AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUK Politics: Labour’s Makerfield by-election has turned into a leadership pressure cooker after Andy Burnham’s big win, with MPs and commentators arguing Starmer’s grip is slipping and a challenge could be triggered soon. Brexit 10 Years On: A new look at the decade since the 2016 vote says the same problems that drove Leave—regulation, taxes, and strain on public services—still bite, while polls keep reopening the question of whether Britain could rejoin the EU. Middle East Diplomacy: Donald Trump’s Iran deal is in fresh trouble after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed, tying any reopening to Israel’s actions in Lebanon—while US lawmakers attack the accord as a “political disaster.” Online Safety & Tech Rules: The under-16 social media ban is drawing international attention, with Bermuda watching closely, and UK VPN restrictions set to exclude two groups of households. Consumer & Courts: Clearpay is closing customer accounts ahead of BNPL regulation changes, and a London court is testing whether Bitcoin debts can be repaid in Bitcoin. Protests & Policing: Birmingham braces for Britain First and counter-protests, with police warning they’ll intervene if criminality breaks out. World Cup: Scotland’s hopes dented after Morocco’s Saibari scored the tournament’s fastest goal, while England’s next match storyline keeps building around Thomas Partey’s potential impact.
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