AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLab Leadership Shake-Up: Keir Starmer says he won’t “walk away” after Andy Burnham’s decisive Makerfield by-election win, warning a leadership contest could bring “chaos” for Labour. Public Finance Pressure: UK borrowing hit £23.3bn in May, above forecasts, pushing debt to about 95% of GDP and raising questions for whoever is in charge. Heatwave Watch: The Met Office and UKHSA issue amber heat health alerts for parts of England, London and Wales, with temperatures possibly in the mid-30s and “tropical nights” in places. Energy & Climate: At the G7, Starmer-backed investment includes £1.3bn for UK energy storage, including long-duration battery projects. UK Politics Beyond Westminster: Plaid Cymru holds Wrexham council seats in a low-turnout vote, with Reform narrowly beaten in one ward. Safety Shock: A 3-year-old boy is seriously injured after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo; a man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Business & Consumer: ONS says retail sales volumes rose 1.2% in May, helped by warmer weather, while KFC refreshes UK and Ireland branding and menu options.
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