Wes Streeting's allies said he was reassured after a series of calls with Andy Burnham that he would take a 'broad church' approach to governing and would listen to ideas16:31, 22 Jun 2026View 2 ImagesWes Streeting had insisted he would run in any contest for Labour leader(Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire)Wes Streeting has never made any secret of his ambition to one day be Prime Minister.Just last week he was setting out his economic vision for the country and calling for a "battle of ideas" leadership contest to replace Keir…

The UK Government has pledged to do “everything within our power” to prevent another child facing the same horrors as 13-month-old Preston Davey, who was murdered and abused by his adoptive father19:16, 22 Jun 2026Updated 19:16, 22 Jun 2026View 4 ImagesPreston Davey died after four months of abuse by his adoptive father Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has pledged that the Goverment will to do “everything within our power” to prevent another child facing the same fate as Preston Davey.The 13-month old was sexually…

In an emotional speech outside No10, Keir Starmer said he had heard the verdict from his MPs that he needed to stand aside and allow someone else to lead the party into the next general election.18:36, 22 Jun 2026View 3 ImagesAndy Burnham made a highly anticipated return to Westminster on Monday(Image: Tolga Akmen/EPA/Shutterstock)Andy Burnham is on course to become Prime Minister within weeks after Keir Starmer resigned less than two years on from Labour’s landslide win.In an emotional speech outside Downing Street, Mr…

Lionel Messi has made history at the World Cup after his fourth goal for Argentina at the tournamentDaniel Orme Sports Writer and Kieran Horn Digital Sports Journalist18:49, 22 Jun 2026Updated 19:12, 22 Jun 2026View 3 Images(Image: Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images)Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading goal-scorer in World Cup history after netting his 17th goal at the tournament. The Argentina superstar had matched Germany great Miroslav Klose's tally following his hat-trick against Algeria.However, he has now surpassed…