UK's Starmer resigns as prime minister

11 Sept 05:38 Key points summarised by AI

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation, becoming the seventh premier in a decade, citing a loss of support from his Labour party MPs.
Starmer will remain in office until a new Labour leader is elected, with nominations for his replacement set to open on July 9th.
His resignation follows months of waning authority, poor local election results, and the return of rival Andy Burnham to parliament, who is now the frontrunner to succeed him.
Starmer's tenure was marked by political missteps, policy U-turns, and scandals, culminating in widespread pressure for his departure.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.