AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUK Politics: Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as prime minister and Labour leader, triggering a leadership race that could deliver Britain its seventh PM in a decade. Starmer says he’s stepping down “with good grace” after losing support from Labour MPs, and will stay on as caretaker until a new leader is chosen by September, with nominations starting July 9. Labour Leadership: Andy Burnham, buoyed by last week’s Makerfield by-election win, is the clear frontrunner after Wes Streeting backed him, while Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called for a general election. Markets & Economy: The pound and UK borrowing costs moved as investors weigh what Burnham’s approach could mean for fiscal rules and debt. Extreme Heat: The Met Office and UKHSA issued rare red heat health alerts for parts of England and London, with schools closing early and major disruption expected. Local Safety: A 3-year-old boy reportedly thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo is now stable in hospital, while police continue their investigation. Community & Crime: Police appeal after an electric bike was stolen from a home in Pinvin. Business & Culture: Market Place is opening a new food hall at Victoria station, and Halfords is offering free air-con checks during the heatwave.
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