Shadow Minister Lisa Nandy has stated that a Labour party under Andy Burnham's leadership would demonstrate enhanced speed and boldness. This declaration follows 322 Labour Members of Parliament voting to support Burnham, positioning him as the likely next leader of the opposition.
UK inflation increased to 3.3% in March, primarily due to the largest jump in petrol and diesel prices in over three years, directly attributed to the US-Israel war on Iran. Wholesale energy prices have soared since the conflict began on 28 February, impacting the cost of living.
Former Foreign Office Permanent Secretary, Sir Olly Robbins, testified before MPs regarding Downing Street's handling of Lord Peter Mandelson's security clearance. Robbins described the approach as 'dismissive'.
The General Secretary of the FDA trade union, Dave Penman, has criticised Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's dismissal of Sir Olly Robbins, the lead civil servant in the Foreign Office. Penman contends the sacking, following the Lord Peter Mandelson vetting controversy, signals a breakdown in trust between the government and the civil service, potentially undermining integrity.
