Keir Starmer has pledged to revitalize the UK economy with a focus on renewable energy and infrastructure growth, promising to counter populism and implement substantial reforms in his first King’s speech in a decade.
The Guardian reports Labour in Wales faces weeks of political deadlock after Vaughan Gething resigned as first minister amid months of infighting and scandal.
Donald Trump criticised ongoing legal cases against him as “witch-hunts” despite his recent pledge to unite the nation, addressing these concerns during a rally and in preparation for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
The United States is reacting after a gunman attempted to assassinate Donald Trump during a political rally in Pennsylvania, resulting in a dramatic increase in security and stirring significant political and social tensions.
The Guardian reports that the lord chancellor has blamed Rishi Sunak and his former ministers for a severe dereliction of duty in handling the prisons crisis.
Policymakers and campaigners have condemned proposed water bill increases for England and Wales, criticising the water industry for showing “contempt” towards customers through alleged poor service, sewage dumping, and leakage issues.
The government’s proposed release plan for over 20,000 prisoners to address overcrowding in jails has been criticised as inadequate and politically influenced, leading to concerns about public safety and the eligibility of violent offenders.
Keir Starmer will urge NATO nations to boost defence budgets amid escalating global threats, reports The Guardian.
The Guardian reports that Wes Streeting has vowed to reallocate billions from hospitals to GPs, ensuring patients consistently see the same family doctor.
A leftwing alliance is on track to become the biggest force in the French parliament for the first time in decades, pushing the far right into third place as exit polls suggest no single group has won an absolute majority.