Summary
There is a growing backlash after Andy Burnham was blocked from running in a by-election, leading to increased pressure on UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. In other news, the Beckham family was seen together at an award event in Paris, and the Conservative Party faced criticism over a mistakenly released statement about Suella Braverman. Global events included a rise in gold prices and security concerns over alleged Chinese phone hacking.
Key Facts
- Andy Burnham was blocked from running in a UK by-election, causing discontent among some government officials.
- Fifty MPs signed a letter to protest the decision to block Burnham.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been criticized and is facing intensified pressure as a result.
- The UK Labour Party is expected to lose the Gorton & Denton by-election.
- Sir David Beckham and his family attended an event in Paris for Lady Beckham's knighthood in the arts.
- The Conservative Party faced backlash for an incorrect statement suggesting Suella Braverman left due to "mental health" reasons.
- Gold prices reached $5,000 per troy ounce, a new high.
- China has been accused of hacking the phones of senior Downing Street officials, a claim China denies.
