBCThe Namibian
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said UK will provide defensive air-to-air refuelling support for Saudi Arabia
“Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the UK will provide "defensive air-to-air refuelling" support for Saudi Arabia, involving a single British aircraft, a Voyager, based out of RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.”
Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General AssemblyThe Namibian
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham had phone call with Trump on Monday
“He added that Britain had notified the administration ahead of time (most likely during a phone call Trump had with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday)”
Muted US response to UK’s West Bank sanctions may reflect simmering frustrationThe Namibian
Andy Burnham was opposed to the proposal
“British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who campaigned tirelessly for justice for the families of Hillsborough victims, was vehemently opposed to the proposal.”
Timeline: How Fifa’s World Cup private investment plan implodedThe Namibian
Andy Burnham is widely expected to become the prime minister later this month
“Andy Burnham is so far the only MP who has announced their intention to stand, and is widely expected to become the prime minister later this month.”
Andy Burnham’s path to becoming prime ministerThe Namibian
Andy Burnham has ruled out an early election
“If he becomes PM, Burnham has already ruled out an early election, telling an online forum last week: "I'm going to work to the 2024 manifesto."”
Andy Burnham’s path to becoming prime ministerInformanté
Burnham confirmed that he would stand in any leadership contest
“Burnham quickly confirmed that he would stand in any leadership contest, while former health minister Wes Streeting ruled himself out of the race and endorsed Burnham's candidacy.”
Starmer to resign as UK prime minister, Burnham emerges as frontrunnerThe Namibian
Andy Burnham secured victory in last week's Makerfield by-election
“Pressure from within Labour had been mounting on Keir to outline a timetable for his departure following Andy Burnham's victory in last week's Makerfield by-election.”
Keir Starmer announces his resignation as prime minister and Labour Party leaderPrime Minister Andy Burnham said the government believes Iran played a part in the RAF Fairford incident that led to five men being arrested and then bailed. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected the claim, saying the UK leader was "barking up the wrong tree."
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the government believes Iran played a part in the RAF Fairford incident that led to five men being arrested and then bailed. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected the claim, saying the UK leader was "barking up the wrong tree."
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations between 2009 and 2018, according to reports. No sanctions have been decided and the club is understood to be set to appeal.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned that advanced economies including the UK and US must reduce borrowing and debt levels as global shocks push up government interest costs. Georgieva said governments have taken "no action to contain that service cost" and that political courage is needed to address the problem.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
G7 foreign ministers have jointly called for Iran to end its support for the Houthis in Yemen, condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and warning that regional fighting threatens energy security. The statement was issued ahead of the UN General Assembly, as thousands of refugees have fled Yemen following Houthi seizure of Red Sea territory including the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The UK imposed sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, prompting Israel to shutter Britain's diplomatic mission to the Palestinians and ban British MPs from entering Israel. Eleven mostly European countries joined the trade ban, but the US response remained notably muted despite earlier suggestions from the US ambassador to Israel of potential American repercussions.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has withdrawn a proposal to allow private investment in the World Cup, which had faced fierce opposition from Uefa, national governments, and continental football bodies. The plan would have sought $4.2 billion from minority investors in Fifa Forward Enterprise while Fifa retained majority control.
1 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Fifa president Gianni Infantino defended a proposal to create a private subsidiary to exploit World Cup commercial benefits, calling it "an opportunity but not an obligation" and saying it would unlock previously uncaptured value to benefit member associations, though the proposal sparked global outrage after being revealed.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Labour MPs are nominating their next leader following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, with Andy Burnham the only MP to have announced his candidacy so far. Leadership candidates need nominations from 20% of Labour's 403 MPs and support from affiliated trade unions and constituency parties.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour Party leader and will step down as prime minister once a successor is chosen, with Andy Burnham emerging as the frontrunner. Starmer said he will remain in office until a new Labour leader is selected, ensuring an orderly transition of power.
22 June 2026 · Informanté →
Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour Party leader and prime minister, saying he is not best placed to lead Labour into the next general election. He will remain as prime minister until a leadership contest concludes, with nominations opening 9 July and closing 16 July, and a new leader in place before parliament returns in September.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →