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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
35 minutes ago

Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs paving the way for potential leadership bid

HMRC cleared Angela Rayner of deliberate wrongdoing in her tax affairs, settling unpaid stamp duty without penalties and reopening prospects for a Labour leadership bid.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 hours ago

Wes Streeting poised to resign to force leadership election against Starmer

The Labour Party faces a leadership crisis as Wes Streeting prepares a bid against Keir Starmer, with multiple ministers potentially resigning.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

As Westminster rages, and Labour sinks into civil war: what about the people? | Aditya Chakrabortty

Westminster’s cocoon mentality leaves Labour without a plan to stop likely losses to Reform and ethnic-division politics.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
17 hours ago

Keir Starmer's health secretary reportedly readying to resign after talks with PM

Wes Streeting met Keir Starmer at No 10 for under 20 minutes as Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

Starmer must go before next election, say Labour-backing unions

Unions funding Labour say Keir Starmer will not lead into the next election and a plan is needed to elect a new leader.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour-supporting unions predict Starmer will not lead party into next election

Labour-affiliated unions predict a leadership change for Labour, urging a shift in economic policy and strategy rather than focusing on Westminster personalities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
35 minutes ago

Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs paving the way for potential leadership bid

HMRC cleared Angela Rayner of deliberate wrongdoing in her tax affairs, settling unpaid stamp duty without penalties and reopening prospects for a Labour leadership bid.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 hours ago

Wes Streeting poised to resign to force leadership election against Starmer

The Labour Party faces a leadership crisis as Wes Streeting prepares a bid against Keir Starmer, with multiple ministers potentially resigning.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

As Westminster rages, and Labour sinks into civil war: what about the people? | Aditya Chakrabortty

Westminster’s cocoon mentality leaves Labour without a plan to stop likely losses to Reform and ethnic-division politics.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
17 hours ago

Keir Starmer's health secretary reportedly readying to resign after talks with PM

Wes Streeting met Keir Starmer at No 10 for under 20 minutes as Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

Starmer must go before next election, say Labour-backing unions

Unions funding Labour say Keir Starmer will not lead into the next election and a plan is needed to elect a new leader.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour-supporting unions predict Starmer will not lead party into next election

Labour-affiliated unions predict a leadership change for Labour, urging a shift in economic policy and strategy rather than focusing on Westminster personalities.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
34 minutes ago

You've heard the king's speech but I think a better one might run like this | David Blunkett

Legislation would protect households from global conflict costs, freeze energy bills, curb inflation, and fund measures via a windfall levy.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
34 minutes ago

As the right moves in on antisemitism, where does that leave the Jewish left?

Some British Jewish leaders feel increasingly isolated as right-leaning figures gain trust in antisemitism condemnation and Israel defense, while left and liberal spaces face suspicion and booing.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago

Harry speaks out about lethal violence' against UK Jewish community and Gaza

Prince Harry urged clear distinction between legitimate protest and antisemitic prejudice amid rising antisemitism in the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
34 minutes ago

As the right moves in on antisemitism, where does that leave the Jewish left?

Some British Jewish leaders feel increasingly isolated as right-leaning figures gain trust in antisemitism condemnation and Israel defense, while left and liberal spaces face suspicion and booing.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago

Harry speaks out about lethal violence' against UK Jewish community and Gaza

Prince Harry urged clear distinction between legitimate protest and antisemitic prejudice amid rising antisemitism in the UK.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

America's largest bank wades into Labour's leadership crisis

Jamie Dimon warned Labour not to become hostile to banks and threatened to withdraw major investment if Keir Starmer’s party moved leftward.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

It's more incrementalism': Starmer's safe king's speech fails to quell mutiny

The legislative programme is seen as incremental and insufficient, with major reforms delayed or softened, failing to rebuild voter trust.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour needs a battle of ideas now, not a scramble to snatch the keys to No 10 | Rafael Behr

Labour MPs face mounting evidence that current leadership is driving electoral collapse, prompting demands for Keir Starmer’s departure after defiant responses and inadequate urgency.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Hold the line': Burnham tells allies in parliament he still has options to return

Labour MPs are resisting Andy Burnham’s return to parliament as several potential seats fail to materialise and MPs deny stepping aside.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

Wes Streeting: Ambitious minister at centre of leadership speculation

Wes Streeting publicly denies launching a leadership bid while privately engaging with the prime minister, amid ongoing Labour leadership speculation and scrutiny of his alliances and appeal.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

America's largest bank wades into Labour's leadership crisis

Jamie Dimon warned Labour not to become hostile to banks and threatened to withdraw major investment if Keir Starmer’s party moved leftward.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

It's more incrementalism': Starmer's safe king's speech fails to quell mutiny

The legislative programme is seen as incremental and insufficient, with major reforms delayed or softened, failing to rebuild voter trust.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour needs a battle of ideas now, not a scramble to snatch the keys to No 10 | Rafael Behr

Labour MPs face mounting evidence that current leadership is driving electoral collapse, prompting demands for Keir Starmer’s departure after defiant responses and inadequate urgency.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Hold the line': Burnham tells allies in parliament he still has options to return

Labour MPs are resisting Andy Burnham’s return to parliament as several potential seats fail to materialise and MPs deny stepping aside.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

Wes Streeting: Ambitious minister at centre of leadership speculation

Wes Streeting publicly denies launching a leadership bid while privately engaging with the prime minister, amid ongoing Labour leadership speculation and scrutiny of his alliances and appeal.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
20 hours ago

The Latest: UK's Starmer meets prospective leadership rival ahead of King's Speech

The UK government’s legislative program will be presented by King Charles III amid uncertainty over Keir Starmer’s leadership after Labour election losses.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago
UK politics

UK PM Starmer set to meet rival Streeting amid pledge to carry on governing

Keir Starmer plans to press ahead with reform while facing resignations and calls to resign, meeting Wes Streeting before the King’s parliamentary speech.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
20 hours ago

The Latest: UK's Starmer meets prospective leadership rival ahead of King's Speech

The UK government’s legislative program will be presented by King Charles III amid uncertainty over Keir Starmer’s leadership after Labour election losses.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

UK PM Starmer set to meet rival Streeting amid pledge to carry on governing

Keir Starmer plans to press ahead with reform while facing resignations and calls to resign, meeting Wes Streeting before the King’s parliamentary speech.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours ago

Starmer biographer warns Labour risks two leadership elections

Labour faces calls for Keir Starmer to resign, with warnings that leadership instability undermines the UK’s economy and security.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours ago

As King Charles takes centre stage in UK political drama, here's the view from the US

The King’s State Opening drew major US media attention, contrasting British political instability with enduring appeal of monarchy and tradition.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
16 hours ago

How Starmer can reassert his authority by sacking Wes Streeting

The health secretary plans to resign to trigger a leadership election against the prime minister, raising questions about why the prime minister does not sack him now.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

How Keir Starmer could be replaced as UK prime minister after Labour suffers local election drubbing

The Independent emphasizes fact-based reporting without paywalls while describing Labour Party losses and calls for Keir Starmer to step down amid policy and judgment concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Starmer resignation odds: What the bookmakers say on PM and next Labour leader

The Labour leader faces mounting calls to resign after poor local election results, with a possible leadership contest if MPs back a challenger.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Starmer facing mounting pressure to resign as he meets UK Cabinet in crunch talks

The Independent funds on-the-ground reporting without paywalls, while UK Labour leader Keir Starmer faces Cabinet pressure after local election losses.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

How Keir Starmer could be replaced as UK prime minister after Labour suffers local election drubbing

The Independent emphasizes fact-based reporting without paywalls while describing Labour Party losses and calls for Keir Starmer to step down amid policy and judgment concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Starmer resignation odds: What the bookmakers say on PM and next Labour leader

The Labour leader faces mounting calls to resign after poor local election results, with a possible leadership contest if MPs back a challenger.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Starmer facing mounting pressure to resign as he meets UK Cabinet in crunch talks

The Independent funds on-the-ground reporting without paywalls, while UK Labour leader Keir Starmer faces Cabinet pressure after local election losses.
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#kings-speech
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Immigration to feature in King's Speech amid calls for Starmer to resign

The King’s Speech is expected to prioritize immigration limits, green energy measures, SEND reforms, and laws targeting state-backed groups, including possible IRGC proscription.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
21 hours ago

What to expect from the King's Speech as Starmer fights for survival

The King’s Speech will set legislative priorities including immigration, green energy, and SEND reforms, with over 35 bills and a focus on defence.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Immigration to feature in King's Speech amid calls for Starmer to resign

The King’s Speech is expected to prioritize immigration limits, green energy measures, SEND reforms, and laws targeting state-backed groups, including possible IRGC proscription.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
21 hours ago

What to expect from the King's Speech as Starmer fights for survival

The King’s Speech will set legislative priorities including immigration, green energy, and SEND reforms, with over 35 bills and a focus on defence.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Full list of Labour MPs backing Starmer to deliver change the country needs'

111 Labour MPs urged unity and immediate focus on regaining public trust, opposing a leadership contest amid pressure on Keir Starmer.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Full list of Labour MPs backing Starmer to deliver change the country needs'

111 Labour MPs urged unity and immediate focus on regaining public trust, opposing a leadership contest amid pressure on Keir Starmer.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Wes Streeting: PM-in-waiting or this generation's David Miliband'?

Wes Streeting planned for a leadership contest and then signaled he would resign and push for a Labour leadership election as the king’s speech approached.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Wes Streeting prepares to launch leadership challenge against Keir Starmer

A leadership challenge could be triggered if Wes Streeting secures 81 MP supporters, prompting Labour to scramble for a candidate and Starmer to urge MPs to prevent chaos.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Wes Streeting plans to resign and mount leadership challenge, allies say

Wes Streeting allies say he plans to resign as health secretary and mount a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer as early as Thursday.
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#parliamentary-standards
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
16 hours ago

Nigel Farage faces parliamentary watchdog probe over 5m gift from crypto billionaire

Nigel Farage faces a parliamentary standards investigation over a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, which he says was for lifelong private security.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Reform UK leader Farage faces parliamentary probe over nearly $7m gift

A standards investigation into Nigel Farage’s $6.7m gift could lead to suspension and a recall petition if parliamentary declaration rules were seriously breached.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Nigel Farage faces inquiry over 5m gift from crypto billionaire

Nigel Farage faces a parliamentary standards investigation over a £5m crypto billionaire gift that may have been improperly declared before his 2024 candidacy.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
16 hours ago

Nigel Farage faces parliamentary watchdog probe over 5m gift from crypto billionaire

Nigel Farage faces a parliamentary standards investigation over a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, which he says was for lifelong private security.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Reform UK leader Farage faces parliamentary probe over nearly $7m gift

A standards investigation into Nigel Farage’s $6.7m gift could lead to suspension and a recall petition if parliamentary declaration rules were seriously breached.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Nigel Farage faces inquiry over 5m gift from crypto billionaire

Nigel Farage faces a parliamentary standards investigation over a £5m crypto billionaire gift that may have been improperly declared before his 2024 candidacy.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

The king's speech: what is the government's legislative agenda for the next 12 months?

A legislative package targets EU reset, industrial intervention, growth pilots, faster competition reviews, late-payment penalties, NHS reform, and a ban on conversion practices.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

The Guardian view on the king's speech: an agenda for a government that lacks conviction | Editorial

Labour’s promised stability and change have not produced coherent, radical reform, weakening confidence and making a full term for the prime minister unlikely.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
14 hours ago

MoJ rebuked by regulator over toxic gas exposure of prisoners and staff at Dartmoor

HMP Dartmoor exposed prisoners and staff to illegal radon levels, prompting a maximum regulator sanction and a class action lawsuit against the Ministry of Justice.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
17 hours ago

Keir Starmer has 'full confidence' in health secretary despite leadership challenge talk

Wes Streeting met Keir Starmer at No 10 for under 20 minutes as Starmer faced mounting pressure to resign.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Majority of Britons would back a smoking ban in pub gardens

Public support in Britain favors expanding smoke-free rules to pub gardens, campuses, bus stops, and children’s play areas.
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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago

From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech

The government’s parliamentary agenda includes major northern rail upgrades and continued energy policy commitments, including renewables acceleration and a ban on new North Sea oil and gas licenses.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
11 hours ago

Starmer hopes to save his job with promise of change - and warnings of chaos

The King’s Speech outlined a radical legislative agenda while the prime minister faced imminent pressure from allies expecting a leadership challenge.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

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

The speech from the throne opens Parliament, marks the new parliamentary year, and presents the government’s policies read neutrally by the monarch.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

Standards watchdog launches probe into 5m Farage gift

A Parliamentary Standards Commissioner has started an inquiry into whether Nigel Farage breached the House of Commons Code of Conduct regarding a £5m gift and its declaration.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago

From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech

The government’s parliamentary agenda includes major northern rail upgrades and continued energy policy commitments, including renewables acceleration and a ban on new North Sea oil and gas licenses.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
11 hours ago

Starmer hopes to save his job with promise of change - and warnings of chaos

The King’s Speech outlined a radical legislative agenda while the prime minister faced imminent pressure from allies expecting a leadership challenge.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

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

The speech from the throne opens Parliament, marks the new parliamentary year, and presents the government’s policies read neutrally by the monarch.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

Standards watchdog launches probe into 5m Farage gift

A Parliamentary Standards Commissioner has started an inquiry into whether Nigel Farage breached the House of Commons Code of Conduct regarding a £5m gift and its declaration.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Starmer sets out changes to education, health and courts in king's speech

Legislative plans target NHS restructuring, special education reforms, jury trial limits, digital ID, leasehold abolition, and tighter migrant settled-status rules.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
13 hours ago

Councillor who called Holocaust hoax' quits Reform days after election

A Reform councillor apologized for calling the Holocaust a hoax, quit the party days after election, and Farage said he was not welcome in Reform.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Dive-bombing' urban gulls snatching food sparks action in Inverness

Inverness faces escalating herring gull conflicts, prompting a new council strategy after repeated attacks, disturbances, and nesting-site pressures.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
20 hours ago

Palestine Action barrister wins appeal against contempt of court charge

A Court of Appeal ruled a judge lacked power to refer contempt allegations over a barrister’s closing speech in a Palestine Action activists trial.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
12 hours ago

Legendary commentator has his say on Prince William supporting Villa

Aston Villa supporter William’s passion was described as genuine, with no manufactured support, linking the Royal family to national sport.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
17 hours ago

Keir Starmer's health minister reportedly readying to resign after talks with PM

A prime minister must retain the confidence of the House of Commons; losing it ends the ability to continue in office.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
21 hours ago

Keir Starmer clings to power: Rival Streeting visits No 10 - but crunch talks last less than 20 minutes

A prime minister must retain the House of Commons’ confidence; internal party processes cannot override that constitutional rule.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
15 hours ago

Flat owners to gain new rights to request faster broadband in leasehold overhaul

Flat owners in England and Wales will gain a legal right to request faster, reliable broadband that cannot be unreasonably refused under leasehold reforms.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Waspi campaigners to launch fresh legal challenge over compensation

Waspi campaigners confirmed fresh legal action against the Government after compensation was denied twice, citing rediscovered DWP evaluation and potential legal errors.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
16 hours ago

JPMorgan threatens to scrap Canary Wharf skyscraper if Labour swings left on bank taxes

JPMorgan will reconsider its Canary Wharf skyscraper if UK bank taxes rise too much or politics becomes hostile to banks.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

King's speech might be the last word on Starmer as reluctant monarch does his duty | John Crace

A monarch’s state opening attendance proceeds despite political absences, with leaders exchanging tense, dismissive interactions amid looming pressure.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Starmer holds 16-minute meeting with Streeting amid leadership crisis

Wes Streeting met Keir Starmer at Downing Street amid Labour leadership turmoil, while allies renewed calls for Starmer’s resignation after poor election results.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
16 hours ago

Farage faces parliamentary probe over 5m 'security gift' from crypto billionaire - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Nigel Farage is investigated for failing to declare a £5 million personal gift from a crypto billionaire, raising questions about Commons financial transparency rules.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

The key questions for Nigel Farage over 5m gift from crypto-billionaire

A £5m gift received in 2024 raises unresolved questions about declaration, timing, and potential additional donations tied to Nigel Farage’s election plans.
fromtheregister
16 hours ago

Greater Manchester still says no to NHS data platform with Palantir at its heart

This paper has not been produced yet and work has not started on this paper because it's clear that the public concerns have heightened rather than diminished since the deferral decision has been taken and there does not appear to be any compelling evidence that the value proposition for NHS GM from FDP has materially changed in favour of adoption.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Racing need not fear Green party conversation' but must continue efforts on horse welfare

Green Party gains record election results, prompting claims two-party politics is over and raising odds for future parliamentary success.
fromtheregister
15 hours ago

Royal Household seeks 3M finance system fit for a King

The UK's Royal Household plans to spend £3 million ($4 million) on a new finance system to replace one that is more than 15 years old, the Buckingham Palace-based organization said in a procurement notice published on May 7.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

Chris Mason: Why a coffee is overshadowing the King's Speech

The prime minister faces weakened authority and leadership pressure without a clear challenger, while the King’s Speech proceeds amid political plotting and limited overt politicking.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Easy as ABC: voters in England tend to pick names nearer top of ballot, data suggests

Alphabetically earlier surnames and higher ballot placement correlate with better election performance among party candidates in England local elections.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
16 hours ago

Ratcliffe's Grenadier rolls into battle for MoD's 900m Land Rover replacement

Ineos Grenadier is bidding for a £900m MoD contract to replace Land Rovers, competing with JLR, BAE/GM, and Supacat/Babcock.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals new Welsh government ministers

A Plaid Cymru government in Wales has been formed with Rhun ap Iorwerth as first minister and a full ministerial team announced across key portfolios.
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