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On his first day as UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham executed a sweeping cabinet reshuffle, dismissing key Keir Starmer loyalists including Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Deputy PM David Lammy, and others. He appointed John Healey as Chancellor and Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary, signaling a shift toward Northern English representation. The purge consolidates Burnham’s power and marks a decisive break from the Starmer era, with pledges on housing, fiscal rules, and an early election.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on June 22, 2026, after losing confidence from his party, canceling a planned EU-UK summit. Frontrunner Andy Burnham, former Manchester Mayor, has been authorized to receive government briefings early for a smooth transition. Labour leadership nominations run from July 9 to 16, with Burnham potentially taking office by mid-July if unopposed. The transition aims for stability, though a contested race could extend to September.
Following the murder of former Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe in Devon, party figures Zia Yusuf and Richard Tice accused the government, police, and Commons Speaker of neglecting MP safety. Reform UK is funding private security for its MPs. House of Commons and Downing Street officials rejected the claims, stating all MPs receive appropriate security measures based on risk assessments. The murder suspect, a 28-year-old man, has been arrested, with counter-terrorism police investigating.