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What politicians wear can make or break their career – here’s why

FASHION FEATURE: As Andy Burnham makes headlines for his low-key dad look, Olivia Petter looks back on some of the most notable sartorial choices made by UK political leaders and, more importantly, the messages behind them

The Independent UK

Why is the UK now changing prime minister every few years?

This is not the UK’s first leadership transition in government, and it is unlikely to be the last. These events have, however, been rare until recently. In the 80 years since the end of the second world war, there have only been 18 prime ministers. The nineteenth, likely to be…

The Conversation

Quote of the day by 'The Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher: "I love argument, I love debate. I don't expect anyone just to…" - why welcoming disagreement makes you stronger

Margaret Thatcher was not known for backing down. She built her whole career on firm opinions and was happy to defend them to anyone who would listen. So it can come as a surprise that one of the things she claimed to enjoy most was being disagreed with. She loved…

The Times of India

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I stand by what I said 10 years ago. We were right to leave the European Union

The Brexit vote showed that class still matters in British politics – and the changes needed are ones the EU would never have allowed, writes Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK

Who is Andy Burnham? The returning MP tipped to succeed Keir Starmer

Burnham has said he was first inspired to enter politics after watching "Boys From The Blackstuff," an acclaimed 1982 TV show about five unemployed men navigating Margaret Thatcher's Britain.

Euronews

Britain could rejoin the EU on special terms, former chief Brexit negotiator says

UK would not be forced to join the euro or Schengen, Michel Barnier said, but he would not be drawn on Margaret Thatcher’s budget rebate

The Independent UK

A joy to watch? Pauline Hanson gets a warm welcome in some parts of the media

As One Nation leader is hailed as ‘a politician ready to rule’, Greg Jericho is booted from the press gallery. Plus: a ‘WTF moment’ across the Tasman

The Guardian - AU

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The rightwing counter-revolution is gaining ground – and Labour’s softly-softly approach won’t stop it

Multiculturalism and hard-won equalities are being attacked on all fronts. Labour should look to London’s leaders, past and present, for how to stand against the tide, writes Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK

Voices: Keir Starmer is showing he will not go down without a fight

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Whoever succeeds the prime minister must prove they can deliver the change he has been unable to muster

The Independent UK

Roy Hattersley: Labour’s ‘nearly man’ who fought to hold the party together

The former deputy leader helped to make the party electable again but became increasingly disillusioned under Tony Blair.

Evening Standard

Glorious failure no more? Scotland dare to dream again

BEING one of the older heads in The National newsroom who remembers Scotland’s last appearance at a World Cup, it feels appropriate to reminisce…

The National (Scotland)

As John Healey goes, the political vultures circle Starmer. And so continues our history of PM-icide

A small, eccentric electorate gets to oust the UK’s leaders and then chooses largely inadequate replacements. It’s an absurd process and we’re locked into it again, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Quote of the day by Margaret Thatcher: "Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understanding the problems of..."

There are some quotations that instantly reveal the era in which they were spoken. Others travel surprisingly well across time because they touch something familiar. Margaret Thatcher's remark about running a home and running a country falls somewhere in between. It emerged from a political conversation, yet its roots lie…

The Times of India

On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key events

On This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to major developments during the Second World War and the opening of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The date also saw milestones in aviation,…

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Quote of the Day by Margaret Thatcher: ‘Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are…’ The Iron Lady’s lesson on influence and confidence explains why real power speaks for itself

Quote of the Day by Margaret Thatcher highlights that true power and influence are self-evident and don't require constant announcement. This idea emphasizes authenticity and substance over mere proclamation, a principle that remains relevant in leadership and personal growth today.

The Guardian - UK

Sir Jeremy Hanley obituary

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer defends approach to AI and energy in response to Tony Blair’s essay

The Prime Minister penned an almost 3,000-word-long post published to Substack on Thursday, responding to Sir Tony Blair’s essay.

The Independent UK

Life for Britons is much harder than it used to be – and Blair has ignored that, says Burnham

The party’s most successful former leader and prime minister has issued a scathing indictment of Labour

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The Conversation

Should Ethiopia limit how long its prime minister can serve? Why this won’t fix a deeper democracy problem

Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed has revived debate over whether the country should impose term limits on its head of government. Speaking before the National Dialogue Commission in May 2026 – just weeks before national elections – he said executive power should be “limited by law”. He suggested the issue…

The Guardian - UK

Tony Blair is strong on diagnosis, deluded on prescription: Britain’s ills can’t be fixed by him

The former PM’s essay rightly calls for a coherent economic plan, but then sets too much store by AI – and a worldview stuck in the past, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham’s Manchester has a defining spirit – and Britain could do with a lot more of it

Call it a mix of collectivism and entrepreneurialism or just an overarching vibe, but the mayor’s philosophy could be on the way to Westminster, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Economic Times

Loud, broken, baffling: Britain reflects on America at 250 in the age of Trump

Britons view America in 2026 through the lens of President Donald Trump. This perception often precedes any admiration for the nation's qualities. Historical disappointment with America is noted, but Trump's influence is paramount. The 'special relationship' is re-branded by his actions. Polls show a significant dip in approval for US…

The Independent UK

Starmer’s opponents are paving way for Labour’s destruction, Lammy warns

Foreign secretary dismisses Streeting’s call to overturn Brexit as ‘sixth form debate’ and says it will pave way for Farage

The Guardian - UK

Down and then out in Paris and London? Why Starmer isn’t the only one with a popularity problem

As continent faces tough headwinds, leaders are bearing brunt of delivering bad news to frustrated electorates

Evening Standard

Nicki Minaj gives surprise endorsement to Tory leader Kemi Badenoch: 'One of a kind'

The US rapper is also a supporter of Donald Trump and previously clashed with Boris Johnson

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