September

Two significant events are highlighted for September. Firstly, Hollie Ridley, Labour's General Secretary and an ally of Keir Starmer, will step down after the party's annual conference in September. Ridley, who managed Labour's field operations during the 2024 general election win, is leaving after two years in the role, citing personal reasons and a desire for a change. Her departure marks a notable change in the party's leadership structure following a recent electoral success. Secondly, Singapore has issued a warning of a potentially "severe" haze event in August and September. This is attributed to the El Nino effect, which is expected to cause smoke from forest fires to drift across the region, impacting major cities like Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The return of the haze poses a significant environmental and health concern for Southeast Asia, potentially affecting regional economic hubs and air travel.