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Starmer's future and a leadership contest looked possible. But Rayner, who had developed a surprisingly warm rapport with the King, did not want to overshadow his speech or undermine the announcement of new legislation
Starmer is [now under pressure from cabinet ministers and a growing number of MPs](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqx1ev0wn87o) to set out a plan for his departure, and avoid the need for a leadership contest. Transport Secretary
face [lengthy prison sentences](/news/2026/5/5/uk-convicts-four-palestine-action-activists-over-break-in-at-israeli-firm), sweeping legal restrictions and months in jail before trial. The report, Britain’s Political Prisoners, copublished by researchers at the Centre for Climate Crime and Climate Justice at Queen Mary
Keir Starmer is replaced later this year, saying she is the only candidate who can safeguard the country’s finances. The backbench lobbying push comes amid a broader tussle among [Labour](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/labour)
facing a possible leadership challenge from Andy Burnham. “They can’t sack him [Jarvis] or let him resign,” the ally said. The prime minister will meet world leaders at the G7 summit in France
Keir Starmer to resign as prime minister, saying it would have been “dishonourable” to remain in post and that there should now be a contest for the Labour leadership. But Streeting
Keir Starmer has said he will prove his doubters wrong as he warned Labour was facing “very dangerous opponents” in a make-or-break speech, with leadership rivals on the brink of a challenge. Starmer
face as the Middle East conflict continues. Amid rising domestic political uncertainty as Keir Starmer’s Labour government braces for a leadership challenge, business leaders said companies were holding back from investing in Britain. Richard
Keir Starmer is expected to announce on Monday that he will step down as prime minister, after overwhelming pressure from Labour MPs to make way for [Andy Burnham](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/andyburnham) to become Labour leader
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
Office, and two weeks of damaging headlines about Starmer’s judgment. “Before you broke that story, people were saying it would be difficult for Burnham to come back and that Keir would have until
face a packed agenda on their first full day Tuesday, including challenging discussions on ending Russia's war in Ukraine and addressing the Middle East crisis. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be in attendance
officers at this difficult time," she added. BTP declared a major incident following the collision, which took place at about 17:15 BST, just south of Elstow, near the road interchange of the A421
challenge from Catherine West. A week on, with [Andy Burnham](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/andyburnham) on a viable path back to Westminster within the next few weeks, it now seems more likely than not that Burnham will
Keir Starmer hates to lose. Unsurprisingly, he refused to walk away and end his premiership as Labour’s local election losses began to trickle in on Friday morning. Upon entering Downing Street in July
officer using a dangerous weapon, according to U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro. Here's [what we know about Allen so far](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/26/g-s1-118826/cole-allen-suspected-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooter-profile).  [Refugees and asylum seekers](/news/topics/cg41ylwvxmdt) --- [
facing awkward hours ahead as Mandelson questions remain I occasionally like to kid myself that after 20-plus years of reporting from Westminster, I can't be entirely surprised any more. Then, along came
office by angry voters. There are usually a handful each year, and they tend to be of fleeting political interest — offering a brief snapshot of public sentiment. Turnout is generally low. Governing parties [tend