Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, has been ignored by London Mayor Sadiq Khan regarding his calls to abandon the expansion of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (Ulez). Despite previously changing his stance on the £12.50 daily charge for older polluting vehicles, Starmer’s appeals have fallen on deaf ears. Now, he is facing a Ulez issue in his own constituency as Camden Council, which is run by Labour, proposes additional charges for petrol and diesel cars registered before certain dates. Electric car owners will also face a significant increase in parking permit fees. Starmer’s ability to control his local council remains uncertain after failing to influence Khan. Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock comments on his experience on the reality show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, emphasizing the importance of mental resilience. Pam Ayres adds her own humorous take on the bed bug outbreak in France. At a Westminster book launch, Seamus Milne, Jeremy Corbyn’s former spin doctor, is seen talking with Matthew Doyle, who holds the same position for Starmer. When asked about their conversation, Doyle amusingly mentions they were discussing the weather. During the Labour conference football match against journalists, the party scores an own goal. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, a vocal critic of abandoning HS2, is accused of double standards for criticizing the government’s decision while also expressing opposition to the project for Manchester. Tory MP Esther McVey criticizes Starmer’s avoidance in addressing HS2, highlighting his lack of clear communication. Following a defeat in the Rutherglen by-election, former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon recalls a cringe-worthy campaign moment where she mistakenly visited the same upset resident twice.

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