AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUK Defence Crisis: John Healey quit as defence secretary after a spending row with Keir Starmer, piling pressure on the PM as ministers follow out the door and NATO worries grow. Economy Watch: Official figures show UK GDP shrank 0.1% in April, with Middle East war-linked energy costs blamed for reigniting inflation pressures. Ukraine Diplomacy Row: Zelensky criticised Reform UK councils for banning foreign flags on civic buildings, warning it could damage UK-Ukraine ties. Palestine Action Sentencing: Four pro-Palestinian activists linked to Palestine Action were jailed as “terrorists” over an Elbit Systems raid, drawing condemnation from human rights groups and medical bodies. Online Safety Plan: The UK is considering banning under-16s from “high risk” social media apps, with limits on chats and livestreaming. World Cup Focus: Scotland open their 2026 campaign against Haiti in Boston, with Steve Clarke stressing squad depth as Scott McTominay and others face fitness checks. Royal Honours: The King’s Birthday Honours spotlighted figures including Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley (MBE) and Midlands Lionesses among the celebrity and community recipients.
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