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pressure over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. In recent weeks several Labour ministers have [played down](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/mar/26/wes-streeting-says-he-does-not-want-keir-starmer-ousted) the possibility of Starmer being removed because of any poor performance
pressure from within his own party". Spain's El Mundo says "the internal rebellion against Starmer is growing, but no alternative has been presented". "Starmer is a political castaway, with the sharks circling him," writes
Pressure on the prime minister is growing, with more than 70 Labour MPs publicly calling for him to stand down, and two senior cabinet ministers believed to be among those telling him he should oversee
resignation speech – UK politics live Good morning. PMQs is back, and there are at least two obvious issues for [Kemi Badenoch](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/kemi-badenoch) to raise when she faces Keir Starmer. ***What Tories calls Starmer
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
resigned to potentially record-breaking losses. By some estimations [Labour](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/labour) could lose more than 1,800 seats – 75% of those it is defending. It has faced pressure from Reform across the former
Starmer's grip on power but there is still no clear resolution to the leadership crisis affecting Labour. Andy Burnham is seeking to stand in a by-election triggered by the resignation of a Labour
pressure of government.” Starmer also rejected suggestions that he as the prime minister should have been more inquisitive and curious about Mandelson’s clearance. “When I’m told there’s security clearance, should
Starmer under under [concerted pressure](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/11/more-than-60-labour-mps-call-on-starmer-to-set-timetable-to-quit) to stand down, the groups are two of a number of Labour-linked organisations that have proposed radical measures as they try to influence the thinking
resigned as health secretary last week, also faces questions over his proximity to Mandelson. Streeting has previously said he was [never a close friend](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/09/peter-mandelson-wes-streeting-vetting-moral-seriousness) of Mandelson. There are concerns that any conclusions
Starmer. But in front of MPs, Sir Olly defended his actions, insisting he had followed the proper process while under "constant pressure" from No 10 to get Lord Mandelson in post. No 10 denied claims
Starmer to resign last week, Reeves warned her fellow Labour MPs that "putting our stability at risk when signs of progress are emerging would leave families and businesses worse off". The government has made growing
pressure from Burnham and Streeting allies not to fight leadership challenge Allies of Andy Burnham and [Wes Streeting](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/wes-streeting) will ask cabinet ministers, friends and Labour grandees to persuade Keir Starmer over
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
Pressure on Starmer grows over Mandelson vetting despite ousting of Foreign Office official – UK politics live Hello and welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of UK politics on Saturday 18 April. Keir Starmer
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's most loyal cabinet
resigned](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/14/wes-streeting-quits-cabinet-and-calls-on-starmer-to-resign) as health secretary on Thursday, had [reportedly pledged](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/13/wes-streeting-prepares-to-launch-leadership-challenge-against-keir-starmer) to start a contest but seemingly failed to raise the necessary support among MPs. Other possible challengers – such as Angela
resigned from government in recent days, [including four junior ministers](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/12/darren-jones-keir-starmer-future-labour-leader), openly calling for Starmer to go. Starmer’s allies sought to portray the prime minister as having survived the most immediate threat
Starmer had misled Parliament "multiple times" on the subject. She urged Labour MPs to "look into their consciences" and back a new inquiry by the Privileges Committee. Labour MP Dame Emily Thornberry, who chairs
Starmer's speech. Was it enough to avert a challenge to the prime minister's leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory? In the first instance, the person whose