A road and historic thoroughfare in central London
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as Labour leader and is set to become prime minister on Monday after Keir Starmer formally resigns to the King. He has promised a "distinctively Labour" government focused on devolving power to regions, tackling social care and restoring growth in neglected places, and has already scrapped the planned national digital ID scheme.
London’s Pride parade has drawn more than 35,000 marchers from 600 groups, with temperatures reaching 28C. Activists urge ongoing protection of LGBTQ+ rights as authorities warn of a zero-tolerance stance on hate crime. The event marks a push for greater trans healthcare access and safe spaces, while London unveils plans for WorldPride 2032.