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What does Keir Starmer’s fashion tell us about our new prime minister?

We often spend time focussing on how female politicians dress, but what about their male counterparts?

The Independent UK

OPINION - Tory survivors of their electoral Somme face the Nigel Farage question

By the time Sir Keir Starmer spoke of the “sunlight of hope” in the early hours, it was more a matter for the Conservatives of who was left standing under the rubble of a Labour landslide than salvaging dignity. Rishi Sunak’s dejected expression said it all — holding his North…

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer To Address Nation As UK's New Prime Minister

Keir Starmer becomes UK's new Prime Minister after meeting with King Charles. His address to the nation is highly anticipated, marking a new chapter in Bri...

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OPINION - The Standard View: A seismic shift – and an enormous task ahead for Labour

A general election campaign that started in the rain ended in the rain — but in between, there has been a seismic shift in the political make-up of Britain. Many will have awoken this morning to find that a weight has been lifted. This may not feel like 1997 to…

Evening Standard

State of the parties: who was where on election night

Which was the best election night party?

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer Becomes 58Th UK Prime Minister After Royal Audience

Keir Starmer becomes the 58th UK Prime Minister after Buckingham Palace ceremony, poised to lead with integrity and determination.

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He’s beaten and humiliated, but Rishi Sunak has one final job to do – for party and country

He must do everything he can to make sure it is MPs, and not party members, who choose his successor, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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First Thing: Labour win landslide UK election victory

Conservative party records its worst general election performance ever. Plus, Democratic backers pause donations

The Guardian - UK

Do not underestimate the power of Angela Rayner

The new deputy PM is one of the only politicians to truly understand deprivation and adversity. Claire Cohen on why she’s the Labour government’s secret weapon

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak Resigns As UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer Incoming

Rishi Sunak resigns as UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer to take over. Transition of power underway. Stay updated on the latest developments.

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Digested week: Biden’s travails and why the UK election isn’t big news in the US

Contest in Britain – between ‘the rich one, the “boring” one, and Trump’s buddy’ – has felt like a foregone conclusion

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Tom Newton Dunn: Four things Keir Starmer must heed after his landslide win

Picture Sir Keir Starmer in his Downing Street study this evening. His No10 steps speech done, Britain’s new Prime Minister has just written his letters of last resort to the Royal Navy’s four nuclear missile submarine commanders. A sobering moment but also a reminder of the awesome power Sir Keir…

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer To Become Third Prime Minister Of King Charles III

Keir Starmer set to become the third PM under King Charles III's reign, following resignations. Transition process involves traditional ceremonies and swif...

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Liz Truss is the biggest casualty in brutal Tory election bloodbath

With nearly every constituency declaring, the Tories had lost 250 seats to stand on just 121 MPs, their worst result in history

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Rishi Sunak Steps Down As UK Prime Minister

Outgoing UK PM Rishi Sunak reflects on his tenure, emphasizing values of inclusivity and decency.

The Conversation

Which European leaders does prime minister Keir Starmer need to call and what will his relationship be like with each?

To get to power, Keir Starmer’s Labour party has aimed to “de-risk” its image and present itself as trustworthy and stable. That appears to have paid off domestically, but it contrasts with the near impossibility of derisking foreign policy.

The Conversation

Keir Starmer: three warnings from history for Labour’s seventh British prime minister

When teaching British political history, I usually stress two points. First, the British Conservative Party have been among the most successful office-seeking parties in electoral history. Second, British Labour struggles mightily to obtain power. Both throw into relief the earth-shattering nature of this landslide win for Keir Starmer’s Labour party.

The Guardian - UK

England target breakdown as route to poll-defying win over All Blacks

Sir Keir Starmer’s elevation may be a timely omen for Steve Borthwick’s squad who are finally in excellent shape to face New Zealand

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SNP’s humiliation in Scotland shows independence is no longer a priority

Former SNP voters stayed away or swung behind Labour, tired of scandal, policy failure and division

Fortune

Eurasia Group's Ian Bremmer says Labour's election win will boost U.K. business

Leaders may now have to deal with new costs and complexity as old rules are battled in court.

The Independent UK

Read Rishi Sunak’s final speech as PM as he says sorry to the nation

Mr Sunak said sorry to the country

Al Jazeera

World leaders congratulate Starmer after stunning UK general election win

‘Let’s get to it, my friend’: Canada’s Trudeau urges Starmer to work together to build ‘progressive, fair future’.

Radio France Internationale

Does the UK's change of leaders spell better relations with the EU?

The EU on Friday congratulated Keir Starmer on Labour's election win in Britain, with European Council President Charles Michel calling it "historic". But Labour's landslide victory doesn't mean that London will turn back the clock on Brexit.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Congratulations Keir Starmer but beware — your honeymoon is over already

The first thing we need to do is congratulate Keir Starmer for his momentous win. It was large, it was collective, and — in the end — it was probably what we all needed. The Starmer revolution has reached its second major inflection point, and no one can deny that…

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner, Rachel Reeves, Morgan McSweeney: the Labour power list as Sue Gray resigns

As Sue Gray exits, read our ultimate guide to the most influential figures in the Labour government

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