Britain’s largest trade union of public services
Labour’s leadership timetable has been approved; Andy Burnham could become prime minister by July 17 if he secures enough support. If more candidates emerge, a party-member ballot will run 6–27 August, with the winner announced on August 29. Keir Starmer remains PM until the process concludes.
Labour’s immigration minister Mike Tapp has triggered a high-stakes clash with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood by publishing an unauthorised Times op-ed advocating a care-worker exemption from new migration rules. Mahmood is demanding his sacking, while Downing Street weighs a response as the PM seeks to preserve party discipline.
Andy Burnham is weighing Ed Miliband for the role of chancellor as Labour faces internal and market scrutiny over plans for the economy and the North Sea. The Guardian and The Times report simmering tensions about energy policy and fiscal strategy as Burnham prepares to take office.
The Climate Change Committee has urged ministers to invest in cooling measures for public services and workplaces, set a maximum indoor temperature, and strengthen flood, water and energy infrastructure as part of a 2050 adaptation plan. The report warns of rising heat, floods and droughts with potential billions in annual damages unless action is taken.
Unions allied with Labour have voiced mounting frustration with Keir Starmer’s government, urging a shift in leadership and strategy as Reform UK gains traction in local elections and critics call for bolder action on working-class needs.
The Home Secretary and Immigration Minister are in a public clash over care-worker visa rules. A Times op-ed by Mike Tapp has sparked calls for his sacking, while Downing Street says decisions will follow the ministerial code. The government is pushing a wide reform package on migration as opposition voices push back.