UK

The charismatic former Mayor of Manchester is widely regarded as the frontrunner to become the next UK prime minister following Keir Starmer's resignation

His timid reign served as a how-not-to guide in the exercise of power

The decision to leave the EU has not solved the myriad complex challenges concerning the nature of Britain's future relationship with its European neighbours

As the walls seem to be closing in the UK premier's grip on power, these men are promising change

The agreement creates clear opportunities for both sides, but implementation will be more challenging and projected economic gains will be modest

Britons seem fed up with establishment parties after Labour's disastrous performance in this week's local elections, and the Tories' similar failure two years ago

Labour's disastrous showing in the local elections and gains made by the Reform party have sparked calls for Starmer to step down, but he remains defiant

Starmer's government has spectacularly failed on multiple counts

The publication of highly damaging files detailing Epstein's relationship with Lord Mandelson who Starmer appointed as UK ambassador to the US has sparked fierce backlash across the political spectrum

It is hard to overstate the scandal engulfing the UK government