A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda, from the team at Foresight News.
Leading the week
MPs return to the House of Commons after a half-term recess dominated by arguments over the future of the Labour Party thanks to a lengthy intervention from Tony Blair. But the expected release of another tranche of Peter Mandelson files is likely to overshadow Labour’s infighting and turn attention back to the Starmer government’s handling of the former Ambassador’s appointment. The documents are expected to be released towards the end of next week.
Monday (June 1): Defence Secretary John Healey leads MoD questions in the Commons amid Defence Investment Plan delay; Sir Alan Bates and Windrush Commissioner Rev Clive Foster at committee session on government compensation schemes; Met Office publishes climate stats for May after record-breaking temperatures.
Tuesday (June 2): Strikes by London Underground staff in the RMT union; FIFA confirms final World Cup squads; Michelle Obama appears at SXSW London.
Wednesday (June 3): Keir Starmer takes PMQs; OECD publishes Economic Outlook.
Thursday (June 4): Sentencing of two men convicted of spying for Hong Kong in Britain; CBI National Business Dinner; Further strikes by London Underground staff in the RMT union.
Friday (June 5): Victims’ Commissioner Claire Waxman gives evidence at Nottingham attacks inquiry; Sentencing of Paul Quinn on rape charge after wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson; Vladimir Putin expected at St Petersburg International Economic Forum plenary session.
Saturday (June 6): England play New Zealand in World Cup warm-up match; Women’s singles final at Roland Garros; Pope Leo begins visit to Spain.
Sunday (June 7): First OPEC meetings since UAE withdrawal; Men’s singles final at Roland Garros; Monaco Grand Prix.
