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Sarwar says he will 'absolutely' stay on as Labour leader

Sir Keir Starmer to resign](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c89kwj8kjy9o). He said: "I said what I said back in February, I am not recoiling from that." With renewed calls in Labour for Starmer to go, Sarwar said

UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain

response. "Holding rates for the remainder of the year should be sufficient to bring inflation back to target (2%) by end-2027," it said. The upgraded growth forecast was welcomed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Officials deliberately withheld Mandelson vetting result from me, Starmer says

Starmer has accused officials in the Foreign Office of deliberately and repeatedly withholding the fact Lord Mandelson initially failed security vetting for the role of US ambassador. Giving a statement to MPs, the prime minister

Foreign Office’s top civil servant Olly Robbins to leave post over Mandelson vetting row

Keir Starmer had by then announced he would be making Mandelson ambassador, posing a dilemma for officials at the Foreign Office, who decided to employ a rarely used authority to override the recommendation from security

Healey quits as defence secretary in row over military spending

response, Sir Keir Starmer said the plan would deliver "an unprecedented increase in defence spending" in a "sustainable and fair" way, without relying on "irresponsible borrowing". The shock resignation of one of Sir Keir

Drakeford links Welsh Labour's collapse to lack of new powers from UK government

called for Sir Keir Starmer to set a timetable for his resignation.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn9p84z9wv7o) Labour lost control of the Welsh government to pro-independence Plaid Cymru at the 7 May election, and was pushed

Police chief apologises to Henry Nowak's family over handcuffing and arrest

resign over the matter. He also said that he would not pre-judge the outcome of an Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into the circumstances of the police response. One of the officers

David Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023

response, a safeguarding group made up of the club, the FA and the local authority decided to prevent Sullivan from having access to his own club's youth and women's teams

Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens

Starmer over funding for the military. Al Carns resigned on Thursday evening, writing to Sir Keir to tell him the government's defence investment plan (DIP) was "neither transformative enough nor sufficiently funded". It came

Andy Burnham to make bid to return to Commons as pressure mounts on Starmer

Starmer's leadership. Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, said he would seek permission to run for Labour in Makerfield after Labour MP Josh Simons said he would resign to make way for him. It came

PM's ex-chief of staff says he doesn't recognise claims about his behaviour

Starmer's chief of staff. Speaking at security conference in Ukraine, McSweeney said he found it "strange reading about a character with the same name as mine sometimes", as he spoke publicly for the first

How the High Street became a window on our political instability

calls for Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, Westminster is paying more attention. Housing Secretary Steve Reed directly linked the state of High Streets to people's faith in politics. "Each of the last four prime

PM won't face inquiry over claims he misled MPs on Mandelson vetting

Starmer will not face a parliamentary investigation over claims he misled MPs about the process to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador. The House of Commons voted 335 to 223 against a Conservative-led motion

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

Starmer to promise bolder action as leadership threats mount

Starmer is to promise bolder action to tackle "big challenges" facing the country, as he battles to persuade his MPs not to ditch him as Labour leader. The prime minister will seek to reset

Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet

Starmer as party leader by Monday, she will attempt to trigger a leadership contest herself. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, she said her preferred option would be for the cabinet to "reorganise themselves

What is Developed Vetting security clearance at centre of Mandelson row?

called Developed Vetting during his appointment process. It is the most intrusive process employed by the government for those required to access sensitive material and be granted the highest level of security clearance

What does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?

calling for him to stand down and start a contest for a new Labour leader. The PM is digging in - and steadfastly refusing to give in to demands to set a timetable for his departure

Digested week: King bites his tongue as a president indulges his fantasies | John Crace

Sir, obviously – who had been permanent secretary at the Foreign Office up until a week previously when Keir had sacked him for failing to mention that UK Security Vetting had given Mandy two red lights

Tuesday briefing: Starmer’s ‘last chance’ speech and the possible challengers to his premiership

called Muslim people “rats”. 2. ***Iran conflict*** | Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran is [on “life support”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/11/donald-trump-ceasefire-with-iran-on-life-support-reject-peace-proposals) and that he is considering restarting US navy military escorts of ships through