His Labour government's achievements are undeniable, from reform of renters' rights to cutting NHS waiting lists. But Starmer struggled with a system that has chewed up and spat out six PMs in a decade16:33, 22 Jun 2026Updated 17:15, 22 Jun 2026View 5 ImagesKeir Starmer and his wife Victoria greeting crowds after Labour's landslide general election win(Image: AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)It was the hope that killed him.Keir Starmer swept to power on a wave of optimism as fed-up voters kicked the Tories out after 14 years. But the…

Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson withdrew from the 400m final at the British Athletics Championship in tears, with the star later issuing a statement on her withdrawal09:55, 22 Jun 2026View 3 ImagesKeely Hodgkinson was seen crying after the race(Image: Getty)Keely Hodgkinson was seen crying as she pulled out from the track just moments before she was due to compete in the 400m final at the British Athletics Championship.The 24-year-old Olympic champion released a statement after a heartbreaking day on the track. Hodgkinson…

Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster turned rowdy as MPs heckled the “King of the North” with cries of “he’s not the Messiah” and “Rome is saved” while he was sworn in18:18, 22 Jun 2026Updated 18:19, 22 Jun 2026View 3 ImagesAndy Burnham takes a "Selfie" with the Parliamentary Labour Party at the Houses of Parliament on June 22 (Image: Getty Images)Andy Burnham’s Westminster comeback was anything but reverential as MPs heckled the “King of the North” with cries of “he’s not the Messiah” while he was sworn in.His supporters…

He's been subtly - or subtly for him - dropping hints about what he thinks is going to happen in the Iran peace talks, and to me it doesn't seem like he's optimistic. Here's everything you need to know17:01, 22 Jun 2026View Image(Image: Matt Kaminsky/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock)Donald Trump returned to Washington from a weekend at Camp David last night, with advice ringing in his ear.He's been subtly - or subtly for him - dropping hints about what he thinks is going to happen in the Iran peace talks, and to me it doesn't…