UK PM Starmer government crisis
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Green Party's Zack Polanski to stand in by-election for Starmer's seat
An independent candidate who campaigned primarily on opposition to Israel's genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza took nearly 19 percent of the vote in the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
Zack Polanski told the Camden New Journal he would be the Green candidate for Holborn and St Pancras.
Starmer said on Tuesday that it was the right time to resign as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras after 11 years.
John Crace column on Keir Starmer and Andy Street vs Trump
Burnham said he was looking forward to his first meeting with Trump.
Burnham said he was not going to apologise to Trump for his previous comments.
Trump bombed Iran, after which Starmer resisted calls from Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage to join the war.
UK mayors granted powers to overrule local councils on planning
In the 2024 general election, the Labour government promised to build 1.5 million homes in England by the end of the decade.
The new powers would apply to proposals with more than 150 homes, more than 15,000 square metres of commercial space or buildings over 30 metres.
Mayors in 13 areas will gain similar powers to Sir Sadiq Khan in London, who is already able to "call in" planning decisions.
Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister
Andy Burnham became UK Prime Minister on July 20, 2026, replacing Keir Starmer.
Burnham delivered his first Downing Street speech without notes or a podium.
Burnham said announcements on the cost of living would begin on Tuesday.
“I wished Prime Minister Burnham, GOOD LUCK AND GODSPEED!”
Britain to get new prime minister without general election
The next national election in Britain does not have to be held until 2029.
Andy Burnham became prime minister on Monday after meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.
Andy Burnham is the 59th person to hold the office of British prime minister.