AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClacton By-Election Circus: Nigel Farage has resigned as MP and triggered a snap vote, but major parties are refusing to stand—leaving Count Binface as the main challenger and prompting fresh claims of “stitch-up” and standards bias as the Commons watchdog probes Farage’s finances. Labour Leadership: With Keir Starmer stepping down, Andy Burnham has formally nominated himself and is positioned as the sole frontrunner as nominations open and MPs line up behind candidates. NHS Data & Tech Contracts: MPs are escalating pressure on the next PM over Palantir’s £330m NHS contract, with a second committee urging ministers to cut ties and replace the system amid concerns about public trust and privacy. Defence & “Hard Power”: Burnham is pledging major defence spending and a stronger domestic defence industry, while MPs also heard about plans to ease regulation for drones and autonomous testing. NHS Under Heatwave Strain: Corridor care rose again in June, with summer demand pushing hospitals toward levels usually seen in winter. Public Safety Regulation: Germany is moving to make rental e-scooter operators liable for accidents, and riders may share liability under the new rules.
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