Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-07-03
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Starmer tells of 'intensely personal' decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-03 21:26:53)
In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over. -
Starmer says decision to step down 'intensely personal' (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-03 21:02:22)
Keir Starmer says he took the decision to quit as PM after spending the weekend with his family. -
Burnham rules out calling early election as PM (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-03 17:47:10)
The newly elected MP for Makerfield is expected to become PM this month and says he will stick to the 2024 Labour manifesto. -
Labour MPs seek cap on political donations (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-03 16:40:05)
Labour MPs believe a donations cap will be backed by dozens of MPs and likely next prime minister, Andy Burnham. -
MP disappointed by Starmer response on hospital (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-03 14:58:09)
Al Pinkerton says the proposed site for the new Frimley Park hospital is "fundamentally unsuitable". -
Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-03 14:14:05)
The "late announcement" extending opening hours to 05:00 on Monday means taking officers away from other duties, the National Police Chiefs' Council says. -
UK in talks with Pakistan about deporting grooming gang leader (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-03 14:02:25)
The prime minister's spokesperson says the government is exploring "all possible options in this case". -
Labour general secretary to stand down after party conference (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-03 10:53:38)
Hollie Ridley has been credited with organising the ground campaign which led Labour to its landslide election win in 2024 -
Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-03 07:40:21)
But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance. -
I was 'slam dunk' for SNP leadership until revealing gay marriage views - Forbes (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-03 05:23:09)
The former deputy first minister says she was advised to lie about her opinions on same-sex marriage.