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Thames Water investors say temporary nationalisation would slow its recovery

Keir Starmer’s grip on power appeared to be fading, the Greater Manchester mayor suggested at the weekend that the renationalisation of water and energy would form part of his policy agenda should he become

Cabinet ministers asked to look for cuts to fund UK defence spending increase

prime minister as well. “These discussions are ongoing. We are looking very carefully at how we achieve it.” Nandy said there were some areas in her department that would not face cuts because

Andy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge

Keir Starmer](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/keir-starmer), who’s the prime minister, Andy Burnham, who’s the challenger, and Wes Streeting, who’s also a challenger – should be got in a room by the deputy leader

PM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffled

Starmer has appointed former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown as a special envoy on global finance, as he attempts to shore up his position after his party suffered heavy election losses. Downing Street said

Pro-Palestine activists believe ‘sea change’ coming in Labour’s approach to Middle East

Keir Starmer from No 10, and new polling which shows an appetite among Labour members for a ban on all arms shipments to Israel. The relative optimism marks a mood swing for a campaign that

Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair

Starmer's government of having no "coherent plan" for the country and introducing policies that have held back business. In a highly critical essay, the former Labour PM singled out measures including new workers' rights

John Healey’s departure is less of a surprise than it might seem

Keir Starmer became Labour leader. This was, Healey set out, due to Starmer’s unwillingness or inability to overrule the Treasury and secure a sufficiently rapid increase in defence spending, something he said would make

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation speech in full

Keir Starmer has announced he is stepping down as prime minister and leader of the Labour Party, here is his resignation speech in full:* Thank you. Thank you. Walking up this street two years

Starmer’s failure to demonstrate strong values ‘driving away progressive voters’

achieved not only through delivery or policies, but through a clear articulation of core values. Marc Stears, the director of the Policy Lab, said: “Keir Starmer came in on a wave of frustration with politics

Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet

prime minister has been on the back foot over his appointment of Lord Mandelson to the job of ambassador to the US, and the subsequent sacking of senior civil servant, Sir Olly Robbins

Monday briefing: Trump’s late-night deal with Iran

Keir Starmer, have welcomed the news. For many, especially those [whose lives have been](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/05/friday-briefing-how-gaza-lebanon-and-iran-have-found-themselves-caught-in-an-escalation-without-end?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other) thrown into chaos, there will be a sense of relief – even if it is tempered by doubts

Most of Great Britain’s major rail operators are back in public hands – is it working?

prime minister, Keir Starmer, has previously said his government would not be nationalising rail out of ideology but because of what it could deliver for passengers. “We’ve tried privatisation for two or three decades

Molly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable'

Keir Starmer promised to tighten up the online safety world by regulating better. "Early last year, father to father, I met with him briefly and he was very concerned - and he promised me he would

‘I leave the biggest job’: Keir Stamer’s resignation speech in full

Keir Starmer, who became prime minister in 2024, resigned on Monday as leader of the Labour Party amid a challenge from new Labour legislator Andy Burnham. He has faced a series of scandals and missteps

Labour campaigners in Makerfield fear their sheer numbers may annoy voters

Keir Starmer as prime minister. Some MPs and ministers arriving to campaign in the constituency over the past week are said to have sometimes been taken aback that there is little public-facing for them

Starmer warns against ‘looking backwards’ to Brexit after rivals back UK’s return to EU

prime minister reaffirmed his government’s manifesto commitment to not re-enter the bloc, but said there had been “real progress” with the relationship, which was “slowly but surely building”. Starmer’s potential leadership rival

Plan to ban ‘private equity sharks’ from social care dropped, Wes Streeting says

Keir Starmer’s team took the policy out of the manifesto because they were worried it looked “anti-business”. Streeting said “Downing Street delay” meant the [Casey commission](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/06/louise-casey-englands-social-care-system-faces-moment-of-reckoning), a review into reforming

UK PM Keir Starmer resigns. And, US and Iran agree to roadmap for final deal

Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a statement on his future outside 10 Downing Street on the morning of June 22, 2026, in London. **Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images** Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images - 🎧 **Part

Middle East crisis live: US claims blockade has ‘completely halted economic trade’ into Iran, as Trump hints at return to talks in Pakistan

achieved maritime superiority in the Middle East”. > double quotation markAn estimated 90% of Iran’s economy is fueled by international trade by sea. In less than 36 hours since the blockade was implemented, U.S. forces

With Iran deal, Trump told ships to 'start your engines.' That's not happening yet

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said this week. "The UK and France have taken a leading role up to this point," he said, "particularly to offer support on mine clearance in an agreed way." British officials