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06/22/2026June 22, 2026
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
06/21/2026June 21, 2026
Scottish police arrest man over Edinburgh attacks
06/21/2026June 21, 2026
Starmer mulls ‘political realities’ of Burnham by-election
06/19/2026June 19, 2026
UK: Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wins parliament seat
06/11/2026June 11, 2026
UK: Defense Secretary John Healey quits in spending dispute
06/09/2026June 9, 2026
UK: Police urge calm after ‘sickening’ Belfast stabbing
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Reports & Analysis
Meet Andy Burnham, Britain’s likely next prime minister
Meet Andy Burnham, Britain’s likely next prime minister
Now that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he will resign, all eyes are on the former Manchester mayor. Politics06/22/2026June 22, 2026
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits
Party rival Andy Burnham is the favorite to replace Starmer and has announced his candidacy.Politics06/22/2026June 22, 202602:32 min
Britain’s prime ministers over the last decade
Britain’s prime ministers over the last decade
After six prime ministers in 10 years, Britain stands at a crossroads once again.Politics06/22/2026June 22, 202601:41 min
Germany’s Merz: Who are his international allies?
Germany’s Merz: Who are his international allies?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has forged relations with Trump, Macron, Starmer and Meloni.Politics06/16/2026June 16, 2026
UK politics: How Starmer survives as Farage waits in wings
UK politics: How Starmer survives as Farage waits in wings
High profile resignations, a prime minister on the edge and a populist party on the up. What is going on in UK politics?Politics05/15/2026May 15, 2026
UK’s Starmer under pressure as King Charles opens parliament
UK’s Starmer under pressure as King Charles opens parliament
The future of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is uncertain. Support within his government is ebbing away.Politics05/13/2026May 13, 202601:42 minShow moreSkip next section In the spotlight
In the spotlight
Why voters are so unhappy with leadership in democracies
Is low trust the new normal? On the crisis facing modern democracy.Politics05/11/2026May 11, 202609:37 min
Fact check: Content farm videos on Merz, Starmer and Trump
Fake videos of political leaders often go viral online, pushed by content farm tactics. DW Fact check takes a look. Technology12/31/2025December 31, 2025
#FreeAlaa: Will hunger strikes release Alaa Abdel-Fattah?
A new UN report, the UK and rights groups call for a release of Egypt’s most prominent detainee before his mother dies.Politics06/05/2025June 5, 2025
British PM Keir Starmer takes center stage — thanks to Trump
Donald Trump’s Ukraine tactics have helped boost British PM Keir Starmer’s standing.Politics04/09/2025April 9, 2025
France, UK urge ‘reassurance force’ for Ukraine
Details are still unclear, but France and Britain want to send European troops to Ukraine if a peace deal materializes.Politics03/27/2025March 27, 2025
What would it cost Europe to defend itself without US help?
Trump’s policies have reignited the longstanding issue of European rearmament and its impact on the EU economy.Business03/06/2025March 6, 2025All content (96) on this topic
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