The British Medical Association is cutting up to 200 jobs—possibly a third of its staff—despite having 200,000 members, sparking outrage as it happens just after doctors accepted a new pay deal following costly strikes. The union, financially strained and reliant on millions from the British Medical Journal, claims only 20 roles will be lost, mostly voluntarily, but staff have already voted no confidence in leadership. Critics call it hypocritical, arguing the BMA would never tolerate such cuts from a hospital. The restructuring aims to focus on campaigning and reduce support roles, with negotiations ongoing alongside the GMB union.

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Keir Starmer is stepping down as Labour leader, confident the party’s in strong shape for the next election — especially if Andy Burnham takes over. He’s proud of his record: winning the last election, slashing child poverty, improving NHS waits, and stabilizing the economy — all while rebuilding trust on defense and immigration after Labour’s rocky 2019 showing. Starmer insists there’s no rivalry with Burnham, even joking about his football team, and vows to support his successor — but only if asked. He’ll stay in Parliament until the next election and shut down rumors of a NATO role. He also warns Burnham that global affairs can’t be separated from domestic policy — a crucial lesson for the next prime minister. His decision was deeply personal, made during a family weekend at Chequers — and he’s leaving Labour poised for victory, ready for the next leader to build on his legacy.

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Eggs, not paint, wreaked havoc on West End Lane Books—a beloved West Hampstead bookshop—when three teens smashed over a dozen into stock worth nearly a thousand pounds. The stink and mess forced a shutdown, with ruined books needing scrubbing or disposal. Staff dodged eggs, narrowly avoiding injury, and wondered why they were targeted over a nearby Sainsbury’s. Running a community bookshop is already hard; this vandalism added a heavy toll. But the community rallied—publishers are replacing books, locals are checking in, and police are investigating. For young staff who pour heart into this space, it’s a painful blow—but not without hope.

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