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UK launches ‘Great British Summer Savings’ to ease family costs

Keir Starmer said. “I know how precious that time is, yet too many parents feel they have to hold back because the cost of living is still squeezing budgets,” he added. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced

Keir Starmer makes late pitch to voters turning to Greens and Reform

losses in Thursday’s local elections in England, which could be decisive for Keir Starmer’s future as prime minister. In a message to voters on Thursday, Starmer said Reform’s Nigel Farage

No 10 considered giving Doyle ambassador role, sacked official says

losses were being discussed at his department. "I found it very hard to think how I would explain to the office what the credentials of Matthew [Doyle] were to be in an important head

Labour’s Angela Rayner says she has been cleared over UK tax affairs

Keir Starmer’s grip on power unravels. Starmer, who led his Labour Party to victory in the 2024 general election, is fighting to save his job after disastrous local and regional polls last week. Four

Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections

Keir Starmer's woes? "It's just so huge," says a senior Labour MP who's been knocking on voters' doors in recent days. But these elections aren't remotely all about the government

Labour claims Reform UK won’t protect women, as poll suggests Farage’s party heading for ‘seismic’ wins in May – UK politics live

loss of stronghold councils held since the 1970s.” James Johnson, the co-founder of **JL Partners**, told the Telegraph: > double quotation markIf these results come to pass, we will be looking at a major political

Zack Polanski calls two-party politics dead after mayoral and council wins

losses piled up across the country and the Conservatives endured another disappointing set of results, Polanski sought to present his party as emerging from the results as the most viable option for opponents of Reform

Starmer prepares for King's Speech as he faces leadership crisis

Starmer fights for his future in Downing Street. Labour's ongoing divisions mean the day of pomp and ceremony for the State Opening of Parliament will take place in unusual circumstances. The King's Speech

No leadership pressure on Badenoch despite Tory losses

Labour. But despite heavy Conservative losses in England, Scotland and Wales, there is no hint of leadership speculation surrounding Badenoch. That might seem strange for a party that has had such a bad night

MPs from Labour’s left to urge Ed Miliband to consider leadership bid

Keir to be given a different role, which he might enjoy, perhaps an international role,” West said. She added: “I don’t have a candidate. That’s part of the problem. But I think there

Polls close in elections across England, Scotland and Wales

Keir Starmer since the 2024 general election. Results across three nations could fundamentally change the political landscape and could have repercussions for the prime minister. In what is seen as the first true multiparty battle

Andy Burnham vows to ‘change Labour’ in direct challenge to Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/keir-starmer) said on Monday he had no intention of stepping aside should Burnham win the byelection and that he wanted to fight the next election, setting up a potentially ugly battle

Labour MPs say ‘endless drama’ of leadership speculation must stop

Keir Starmer](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/keir-starmer). Some backbenchers warned that repeated briefings about how and when the prime minister could be toppled were putting off voters, who similarly had disliked the Conservatives’ repeated shuffling of leaders

‘Starmer’s referendum’: How local elections could expose a fractured UK

Keir Starmer is facing a tough stress test. His Labour Party on Thursday will battle local and devolved elections under mounting political pressure. Voters across England, Wales and Scotland are expected to deliver Labour their

Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at Holyrood

losses. In [Edinburgh Central, the Greens' Lorna Slater](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78k79xm2mzo) unseated cabinet minister and campaign director Angus Robertson. The Greens also took Glasgow Southside, the seat vacated by former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon. When

UK PM Starmer admits Mandelson mistake, rejects resignation calls

Keir Starmer has admitted he was wrong to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, but rejected mounting calls to resign. Starmer told the UK Parliament on Monday that, while the appointment was a mistake

‘Is he getting rid of Starmer?’ Profile boost for Streeting in Ilford North seat

party problem, it can’t be changed by changing the leader. “If they hold a general election, they won’t win, and a lot of people are scared Reform might win. Changing leader might

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

Wednesday briefing: Where Starmer stands after another precarious day in Parliament

Keir Starmer](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/keir-starmer) swept to a remarkable victory in the 2024 general election, winning an enormous majority on the promise of change and accountability. A return to calm, sensible government and drawing

What is the king’s speech and what is the state opening of parliament?

party or its policies. --- ## What is the backdrop to this speech? The event is taking place as the prime minister, Keir Starmer, fights for his future in Downing Street after heavy losses