Keir Starmer has been urged to make the rescue of the "dangerously underfunded" fire service a top priority if he becomes prime minister, according to a leading trade union leader. Firefighting should be one of the first issues addressed by Starmer, as the service is in urgent need of support.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned that Labour leader Keir Starmer could jeopardize Brexit if he were to become Prime Minister. The Conservatives have raised concerns about the potential impact of a Labour government on the UK's departure from the European Union. Meanwhile, Labour has cautioned against complacency in the upcoming elections. The warnings come on the eighth anniversary of the EU referendum.