Free Speech Union Founder Toby Young says UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the “last gasp” of “technocratic managerialism”. Mr Young’s comments come after Mr Starmer became the new Prime Minister after leading the Labour Party to one of the biggest election wins seen in modern history. Rishi Sunak has confirmed he will step down as Conservative leader after the Tories suffered one of their biggest losses ever. “The vote for the two main parties … is lower than it’s ever been since 2018,” Mr Young said. “It looks like there’s a collapse in the technocratic managerialist approach that both parties have been embodying."

Free Speech Union Founder Toby Young says the “woke mind virus” is “slightly less evolved in Australia” than it is in the United Kingdom. “You're about two years behind us,” Mr Young told Sky News hosts Rita Panahi, Rowan Dean and James Morrow. “You’ve got some bad stuff coming your way."

Sky News host James Morrow says US President Joe Biden is in the midst of “irreversible physical and mental decline”. “He is not up to the job and if he were a relative of yours or mine, we'd be having a serious family discussion,” Mr Morrow said. “Not instead, making him run for president again.”

Sky News host James Morrow says the White House “melted down” after Joe Biden’s “catastrophic” debate performance. “The Democrats are attempting a cleanup ... operation the size of Chernobyl to salvage their hold on power with, for the moment at least, this guy at the helm,” Mr Morrow said. “As part of this ... Joe Biden sat down on Friday for a pre-recorded, heavily edited interview with George Stephanopoulos to prove that he was indeed sound of mind and body”.

Sky News host Rita Panahi says parents of students at a school in the Blue Mountains are “upset” after their children were told to put their hands on the ground and say “always was, always will be Aboriginal land”. “Apparently this happens regularly before assemblies,” Ms Panahi said. “It’s a message that has been normalised and every corporation, every politician, every celebrity, you can’t land a plane without having been welcomed to your own country and it’s all part of the same message that we’re not a legitimate country. “It is a dangerous message.”

Sky News can reveal the document that Immigration Minister Andrew Giles relied on when he made his wrong statement to Kieran Gilbert in May, alleging that drones were monitoring detainees released after the NZYQ High Court decision. The document shows that the Immigration Minister was told that there was drone surveillance to assess properties where the detainees were staying but not the detainees themselves. Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says clearly Mr Giles didn’t read the document properly and tried to blame his department for the blunder.

A virtual reality story exploring the adventures of Sir Ernest Shackleton has opened at the Australian Museum in Sydney. The ‘Thin Ice’ exhibition follows the footsteps of the explorer who was trapped in Antarctic ice and abandoned by his crew. The story highlights environmental challenges faced today.

A Senior Hamas source says the militant group is prepared to accept a proposal by the United States to begin talks on a hostage release deal. Hamas is no longer demanding a permanent ceasefire as a condition to an agreement, instead saying it will accept an initial six-week ceasefire. The deal would pave the way for negotiations on a permanent ceasefire in that six-week period. Israeli sources say this proposal has more of a chance of succeeding.

New South Wales MPs are calling for improvements in security due to a rise in threats against politicians. The Sunday Telegraph reports at least three incidents have occurred this year. A Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians report is calling for better security arrangements for female MPs. Measures such as allowing the use of allowances for home security systems and personal alarms are being recommended.

There are concerns Australia’s cost of living crisis is affecting road safety. More motorists look to cut costs when keeping their cars in good condition. New research has shown fewer drivers are now properly insured on Australian roads, as the rate of fatal car accidents increases in 2024.

REA Group Economist Anne Flaherty says the high immigration numbers are one of the “key factors” driving up Australia’s property market. Ms Flaherty told Sky news Australia that rent is particularly growing as a result of immigration due to newcomers being “more likely to be renters”. “What we’ve also seen is that the number of new homes we’re building has far fallen short.”

The UK’s new Prime Minister has just spoken to the media after meeting with his ministerial cabinet for the first time. Sir Keir Starmer has said he’s hit the ground running. And work has already begun as he addresses multiple issues and policies.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says it was “very important” for him to address people unsupportive of his leadership. Mr Starmer said he will lead a “government of service” to all people regardless of who voted for him. “People who didn’t vote for us need to know that we will serve them.”

Newly elected UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has held a press conference outlining his government’s plan for the country. Mr Starmer said his government will make “the tough decisions”. “We’re going to have to take the tough decisions and take them early, and we will,” he said.

A peak Jewish body wants the online safety watchdog to have greater powers to fight hate speech. The Executive Council of Australian Jewry believes there are gaps in the existing legislation. It claims antisemitic hate speech has been allowed to flourish online, and incite violence. The body is asking the government to better shield protected communities by reforming the legislation.

Australian Medical Association President Professor Stephen Robson says there is evidence from around the world that a sugar tax is “very effective”. This was one of the recommendations of a parliamentary probe into diabetes. Mr Robson told Sky News Australia that around a hundred countries or jurisdictions globally “have introduced it”.

The number of Victorian students missing class has climbed dramatically in the past five years. The Herald Sun has revealed Year 7 students missed over a million days of school in 2023. It shows a 41 per cent increase on 2019. Experts warn truancy rates will worsen if staffing issues and student behaviour aren't addressed.

Australian Medical Association President Professor Stephen Robson says diabetes has an “enormous cost” on society. There's a fresh push for the government to introduce a sugar tax on soft drinks. This was one of the recommendations of a parliamentary probe into diabetes.

Australian Medical Association President Professor Stephen Robson says people often have “no sense” about how much sugar they consume. Mr Robson told Sky News Australia that sugar consumption is “closely related” to the development of diabetes. “And diabetes is a catastrophe in this country at the moment.”

REA Group Economist Anne Flaherty says there is “incredibly strong price growth” in Western Australia. Ms Flaherty told Sky News Australia that rents have “skyrocketed” in the state. “More rapidly than anywhere else in Australia as well.”