Economists and diplomats are cautioning that Keir Starmer's growth plan for the UK will not succeed without access to EU markets. They suggest that a Labour government led by Starmer would need to rejoin the customs union to fulfill the party's manifesto promises. A recent poll by Opinium for the Observer reveals that 56% of voters believe Brexit has had a negative impact on the UK economy, while only 12% think it has been beneficial. This highlights the importance of re-establishing ties with the EU to maximize economic growth.

The UK government is considering taking action against Russian hackers who recently stole records of 300 million patient interactions with the NHS. The stolen data includes sensitive information such as blood test results for HIV and cancer. The National Crime Agency (NCA) is contemplating retaliatory measures against the Qilin gang, the Russian-based ransomware group responsible for the cyber-attack on June 3rd. The government is concerned about the potential consequences of this breach and is exploring options to address the situation.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused of spreading misinformation about Labour's tax plans by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar. This comes after Chancellor Rishi Sunak faced criticism for falsely claiming that working families would see a £2,000 tax increase under Labour's proposals. Sarwar has called out the government for spreading false information and urged them to focus on addressing the real issues facing the country.